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Dr Amr Elsissi is a consultant in anaesthetics and an expert witness. He has attended MediLaw training and is instructed in personal injury cases.

Amr acts in cases anaesthesia associated with:

• Cardio-thoracic
• Orthopaedics
• Urology
• General surgery
• Breast surgery
• Gynaecology
• ENT

Amr’s appointment availability is around 2 weeks and his report turnaround time is 2-4 weeks.

Clinical Experience

Working as an anaesthetist for over 20 years, Amr currently works at the University Hospitals Leicester alongside his private work at the Spire Hospital Leicester, Nuffield Hospital Leicester and Spire Hospital Nottingham.

Amr has practised anaesthesia in 4 countries (UK, Egypt, France, and Saudi Arabia) and is fluent in three languages (English, French and Arabic). He is also an advance life support instructor accredited by the British Resuscitation Council and has full accreditation in performing trans-oesophageal echocardiography accredited by the British Society of Echocardiography.

Venue Locations

• Glenfield, Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9QP
• Nuffield Health, Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, LE5 1HY
• The Spire, Tollerton Lane Tollerton, Nottingham, NG12 4GA
• 10 Harley Street, London, WIG 9AL
• 88 Rodney Street Liverpool, L1 9ED
• Peeltree Limited, 81 Harbourne Road, Birmingham, B15 3HG

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Medico Legal Experience

Dr Rachel McGowan is an experienced, HCPC registered, clinical psychologist and expert witness. She has completed Bond Solon expert witness and Expert Witness training and is instructed in personal injury and clinical negligence cases. 

 Rachel acts in cases associated with: 

 Physical health injury/condition including;  

• Chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and widespread pain  
• Somatic symptom disorder  
• Structural, inflammatory and functional gastroenterology issues  
• Gastrointestinal cancers and stomas  
• Pre and post-surgery anxiety and adjustment   
• Stress, trauma and the body  
• Late diagnosis or treatment  

  Trauma type/experience, including;   

• Traumatic birth experience  
• Road traffic accident   
• Work-related accidents  
• Unsuccessful or repetitive surgery  

 Rachel’s appointment availability is around 2 weeks and her report turnaround time is 2-4 weeks.  

Clinical Experience 

 Alongside her private practice work, Rachel is the principal clinical psychologist (gastroenterology) at The Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Trust. Before this she worked in generic mental health services, having gained over 15 years of experience across a range of settings including primary care and secondary care. She has set up a clinical psychology service within an in-patient environment and is currently establishing clinical health psychology provision within an NHS gastroenterology service. Her specialisms are in chronic pain and gastroenterology. 

Furthermore, she has lectured on the Clinical Psychology Doctorate courses on chronic pain and has presented to pain consultants, occupational therapists and physiotherapists on pain psychology. She is a clinical supervisor to trainee and assistant psychologists.   

Venues for Appointment 

• 88 Rodney Street, Liverpool, L1 9AR
• The Walton Centre, Lower Ln, Liverpool L9 7LJ

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Medico Legal Experience

Ioannis is a neurologist and trained expert witness who is instructed on medical negligence and personal injury cases by claimants and defendants. He is also experienced in giving evidence in court.

Ioannis has extensive experience in cases associated with: 

• Functional neurological disorder
• Multiple sclerosis
• Parkinson’s disease
• Motor neurone disease
• Dementia
• Cognitive disorders
• Epilepsy

His appointment availability is around 2-4 weeks and has a report turnaround time of 4-6 weeks.

Neurology Experience

Ioannis is currently a consultant neurologist at Leeds General Infirmary and also provides specialist emergency services for neurology patients.

He is a visiting researcher with the Leeds University and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, a fellow of the department of Neuropathology at Saint James’ University Hospital, a professor of neurology and neurogenetics at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics and Cyprus School of Molecular Medicine. Additionally, he is a member of the British Neuropathological Association, the Greek Neurological Society, the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Medical Association of Thessaloniki.

