A former-chief of the British Medical Association denied getting involved in the post-operative care of four patients, a disciplinary body stated.

The General Medical Council further added there were a few times when BMA duties took well ahead for James Johnson, 64, a Cheshire-based surgeon.

However, the hearing denied many other reports including his clinical and surgical practice.

His lawyer stated Mr Johnson, BMA head from 2003-2007, had been "justified".

The surgeon, who worked at the two healthcare units in Runcorn and Warrington in Cheshire, had been condemned of "acting with arrogance", and are being carried out amputations when other surgery concerned.

But Martin Ford, claimed that Mr Johnson, has despite "inappropriate and lurid" headlines, the panel seemingly has claimed that no found no patient had suffered when it comes to Mr Johnson's care.

A BMA spokesperson added: "Many doctors take on additional roles and responsibilities outside of, and in addition to, their NHS commitments. It is also very common for practising doctors to hold senior positions alongside their NHS work and these roles can often be complementary. However a doctor's clinical responsibilities should always take priority over any other non-clinical roles they may have."