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Coventry MP Geoffrey Robinson was due today to take the case of a suspended consultant to the House of Commons.
The Labour Coventry North-West MP has given his support to Walsgrave Hospital consultant cardiologist Dr Raj Mattu, saying his suspension is a waste of public resources.
Dr Mattu was suspended from the University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust last week over allegations of harassment and intimidation.
An investigation into the allegations is taking place.
Mr Robinson was due today to request an adjournment debate in the Commons to discuss the reasons behind the suspension.
He said: "At a time when we are so short of surgeons and consultants - and this is a top flight consultant, one of the best in the country - it seems crazy we should be dispensing with his services."
Dr Mattu has previously accused hospital management of ignoring doctors' concerns about faulty equipment and staff shortages.
Mr Robinson was one of six Labour MPs who called for the resignation of trust chief executive David Loughton following a damning report from the Commission for Health Improvement last year.
He also backed a campaign to urge Mr Loughton to reinstate surgeon Alban Barros D'Sa, suspended allegations of "oppressing" another doctor.
The surgeon was reinstated in July last year after a 20-month suspension.