Venues for Appointments

• 10 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF
• The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9SG
• Tees Hospital, Junction Road, Norton, Stockton on Tees, TS20 1PX
• Pure Physiotherapy, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1AA
• Springfield Hospital, Lawn Lane, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7GU
• DRG Clinic, 9-10 Priory Place, Doncaster, DN1 1BL
• The Walton Centre, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7LJ
• Princess Exchange Princess Square, Leeds, LS1 4HY
• St George’s House Leicester, LE1 1QZ
• News Building London Bridge, London, SE1 9SG

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Medico Legal Experience

Bret Claxton is a consultant and expert witness in anaesthetics and pain management. He has completed Bond Solon training and is instructed by both claimants and defendants in cases of medical negligence and personal injury. He has also completed Bond Solon expert witness training.

Dr Claxton has extensive experience in cases associated with:

• Chronic pain
• Chronic pain syndromes, including CRPS
• Neuropathic pain
• Post-surgical pain
• Spinal cord stimulation
• Multidisciplinary pain management
• Whiplash
• Adult anaesthesia

Dr Claxton’s appointment availability is from 2-4 weeks and he has a report turnaround time of 4-6 weeks.

Clinical Experience

Currently working as the clinical lead for pain services at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Dr Claxton runs a private practice in Yorkshire. He specialises in neuromodulation, including insertion of spinal cord stimulators for post-spinal surgery persistent pain syndromes as outlined within NICE guidance.

Furthermore, he has been a foundation training programme director, an associate postgraduate dean, an interim deputy postgraduate dean and head of the school for anaesthesia and intensive care medicine.

Venues for Appointments 

• The Yorkshire Clinic, Bradford Rd, Bingley, BD16 1TW
• Cottingley Consulting Rooms, Cottingley New Rd, Cottingley, Bingley, BD16 1TZ
• Pure Physiotherapy, 1119 Ashton Old Road, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1AA
• DRG Health Clinic, 9 Priory Place, Town Centre, Doncaster, DN1 1BU
• 10 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF
• University Hospital Of Durham, North Road, Durham, DH1 5TW
• The Northern Integrative Health Practice, The Pinnacle, Durham Road, Sacriston, Durham, DH7 6FE
• Good Health Centre Ltd, 116 Street Lane, Leeds, LS8 2AL

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Medico Legal Experience

Dr Seshu Tatikola is a consultant in anaesthetics and pain medicine. He is instructed by claimants in personal injury and clinical negligence cases.

Seshu acts in pain cases associated with:

• Nerve root blocks
• Epidural injections, facet joint injections and trigger point injections
• Back pain
• Spondylosis
• Arthritic pain

Seshu acts in anaesthetic cases associated with:

• Breast surgery
• Orthopaedics
• Plastic surgery
• Gynaecology

Seshu’s appointment availability is around 4 weeks and his report turnaround time is 2-4 weeks.

Clinical Experience

Seshu is currently a consultant in anaesthetics and pain medicine at Hull University Teaching Hospitals. He has delivered high-quality clinical care and training, through his work as a consultant in this university teaching hospital. He has also been actively involved in quality improvement through his roles as an enhanced appraiser, educational supervisor and honorary senior lecturer.

Venues

• 9 Priory Place, Town Centre, Doncaster, DN1 1BU
• 312 Fulwood Road, Sheffield, S10 3BR
• 116 Street Lane, Leeds, LS8 2AL
• 1119 Ashton Old Road, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1AA
• 81 Harborne Road, Birmingham, B15 3HG
• 2 Ivy Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1DB
• University Hospital Of Durham, North Road, Durham, DH1 5TW

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Medico Legal Experience

Mr Scott Frame is an orthotist who has acted as an expert witness since 2013. He has completed Bond Solon expert witness training and is instructed by claimants and defendants in personal injury and clinical negligence cases.

