Ben Saunders

Heard about David’s story for the first time in today’s Sunday Times and felt moved to pledge my support and sympathy.

Janet Galpin

Former Patient

David Sellu operated on me some years ago at Clementine Churchill. I had total confidence in Mr Sellu, and both my husband and I were extremely impressed by the kindness, care and attention that Mr Sellu showed to both of us. I have heard similar comments from other patients and from many health professional.

I feel very sad for Mr Sellu and his family – the medical profession has lost a great asset.

Kiran sharma

SN

Hi Dr. Sellu,

This is a small thought which helps us in difficult times.

“Where there is worry, there cannot be any rest or comfort. Where there is fear there cannot be any peace. However you are embodiments of solutions who find a solution to every problem and this is why you are free from worry and fear. Any problem that comes in front of you comes to play games with you, not to make you afraid”.

“Abundance is to see that there are endless possibilities before us. And at the same time, still see an incredibly rich existence right where we are. It is a feeling of gratitude for everything and everyone we have in our life”

WE all respect you and nothing has changed. Thanks

Raf Amato

Head of design

Hope your name is cleared soon

S Dar

Medical Registrar

Michael Jenkins

Consultant Vascular Surgeon

David – I have never met you, but your plight concerns me greatly. My colleague Ian Franklin has championed your case and is a great advocate for you.

I cannot believe that any medic trying to help a patient in good faith can end up facing (and being convicted of) a criminal charge in the way you have. It has huge implications for the way we will all practice in the future and cannot be good for patient care.

I am pretty confident that your sentence will be eventually overturned, but recognise that it will not be much compensation for what you have been through. One thing you can be sure of however is the amount of support and sympathy you have within the surgical community. It is impossible to attend an academic meeting without you being talked about! Not everyone can find time to contact you, but that does not mean you are not being thought of.

Hope this all ends for you very soon. Good luck and think about all the good you have done for NHS patients over many decades. No one can take that away.

Best wishes, Mike

Mary Hynan

Retired Senior Nurse

David & family I am sorry that it has taken me so long to add my support. In the thirteen years that I knew David he was always a caring and supportive surgeon to patients and staff. He gave his all to medicine over the years and it is unbelievable what has happened. My thoughts and prayers continue for you and the family.

Richard Gibbs

Consultant Vascular Surgeon

The Injustice meted out to David is devastating and inexplicable not just to David personally, but to the wider healthcare community in general and ultimately to the patients we seek to serve. David’s case was discussed at an International vascular surgical meeting last week, and a legal expert from the MDU briefed the audience on the implications of the case. Which surgeon will take the sometimes necessary risks to perform life saving operations under the threat of imprisonment? We work under the burgeoning threat of civil action every day, accept it and pay our defence bodies accordingly. We all accept that egregious and wilful neglect should be subject to criminal law. David Sellu’s case never came close to this, and he entirely retains the professional respect of his surgical peers for the skilfull and caring surgeon that he is.

David – illegitimi non carborundum!

Carol Davies

Patient/Friend

I have known David Sellu for many years. A true gentleman in more ways than one. He is an excellent surgeon. David is such a kind caring gentleman. A wonderful consultant so kind, thoughtful & caring.

He has look after me many times & also had surgery by David.

I was so sad & upset when I heard this about David.

David would never neglect any patient in fact he would go out of his way to help patients & his colleagues he would be there for you every hour of the day or night.

I can’t imagine what David & his family must be going through at this time,
The justice system is very unfair in this country. I pray that David & his family have the strength to get through this. David should not be in prison he should be doing what he does best being a surgeon.

A nicer man you could not meet & a true true gentleman he became a friend to me over the many years I have know David & I am proud to say he was my consultant & my friend.

Keep strong avid you have everyone supporting you.
You are in my toughest all the time & I hope our paths will cross again in the future. Much Love to you & your lovely family.

Carol Davies

Katy Willis

GP

Sally keen

Retired

It’s taken me a long time to add to this page as it is one of the most difficult events I have ever had to get my head around. I have had the honour of knowing David sellu for 30 years . I can say with my hand on my heart he is a true gentleman, infact a perfect gentleman. A brilliant surgeon who operated on my husband successfully removing a cancer . I had 100o/o confidence my husband would be ok in his brilliant hands. He treat everyone with care and respect and does not judge .  David needs to be home with his lovely wife and family doing what he does best and that’s caring for the community.

Liz

Having worked as a house officer in the same hospital as Mr Sellu in 2000, I was always struck by his good communication skills, caring nature and wholistic care of patients. I wish him the very best

Julien Labastide

Driving Instructor

I was a patient of Dr Sellu about 2.5 years ago, I felt David was a compassionate and caring Doctor.
My family and I prayers are with you and your family and we will constantly support you.
God bless

Julien Labastide

Julie Mitchell

Senior Sister

I had not realised this site existed and am so glad it does. I worked with David Sellu for a short time, when I first came to Ealing as a junior nurse. In the years since working together he always had a smile and hello, when ever our paths crossed in the hospital. I was always struck by his open and gentle care and compassion for his patients , it was a pleasure to work with him. . I have worked alongside many medical professionals in my 34 years of nursing and occasionally I work alongside someone who leaves a lasting impression with me, because of their professionalism, knowledge and care for the patients they are treating. David Sellu is one of those, Like so many, I was astounded, shocked at the incredulous verdict. My thoughts and support, go to David and his family.

Rosamond Manson

Retired nurse

Dear Mr Sellu,

just wanted to let you know of my continued support and hoping you are getting on ok.
Praying for you and your family to get through this difficult time and that you end up stronger than before.

Best wishes,

Rosamond

Michael Rudolf

Consultant Physician

I am sorry that it has taken me so long to get round to adding my support, but I totally agree with all of the comments from David’s large number of colleagues and friends. I have known David for as long as he has worked at Ealing (indeed I can even remember when he first worked here as a surgical registrar), and it would be difficult to find a kinder and more conscientious gentleman anywhere. I only hope that, even at this late stage, it will be possible to do something about this travesty of justice. My thoughts are with David and his family.

