Brisbane (Australia), Feb. 12: Indian-born surgeon Dr. Jayant Patel a. k. a. "Dr. Death" lied to the families of patients he operated upon, claimed a nurse.

Bundaberg Base Hospital intensive care unit nurse Karen Stumer told a Brisbane Magistrates Court here today that Patel often lied about the success of his operations, even as his patients'' health was deteriorating.

Brisbane (Australia), Feb. 9 : Indian-trained surgeon Dr. Jayant Patel carried out a series of badly considered and poorly performed surgeries that cost the lives of three patients, a magistrate's court here was told on Monday.

The 58-year-old Patel is facing 14 charges, including three counts of manslaughter, two of grievous bodily harm, an alternative charge of a negligent act causing harm, and eight counts of fraud from his time as director of surgery at Bundaberg Base Hospital in Queensland between 2003 and 2005, reports news. com. au

Brisbane, Dec. 1: Over a 150 witnesses are likely to testify against Indian-born surgeon Jayant Patel, who has been charged with manslaughter of 14 hospital patients during his time at the Bundaberg Base Hospital here.

During a brief mention of the matter in the Brisbane Magistrates Court this morning, prosecutor Ross Martin said the large number of witnesses meant a full five weeks would be needed for the hearing of Dr. Patel’s case next year. Martin told the court some of the witnesses who lived overseas or interstate may give evidence via phone or video link.

Melbourne, Sep. 1 : Indian-born surgeon Jayant Patel will face court for a committal hearing in February 2009, news. com. au reports.

Patel, 58, is facing 14 charges including manslaughter, grievous bodily harm and fraud, relating to his time as director of surgery at Bundaberg Base Hospital in southern Queensland between 2003 and 2005.

According to news. com. au, during a brief mention of the matter in the Brisbane Magistrates Court this morning, prosecutor David Meredith sought and was granted a three-week block for the committal hearing from February 9 to 27.

The court has set aside an additional two weeks in April to accommodate any overseas or interstate witnesses that cannot attend during the initial hearing.

Melbourne, July 22 : Supporters of Indian origin surgeon Dr Jayant Patel fear for his safety, predicting a “OJ Simpson” style frenzy from the media and public following his release on bail.

Dr. Patel, an Indian trained US citizen, has been behind bars since his arrest in Portland, Oregon, on March 11.

Texas-based surgeon Vijay Mehta, Dr. Patel’s most vocal supporter, said he feared his friend could be attacked once released into the public.

Melbourne, July 22 : Dr Jayant Patel, who acquired the sobriquet “Dr Death” for botching up several surgeries, today appealed for privacy after being released on bail after spending five months in custody.

Dr Patel, 58, was behind bars last night after arriving in Brisbane from Los Angeles yesterday to face Brisbane Magistrates Court following his voluntary extradition from the US.

His release from the Brisbane watchhouse at 5p. m. (AEST) today after posting 20,000 dollars bail was the first time since March 11 he has been out of custody.