All aspects of clinical cardiology • High blood pressure • Chest pains • Heart rhythm • Pacing • Heart failure • Angiography • Angioplasty

As a Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon, Mr Welch treats all aspects of vascular and arterial injury/disease, in particular: • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) • Arterial thrombosis (AT) • Pulmonary embolism (PE) • Carotid artery disease • Wound healing and leg ulceration • Ischaemic tissue injury • Lymphoedema (leg swelling) • Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) • Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) • Vascular malformations • Varicose veins Now retired from the NHS.

Interests include general adult clinical cardiology • Research activities: central nervous system regulation of the heart & circulation & perception of cardiac symptoms • Other interests: stress & the cardiovascular system; cardio-oncology • Instructions received to date in several cases in which heart disease has been a consequence of work injury, other personal injury or chronic stress • Medical negligence cases also undertaken I am Consultant Cardiologist at London Northwest & Royal Brompton Hospitals & Professor...

Clearance of alcohol from the body • Metabolism of alcohol • Calculation of blood or breath alcohol concentrations • Interaction of alcohol with other drugs • Clearance of drugs & chemicals from the body • Toxic effects of drugs & chemicals • Uses & abuses of drugs • Drugs of abuse

James Clery has over 27 years of experience acting as an expert witness and providing reports and live testimony for both prosecution and defence, in both the UK and worldwide. Working at the highest levels in notable high-profile cases, he is acknowledged as one of the UK leaders in forensic biology, sexual-based cases, crime scenes and complex statistical analyses of mixture profiles. His specialities are as follows: • STR DNA profiling • Y-STR testing • Low Copy Number (LCN) • DNA mixtures • Mitochondrial • SNPs • Paternity •...

Alcohol technical defences • Calculation of blood, breath & urine concentrations • Alcohol backtracking calculations • Post-driving drinks & laced drinks calculations • Metabolism of alcohol • Failure to provide situations • Drink/drug driving under the influence • Interaction of medications with alcohol • Illicit drug use • Alcohol/drug-assisted aggravated/sexual assault • Effects of alcohol/drugs/medication • Interpretation of forensic reports

Dr Sarma has a particular interest in coronary artery and heart valve disease, as well as cardiovascular health improvement. Dr Sarma undertakes a wide range of complex percutaneous (keyhole) procedures, including stenting of narrowed and blocked heart arteries and valve treatments.

Dr Brown has a broad haematology clinical practice managing patients with haematological malignancy, such as myeloma, chronic myeloid leukaemia, myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) and myelodysplastic syndromes. She is the Trust Lead for MPN patients, and has a specialist interest in this area. She also manages general haematology patients, including those with venous thromboembolism (DVT/PE), iron deficiency anaemia and chronic blood abnormalities, such as neutropenia, thrombocytopenia and anaemia.

Nurse care • Nursing competence • Orthopaedic nursing • Tissue viability & wound care (including prevention & management of pressure injuries, leg ulcer management, wound infections, general skin care) • Elderly care • Nursing & residential home care • Home care provision

Medical microbiology and virology • Infectious diseases • Infection prevention and control • Vaccination • Antibiotics • Laboratory testing for the diagnosis of infection

All aspects of infectious disease & tropical medicine, including: • Meningitis & encephalitis • Septicaemia • Skin & soft tissue infections (cellulitis, fasciitis) • Chest infections • Tuberculosis • Gastro-enteritis (food poisoning) • Infectious hepatitis • HIV/AIDS infection • Other bloodborne virus infections (hepatitis B & C) • Urinary tract infections • Malaria • Other travel-related conditions (dysentery, amoebiasis, typhoid, dengue, etc.) • Schistosomiasis • Tropical medicine • Covid-19 infection

Diagnosis & treatment of cancer • Chemotherapy & targeted therapy • Radiation therapy & immunotherapy • Palliative care for cancer patients • Clinical trials & research in oncology • Cancer screening & prevention strategies • Management of cancer-related symptoms & side effects • Multidisciplinary cancer care coordination • End-of-life care & advanced care planning for cancer patients All correspondence to: British Medical Experts, 13 Park Terrace, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 3DG.