SJ Edmondson

CT1

Dear Mr Sellu,

I worked with you only briefly during my Foundation Year 2, whilst I was rotating through general surgery at Ealing Hospital. From my experience working with you on-call and during nights, I can only remember very good things about you and your excellent, caring approach to all of your patients. This is an exceptionally awful thing to have happened to such a good surgeon and good person.

No justice at all.

My thoughts are with you and your family.

MALLIKA PUNUKOLLU

CAMHS Psychiatry registrar

The sentencing in this case has been too harsh and unjust

Katriona Kennedy

Head Nurse

Dear David
We never had the opportunity to work together but we met frequently in the corridors of EHT. You never failed to acknowledge me or others and this shows just how lovely you are. Seeing the amount of people, both professionals and patients who have pledged their support for you is evidence enough to show what a great person you are.
I think it is sad and worrying that the great justice system that we rely for support and guidance has demonstrated such injustice in your case.

My thoughts and support are with you, Catherine and your family.
Katriona

Carole Edward

I cannot remember when or how I became aware of the case against David Sellu but I am shocked and horrified that such a gentleman, about whom so many people have written so positively could possibly have been so harshly treated. I knew David Sellu firstly as a family man having taught two of his children but later as a surgeon who operated on my daughter. In the former role, he was a caring and supportive father and. in the latter, as a surgeon, he did all he could to help my daughter and he did. Thankfully, she is now well.

Ros Lewis

GP

I have known David Sellu for many years as a colleague; he also looked after a close family friend. Feedback from his patients has always been excellent and he has been very helpful with any queries or fitting in patients urgently. I was shocked to hear that this case was felt to justify a criminal sentence.

Mary Lawler

Matron

Dear David, Catherine & Family
So many kind words of support for you and rightly so you deserve the gratitude. My prayers are with you and I look forward to seeing you back home where you belong with your family.
Take Care
Mary

Sophie Greenfield

Dear Dr Sellu,

Like many others on this site I was shocked to discover your predicament and subsequent treatment. I was honoured to be your patient for over ten years and I was always treated with warmth, respect and kindness by you.
I enjoyed coming to see you- well talking with you- not the procedures!

You now have my personal letters – but I also wanted to show my support on the site.

I am pleased to see that there are many colleagues on here that have such a high opinion of you. As I am sure that many of your patients do as well.

Blake Edwards

Mr David Sellu is without a doubt one of the finest doctors I have ever had the privilege of knowing. He always put patient care as his number 1 priority. It is an absolute disgrace that this fine surgeon who has helped and cared for so many people has been treated in this way.

Apart from being a fine surgeon Mr Sellu is a true gentleman, a loving father and husband and it is an absolute privilege to know him.

Arun Ahluwalia

Hello David,
This is Arun here. I must apologise for not letting you know earlier how sorry Pravin, I and the boys are to hear of the nightmare you are in. In fact I did leave a text message of support some months back on your mobile only to be informed much later that I had actually left it on the mobile of another another David friend of mine.
I must let everyone know, you have always treated and looked after myself, Pravin my wife and of course our younger son Anuj in the best possible and professional way. Following Anuj’s football injury it was you who diagnosed he might have a severed pancreas and urgently found him a bed at Kings College where he eventually had to be placed on life support. Any delay in getting him to Kings College might have been fatal. He is alive today because of your initial diligence. Considering this your present pain is also our pain.

Malachy Gleeson

Consultant Urologist

What has happened to David is a travesty of justice that shows that hindsight makes many situations in medicine seem different than they truly were. David Sellu is a kind,thoughtful,careful and extremely competent colorectal surgeon with whom I have had the pleasure to work for almost 20 years at the Clementine Churchill Hospital.On numerous occasions we cared for patients both as outpatients and jointly operated on complex cases.This experience put me in a position to truly know his expertise and as a result I chose David as my preferred surgeon on two occasions when I needed surgery.It is so sad that someone’s career should be judged by such an injustice that can only be explained by an incompetent defence team.

John Leigh

GP

This is a complete travesty of justice.

Kay Larkin

Head of Nursing Paediatircs

David

We miss you dearly and are deeply saddened about what has happened.

Whenever we had a child under your care on the unit, you made it a point to be available to come up and see parents and explain what was happening. Time was never and issue and the patient came first. It was a pleasure working with you and the team always felt they could call on Mr Sellu if they were concerned about a patient.

We contiue to support any action to clear your name and getting you home to your family. Catherine has my full support during this very difficult time and I am there for her when she needs a shoulder.
Thinking of you daily and keep strong- there will be good times again in your life and hold onto that thought

Kay

Pearse Stokes

Surgeons who COMMAND respect are ten-a-penny. Those who EARN respect, like David Sellu, are a rare-enough breed.

It was always with pleasure that I watched him care for and about his patients. He stood head-and-shoulders above his colleagues, and was the surgeon of choice if ever I was asked my opinion.

This was some twenty years ago, in a tertiary-care hospital in the Middle East. As a paramedical staff member I dealt with patients in many departments under the care of many surgeons, so I am in a position to know what I am talking about.

Seeing how David’s career had continued to blossom, and the other comments here in his support, I can see that he continued in the same patient-centred manner.

I am glad that I am not alone in thinking that something seems wrong about this case. The phrase “hanging out to dry” comes to mind.

