20 women’s claims linked to one doctor

A major medical review is under way over claims more than 20 women suffered alleged “severe post-operative complications” after being treated by a leading private sector consultant.

Sources confirmed the review involves a single doctor who has worked at some of the country’s most high-profile private facilities in recent years.

The exact details of the cases cannot be published for legal reasons. However, it is understood the incidents relate to medical procedures which took place since 2009 and involve at least 20 female patients.