All aspects of renal disease • Hypertension • All aspects of renal replacement therapy • Special expertise in transplant medicine Consultant in renal medicine for over 25 years • Honorary contract with NHS and Plymouth University as Associate Professor • Past Deputy Medical Director • Trained by Bond Solon • 20 years' experience

General medical practitioner near Bristol • Managing GP Partner at a semi-rural practice of around 5,500 patients and regular shifts in out-of-hours general practice, including telephone triage and home visits • Claimant and defendant • Bond Solon CUBS trained Logical, reasoned and balanced Interested in providing expert opinion on medical negligence and malpractice, particularly: • delayed diagnosis during the Covid-19 pandemic • delayed diagnosis of cancer • management of sepsis in the community • drug prescribing...

Cardiac & thoracic surgery

Authorised analyst for Road Traffic Act, back calculations, spiking, etc. • Public Analyst - all aspects of chemical analysis of food and interpretation in a legal context: composition, additives, allergens, contaminants, authenticity, description, foreign body identification, nutritional analysis, food fraud, illegal dyes, food contact materials, nutritional and health claims • Agricultural Analyst - analysis of animal feeds

Expertise in firearms & video imagery material • 20+ years as full-time forensic scientist • 40+ years' experience of firearms, 20 years' experience of imagery material Identification, testing, research & classification of firearms (including pistols, revolvers, shotguns, rifles, air guns, machine guns, antique firearms), ammunition, stun guns & pyrotechnics • Microscopic comparison of bullets & cartridge cases to suspect gun • Toolmarks • Examination of crime scenes, clothing, vehicles for gunshot damage, lines of...

Human trafficking • Modern slavery • Smuggling of migrants • Albanian organised crime • Joint investigation teams • EUROPOL • International law enforcement co-operation

Mr Waterworth has a special clinical interest in aortic valve and root disease, heart valve disease and intrathoracic aortic aneurysms. He frequently performs coronary artery bypass surgery, aortic valve and aortic root replacement surgery, surgery to correct thoracic aneurysms, heart valve surgery, aortic surgery and heart transplant surgery.

Adhesives • Body fluids, alcohol in • Bitumens & asphalts • Corrosion & metal treatment • Detergents & wetting agents • Surfactants • Forensic science • Paints • Sealants • Printing inks • Packaging materials • Plastics • Rubbers • Colour measurement • Skid resistance & slip testing • Double-glazing failures • Patent infringements • Road markings Additional email: [email protected]

BioMark Forensics arranges experts for the legal profession, including in legally aided cases. Our Case Manager has over 30 years’ experience in forensics, including as an expert herself, so we understand the system and what is needed. The experts we provide have many years’ experience in their respective fields, produce comprehensive reports and are proficient at Court. Evidence covered includes: • Alcohol back calculations • Audio evidence • Blood pattern analysis • CCTV evidence • Collision investigation • Computer...

Artery & vein diseases • Arterial & venous thrombosis • Vascular injury or surgery • Arterial & venous surgery • Varicose veins • Stroke & cerebral perfusion • Carotid & extracranial artery surgery • Heart attack & stroke in young adults • Shock & organ damage • Blood transfusion • Leg ulceration • Pressure sores & bedsores • Provision of expert reports across the range of arterial & venous surgery • Life expectancy • Experience in medical negligence for both plaintiff & defence • Special experience in multi-party litigation

All aspects of paediatric cardiology, including: • Diagnosis & management of congenital heart disease in the fetus, child & adult • Pre- & post-operative care • Cardiomyopathy & acquired heart disease in children • Heart failure & transplantation • Acted as an expert witness in approximately 100 cases in the last 6 years • Instructed by both plaintiff & defendant solicitors • On AVMA's list of expert witnesses • Instructed by solicitors acting for NHS trusts & medical defence organisations

Diagnosis & management of kidney diseases (e.g. chronic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis) • Renal replacement therapies (e.g. hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis) • Hypertension management & treatment • Electrolyte disorders • Kidney transplantation evaluation & care • Acute kidney injury diagnosis & management • Renal biopsy interpretation • Nephrotic syndrome management • Genetic kidney disorders All correspondence to: British Medical Experts, 13 Park Terrace, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 3DG.