Mr. Ramy Fahmy

Senior Registrar in Surgery

I know Mr David Sellu from when I was doing a registrar post in breast and general surgery at Ealing hospital in 2009. I used to work with him during my on calls and sometimes in clinics and he was one of the best surgeons who I have ever worked with. He is an excellent surgeon with excellent outcomes. Everyone liked him, his patients, Colleagues and trainee. He is very polite, very supportive and very honest. This opinion is shared by all those who know him I found what happened to him very unfair and I can not see any justice in putting the blame on Mr. Sellu for the death of this patient and ignore the negligence of others involved in the care of this patient. It is vital to reopen the case to serve justice for a man who served his community and patients for more than 20 years

Helen Beardsell

locum GP

Karen Anstiss (formally Pink/Wray)

When I first heard the outcome of this I was completely stunned and still find it unbelievable. Whatever lead to this tragic death is not the responsibility of one man and would most definitely not be the result of any intentional desire to cause harm. I have known David for many years having had the pleasure of working with him first in the early 80’s. He was always conscientious and caring and certainly someone I would have complete faith in to treat myself or loved ones. In addition he was the most helpful and approachable senior doctor I have ever worked with. It is appalling that David is in prison, there is no justification for this in my eyes.
Thinking of you David, Catherine and family

Sonya Jey

GP

Seems unjust
I don’t know Mr Sellu in person however letters from him regarding my patients reflect the workings of a thorough and competent Surgeon. My colleagues, who know him in person, as a professional, feel saddened and shocked at the verdict.
I wish him the best and hope justice will prevail.

Dr Mayur Nanavati

GP

I dont know you Mr Sellu, but I am saddenned by the course of events that led to your wrongful imprisonment.
As clinicians who manage patients with complex health issues and an ever increasing workload, it could easily have been one of us in your place.
I do hope that the immense support generated here and elsewhere leads our union the BMA to take up your case and request a judicial review
best wishes
M Nanavati

Alison Rackham

GP

This is a tragedy.

Andleeb Ahmed

locum gp

this man had an unblemished career-this is atrocious behaviour and injust.

Shamel El-hayani

GP

Sad loosing any life, shocking verdict

maxine hogarth

Consultant Rheumatologist

David is an excellent and highly respected colleague. In my opinion he is one of the best surgeons I have worked with and he was always readily available to give advise and discuss patients. I fully support him and his family and would appeal for clemency and his transfer to an open prison

surinder gill

gp

Mr Sellu was our local colorectal surgeon and I referred many patients to him over the years.He is a competent doctor, and was dedicated and well liked by patients

Dr S. O. Ali

GP

I have known Dr. David Sellu for nearly 20 years of my working career in medicine and I found him to be honest hardworking and truthful to his patients. As a GP when ever I wanted him and his expert opinion for any of my surgical patients he would oblige without delay and ring me at any time be it 7:00 pm whilst I was still working in my surgery.

I have known him to be one of the nicest consultants throughout my general practice career and what ever has been said about him is very untrue and not in his character. He is a very caring surgeon and person and I would trust my life in his more then capable hands at any time.

I feel very saddened to hear that such a dedicated surgeon is in prison for the chain of events that were not his fault & not in his control and eventual death of a patient.

It is a big loss to the medical profession in North West London to lose such an asset and to see a senior consultant treated in such a way.

Jane Chegwin-Price

Nurse

David Sellu is one of the best Surgeons I have ever worked with. He was kind not only to his patients but to all Nursing staff.
Always a Gentleman, always totally professional . I am saddened that this has happened to him and give him my love and best wishes.

dr sangeeta rathor

He does not deserve what has happened to him. He is a very good consultant and doctor. I feel its a shame that he is being treated so unfairly and harshly.

Bhav Gami

Core surgical trainee

I was a junior doctor at Ealing and know that Mr Sellu is a very kind, caring and extremely talented surgeon.

If eminent surgeons, like Mr Sellu are being victimized for such alleged events”, what hope do new emerging surgeons have in trying to protect themselves from events like this in the future?

Keep strong and keep fighting Mr Sellu.

Heather Marlow

After being fortunate enough to have Mr David Sellu look after myself and daughter, I cannot understand how such a wonderful person can be blamed for the death of this man. While my sympathy goes out to his family, and I understand that they were looking for someone to blame, surely there must be a wider view taken. There was a chain of people involved not just one person.

During the time I was in hospital, all of the staff and medical team spoke very highly of Mr.Sellu. They all said that he was the best person to have. In fact he saved my life.

To think that Mr.Sellu is unable to help others is travesty of justice. He should be freed and his good name restored.

If there is anything I can do to help Please let me know.

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mary wheildon

practice nurse

I wholeheartedly support all the sentiments expressed on the website.
I worked with David many years ago in Intensive Care at Ealing Hospital .
He was a competent surgeon extremely conscientious and very hard working.
He was also a gentleman.
As a nurse now working in general practise the surgery has referred many patients to him over the years and they all hold him in such high esteem.
This is a total travesty of juctice and I strongly recommend that the justice system should review this case as soon as possible.
Thinking of David and his family at this very difficult time.
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mary lynch

Chris and Sue Harwood

Education

I am very shocked to hear this . I have always found David one of the most honest and conscientious people I know.

Naomi and Lyneth

colleague

We worked with Mr Sellu for several years. We found him to be a popular request
amongst patients. He was approachable and good at his job with patients saying he saved their lives. Indeed one of us put our mother’s life in his capable hands and was treated with the utmost respect and exceptional care.

margaret moroney

retired nurse

Dear David,

I am deeply saddened by the terrible way you have been treated!
I will always remember you as an excellent, kind, caring Doctor.
Hope will soon be exonerated and back with Catherine and your family.

Dr Teresa Wozniak

GP Acton

Dr Andrew Weber

Senior Partner GP principal

I have known David professionally since 1980 and have always considered him effeicient, a good doctor, safe and hardworking. I have referred to him on the NHS and privately with excellent patient feedback regarding his dedication, thorougness, approachable disposition, and his professionalism.
Knowing his background I cannot believe this verdict although I am unfamiliar with the case. This must be a travesty of justice of the worst type.

You have my support and backing

Andrew

Dr. Claude Seimon

GP

I do not know Mr.Sellu personally, nor do I know anything of the circumstances by which he finds himself in prison.

