Professor Al Muderis threatens to sue for defamation over ‘bizarre and hurtful’ media allegations

The orthopaedic surgeon says he is considering launching defamation proceedings.
Professor Munjed Al Muderis.

The orthopaedic surgeon accused of abandoning patients in a series of news reports earlier this week says he is weighing up whether to sue for defamation.  

Adjunct Clinical Professor Munjed Al Muderis, a two-time nominee for Australian of the Year, found fame for his journey to Australia as a refugee from the Saddam Hussein regime in Iraq and his subsequent innovative surgical work.