diff --git a/src/gateway/server-methods/doctor.ts b/src/gateway/server-methods/doctor.ts
index 569ca9df500..f842f40f4eb 100644
--- a/src/gateway/server-methods/doctor.ts
+++ b/src/gateway/server-methods/doctor.ts
@@ -56,7 +56,11 @@ export const doctorHandlers: GatewayRequestHandlers = {
       };
       respond(true, payload, undefined);
     } finally {
-      await manager.close();
+      try {
+        await manager.close();
+      } catch {
+        // Ignore close errors - response already sent
+      }
     }
   },
 };