Consultant physician at West Yorkshire hospital dies from coronavirus as son pays tribute

Dr Nasir Khan, from Bolton, died on April 29 after contracting coronavirus on April 6, the trust said.

Dr Khan previously worked at the Dewsbury and District Hospital site and is believed to have worked at Pinderfields in Wakefield according to a fundraising page set up in his memory.

After falling ill with covid-19, Dr Khan was admitted to Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.

However, he sadly died on Wednesday.

Dr Khan has left behind his wife and three children.

In a statement, Martin Barkley, Chief Executive of The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said: "It is with immense sadness the Trust can confirm the awful news that we have lost one of our consultant physicians to Covid-19.

“In the six months he worked with us Dr Khan had become a very well-liked and valued member of the team with everyone, including nursing and junior doctor colleagues.

"They have spoken of his incredibly positive nature, his kindness and his compassion for his patients. He also showed fantastic leadership: he was absolutely dedicated to the well-being of the junior staff he was working with, and his thoughtfulness and considerate manner shone out to everyone who met him.

“We consider ourselves very fortunate to have had such a doctor as Dr Khan working for the Trust, and we are all devastated to learn of his death. It is impossible to put into words how much our hearts go out to his family and friends.

“This news is a terrible reminder of the consequences of this pandemic that so many families are having to face.

"My thanks go to every member of our staff at Mid Yorkshire who - in the same spirit of courage and compassion that Dr Khan so clearly showed - continue to leave their families at home, put themselves on the frontline, and come into work every day to care for our patients.”

The Trust is flying the Union Jack at half-mast at Dewsbury hospital as a mark of respect.

His son, Mahad Ali Khan, has provided these words about him: “My dad was a loving, caring and much-loved father, husband, son, brother and friend. He dedicated his life to his family and profession. He was incredibly strong and we always turned to him for support, as he was a shining light of guidance.

"He was compassionate, humble and loyal.

"He had always put his family and friends before himself and was extremely giving.

"He would always look for the slightest of excuses to help those in need. His hard-working nature and charming personality allowed him to make life even more enjoyable.

"We strive to achieve the greatness that was my dad and fulfill the dreams he has left behind. Miss you dad!"

A page has been set up to raise funds for his family at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-the-family-of-dr-nasir-khanA message from the Editor:

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