Scott has extensive experience in cases associated with:

Clinical negligence relating to orthotic management of:

• Neurological conditions including acquired brain injuries (including stroke and cerebral palsy), spinal cord and peripheral nerve trauma
• Orthopaedic and musculoskeletal injuries
• Paediatric conditions
• Diabetic foot

Personal injury relating to orthotic management of:

• Injuries caused by falls
• Motor accidents
• Traumatic brain and acquired neurological injury
• Lower limb orthopaedic and musculoskeletal injury; including crush injuries, leg length discrepancies and acquired foot biomechanical issues
• Upper limb neurological injury; including brachial plexus injury and contracture management

Scott’s appointment availability is around 4 weeks and his report turnaround time is 4 weeks.

Clinical Experience

Scott is currently the principal orthotist at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, South Wales. He is HCPC registered and a full member of the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists. Scott sits on the Orthotic Service Mangers Group for Wales, where he is actively involved in the development of standards, pathways and guidelines for orthotic practice across Wales.

His clinical experience and expertise are in the orthotic management of orthopaedic, neurological, paediatric and diabetic conditions. Scott has a special interest in the orthotic management of complex orthopaedic foot and ankle injuries and neurological injury/disorders.

Venues for Appointments

• Agile Therapy Ltd, 84 Pen-y-lan Road, Cardiff, CF23 5HX
• Cowan House, 21 Ellenborough Park North, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 1XQ
• Consulting Rooms 38 Ltd, 38 Harborne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3EB
• Southville Clinic, 68 Coronation Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1AS
• Brighter Spaces, 54 Quarry Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3UA

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Medico Legal Experience

Nadir is a consultant urological surgeon and trained expert witness with Bond Solon training. He is instructed by claimants and defendants in medical negligence and personal injury cases.

He also regularly acts as an investigator in clinical trials for lower urinary tract disorders.

Nadir has extensive experience in assessing and preparing reports associated with:

• Gynaecological and other surgical injuries related to the urinary tract
• Bladder overdistention
• Pelvic fracture urethral injury
• Urethral catheterisation related injuries
• Incontinence surgery
• Urological consequences of cauda equina syndrome
• Circumcision related problems
• Missed torsion
• Vasectomy
• Benign prostate surgery
• Vaginal mesh into urinary tract (urethra and bladder)
• Urological consequences of spinal cord injury

His appointment availability is around 2-4 weeks and has a report turnaround time of 4-6 weeks.

Urological Experience

Nadir is currently a consultant urological surgeon with a specialist interest in reconstructive urology at Sheffield Teaching Hospital. He completed his medical studies at the University of Liverpool graduating with honours and undertook specialist training in urology in Merseyside and Yorkshire between 2010 and 2018. The last 2 years of his training were exclusively in reconstruction, this was followed by focused training in vaginal reconstruction. Furthermore, he has undertaken research into tissue engineering for pelvic floor disorders leading to the award of a PhD (2014).

Venues for Appointments

• Claremont Hospital, 401 Sandygate Road, Sheffield, S10 5UB
• Thornbury Hospital, 312 Fulwood Road, Sheffield, S10 3BR
• Kinvara Hospital, 2 Clifton Lane, Rotherham, S65 2AJ
• 10 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF
• Peeltree LTD, 81 Harborne Road, Birmingham, B15 3HG
• The Medical, 3 The Square, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6DG
• DRG Clinic, 9-10 Priory Place, Doncaster, DN1 1BL
• The Walton Centre, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7LJ
• Pure Physiotherapy, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1AA
• Tees Hospital, Junction Road, Norton, Stockton on Tees, TS20 1PX

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Medico Legal Experience

Mr Kim Hakin is a consultant ophthalmologist who has acted as an expert witness for over 20 years. He has completed Bond Solon expert witness training and is instructed by claimants and defendants in personal injury and clinical negligence cases.  

