A Sydney doctor is recovering in hospital after being stabbed in the neck by a patient at a medical practice on Pitt Street in the CBD last Friday.

The 85-year-old doctor received emergency treatment at the scene before being transferred to hospital in a stable condition.

Police arrested a 57-year-old man at the scene, who is believed to have been the doctor’s patient. He was later taken to hospital under police guard.

The man was charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and denied bail. He first appeared before Parramatta Local Court on Sunday and is due to appear again at the Downing Centre Local Court on 27th of November .

Police confirmed investigations into the circumstances of the attack are ongoing.