What I DO KNOW is that I have sent all my patients with colorectal problems to him at Ealing hospital for the last 20yrs. In that time I have NEVER had a single patient report back any negative comment with regards to the care they received. This is very RARE nowadays and I feel devastated for those who will now miss out on the highest quality care that he gave. The thought of him languishing in prison fills me with sorrow….”There but for the grace of God go I”.

naeem qureshi

gp

Kisha Moore

Cons, Emergency Medicine

My thoughts are with you,a gentle man and a gentleman. I cannot imagine this travail and I hope it is over soon.

Christine Workman

Retired Medical Secretary

I was secretary to a colleague of David Sellu’s at Ealing Hospital for 10 years. I got to know David quite well during that time. He was a well liked and much respected Consultant Surgeon. Whilst I was working at Ealing Hospital David removed my husband’s gall bladder.

Both my husband and I have every confidence in David as a surgeon. He has been victimised over what was a tragic outcome of surgery, and he should never have been tried, let alone sent to prison.

David Sellu has been made a scapegoat, and steps should be taken urgently to achieve his immediate release from prison.

S.M.A Perera

I pledge my support wholeheartedly. I worked with Mr Sellu and I know he is a brilliant surgeon kind and caring human being. An absolute gentleman . Iam shocked and disgusted with this whole situ.  I hope and pray Mr Sellu will be released soon with his brilliant reputation restored. Please stay strong Mr Sellu. Iam praying every day several times a day for your quick release .

Dr Manjit Dhinsa

GP- salaried

It is always saddening when a patient dies, and as a doctor we always try to reflect on what went wrong, and what could have been done differently. Mr Sellu has always been a caring doctor, and I was saddened to hear the case was sent to trial and that he was jailed. I have great respect for him. He is a colleague who by all accounts has been kind and caring to his patients in a long career. We as a medical profession should have responded more strongly to what happened in his case. I am pleased that this website has been set up. My thoughts are with Mr Sellu and his family.

Sobhna Shah

Assistant Practice Manager

I don’t think he should be in prison.

The patient in question must have been seen by other clinicians before Prof: Sellu took over the care and got the blame.

Lesley Foote

Practice Business Manager

Shocking news. How can a person trying to do the best he can to save somebody’s life be treated in such an inhumane way?

Jacqueline Bayer

General Practitioner

I have referred patients to Mr Sellu for > 20 years and never had cause for concern or been dissatisfied with the care he has provided. Many patients have requested a referral to him personally through personal recommendation and subsequently have expressed their respect for the surgery he has performed and his caring manner when they have consulted with him.
I have always regarded him as a competent, caring surgeon providing a service in Ealing often under challenging circumstances.
Along with my colleagues I feel that criminalising a doctor with such a long unblemished record by a prison sentence is inappropriate and pledge support to clear his name.

Evelyn Henry

I’ve known David for 20 years, he is an absolutely gentle gentleman and a wonderful surgeon. On two separate occasions one in the private system and one in the NHS he operated on my son, by my choice. On both occasions he was chosen because I know he is totally professional and highly skilled having worked with him as a nurse.
I feel devastated for David and his family, and this pledge comes from the other side of the globe such is our support.
I hope and pray that David will soon be back home with his family.

Dr Amarpal Maan

GP

I have been working as a GP in Ealing since 2001 and have found Mr Sellu has provided excellent care for my patients with no negative feedback received to myself.

I am sorry to hear of the difficult circumstances he is currently enduring and pledge my support as a local GP for a review of his situation.

Dr Simon Valentine

GP

It is hard to reconcile the court’s findings with the man that I know. I have worked for over 23 years as a GP in Ealing. I have over that time met and much more often discussed clinical cases with Mr David Sellu. He has always been incredibly interested, helpful and supportive. My patients that I have referred to him over the years both on the NHS and privately have found him to be kind, considerate and conscientious. Definitely one of the good guys, I would have no hesitation in entrusting any member of my own family in to his exceptional care. It seems totally wrong that he has received a custodial sentence.
David my very best wishes to you and your family.

DR S KAMAL

General Practitioner

In the the past I have tried contacting Dr David Sellu with regards to my patient’s care and he has responded very quickly and answered my quries and arranged urgent endoscopy for my patient for whom I was worried about.
I have a great respect for this surgeon.

Dr K Sahota

GP

Jo Cheung

GP

I have had feedback from both patients and colleagues about their experiences of Mr Sellu and they are unfailingly positive. His reputation as a surgeon is very good and what has happened to him is worrying and incomprehensible.

Dr N A QURESHI

GP

Mr David Sellu treated many of my patients and all of them spoke very highly of his professional and clinical skills. He was very supportive and always helped us when called upon. He had excellent working ethics and relationships to an extent that we could talk to him on his personal mobile to take advice, discuss patients and plan management. He was very caring and approachable person who was always willing to listen and help.
I am deeply saddened by the events and the outcome of the events. I feel distressed. i have been in contact by post with David, he is feeling the effects, I wish him the best.

Harsimrat Sandhu

Finance Manager

Manjit Kundi

Practice Manager

I send you my thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

dr gouri dhillon

gp

Dear David and family I have known you many years and am deeply upset to by the course of events for you . Whilst I am deeply sorry for the family and the patient I must pledge support for a colleague like you who has given a lifetime of service to patients . .This appears to be a travesty .
I hope you get to read this . best wishes Gouri

Thelma Thomas

Local GP

I have worked in Ealing for 30 years. During this time I have referred many patients to Mr Sellu and I have heard no complaints or negative comments about his work. I was very surprised to hear about this case and the sentence imposed. It seems extremely unlikely to me that this was in any way a reasonable response to whatever occurred.