Kim has extensive experience in ophthalmological cases associated with: 

• General ophthalmology
• Cataract surgery  
• Ocular trauma
• Eyelid surgery (including cosmetic surgery) 

Kim’s appointment availability is around 4 weeks and his report turnaround time is 2 weeks. 

Clinical Experience 

Kim has been an ophthalmologist since 1994 and currently works at the Taunton and Somerset NHS Trust. Part of this role was the responsibility of training junior ophthalmologists and medical students. He also works within his private practice and was an expert adviser to Nuffield Hospitals and formerly to the Healthcare Commission. 

His special interests include the management of cataracts, ocular trauma, eyelid and lacrimal surgery, including cosmetic eyelid surgery, facial aesthetic injection and laser treatments. 

Venues for Appointment  

• Nuffield Health Taunton Hospital, Staplegrove Elm, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AN 
• 25 Harley St, London, W1G 9QW

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Medico Legal Experience

Dr Teresa Kelly is a consultant obstetrician who has acted as an expert witness for 15 years. She has completed Bond Solon expert witness training and is instructed by claimants in personal injury and clinical negligence cases.

She has been undertaken CQC inspections and has also attended Coroners Court.

Teresa has extensive experience in cases associated with:

• Hypoxic ischaemic hypoxia
• Deaths in labour
• Early neonatal deaths
• Maternal diabetes
• Maternal epilepsy
• Foetal medicine

Teresa’s appointment availability is around 2 weeks and her report turnaround time is 4-6 weeks.

Clinical Experience

Teresa is currently a consultant obstetrician at St Mary’s Hospital, Manchester. Her unit delivers approximately 14000 women a year, 9200 on the site that she works on. In addition to practicing general high-risk obstetrics, Teresa undertakes level 2 obstetric scanning and supports her team in difficult clinical situations. Her special interests are in maternal medicine (diabetes, renal disease and epilepsy in pregnancy) and foetal medicine.

The work she undertook with HSIB, Each Baby Counts and the CQC gives her experience of the diversity of maternity services across England, MBRRACE (Mothers and Babies: Reducing Risk through Audits and Confidential Enquiries across the UK) gives experience of the service in the UK.

Venues for Appointments

• St Mary’s Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL

Dr Kelly’s reports are based on the medical evidence provided. On a case-by-case basis, she will use her expert opinion to ascertain whether there is a need for examination/assessment.

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Medico Legal Experience  

Vijay Joshi is a consultant and expert witness in thoracic surgery. He is instructed by both claimants and defendants on cases of clinical negligence and personal injury. He has undertaken the Bond Solon expert witness course and also holds a post-graduate certificate in medical law.  

 Mr Joshi has extensive experience in cases associated with: 

• General thoracic surgery
• Chest trauma
• VATS lobectomy 
• Minimally invasive surgery 
• Lung cancer surgery 
• Pleural surgery 
• Thymic surgery 
• Diaphragm palsy and hernia 
• Chest wall tumour resection and reconstruction 
• Lung volume reduction 
• Airway and tracheal procedures 

Mr Joshi’s appointment availability is from 2-4 weeks and he has a report turnaround time of 4-6 weeks. 

Clinical Experience  

A U.K. and U.S. trained cardiothoracic surgeon with a focus on general thoracic surgery and thoracic oncology. Mr Joshi is currently a consultant at Wythenshawe Hospital, part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.  

He also presents research at professional conferences and gives talks as an expert in both national and international forums. Alongside this, Vijay spends time mentoring regional and international medical students. 

Venues for Appointments  

• 10 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF 
• The Walton Centre, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7LJ 
• Centric Consulting Rooms, 21A Marsland Rd, Sale, M33 3HP

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Medico Legal Experience

Mr Mohamed Riad is a consultant urogynaecologist, obstetrician and general gynaecologist. He is an expert witness who has undergone Bond Solon training and undertakes both clinical negligence and product liability cases in relation to transvaginal implants (mesh and graft) for incontinence and prolapse for claimants and defendants. He also provides clinical negligence reports in general obstetrics and gynaecology.

