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Family leads tributes to GP who cared for patients across Sunderland and South Tyneside.

Natasha Hallikeri: I would just like to say, on behalf of the whole family, thank you all so much, for the lovely lovely comments. It’s so nice to hear, so many of you were his patients.

Judith Hood: So sad to hear this news, Dr Hallikeri was my doctor when I was younger. a lovely natured Doctor and gentleman, hadn't seen him in years, but he still recognised my and sister me. Condolences to your family, will be greatly missed.

Shirley Marie Suddick: Such a lovely man, best doctor I ever had, so caring. Rest in peace Doctor Hallikeri, thoughts are with your family and friends. God bless xxx

Samantha Gustard: Such a lovely Doctor, helped me out loads when I was a Junior Sister and again when I worked for a Cardiovascular company, Rest in Peace, and thoughts with your family at this sad time xx

Speak Up Sunderland: Rest in peace he sounds like a delightful and caring man, who did a lot of good for so many people, and will very much be missed by his

family and the community.

Bob Child: Remember him from Hendon health center, the best kind of doctor who always had time to listen, and never spoke down to you. RIP fella, thoughts are with your family and friends.

Jean Palmer: Was my dr when I lived in Thorney close at springwell health centre RIP condolence to his family

Caroline Carr: RIP Thoughts And Love To All Family And Friends

Margaret Giles: Was my doctor he was lovely very kind rip x

Stan Gibson: What a gentleman. Great friend and many nights out together. Sadly missed by all the group. RIP

Libby Jones: He was my Doctor at Springwell. R. I. P. My condolence to his family.

Pat Howe: Lovely caring family doctor RIP

Lisa M Wright: Rest in eternal peace, condolences to his family and friends