Mr Trinidade is a highly experienced Consultant Otolaryngologist (ENT) and accredited expert witness instructed by both Claimants and Defendants in personal injury cases. In 2018, he completed an expert witness training course with Healthcare Knowledge Limited.

Mr Trinidade began practicing as an expert witness in 2017, and has extensive experience in case analysis and report preparation. He is committed to delivering a professional and timely service.

He has a diverse background within the NHS, with over 6 years experience as an Otolaryngology Lead, in 2015 acquiring the title of Consultant. With a strong background in surgical specialities, and a particular interest in Otology and ear and balance disorders, Mr Trinidade has established himself as an accomplished professional as a Consultant and expert witness. He can provide evidence in court when required.

Mr Trinidade has extensive experience in cases associated with:

• Ear:
  – Ear pain and autophony
  – Ear infections (otitis externa, otitis media)
  – Otitis media with effusion (OME or ‘glue ear’)
  – Hearing loss (temporary or permanent)
  – Chronic ear disease
  – Microsuction (ear wax)
  – Epley Manoeuvre
  – Tinnitus
  – Vertigo
  – Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness
  – Acoustic neuroma
  – Post-traumatic tinnitus and whiplash associated disorders
  – Implant or hearing aid complication
  – Barotrauma (pressure-related injuries, e.g. diving, air travel)
• Nose/nasal/sinus:
  – Nasal fractures and deformities
  – Epistaxis (nosebleeds due to trauma)
  – Chronic sinusitis
  – Rhinitis
  – Anosmia and parosmia
  – Facial fractures involving nasal bones, ethmoid, or maxillary sinuses
• Throat/layrnx and neck:
  – Tonsillitis
  – Adenoids
  – Dysphonia
  – Laryngeal trauma (voice changes, airway compromise)
  – Oesophageal injuries
  – Inhalation injuries
  – Scarring or soft tissue injury affecting speech or breathing
  – Neck injuries affecting airway or swallowing function
  – Pharyngeal injuries

Surgery:

• Ear surgery:
  – Grommets insertion
  – Tympanoplasty (surgery to repair the ear drum)
  – Myringoplasty (ear drum repair)
  – Mastoid surgery
  – Ossiculoplasty
  – Middle ear surgery
  – Ear correction/ear repositioning
• Nose surgery:
  – Septoplasty surgery
  – Sinus surgery (functional endoscopic sinus surgery or FESS)
  – Nasal polypectomy
  – Nasal artery ligation
• Throat surgery:
  – Tonsillectomy
  – Adenoidectomy
  – Palatoplasty
  – Thyroidectomy
  – Uvulopalatoplasty
• Sleep disorders:
  – Sleep apnoea
  – Snoring
  – Nasal obstruction
  – Throat and airway issues

General:

• Management of dizziness and balance disorders
• Management of vestibular disorders
• Ototoxicity
• Otolaryngology
• Hayfever
• Division of tongue tie
• Traumatic brain injury with ENT sequelae (e.g. hearing loss, balance issues, anosmia)
• Facial nerve injury (e.g. after temporal bone fracture)
• Vestibular migraine
• Snoroplasty

Mr Trinidade’s availability is 2 – 3 weeks and has a report turnaround of 4 – 6 weeks.