Dr. Munjed Al Muderis continues to practice at East Sydney Private Hospital, where concerns have been raised about his controversial surgical practices, including operating in multiple theatres simultaneously and performing surgeries in unsterile environments.

Al Muderis has been accused of prioritizing fame and profit over patient safety, leading to his expulsion from the Australian Orthopaedic Association, although he challenged this in court and later withdrew his appeal, resulting in a court-ordered injunction against the association.

Despite these controversies, Medibank, which owns a 49% stake in East Sydney Private Hospital, has publicly supported maintaining high clinical standards but has not addressed specific incidents.

The chief executive of the hospital owned by Medibank continues to support Al Muderis amid ongoing legal and ethical issues.

This situation underscores ongoing concerns about conflicts of interest, hospital governance, and the regulation of surgical practices involving surgeons with legal and ethical controversies.

Al Muderis is also involved with another hospital at Macquarie University, which has faced scrutiny, and he has been on indefinite leave following concerns raised by surgeons and internal reports.

The Federal Court found Al Muderis acted unethically by using high-pressure sales tactics, secret commissions, and performing invasive surgeries on vulnerable patients, although he has appealed the decision.

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons emphasizes that operating in multiple theatres requires strict guidelines, including informed patient consent and skilled assistance, but questions remain about whether patients are fully informed.

A doctor at East Sydney Private Hospital criticized Al Muderis for performing a knee replacement wound repair in a recovery ward, deeming it unprofessional, though hospital management defended the practice.

The ongoing controversies highlight the need for stricter regulation and oversight of surgical practices, especially when legal and ethical issues are involved.