Neonatal nutrition • Neonatal care • Neonatal transport All correspondence to: British Medical Experts, 13 Park Terrace, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 3DG.

Infection & infectious diseases • Hospital-acquired infection • Travel & tropical medicine • All vaccinations • Especially: AIDS/HIV, Campylobacter, Clostridium difficile , COVID-19, encephalitis, Escherichia coli O157, food poisoning, gastroenteritis, immunisations, Legionnaire's disease, leishmaniasis, leptospirosis, life expectancy, listeriosis, Lyme disease, malaria, meningitis, monkeypox, MRSA, norovirus, Q fever, sepsis, septic shock, swine flu, toxoplasmosis, typhoid fever, tuberculosis

My consultant role includes both acute and more long-stay traditional geriatric and general medicine, and I have an interest in perioperative care and syncope. I have extensive experience of writing legal reports on acute medical matters, as well as more specific geriatric problems such as falls and delirium.

Acute kidney injuries, general medical take, ongoing care of medical inpatients, ambulatory care and same-day emergency care • All acute medicine presentations, including chest pain, breathlessness, VTE, sepsis and infections, collapse, confusion, delirium, headaches, seizures, overdose and poisoning, alcohol use and related disorders, falls, head injuries, abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, endocrine/diabetes emergencies and non-specific deteriorations in health

Dr Scott has a particular interest in haemophilia and clotting disorders, including acquired coagulopathies. Dr Scott’s expertise spans both inherited and acquired bleeding disorders, obstetric haemostasis and thrombosis, venous thrombosis, thrombophilia and anticoagulation.

Mr Pearce has a clinical interest in all areas of cardiac diagnostic testing in both non-invasive and invasive areas. Echocardiography is his specialist area of practice, with specialised interests in stress echocardiography, valvular heart disease and detection of coronary heart disease.

Drug testing • Alcohol test calculations • Toxicological interpretation • Clinical toxicology • Forensic toxicology • Alcohol • Drugs • Drugs & driving • Substance misuse • Drug-facilitated crime • Child custody • Drugs - licit & illicit • Drugs & personal injury • Insurance reports

Clinical forensic medicine (general) • Clinical forensic medicine - wounding • Road Traffic Act (alcohol & drugs) • Traffic medicine • Police complaints • Custody medicine • Trauma • Assault • ABH • GBH • Assessment of victims of torture • Interpretation of scarring • Sexual assault & sexual offences medicine • Cardiff University Bond Solon Expert Witness Certificate (Criminal Law) by examination 2015 Additional website: http://www.medical-expert.net

A Consultant Paediatric Haematologist with over 20 years' experience, Dr Russell Keenan can act as an expert witness, including the preparation of medico-legal reports and appearing in court, in child protection cases, clinical negligence cases and relating to all aspects of paediatric haematology. His specialist areas of expertise include: • Haemophilias and other bleeding disorders • Thrombophilias • Haemoglobinopathies • Thalassaemias • Sickle cell disease • Benign haematological disease • Malignant haematology • Leukaemia •...

Dr Al-Sayed has an interest in renal disorders and acute kidney injury, in particular risk recognition, early detection and intervention in both oncology and non-oncology patients. He has a further interest in electrolyte and acid base disturbances, particularly in patients receiving systemic anticancer chemotherapy.

Paediatrics • Neonatology • Neonatology transport consultant • Neonatal cardiology • Paediatric cardiology • Cardiology 'He's very good. And the time frame was good.' Laura May Kerr, Adsum Medicolegal All correspondence to: British Medical Experts, 13 Park Terrace, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 3DG.

With 15 years’ experience as a Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist (an expert in heart rhythm disorders) in London teaching hospitals (including at the largest arrhythmia centre in Europe) and 12 years as a medico-legal expert, Dr Segal combines knowledge and breadth of experience based on high case volumes and procedural technologies to produce objective, incisive reports on a range of electrophysiological/heart rhythm-related injuries from life-threatening to minor, from complications of catheter...