Dr Richard Naish

Senior GP

David Sellu was one of the best hospital consultants working in the Ealing area.
His work was second to none. The patients were all treated superbly with excellent outcomes.
I cannot believe the devastation caused to him by this absolute miscarriage and will gladly support any action to have it overturned
The NHS, Ealing patients and the whole service has lost out to this.
Shockingly dreadful
I will give any support to help him and thank you for bringing this to wider attention
Ric Naish

DR Dorothy Campbell

GP

He is an excellent doctor and surgeon.
he has treated many of my patients who have been dealt with professsionally and competently.
I do not feel he should be in jail.
Good Luck.

Christina Green

Health visitor

I have known David since the 1970s when we both worked at West Middlesex Hospital. He was registrar and I was a staff nurse, he was held in the highest regard by all the medical and nursing teams and his patients. As nurses he always took our opinions into account when discussing patient care. I can well remember him staying up all night with a sick patient who was causing everyone concern, years later when our paths crossed again at Ealing hospital he remembered that patient. This is an example of his care and depth of feeling for his patients. I can honestly say David sellu is the surgeon I would want for myself or my family should the need arise.
I find it difficult to believe what has happened to him, and would speak out in support of him at any time.
My thoughts are with David, Catherine and their family.

Dr Imran Said

Sessional & Urgent Care General Practitioner and Network Clinical Lead

Christina Lucas

GP

Dr Obatusin

GP

It was horrified when i heard the news regarding Mr Sellu and my sympathies go to him and his family.
I sympathise with the patient’s family as well as they have lost a loved one.

CHRISTINE AND ROY WORKMAN

Medical Secretary - retired

I knew David Sellu for the ten years that I worked at Ealing Hospital. He is a kind, compassionate and dedicated surgeon, and when my husband needed to have his gall bladder removed I had no hesitation in asking David to carry out the surgery. He has my ongoing support and confidence.

It is a tragedy that he has been sent to prison, and this situation needs to be remedied as soon as possible.

David – Roy and I are thinking of you.

Ashraf Botros

General Practitioner

I have known Mr Sellu as a colleague for over 10 years. He is a good surgeon and has a nice personality. My patients were happy with his clinical judgment and management. I have full confidence in him and happy to refer patients to him in the future once he is back to work.

hemant patel

GP

Dear David,
It was a great shock to discover what had happened to you and although this was several months ago , I still think about it today.

Whilst I hope your legal team are fighting to get you out , I hope that you will be able to take every day as it comes and not get too dejected. Think about your wonderful wife and family and the things that you will do when you are free.

Hemant Patel

su roy

GP

Dr Nishali Patel

GP in Ealing

I was so sorry to hear of this awful news. I feel it is completely unfair and unjust.
Having worked at Ealing hospital from 2008-2010 and currently working in General Practice in Ealing I have heard nothing but praise about Mr Sellu and his capability as a surgeon. All his colleagues and all my patients have praised his work. He is a kind and compassionate doctor and I feel this is just so sad.
I have been reading more and more about his case and I just feel it is completely wrong to be sentenced and sent to jail for man slaughter. Mr Sellu is an excellent surgeon and I feel this is a big and sad loss to the medical world.
My thoughts are with you and your family.

Nishali

Paul Herbert

Acting Consultant Surgeon

I worked with and for david sellu for one year and found him to be a meticulous supportive, careful and kind man and surgeon. I support this campaign wholeheartedly

Paul herbert

Acting consultant surgeon Hammersmith ho

Dr Ravi Ramanathan

GP partner

I am a Gp at Gordon House Surgery – I have refered numerous patients to Mr Sellu .The patients speak very highly of Mr Sellu’s skill as a surgeon and his kindness and compassion as a human being.Many patients have benefited from his surgical skills and they are shocked by the way he has been treated over this episode.He treated his NHS and private patients alike and was always happy to give advice

I wish Mr Sellu and his family strength through this diffucult time .

Robert McLaren

GP Partner

As a GP in West Ealing many of my patients have spontaneously talked highly of Mr Sellu. Coincidentally to discovering this site yet another patient of mine told me,today, in shock and disbelief about Mr Sellu’s case. Whilst I never had the privilege of meeting Mr Sellu my patients have described him as kind, thoughtful, generous, dedicated, completely trustworthy and human.

Michael Beverly

Consultant Orthopaedics

A travesty of justice has taken place.
We should encourage David to appeal/fight this unjustified sentance. There but for the grace of God goes any one of us. The system that gives us rsponsibility should provide the facilities and back up to perform.

Siobhan Stapleton

GP

I don’t know Mr Sellu personally but I know his name from 20 years of working in area & feedback form staff & patients is universally positive

nicoletta Baroni

General Practitioner

Dear Mr Sellu , I am a GP in Hanwell . I have heard wonderful things about you from many patiet that you have treated in the past . They all miss you and support you . I wish to express my support to you and your family .
God bless you .

Ozius Mahere

Mr Sellu has been such a gentleman and an excellent professional since I met him from 2008. I miss him as a colleague and also as a fellow human being. My thoughts and heart goes to you, Mr Sellu and your family. I pray that I will meet up with you again and talk about many good times. I also pray that your professional expertise could be made of good use by all juniors who are coming up in the surgical field.

carol sears

nurse practitioner

Dear DR Sellu

i just heard about your dreadful predicament and i send you my thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this time .
best wishes

carol

Ann and john curtis

Ex patients

Wrongly convicted very severely punished he has been made a scape goat in our view.

Tania Strickland

Anaesthetist

I was a junior anaesthetist at Ealing some years ago. I always remember the competition to be able to get onto Mr Sellu’s list! Not only an excellent surgeon but a caring and compassionate man. I would never hesitate in recommending him as a doctor to anyone.

I hope this can all be resolved as soon as possible and you are able to return home to your wonderful family as soon as possible. You do not deserve to be away from them.

Natasha Shabajee

GP Salary

I pledge my full support and am appalled at how one doctor can be singled out in a patients death.
I fail to understand how a verdict of manslaughter can be given. It defies belief.
I have worked in the same hospital with Mr Sellu at Ealing and can vouch he is a compassionate and humane surgeon and clinician.

