Expert Witness Snapshot

I trained in general and then paediatric surgery from 1985 - 1994, spending my last three years at Great Ormond Street. My main interest is in general paediatrics and neonatal surgery, with sub-specialisation in central venous access, oncology, thoratic surgery and hypospadias.

Past Appointment:
Resident Assitant Surgeon, Hospitals for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street 1991.

Present Appointments:
Consultant Paediatric & Neonatal Surgeon, Wessex Regional Centre for Paediatric Surgery Southampton 1994.
Honarary Consultant Paediatric Surgeon, Royal Navy 1995
Civilian Advisor in Paediatric Surgery Triservices 1996
Surgeon Commander, Royal Naval Reserve

Research Interests: Central and peripheral venous access, hypospadias, thoratic surgery, medical law.

Principle Publications: Over 100 original articles and presentations on paediatric surgical topics. I have contributed chapters to major neonatal and paediatric surgical tectbooks.

Examining: Examiner for the Diploma of Paediatric Surgery, University of London.

Membership:
British Medical Association
British Association Paediatric Surgeons (BAPS)
National Ethics Committee
United Kingdom Childrens Cancer Study Group.