Mohamed’s appointment availability is from 2-4 weeks and he has a report turnaround time of 4-6 weeks.

Urogynaecology Experience

Mr Riad current position is at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. He performs a breadth of urogynaecological and general gynaecological procedures including obstetric procedures, laparoscopic surgery, AFS, TVT/TVT-O and mesh related issues.

Mr Riad is a college tutor for RCOG (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists). He obtained his MRCOG (UK) in 2008.

Venues for Appointments

• Peeltree LTD, 81 Harborne road, Birmingham B15 3HG
• Harley Street, 116 Harley Street, London, W1G 7JI
• Litfield House Medical Centre, 1 Litfield Place, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3LS
• Calderbank Medical Chambers, 599 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 3QD

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Venues for Appointment

• GCRM Clinic, 21 Fifty Pitches Way, Glasgow, G51 4FD

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Expert Witness Experience

Dr Mark Miller is a consultant in pain management and expert witness. Mark has been writing reports since 2000, he specialises in pain management reports and is instructed by defendants and claimants.

Mark’s appointment availability is from 8 weeks and he has a report turnaround time of 4-6 weeks.

Pain Management Experience

Dr Miller has practiced pain management as a consultant since 1999. He has a special interest in the precision diagnosis of spinal pain with the help of nuclear medicine investigation using SPECT CT scanning.

In addition, Mark has wide experience in all types of anaesthesia and specialises in the treatment of back, spinal pain and chronic pain.

Venues for Appointments

• Manchester Ross Medico Legal, 150-154 Chester House, Cross Street, M33 7AQ
• Nuffield Health, Shrewsbury Hospital, Longden Road, Shrewsbury, SY39DP
• Birmingham Consulting Rooms, 81 Harborne Road, Birmingham, B15 3HG
• Ryminster Ltd, Charlesworth Court, Knights Way, Shrewsbury, SY1 3AB
• Harley Street, 10 Harley Street, London, WIG 9AL
• Edinburgh Training Centre, 16 St Mary’s Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SU
• Cheadle Holistic Therapy Centre, 37 Broadway, Cheadle, SK8 1LB

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Medico Legal Experience

Dr Mark Alexander-Williams is a consultant in pain management and an expert witness instructed by claimants and defendants.

Mark has extensive experience in assessing and preparing reports associated with:

• Pain syndromes
• Complex regional pain
• Spinal pain
• Neuropathic pain
• Headaches

Mark’s appointment availability is 4 weeks and has a turn around time of turnaround is 4-6 weeks.

Pain Management Experience

Starting his training at The London Hospital, Mark has over 21 years’ experience and currently works at Springfield Hospital in Essex and is an honourary lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University.

Mark specialises in pain management, back pain, neck pain, musculoskeletal pain and pelvic pain.

Venues for Appointments

• DRG Clinic, 9-10 Priory Place, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1BL
• The Schoen Clinic, 66 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 2SB
• 10 Harley Street, London, WIG 9AL
• Peeltree Limited, 81 Harbourne Road, Birmingham, B15 3HG
• The Rivers, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 0HH
• The Springfield Hospital, Lawn Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 7GU
• Chartwell Hospital, 1629 London Road, Southend on Sea, SS9 2SQ
• Litfield House Medical Centre, 1 Litfield Place, Clifton Down, Bristol, BS8 3LS

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Medico Legal Experience

Mr Max Almond is a consultant general, upper gastrointestinal and soft tissue sarcoma surgeon. He is an expert witness instructed by claimants and defendants on medical negligence cases. He has Bond Solon training and has experience in root cause analysis investigation and police witness statements.

