Quick Info
| Profession | Neurosurgeon |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Libyan |
Latest News about Sam Eljamel
At the ongoing inquiry in Edinburgh, NHS leadership faced further scrutiny over the handling of evidence and the wider response to concerns about Eljamel’s work. The proceedings continued to focus on patient harm, institutional oversight, and whether additional failures compounded the impact on former patients.
A report found that the destruction of 40 theatre logbooks potentially related to Sam Eljamel was caused by inadequate systems and processes rather than malicious intent. The documents were considered important evidence for the ongoing public inquiry, which is examining both Eljamel’s conduct and NHS Tayside’s handling of records.
The public inquiry into Sam Eljamel’s conduct moved forward with a preliminary hearing in Edinburgh. NHS Tayside apologized for adding to the trauma experienced by former patients, while the inquiry continued to examine the surgeon’s career and the oversight of his work in Scotland.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Muftah Salem "Sam" Eljamel |
|---|---|
| Known For | Former head of Neurosurgery at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, Scotland |
| Notable For | Suspension from NHS Tayside in 2013 after malpractice accusations and later public inquiry |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Graduation | Qualified in Tripoli, Libya |
|---|---|
| Further Training | Worked in Liverpool and Dublin before moving to Dundee |
Career
| Early Career | Worked at the Walton Centre in Liverpool from 1987 and at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin from 1991 |
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| Ninewells Hospital | Consultant neurosurgeon and later head of neurosurgery at Ninewells Hospital from 1995 to 2013 |
| Other Roles | Served as an adviser to the Scottish government and worked at Fernbrae private hospital in Dundee |
| Later Career | Reportedly continued working as a surgeon in Libya after leaving the UK medical register |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Removed himself from the GMC register after restrictions were placed on him | |
| 2. A public inquiry into his conduct began in November 2025 | |
| 3. He is believed to have caused harm to numerous patients in Scotland |