Considerable expertise in all areas of general surgery but have become a specialist in upper gastrointestinal surgery, particularly surgery of the oesophagus, stomach and gallbladder. Extensive experience of laparoscopic cholecystectomy and minimally invasive anti-reflux surgery, also performing oesophageal and gastric resections for malignancy. Audited and presented outcomes in all these areas compare favourably with results produced anywhere in the world.

40 years experience on the emergency rota as a general surgeon and can provide expert opinion on any case relating to a general surgical emergency.

Extensive experience in the preparation of reports in cases of alleged clinical negligence, both for the defendant and claimant.

In addition I provide Condition and Prognosis reports (following consultation) in appropriate cases of Personal Injury (largely abdominal injury).

Produced nearly 400 major reports and have been instructed by solicitors including Hempsons, Ward Hadaway, Lees & Partners, Pannone, Gadsby Wicks, Thomson Snell Passmore (lead expert in a class action), Slater and Gordon, Campbell Smith, Graystons, Williamsons, Drummond Miller and Jones Whyte (Scotland) and Cian O'Carroll (Ireland).

Listed in a number of expert witness directories.