Prominent surgeon lost hospital privileges days before apparent suicide
A prominent Manhattan surgeon – best known for treating Bono – had been stripped of his privileges to practice at New York-Presbyterian Hospital just days before his apparent suicide, a law enforcement source told The Post.
Dr. Dean Lorich was told Friday he would be persona non grata at the landmark Upper East Hospital – and he was found dead inside his Manhattan apartment on Sunday with a self-inflicted stab wound, according to a source.
“It was a big deal” to lose his spot at New York-Presbyterian, a law enforcement source said.
As of late Monday night, Lorich was still listed on staff on the hospital’s website.
It’s believed Lorich backed the wrong horse in a political battle within the hospital, leading to his ouster, the source said.
A hospital spokeswoman declined comment Monday night on the doctor’s status at New York-Presbyterian.
She would only refer to a hospital statement made Sunday night, confirming Lorich’s death: “We mourn this tragic development and extend our deepest sympathies to Dr. Lorich’s family, friends and patients.”
Lorich is best known for performing surgery on Bono after the U2 frontman lost control of his bike in Central Park, suffering multiple fractures in 2014.
Additional reporting by David K. Li