Max’s main areas of expertise include:

• Cases involving abdominal trauma
• Any emergency or elective general surgical negligence (including intestinal obstruction, peritonitis, appendicitis, abdominal pain and hernias)
• Post-operative complications of biliary/gallbladder surgery
• Cases involving mismanagement of soft tissue sarcoma including retroperitoneal sarcoma
• Cases involving mismanagement of abdominal tumours including adrenal cancer, GIST and neuroendocrine tumours
• All cases involving upper GI endoscopy

Max’s availability is around 2-4 weeks and has a report turnaround time of 4-6 weeks.

Surgical Experience 

Mr Almond is the lead for governance in emergency general surgery across the largest NHS Teaching Trust in the UK and has written over 70 research articles, including publications in Nature and the British Journal of Surgery. His specialist areas include abdominal trauma surgery, surgical oncology (soft tissue sarcoma, gastrointestinal stromal tumours, adrenal tumours and neuroendocrine tumours, emergency general surgery (appendicitis, bowel obstruction, peritonitis, jaundice), benign hepatobiliary surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy, ERCP), upper gastrointestinal surgery (hiatus hernia repairs, anti-reflux surgery, splenectomy), elective general surgery (open and laparoscopic hernia repairs, lipoma excision), diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. Mr Almond is also highly skilled at open, laparoscopic (keyhole) and endoscopic procedures.

Venues for Appointments

• 10 Harley Street, London, WIG 9AL
• The Priory Hospital, Edbaston, Birmingham, B5 7UG
• Stourside Hospital, 60 Bradley Rd, Stourbridge, DY8 1UX

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Medico Legal Experience

Mr Debapriya Bhattacharyya is a consultant in neurosurgery and spinal surgery and has been preparing medical reports as an expert witness since 2007. Debapriya specialises in medical negligence, personal injury and compensation cases in general neurosurgery for claimants and defendants.

Debapriya appointment availability is from 4 weeks and has a report turnaround time of 4-6 weeks.

Neurosurgery Experience

Mr Bhattacharyya trained as a neurosurgeon in Yorkshire, mainly in the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals with further training in Germany and the United States. He has substantial experience of managing the whole spectrum of neurosurgical conditions in his everyday neurosurgical practice including all manner of emergencies. Dr Bhattacharyya has introduced new services including minimally invasive spinal surgery and ‘awake craniotomy ‘ with brain mapping.

Debapriya has a particular interest in the following areas: head injury and neuro-disability, epilepsy surgery, spinal surgery and back pain, microvascular decompression and facial pain, spinal tumour surgery, peripheral nerves and their injury.

Teaching

He became a Fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 1998. He was appointed Consultant in Neurosurgery in Sheffield in 2007 and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Sheffield University.

He is also closely involved in the teaching and training of Neurosurgeons as well as junior doctors, being Foundation Programme Director at the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.

Venues for Appointments

• Claremont Hospital, 401 Sandygate Road, Sheffield S10 5UB
• Thornbury Hospital, 312 Fulwood Road, Sheffield, S10 3BR
• DRG Clinic, 9-10 Priory Place, Doncaster, DN1 1BL

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Medico Legal Experience

Dr Andrew Logan is a consultant in pain management who has acted as an expert witness since 1996. He has Bond Solon training and is instructed by both claimants and defendants on personal injury and clinical negligence cases. He also writes reports with regards to causation, condition and prognosis and breach of duty. 

Andrew’s appointment availability is 2-4 weeks and has a report turnaround time of 4-6 weeks. 

Pain Management Experience

Dr Logan is a consultant with 24 years’ experience in the Countess of Chester NHS Trust and is now engaged full-time in private practice and medico legal reporting.  

His specialties are all matters pertaining to anaesthetics, pain management, chronic and neuropathic pain and has a special interest in all aspects of adult pain relief and/or rehabilitation for painful conditions and fibromyalgia. 

