"Dr. Kuldeep Stohr: A Closer Look at the Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Under Scrutiny"

 

"Dr. Kuldeep Stohr: A Closer Look at the Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Under Scrutiny"

Echoes of Silence: A Decade History of Neglected Tuition in Pediatric Surgery

A quiet, but developing sense of unease prevailed in the quiet corridors at Cambridge University Hospitals Trust. Dr. Despite a 2016 confidential report castigating Kuldeep Stohr’s surgical practices and judgment,, she remained a pediatric orthopedic surgeon for nearly a decade.This report, initiated by colleagues alarmed by her practices, detailed incidents like untreated fractures and neglected post-operative imaging. Yet, the hospital maintained that Stohr's work raised no issues, allowing her to continue operating.

 Fast forward to 2025, and the consequences of inaction have come to light. A new review uncovered that at least nine children received care "below the standard" expected. The Trust has now launched a comprehensive review of 800 patients, including 560 children, to assess the extent of the impact.

Families, like that of Nicola Mulhausen, who had previously raised concerns, felt their voices were dismissed. Legal representatives argue that timely action in 2016 could have prevented harm to patients. The Trust has acknowledged these failures and initiated an independent investigation into their prior responses. Dr. Stohr has expressed her commitment to providing high-quality care and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.