I am a  bit lost for words. Such a lovely human and jolly member of the medical profession and excellent at his speciality. A rare personality. You all must be devastated.  My condolences at this very sad time. My thoughts are with you Nicola and to his family….

To say we are devastated by this terrible news is an understatement – I just can’t believe it and am absolutely heartbroken to think I won’t be seeing Sean again.To me he was the most wonderful kind knowledgable doctor and always gave me confidence that everything would be ok in the end. I will miss him always….

I first spoke to Sean at a really difficult time in my life healthwise. Sean gave me the support that no-one else had previously. Sean was understanding,  empathetic and gave me the help I needed to move forward. Although I never met Sean personally, as soon as we spoke on the phone I immediately felt a close connection with his kindness, knowledge and assurances. We always ended our calls with a chat about football which I always looked forward to. Sean about Arsenal and me Newcastle. I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all….

Dr White was a kind and thoughtful practitioner who helped me when I was dealing with debilitating pain in my shoulder.  This was not the best of times for me and Dr White was incredibly supportive and understanding.  His compassion and kindness felt like a healing balm and I am sure it was the same for many.  He adviced me to get steroid injections for the pain and really put me at ease during such procedures.   I am sorry I wasn’t able to tell him this in person but I hope his family, friends and Nicola find some comfort in reading these messages, all full of gratitude for Dr White.  I am so sorry for your loss….

I am devastated to hear of Sean’s passing. I first met him when I was in my mid 20s, at my wits’ end from a decade of back pain that had been downplayed by half a dozen specialists who claimed I was “too young” to have back pain. Sean took me seriously and really cared. I was at the very start of my career and struggling to function; with Sean’s help I got on top of the pain and have been able to flourish. It is genuinely no exaggeration to say that I would not be where I am today without him.    He guided me through two pregnancies by giving me realistic and practical advice about my medication, never patronising. He always asked after my children and loved seeing photos of them. When I mentioned that the second baby had left me with hip pain, he identified the cause in 30 seconds, invited me to hop up on the bed and gave me a steroid injection on the spot! That was such a typically Sean thing to do.    Seeing him for appointments felt like catching up with an old friend and were a highlight of my day….

As a pain consultant it’s very important for that person to have an easy and empathetic manner. I only met Sean in his offices two or three times, in 2021 and 2022 but he always showed that. He was clearly an expert in his field, and I trusted him when he came to give me injection procedure in my back. Also, when I was in theatre for the procedures he was very calming in explaining what would happen etc. I remember him humming to himself not only when he put the drips in but when he was actually injecting me in theatre as well!  That made me smile. I’m sure he will be greatly missed. …

I would just like Dr. Sean White’s family to know how well thought of he was. My husband, was also treated by Sean and is also very upset to hear of his untimely death. Sean was so patient focussed, compassionate, helpful and a really good doctor – a truly special human being and doctor . His family can be proud of how well and ethically he treated his patients and how he always genuinely wanted to help. Sean will be sorely missed by me and my husband and I am sure that his other patients must feel the same. Sean will never be forgotten.  with deepest sympathy…

I was one of Sean’s patients and, I’m sure like many others, was totally shocked by his sudden and far too premature death. He was a fantastic and sympathetic doctor, accessible and straight-talking, but with a lovely sense of humour and reassuring manner. He is a huge loss to his patients as well as, obviously, to his family and friends….

I have seen a number of doctors over the years, many of whom I have got on well with, but only one stands out for his sense of humour as well as being friendly, open and exceedingly competent. That was Sean who will be missed not only for the help that he gave people on a daily basis but for the warmth that he brought to their lives….

Was  privileged to meet Sean just once as he was highly recommended  – he will be so missed. Such a lovely kind man. My thoughts are with his family.  …

I would like to pass on my condolences to Dr White’s family and friends. I was Dr White’s patient and I would like to say a big thank you to Dr White for his advice and care he provided during my time of need. His kind personality put me at ease and helped me in my recovery. Thank you Dr White for being such a caring doctor. You will be missed. Rest in peace.   Kiki Pepe…

A kind & calm man who made visits to his practice truly valuable. He shall be missed. Mark …

  Now that I am old, the sad opportunity to remember dead friends and lovers, and now and again remakable kind doctors, occurs too often. But Sean was too young for the thought ever to cross my mind that he would not be recollecting me, as I am him. He was of course a superior healer, certain, thoughtful, concerned. He not only undertook to relieve my pain, but to reaasure me it would in time be gone. He seemed always to have time to listen, and we talked of many things beyond stenosis and its manifestations. Perhaps I was comforted most by his quiet, consistent humility. It reassured me, and when he offered a prognosis, I instantly believed it. When I think of those too soon subtracted from the ever shrinking band who graced my world, I will think of him. …

Dr Sean White over a number of years quite frankly transformed my life.  I had been suffering for years with chronic neck and back pain. After seeing countless professionals Within only a few minutes of meeting him I was instantly at ease by his positive, relaxed nature and within a week he had me pain free and back doing what i love the most – riding horses. Without him my riding days would have been over and the constant pain would have been always hanging over me….

I was a patient of this very pleasant gentleman and was sad to hear of his untimely passing. We join those left behind in wishing them the forebearance to accept his passing and pray for his soul to be in heaven. He was an exceptionally gifted doctor. sincere best wishes, Junaid Peracha…