Disgraced Neurosurgeon Accused of Operating on Wrong Body Parts, Inquiry Reveals

Inquiry reveals disgraced neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel performed operations on wrong body parts. Patients left with severe disabilities.

Editorial Desk

September 11, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — A public inquiry has revealed that a disgraced brain surgeon, Sam Eljamel, conducted multiple surgeries on the incorrect parts of patients’ bodies while working at NHS Tayside, according to testimony heard during the proceedings.

Eljamel, who is now under investigation, is accused of causing serious harm to numerous patients, some of whom suffered life-altering injuries as a result of his actions, as reported by a former member of the Scottish Parliament during the inquiry’s opening day.

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A Scottish health board has reversed its position, allowing hundreds of individuals who claim to have been harmed by Eljamel to pursue legal action. The case has drawn significant attention from campaigners and victims, including one woman who spoke about her experience during the hearing.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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