This is a travesty and I hope that it is rectified as soon as possible.
Dr Shabajee

Dr Paul Reynolds

GP Partner

I have been a GP partner in Hanwell for the past 15 years and have referred many patients to David Sellu both on the NHS and to his private practice at Clementine Churchill Hospital over that time. I always found him to be very meticulous and thorough in his approach and felt totally confident in referring our patients to him and in his ability as a surgeon. Whilst I do not know all the ins and outs of this case I feel tremendously sorry that an esteemed colleague should find himself subjected to a prison sentance in this way.

Teresa James

Paediatric Health Care Assistant

To a real kind and caring man ,I worked for 10 years with. This is such a tragic thing to happen, you have been made a scapegoat and I hope and pray they will free you soon as you should be with your family and friends, and working. Take care

prasanth reddy

gp

what a travesty of justice.
i was always under the impression that jail was meant for criminals -hence i am questioning the fairness of the system we have if it treats a man with 40 years of wonderful service as a scapegoat in this way.
David- our thoughts are with you and your family and i hope this terrible ordeal is resolved soon.

Charlotte Mendes da Costa

GP

You have my support. Your reputation is as a kind, caring and meticulous surgeon.

Raj krishna

GP

I have always known him as a conscientious doctor and always willing to help and teach. He has also been a gentleman with his patients as well.
Some of my patients who have been under his care have always praised him and his excellent surgical skills and communication

Dr Vic Sivanesan

GP

Having worked at Ealing, I always noted the respect with which you treated your colleagues and patients as well as the professionalism in which you practiced. Having referred to you in the past, your decisions were always prompt and in keeping with best practice.
Now in General Practice, I have only ever had good feedback about your and correspondence from you.

Dr Roopal Dave

Salaried GP

Dear Mr Sellu,
You have my suport and sympathy. Please have courage and you come through this a stronger and better person. I used to refer patients to you over the years at Ealing Hospital and they always had only good words about you.

Dr Roopal Dave

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dr janina szyszko

GP Principal Chiswick ,

What a tragic situation for a highly competent, experienced, respected local surgeon.
Mr Sellu, please accept our best wishes on behalf of our practice and the patients you have helped us look after over the years .

nina szyszko
GP Principal
Dr Bhatt & Dr Szyszko
Chiswick Family Practice

Mrs Hanifa Qureshi

practice manager

Mr Sellu has treated dozens of patients in our surgery, I was treated by him my self he is very caring and professional surgeon, I always recommended him to every one who asked, I would even now ask him to operate on my family member. When I heard about this case I was devastated how can they blame him and not the hospital that did not had very good reputation for post surgery care?
Mr Sellu had been made an scape goat. I strongly support Mr Sellu he should be realeased and his charges should be dropped

Pawan Gill

Practice Manager

James Horwood

Consultant Colorectal Surgeon

Leena Ali

Consultant

Nothing has changed our views.We still think you are a fantastic surgeon.
Hope this comes to an end soon.
Take care.
Best Wishes

Anjana Sethurajan

GP

Patients at my practice who have been under the care of Mr Sellu have only words of profound thanks, respect and admiration for this consultant – that speaks volumes.
There are no justifiable answers in this case, only unsettling and frightening questions for our profession and society.
I hope that the truth and conviction of all our messages give Mr Sellu and his family the strength to ride through this ordeal.

Sarb Kaler

GP

Others who knew you better than I have expressed in words my sentiments.You always treated myself and the patients that I referred to you in the most professional manner

Peter Royle

Senior Operating Department Practitioner

Having spent most of my working life in the hospital environment I can honestly say that David Sellu has been treated so unjustly by our legal system. The truth is known by all who have worked alongside this wonderful man. He is one of the kindest and most sincere dedicated surgeon that I have had the honour to work with. How can our system do this it is so unfair, unjust and unsafe. We as a country can only feel shame and distress that one of our kindest and brightest lights can be treated so low

Eamonn Rabie

GP

Savitri Perera

This highly skilled, competent & caring surgeon should never have been subjected to this kind of treatment . There are others in that hospital who are guilty and they should be brought to justice. I pledge my whole hearted support.

Dr Louise Irvine

GP

I will do what I can to publicise this cause because I think the conviction and imprisonment of Mr Sellu was unjust.

Andrew Goodhart

Patient

David looked after my late wife and myself. He was a real gentleman and a wonderful and caring surgeon. I hope that this miscarriage of justice can be swiftly resolved.

Yolande Saunders

Family friend and colleague

David is a highly skilled and compassionate doctor who has given 40 years of service with an unblemished record. He has lost his dignity and his freedom. This is a tragic situation for all concerned.

Dee Cooper

Day case Emergency Sister

.As an Accident and Emergency Sister, I have known and worked with David on a regular basis over the past thirty years. David is one of the most reliable, caring and hardworking Consultants I encountered over this time.It is dreadful that a patient has died, and he is entitled to justice. Every good wish
Dee

Rosannah Dawood

National Event Manager

As a family friend of the Sellu family, last years verdict left us utterly devastated. The trial was grossly unjust and misleading, David was simply used a scapegoat to cover up an entire catalogue of errors that lead to the death of the patient. It is so wrong that a man of his intelligence, commitment and capability should be treated in the way that he has, with little or no regard for the consequences of his imprisonment. His family have temporarily lost a father and husband, and the world has lost a splendid surgeon. David has lost his career and without a doubt, his faith is the justice system of a country that he has served and saved thousands of lives of in his 40 year career. We will always support and believe in you David. X

Dr. M. Akbar Khan

GP

I support David Sellu.

SMA Perera

Shocked and devastated. I have worked with him and I know he is a caring and highly skilled surgeon. I know for sure that his name will be cleared of this incorrect verdict. This clearly is miscarriage of justice.

