Mr Richard Pole has been a Clinical Vascular Scientist at the Wythenshawe Hospital (part of the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust) since 1995. Between 1998-2012 he was the Vascular Studies Unit Manager, and from 2002 has held the post of Operations Director. Mr Pole has worked in the field of vascular science for over 27 years, undertaking 2,700 vascular ultrasound investigations during 2021-2022. He is expert in a wide range of vascular ultrasound imaging modalities: Aneurysm - EVAR • Aneurysm (AAA;...

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.

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

Experienced general cardiologist with US (Stanford, CA) echocardiography subspecialty training • Special expertise: • General, transoesophageal & stress echocardiography • Fields of interest: coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies & pericardial disease, arrhythmias • Numerous scientific publications in national & international journals

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.

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.

Dr Contractor has a specialist interest in coronary artery disease and acute coronary syndromes, and is particularly involved in complex coronary intervention and chronic total occlusion angioplasty. However, the scope of his work also encompasses the full range of cardiac problems, including complex valve disease, cardiac rhythm management, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, heart failure and cardiomyopathies.

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 Kishore is involved in the delivery of high-quality hyperacute stroke care, including thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy. He has a special clinical interest in the diagnosis and management of acute cerebrovascular conditions such as acute ischaemic stroke, acute intracerebral haemorrhage, carotid and vertebral artery dissections and TIAs. He is also interested in secondary prevention, understanding the aetiopathogenesis of stroke and the evaluation of embolic strokes of unknown source.

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

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.

Mr Rashid has an interest in all aspects of vascular surgery, particularly minimally invasive techniques. He has a particular focus in limb preservation and diabetic foot disease with complex, ultra-distal re-vascularisation using both open surgical and endovascular techniques. He has developed the most comprehensive MDT Limb Preservation and Foot Service in the North-West of England to include complex foot surgery, co-ordinated offloading and advanced wound management techniques.

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.

Dr Byott has a highly developed interest in interventional radiology. He has subspecialist expertise in vascular interventional radiology, including vascular access, paediatric interventional radiology, treatment of arterial disease, venous pathology and haemorrhage control. In addition, he specialises in independently reporting vascular imaging including cardiac/TAVI CT, general CT, ultrasound, contrast studies and core MRI examinations.

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.

Vascular surgery • Endovascular surgery • Aortic surgery • Venous disease • Carotid interventions • Lower limb interventions • Vascular imaging All correspondence to: British Medical Experts, 13 Park Terrace, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 3DG.

Mr Teo has a clinical interest in the management of carotid, aneurysm, peripheral vascular and diabetic foot diseases, as well as leg oedema and ulceration. He has a specialist interest in arterial mapping (or artery assessment), endovenous laser treatment for varicose veins, foam sclerotherapy treatment for varicose veins and varicose vein stripping. Consulting at: Warrington General Hospital and Manchester Vein Clinic, Altrincham.

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.

Peripheral vascular disease with particular emphasis on venous disease, including varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, post-thrombotic limbs, venous ulcers, intermittent claudication, ischaemia of the lower limb • Ultrasound examination of the peripheral vascular system, surgical treatment of vein problems, laser treatment & radiofrequency ablation of vein problems All correspondence to: British Vein Institute, 24-28 The Broadway, Amersham , HP7 0HP.

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.

Mr Matheiken has been a full-time NHS Consultant in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery since 2013 and an expert medical witness since 2019. His well-established medico-legal practice reflects the wide domain of his own clinical work, with a particular interest in the prevention of major lower limb amputation and the treatment of diabetic foot complications. His instructions presently apportion into a 65:35 claimant:defendant ratio. He is receptive to urgent deadlines, over and above standard turnarounds of...