’Brilliant’ doctor and dad-of-two dies after falling ill with condition he was an expert in
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ArchiveFirst published April 6, 2024. It may not reflect later developments.
Professor Amit Patel, a renowned UK doctor, tragically succumbed to hemophagocytic lymph histiocytosis (HLH), a rare immune disorder he specialized in. Despite his expertise, he faced neglect during treatment at Wythenshawe Hospital. His widow, Dr. Shivani Tanna, revealed that medical staff were unfamiliar with HLH, exacerbating the situation. She lamented, “He kept himself alive… not because he should have died, but because of sheer negligence.”
Dr. Tanna recounted distressing incidents during his hospitalization, including denied access to vital blood results and a bedside biopsy without proper consent, leading to a fatal lung complication. Despite emergency treatment, Patel’s condition worsened, and he passed away in October 2021.
Recognized as a leading expert in stem cell transplantation and haematology, Patel’s legacy is marred by medical negligence allegations. The Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust refutes these claims. Meanwhile, Dr. Tanna mourns the loss of a brilliant doctor, loving husband, and devoted father.