Dr Eva Clemente

GP

Ian Bernstein

GP

Dear David, You may remember that you operated on my wife, who had an incarcerated paraumbilical hernia. You gave us both comfort and support when we rang you. You gave us such excellent care and attention. We will never forget the good you have done.
With our best wishes
Ian and Tracey Bernstein

Russell Evans

Duty Nurse Manager

I have known David Sellu since 2000 when I started work at Ealing Hospital .He has an excellent reputation within the Hospital amongst fellow Surgeons and Physicians , both senior and junior and is known to be an amazing tutor to trainee Medics.He is a man who professionally has always been hard working and diligent and is the epitome of a surgeon I would want to operate on myself if I needed Colo-Rectal surgery as I have had .
He is known for going that extra mile for his patients and frequently came into the Hospital at anytime of the night ,or stayed very late if one of his patients is sick in the Emergency Department or in theatre or one of the wards.He has always listened to nurses and and earnt their gratitude. I know Surgical Registrars were always pleased to know Mr Sellu was on call .
He is also in the old fashioned sense a gentleman ,he has always struck me as kind and understated and sensitive someone without any guile or cunning which I suspect is what has led to this travesty of justice and personal tradgedy.
It is still beyond belief what has happened to David Sellu and our Hospital is poorer for the lack of his presence .
I feel for all of us that have had a brilliant colleague taken away but most of all I feel wretched and sad for David and his lovely family .

Jeremy Gittins

GP and Programme Director

Sending an excellent, conscientious and caring surgeon to prison serves no purpose. David has provided an excellent service to the patients from my practice over the last 20 years. This patient’s loss of life is tragic and could have been avoided if a series of errors had not occurred within a large organisation. It is totally unfair to single out one man to blame and my thoughts are with David and his family.

Tom Rosenbaum

Consultant Urological Surgeon

David,
We have worked together for over almost 20 years both in the NHS and in the private sector, sometimes in extremely complex cases. I know your surgical skills, experience, reflexion and judgement and value them very highly. I therefore find your present situation incomprehensible and I do not know what else to do or to say; my heart goes out for you and for your family.
This is a “game changer” in our profession which could have happened to any of us. We must all now reflect and learn from it and try to understand what society now expects and wants from us.
In the meantime I shall continue campaigning on you behalf and to maintain the highest standard of medical practice.

David Sparksman

CT1 (ACCS/CMT)

Dear Dr Sellu

I was so sorry to hear of what has happened. I can only thank you for all your guidance, leadership and counsel in what must have been a very difficult time for yourself

Regards

David Sparksman

Mr Hemant Sheth

Consultant UGI & laparoscopic Surgeon

I have known Mr Sellu for more than 2 1/2 years . He is a great colleague and a very conscientious and diligent surgeon who looked after his patients well. He was a extremely supportive colleague who was always available at all times for advise and help and a great opinion. He is a perfect gentleman and it is appalling that he is blamed as the sole person responsible for the unfortunate outcome in a complex case. As surgeons we always strive to do the best for our patients and often in extremely challenging circumstances.my personal opinion is in this particular case a individual surgeon is blamed and punished for system failures which led to the unfortunate outcome in one particular case. I extend my wholehearted support to David and his family in these difficult circumstances. I just want to say he is still our respected colleague who is missed at work everyday.

Denis Labastide

Such an injustice to an excellent surgeon. From what I know of the case it’s clear that there was system failures within the organisation and David was made a scape goat of and wrongly accused and sentenced.
What has happened to the other professionals that were involved in the patients treatment? Why were they not made accountable for their actions. By sentencing David Sellu lives will be lost without his expertise in our hospital. reading the comments on this site it’s clear to see the high esteem we all have for this surgeon of excellence. This is such a travisty and miscarriage of justice and should be reversed. David this will be a testing few months for you stay strong it’s clear you have a strong field and wonderful family behind you. One day the truth will come out to clear your name.

Michelle Cheetham

Consultant in Emergency Medicine

David you likely won’t remember me but I worked at Ealing hospital with Catherine from 2007-2011. I was absolutely horrified by the events that unfolded whilst I was there, and I cannot begin to imagine what you and your family have been through. I had left Ealing by the time this was all settled, and I heard the outcome as I drove to work. I had to pull over as I couldn’t see the road for tears.
Please keep you spirits up, and I do hope that we meet again soon.

Michlelle

Marilou Santiago

Senior Staff Nurse

I have worked with Mr.Sellu for almost ten years at Endoscopy Ealing Hospital. For all these years I have always looked up to him as he is a very caring and compassionate Clinician. His knowledge and attention to details ensures that all his patients receives the best quality of care. He is not only thorough but also easy to work with and is always willing to discuss patient’s concerns with regards to their condition. Professionaly and ethically Mr. Sellu has proven himself a highly qualified and very respectable Clinician.

andrew scurr

consultant anaesthetist and intensive care specialist

I find it difficult to imagine a better colleague than David Sellu. A wonderful surgeon David always went the extra mile for his patients and is well loved and respected by them and their relatives. He was a sought after opinion and well respected teacher at all levels. He has always done everything to the highest standards and with the greatest kindness and care and diligence. We always knew that we could rely on his expertise in the intensive care unit and I much miss his wisdom and good judgement and advice. I fully hope this injustice will be corrected as soon as possible.

Ros Stewart

GP

All the comments I have read simply echo my own thoughts and horror at what has happened to David, one of the most kind, warm and talented sugeons I have known. I regularly referred patients to him and would do so again without hesitation. I wholeheartedly support any attempts to repeal the sentence and restore his reputation.

Rachel Emerson

Staff nurse

I have worked with David Sellu in the Endoscpoy unit for many years . We miss his excellent work ! His care for the patients was exceptional and he is missed greatly . Past patients all ask after him and are very shocked at what happened . We hear many times ” I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Mr Sellu ! He saved my life ! ” During his endoscopy sessions he always found time to teach the medical students and nursing students alike . How many other lives could he have saved if this travesty had not occured ; a waste of exceptional talent .

ginu george

staff nurse

One of the best surgeons (doctors) I worked with in my nursing career. A great personality.

