MS patients may sue banned doctor

Dr Robert Trossel had consulting rooms in London and Rotterdam A doctor struck off by the General Medical Council for exploiting people with multiple sclerosis could be facing legal action by patients.

A firm of solicitors said hundreds of "vulnerable people" who travelled to the Netherlands for treatment may seek compensation.

Dr Robert Trossel treated them at his clinic in Rotterdam, following initial assessments in the UK.

He charged thousands of pounds for unproven stem cell treatments.

The 56-year-old, who trained in the Netherlands, conceded he had been "too enthusiastic" about the treatment.

The GMC found the doctor had breached good medical practice by "exploiting vulnerable patients" and his actions had caused lasting harm.

Continue reading the main storyRelated storiesThe doctor who preyed on the vulnerableStem cell doctor denies charges Jill Paterson, from solicitors Leigh Day & Co, said: "We support the GMC's findings that Dr Trossel is no longer fit to practise in the UK.

"We are actively investigating the pursuit of legal proceedings against him to right the wrongs caused to these vulnerable people."

'False hope'

At an earlier hearing, the GMC Fitness to Practise panel said Dr Trossel had exaggerated the benefits of treatment based on "anecdotal and aspirational information".