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Lee Dalgetty

'Brilliant' neurosurgeon found dead at Kilsyth loch was dedicated doctor and wonderful neighbour

A ‘brilliant’ North Lanarkshire neurosurgeon has been hailed by patients and colleagues, after he was found dead at the weekend.

Michael Fitzpatrick went missing from his home at around 5pm on November 13. After a frantic search for the 58-year-old, his body was found in Banton Loch, Kilsyth on November 19 at around 3.30pm.

Patients have now come forward telling of how Michael helped rid them of ‘crippling’ pain while colleagues of his have said they ‘loved every second’ of working with him, reports the Daily Record.

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