Venues for Appointments

• Pure Physiotherapy, 1119 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1AA
• 10 Harley Street, London, W1G 9QP 
• Keats House, 24-26 St Thomas Street, London, SE1 9RS
• Spire Hospital Murrayfield, Holmwood Drive, Wirral, CH61 1AU
• Chester Wellness Centre, Wrexham Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 9DE
• Litfield Place, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3LS
• The Medical, 3 The Square, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6DG

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Medical Legal Expereince

Dr Wafa Mohamad is a GP and expert witness. She is fully MedCo accredited and instructed by claimants in personal injury cases.  

Wafa provides reports in cases of: 

• Soft tissue injuries 
• Psychological distress 
• Whiplash injuries  

Wafa’s appointment availability is around 1-2 weeks and her report turnaround time is 1-2 weeks. 

Clinical Experience  

Currently a GP at The Whiteley Surgery, Hampshire, Wafa studied at The University of Birmingham, College for Medical and Dental Sciences. Wafa has also completed her GP VTS training in Mid Essex and has interests in minor surgery, joint injections and family planning.

Venues for Appointments  

• Eastney Health Centre, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 9HU 

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Medico Legal Experience

Mr James Kellerman is a consultant neurosurgeon and spinal surgeon. He has been an expert witness since 1996 and is instructed by claimants and defendants.

James’s appointment availability is from 6 weeks and he has a report turnaround time of 4-6 weeks.

Surgeon Experience

Whilst an NHS consultant Mr Kellerman has investigated and operated on all areas of the brain, the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine relating to trauma, tumour, infection and degenerative disease. He has experience in congenital and acquired cranial and spinal defects.

Venues for Appointments

• Spire Hartswood Hospital, Eagle way, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3LE
• Harley Street, 10 Harley Street, London, WIG 9AL
• Springfield Hospital, Lawn Lane, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7GU
• Claydon Clinic, Old Southend Road, Howe Green, Sandon, Chelmsford, CM2 7TB

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Medico Legal Experience

Mr Shaishav Bhagat is a consultant spinal surgeon. He is an expert witness with Bond Solon training and is instructed by claimants and defendants on cases of personal injury and clinical negligence. Shaishav’s primary expertise is in general orthopaedics and trauma, and he has a special interest and extensive training in spinal surgery.

Dr Bhagat is accomplished and experienced in all spinal conditions, including:

• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Arm pain
• Sciatica
• Complex spine pain
• Paediatric
• Adult scoliosis deformity

Shaishav’s availability is around 1-2 weeks and he has a report turnaround time of 1-2 weeks.

Surgical Experience

Shaishav is a consultant spinal surgeon at the prestigious Ipswich Spinal Unit, Ipswich Hospital NHS trust and affiliated with the Nuffield Hospital, Ipswich and the Oaks Hospital, Colchester. He is highly experienced in all spinal conditions and has pioneered minimally invasive tubular lumbar discectomy and decompression, XLIF (extreme lateral inter body fusion) and scoliosis service.

Furthermore, he has been extensively published in international journals such as European Spine Journal and he enjoys teaching and training medical students, registrars and para-medical staff.

Venues for Appointments

• Nuffield Hospital, Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP4 5SW
• The Oaks Hospital, Colchester, CO4 5XR
• The Phoenix Hospital, Chelmsford, CM2 8FR
• Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust, IP4 5PD

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Medico Legal Experience

Dr Neal Edwards is a consultant in pain management and has been preparing medical reports since 2000. Neal specialises in musculoskeletal conditions and pain management reports for claimants and defendants. He has also been involved with medical negligence cases in both pain management and anaesthesia.

Neal’s appointment availability is from 12 weeks and has a report turnaround time of 4-8 weeks.

Pain Management Experience

Dr Edwards played a fundamental role in developing the chronic pain service at the Northern General Hospital. He sits on several boards in pain-related organisations and provides clinical guidance to PCTs, GP consortia and musculoskeletal services.

