A 'very special' doctor who cared for elderly people on three continents during his career has died after contracting coronavirus
One member of staff said on the trust's Facebook page:"RIP you wonderful man.
"Your ward rounds were absolute gold, so much time spent listening to patients & giving them a reassuring squeeze when so many of us felt too rushed for time.Dr Tim Noble, medical director, and Richard Parker OBE, chief executive of Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals, said:"It is with immense sadness that we inform you that our colleague, Dr Medhat Atalla, has passed away following treatment for COVID-19 at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
"Dr Atalla became a full-time member of our trust in 2014, when he was appointed as a consultant geriatrician on our Gresley Unit. We were fortunate to have worked with him for many years prior to this, since his arrival in the United Kingdom in the early 2000s." They added:"A hugely popular and respected colleague, Dr Atalla was a very special human being who practised medicine across three continents throughout his career, affecting the lives of so many in such a positive way."As a Trust, we share our deepest sympathies with Dr Atalla's brother and sister, and loved ones in Egypt, and we ask that the media respect their wishes during this extremely challenging time.
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