RAMY MAKRAM

CONSULTANT ANAESTHETIST

I have worked with David since 2003 at Ealing as well as Clementine and I have known Mr Sellu as an ITU Consultant when dealing with high risk patients.
David is well known to every one as a highly respected surgoen and person and he earned his respect beyond Ealing over the years and where ever I go as it happened its unbelievable .
This is the time to recognize DAVID as he deserves at the end of his career and where he should be.
GOD BLESS

Dr Imogen Measday

GP partner

Words are inadequate here to express the shock of this all. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

David Evans

GP

Very sorry that this has happened to you.

Your care for my mother in 2012 at Ealing Hospital was exemplary

Pats Pathmarajah

IS JUSTICE TRULY SERVED?

I have known Mr Sellu for his reputation as a general and colorectal surgeon with enormous amount of vascular experience from 1997 while I was at the Hammersmith Hospital. I wanted to work with him for some time to improve my general and colorectal experience before the FRCS final exam. Although Mr Sellu didn’t know me then, he made me feel welcome and took me under his wings.

I have admired the respect Mr Sellu had from everybody in the hospital for his knowledge, wisdom, experience and the technical mastery. Mr Sellu has always been the surgeon the other specialists looked upon for advice and assistance when they were in difficulties.

I was also fascinated by his constructive approach when managing patients with complex problems.

Mr Sellu’s patients give him the utmost respect and I haven’t found a single patient of Mr Sellu who hasn’t been upset about the whole ordeal.

Mr Sellu is a committed teacher and enjoyed teaching and sharing his experience always.

Mr Sellu has always been my mentor and guided me through difficult times.
I will always respect him for his kindness, support, wisdom and unparalleled experience.

My family and I will remember you in our prayers always.

While I sympathise with the patient’s family at their loss, I think it is grossly unfair and unjust for a great man to sacrifice his impeccable carrier due to the series of institutional errors.

Mr Sellu we are eagerly awaiting your return!!!

IS JUSTICE TRULY SERVED??

Jo James

Lead Nurse

I really could not believe it when I heard that David Sellu had been convicted and put in prison. I worked with Mr Sellu when I was an Emergency Department Sister at Ealing Hospital. Apart from his excellent reputation; I experienced working with a skilled, humane and thoughtful surgeon who never let us or his patients down.
What a shame that the justice system has let him down so badly. I hope that his name is cleared – although for those of us who have worked with him there is no need because we know what kind of a surgeon and a person Mr Sellu is and we all know that it is a travesty that this has happened to him.

HARMANDEEP SINGH

SPR

Margaret Lee

Specialist Nurse

Very sad news, I did not know Mr Sellu personally but he had an excellent reputation and my prayers go out to him and his family at this very difficult time. xxx

alberto martinez isla

Consultant Surgeon

I worked with David at Ealing Hospital since 1997 until I left in 2010.
He always was a caring doctor. He even operated on me.
Also he very often had to rescue other Doctors from trouble.
It is not fair what has happened to him. Certainly he does not deserve that.
He does not deserve to be in prison
I hope we can soon see him again.

David my very best wishes…

alberto isla

sarah rehana

Macmillan clinical nurse specialist

When I heard about this case against you Mr Sellu I can truely say I haven’t never been so shocked. The injustice against you is deeply saddening. I can honestly say that since meeting and working with you from 2000 I have never met a surgeon like you. You are the most dedicated and empathitic man I have ever met and I would trust you with my life and that of those whom I love.
You are a remarkable man who goes out of his way for his patients, I fondly remeber the 10am Sunday ward rounds every weekend with you, a rare event with many surgeons.
Stay strong and please know that we are always thinking of you and your family. We hope you will be home where you belong very soon if there is any justice in this world.
Sarah

Carrie Phillips

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

I’m so sorry to hear about this, I met and knew you as both a colleague and patient. Your lovely, also a fantastic Dr, with an excellent bedside manner… I hope all works out well for you and your family. Xxx

Kamran Qurashi

Consultant Surgeon

It was February 2002, when I met with Mr Sellu, for the first time at Ealing Hospital, when I was looking for my first job in the NHS. He was kind to see me during his operating day, knowing that I was a overseas doctors asking for career advice. I have had met with some other UK consultant surgeons before for the same reason. But this was a totally different experience. A senior surgeon sitting with me explaining fine details of UK NHS system and patient care, it was an experience I could never forget. His kind and professional personality was and will be a role model for me.
When a patient dies, a precious life is lost, irrespective of the sickness or co morbidities surrounding that loss, we all as doctors do our best to save that life. In a NHS hospital, there would have been many healthcare professional involved in the care of a sick patient, in accordance with Royal Colleges and NHS London guidelines.
I have failed to understand why private health care providers are given rights to provide care for emergency patients when these organisations do not fulfill the required standards for emergency care provision. The more I study Mr Sellu’s case, I feel more nauseated that how an organisation has failed in providing care to an unwell patient and but has been successful in destroying a surgeon with more than 40 years of an exemplary career, who has trained many consultant surgeon. I have seen and met with patients, showing extreme gratitude to Mr Sellu for his help in their sickness and how dissatisfied they were with this outcome.
I want to share my sympathies with deceased patient’s family for their loss. But this unfortunate event happened because of failed system rather than an individual.
This surgeon has operated on many consultant surgeons, in addition to the patients without a fail.. I want to appeal to health department to see how private healthcare system has failed in providing standards of emergency surgery care so that we can avoid these unfortunate events in future.
Lastly I want to assure Mr Sellu’s family that this was an extremely unfair trail, I completely believe that Mr Sellu is a competent surgeon, dedicated teacher and a great person. It is not only me but many of my colleagues share same feelings.

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