Glass analysis • Paint analysis • Fibre analysis • Footwear mark & toolmark comparisons • Forensic evidence, general • Analytical chemistry • Drink drive calculations • Drug analysis, valuation & packaging • MDT analysis • Drug driving • Electronic tags

Neonatology • Prenatal care • High-risk infant deliveries • Neonatal emergencies All correspondence to: British Medical Experts, 13 Park Terrace, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 3DG.

Medical negligence • Diabetes • Endocrinology • General (internal) medicine • Acute medicine • Male sexual disorders • Has experience of criminal defence & prosecution of rape & indecent assault in relation to male sexual dysfunction • Life expectancy • Mortality • Quantum • Adviser to solicitors for NHS Resolution, GMC, MPS, MDU, major insurance companies • Adviser to CPS, NCA, police, HM Coroners

Delay in diagnosis of cancer • Tumour growth rates • Radiotherapy & chemotherapy

Aortic aneurysm, lower limb arterial and venous disease, and carotid artery disease. Mr Bahia is a member of a number of hospital programmes and committees aimed at optimising thrombosis treatment, prescribing compliance and improving risk management for vascular patients. Consulting at Kent and Canterbury Hospital.

Dr Butterfield specialises in vascular diagnostic and interventional radiology of both the arterial and venous systems. He performs procedures involving all aspects of peripheral vascular intervention, including complex below-knee procedures and pedal access. He also performs aortic stenting and stent grafting, embolisation, arterial thrombolysis and venous interventions. Dr Butterfield has a special interest in drug eluting angioplasty balloons and stents for peripheral vascular disease.

Forensic Equity is a leading provider of forensic science services. With well over 1,000 years of combined experience, our forensic scientists cover all of the major forensic disciplines. All of our services and fee rates are suitable for legal aid applicants. We are always happy to receive case papers and will assess them and provide an initial opinion without charge. Accounting Mark Holdsworth FMAAT CFE MAE Robert Miller BSc(Hons) FCA MAE Biology Nigel Hodge BSc BTh DipPS John Page BA MSBiol CBiol PGDipSciSoc...

Varicose veins • Deep vein thrombosis • Venous disease • Arterial disease outside the chest • Carotid disease • Aortic disease • Renal artery disease • Ischaemic leg • Amputation • Bypass grafting • Sympathectomy for ischaemia • Balloon angioplasty • Claudication • Rest pain • Leg ulceration

Dr Machin has interests in clinical microbiology and clinical virology. In particular, he has expertise in the diagnosis and management of viral infections in sexual health, solid organ and haematological transplant and critically ill patients. Additionally, in the diagnosis and management of emerging viral infections, having been involved in the recent COVID-19 pandemic and Monkeypox outbreak. He has a specialist interest in infection prevention and control of viral infections in hospital settings.

Based in Brighton and London • I am registered with the GMC as a Specialist in General Medicine with a licence to practise, with an interest in pharmaceutical medicine and sexual health. • I am a Fellow of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine and the Royal College of Physicians. • You can find me on Linkedin and search me on Google and my publications on Pubmed. • I have professional indemnity insurance. A pharmaceutical physician, highly experienced in pharmaceutical regulatory clinical expert reports. Able...

FORENSIC EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES OF THE YEAR 2019 FORENSIC EXPERT OF THE YEAR 2018 FORENSIC EXPERT WITNESS OF THE YEAR 2017 (EXPLOSIVES) FORENSIC EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES OF THE YEAR 2016 as a result of a poll of 100,000 solicitors and barristers carried out by Lawyer Monthly magazine. • Expert Witness Institute (EWI) Number: 1168 • The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists (TIAFT) Number: 8984 PUBLIC ENQUIRIES Provision of overall forensic coordination of evidence and analysis of total expert effort...

I have extensive experience in the fields of stroke medicine, geriatric medicine and internal medicine at consultant level. I am familiar with clinical practice in these fields. In recent years, my main work has been in stroke medicine. My areas of expertise are stroke medicine, geriatric medicine and internal medicine.

