A top British plastic surgeon has been accused of stabbing a fellow surgeon and former colleague — leaving him clinging to life, according to reports. 

Retired surgeon Graeme Perks, 65, was stabbed in the chest and stomach early Thursday at his home in Halam, a village in Nottinghamshire, the Sun reported. 

He was rushed to the hospital, where he remains in the intensive care unit.  

Jonathan Peter Brooks, 55, of Southwell, has been charged with attempted murder in the stabbing — along with three counts of attempted arson with intent to endanger life, and possession of a knife in a public place, the Guardian reported.

Perks was reportedly Brooks’ boss at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, where Brooks previously worked and where he tried to claim about $6.8 million in compensation in 2016, according to the Sun.

The surgeon had launched legal action after he said he had been sidelined at the hospital for speaking out about poor work conditions, the outlet reported.

But the panel found Brooks had unintentionally “stretched the truth” — so his claim was thrown out and he was ordered to pay about $230,750 in legal fees, the Sun said.

It is unclear if the attack was related to the complaint or failed compensation bid.

A hospital spokesperson told the BBC in a statement that “this incident has affected many of our staff who worked closely with, and are friends with Graeme.

“Our thoughts are with Graeme and his family at this time,” the statement added.

Perks also served as president of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons, and he chaired the Plastic, Reconstructive and Burns Surgery department at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Police said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the knife attack.

Perks’ wife and at least one of the couple’s four children were believed to have been home at the time. 

Police did not comment about the arson charges and said the circumstances are under investigation.