In addition, Dr Edwards has wide experience in all types of anaesthesia. He was key in setting up the highly successful Vascular Anaesthetic Society. Being the chairman of the society for its first 6 years.

Venues for Appointments

• 10 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF
• Pure Physiotherapy, Tower Mill, Ashton Old Road, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1AA
• DRG Health Clinic, 9-10 Priory Place, Doncaster, DN1 1BL

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Medico Legal Experience

Dr Leschinskiy has been an expert witness since 2011. He has received various forms of training and is instructed by both claimants and defendants on personal injury and medical negligence cases. He has received various forms of training and is instructed on musculoskeletal back and neck injuries, neuropathic pain, including complex regional pain syndrome and chronic pain syndrome cases.

Dimitri has extensive experience in cases associated with: 

• Musculoskeletal back and neck injuries
• Neuropathic pain
• Complex regional pain syndrome and chronic pain syndrome cases

Dimitri’s appointment availability is around 6 weeks and he has a report turnaround time of 3 weeks. 

Pain Medicine & Anaesthesia Experience

Dr Leschinskiy is a full-time consultant in pain medicine and anaesthesia. He qualified from State Medical University of Donetsk, USSR. He received further training at Bath and the London School of Anaesthesia.  

He is particularly interested in issues of functional restoration in pain patients and the role of opioids in non-malignant pain. 

Venues for Appointments

• The Shard, 32 London Bridge, London, SE1 9SG
• Spring Gardens Clinic, Simmonds Road, Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3RD
• KIMS Hospital, Newnham Court, Weavering, Maidstone, ME14 5FT
• The Walton Centre, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7LJ
• Birmingham Consulting Rooms, 81 Harborne Road, Birmingham, B15 3HG
• Pure Physiotherapy, 1119 Ashton Old Road, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1AA
• Good Health Centre Ltd, 116 Street Lane, Leeds, LS8 2AL
• Bupa Health Centre, 70 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4FL
• Rushcliffe Clinic, 17-21 High Street, Ruddington, Nottingham, NG11 6DT
• The Medical, 3 The Square, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6DG
• 88 Rodney Street, Liverpool, L1 9AR
• Gosforth Physio and Wellness Centre, 2 Ivy Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1DB
• Blackberry Clinic Brighton, 70 New Church Road, Hove, Brighton, BN4 3FL

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Medico Legal Experience

Ms Lynda Lee is a nursing consultant and care expert with 21 years’ experience and an expert witness. She has completed Bond Solon and is instructed on clinical negligence, catastrophic injuries, birth defects and police investigations by claimants and defendants. Her reports for palliative care include those suffering with mesothelioma, cancer and other terminal conditions.

Lynda’s appointment availability is from 8 weeks and he has a report turnaround time of 12-16 weeks.

Nursing Experience

Lynda has experience in multi-organ failure, obstetric emergencies, complex health care, life-limiting conditions, organ transplantations, neurological conditions, long-term ventilation, acquired brain injuries, oncology, profound neurological disabilities, neurodegenerative conditions and spinal injuries in both adult and children.

Venue for Appointments

• Lynda will make site visits where necessary.

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Medico Legal Experience

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Expert Witness Experience

Jane Bennett is a court of protection deputy and expert witness who is instructed on cases of personal injury claims for both claimants and defendants.

Jane’s appointment availability is around 2-4 weeks and has a report turnaround time of 4-6 weeks. 

Solicitor Experience

Jane has been a qualified court of protection deputy for over 20 years. For 16 years Jane has been specialising in vulnerable client work and is fully accredited by Solicitors for the Elderly. She now acts as a professional deputy (sitting on the National Panel of Professional Deputies) for more than 75 vulnerable clients, with several other appointments pending.

In a number of cases, Jane also acts as a professional trustee for individuals with spinal cord and/or cerebral palsy related injuries.

Venues for Appointments

• Jane will make site visits where necessary.

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