Consultant Stroke Neurologist working in hyperacute & acute stroke services at St George's Hospital, involved in thrombolysis & thrombectomy service provision • Secondary stroke prevention care (inpatient & outpatient) • General neurology: mainly outpatient neurology clinics (two a week) seeing about 24 new patients a month with a variety of neurological symptoms & diagnosis. Also some inpatient neurology work seeing ward referrals & acute neurology admissions (these could range from infection/cancer to autoimmune...

Neonatal intensive care • Neonatology • Neonatal medicine • Paediatrics • Interested in clinical neonatology, neonatal nutrition, body composition of infants, neonatal non-invasive ventilation All correspondence to: British Medical Experts, 13 Park Terrace, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 3DG.

Treatment of children & adolescents with: • Leukaemia - acute & chronic, including ALL & AML • Lymphoma - Hodgkins & non-Hodgkins • Haemophilia & Von Willebrand disease • Clotting disorders & 'easy bruising' • Thrombocytopenia & neutropenia • Myeloproliferative disorders • Bone marrow failure • Haematological complications of Down Syndrome • Haemoglobinopathies - thalassaemia & sickle cell disease • Paediatric & neonatal blood transfusion • Retired from clinical practice October 2022

General paediatrics • Tertiary neonatal medicine • Neonatal transport 'Dr Sinnathuray was quick to respond, which is helpful. He was also helpful when I had further questions to go back to him. So that was really good.' Megan Gorry, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board c/o NWSSP All correspondence to: British Medical Experts, 13 Park Terrace, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 3DG.

Neonatology • Neonatal care • Neonatal intensive care • Neonatal safety • Quality improvement in neonatal care All correspondence to: British Medical Experts, 13 Park Terrace, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 3DG.

I am a full-time NHS interventional cardiologist (percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or angioplasty and stenting) and general cardiologist. I am dual-accredited in general internal medicine. I sit on the BCS National Guidelines & Practice Committee. I am able to give opinion across the entire range of adult cardiology, with a special interest in: • Angina • Acute coronary syndromes • Myocardial infarction (heart attack) • Valvular heart disease • Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) • Assessment for trans-catheter...

Dr Watt has a broad haematology clinical practice including haemato-oncology, haemostasis and thrombosis and general haematological conditions.

Cultural expertise on Afghanistan and Pakistan • Forensic verification of questioned documents from Afghanistan and Pakistan • Authentication of documents issued in Arabic, Dari, Farsi, Pashto, Urdu • Language analysis to determine origin and nationality • Forensic linguistic authentication and authorship analysis • Expertise of human rights, safety, internal relocation, protection matters and access to treatment

Millington Hingley is a forensic science consultancy providing considered advice and expertise to the defence and Crown. Owned and managed by forensic scientists, we foster direct client engagement, ensuring legal practitioners and investigative agencies have immediate access to the essential support and expertise they need. Specialising in forensic biology, we excel in DNA interpretation, body fluid evaluation and bloodstain pattern analysis (BPA). We are regularly instructed to provide expertise and testify...

Alcohol: • Calculation of blood, breath & urine concentrations • Metabolism of alcohol • Interaction of medications with alcohol • Failure to provide situations • Post-driving drinks & laced drinks calculations • Drugs: • The effect of prescribed & controlled drugs on an individual's demeanour (particularly in relation to their driving ability) • Consider the possibility of post driving drug consumption based on metabolite levels

I have practised in the medicolegal field for 34 years since becoming a Consultant in 1988. I am Bond Solon trained, accredited and annually updated. In medical negligence, the most common instructions relate to: • Multiple injury trauma, including head injury • Cauda Equina Syndrome • DVT/PE • Missed fractures, especially scaphoid, hip and spinal • Foreign bodies • Stroke thrombolysis acutely • Burns • Soft tissue injuries, especially chest injury • ED management in general I am most often instructed in PI on soft tissue...

Haemato-oncological malignancies and non-malignant disorders • All aspects of stem cell transplantation and post-transplant complications, including veno-occlusive disease, micro-angiopathy, capillary leak syndrome, idiopathic pneumonitis, neutropenic sepsis, neutropenic colitis • Unusual infections of the immunocompromised host, including aspergillus, candida, CMV, EBV, Adenovirus or COVID reactivations/infections, engraftment failure, graft-versus-host-disease, etc.