Eljamel Independent Clinical Review
Overview
Muftah Salem Eljamel worked as a neurosurgeon at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee between 1995 and 2013. He was suspended by NHS Tayside following concerns raised by patients.
Two investigations have been established: a public inquiry led by Lord Weir and an independent clinical review led by Professor Stephen Wigmore. A Memorandum of Understanding has been drawn up between the inquiry and the clinical review.
Former patients: ICR registration closed on 1 December 2025
Former patients of Mr Eljamel who registered will have a personalised review of their care. There are different stages to the clinical review:
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Consent: you will be asked to complete a consent form which enables the ICR to request access to your medical records for review and, if you agree, to share information with the Eljamel Public Inquiry.
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Applicant statement: after giving consent, we will send you an applicant statement request. This is your opportunity to tell your story of what happened and will be used as part of your personal review. You will have 4 weeks to complete this.
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Timescales: nearly 500 individuals have registered with the ICR. We will stagger the process of inviting applicants to provide their statement. Please advise if you are unable to meet the 4-week timescale. You can read more about the applicant statement process from Professor Wigmore.
The ICR uses a secure part of the Scottish Government’s eRDM system to store medical records. This ensures safe storage, transfer of data and reduces the risk of a data breach.
Review outcomes
Each patient (or authorised representative/relative) will receive a report containing a review by a neurosurgeon of the care received and, where appropriate, signposting to local support services.
A final report will be published on the collective reviews and common themes. Individuals will not be identified and any personal details will be anonymised.
Members
The clinical review is led by Professor Stephen Wigmore, Regius Chair of Clinical Surgery and Head of the Department of Surgery at the University of Edinburgh.
Profession Wigmore will be supported by a number of expert neurosurgeons to ensure he is able to draw on expertise in Mr Eljamel's area of practice.