Rakesh Bhardwaj An Interview with... A Leading Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon 14 LAWYER MONTHLY JULY 2024 The role of the Consultant General and Colorectal surgeon expert witness extends to advising solicitors, insurers, and leading counsel on all aspects of causation and condition involving individuals suffering afflictions to the abdomen, particularly the lower part of their gastrointestinal system. As an expert in General and Colorectal surgeon Mr. Rakesh Bhardwaj trained at Bristol University (1988-1993) and undertook a Research Higher Degree in the field of Colorectal Surgery at University of London and was awarded an MD. He undertook Higher Specialist Training in London and South-East England. He completed his training with Specialist Surgical Fellowships at St Marks Hospital and with Ethicon Endosurgery. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and currently examines for the College. He developed an interest in Medical Law and recently obtained the award of LLM with a focus on clinical negligence. Although he deals with conditions of the abdomen and has extensive experience in elective and emergency abdominal surgery, his main interest is in the field of colorectal surgery. This includes diagnosis and treatments for colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, functional bowel disease and anorectal pathology. A medical expert plays a critical role in a clinical negligence case, providing key evidence and opinion that can make or break a case. These attributes will apply to a medical expert whatever type of case, from cancer misdiagnosis to a cosmetic procedure that’s gone wrong. Surgeon expert witnesses are medical professionals with extensive experience in surgical procedures. They are called upon to provide great insight in cases where surgical procedures, malpractice, or other healthcarerelated matters exist. Contact Details Email: lindsaymedicolegal@protonmail.com Tel: 07388 187231
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