Expert Witness Journal Issue 66 April 2026 - Flipbook - Page 31
Mr Martin Brett
General and Gastro-Instestinal Surgeon
RONALD A MILLER
MB BS, MA, FRCS, ChM
MBBS MRCS LRCP ECFMG MS FRCS FRGS
CONSULTANT UROLOGICAL SURGEON/UROLOGIST
Mr Martin Brett is a consultant general and gastro-intestinal surgeon based in Warrington
since 1995. He recently retired from face-to-face clinical practice but continues to be an
appraiser at Warrington/Halton Hospitals and is engaged in surgical education and teaching.
He is registered with the General Medical Council and is appraised annually.
His key areas of experience are:
• Surgery for gastro-oesophageal reflux
• Surgery for gall stones and common bile duct stones
• Hernia repair surgery
• Emergency general surgery in children/adolescents
I have more than 30 years of consultant urological experience having been Head of Department at
The Whittington Hospital, Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Urology, University College and
Royal Free Hospitals. I now work privately.
Gastro-oesophageal reflux is a major interest and Mr Brett has experience of providing a
service for all aspects of management, including investigation (endoscopy, oesophageal
manometry, 24 hour oesophageal pH study) and surgical treatment (anti-reflux surgery).
I am a recognised expert in endoscopic renal, bladder and prostate surgery with more than 250 publications.
I have specialist experience in gynaecological injuries, cauda equina cases, and urological cancer management
(previously Chair of NLCN (urology) responsible for cancer standards). I regularly report on vasectomies,
circumcision, torsion, and general urology cases.
His laparoscopic experience includes laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic antireflux
surgery and laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, primary and recurrent.
I undertake 100 cases per year; 10% single expert, 20% defendant, and 70% claimant work. I am fully trained in
medico-legal work, and was voted Urology Expert Witness of the Year 2022 and 2023. Terms and conditions
Up to 2016 Mr Brett participated in a General Surgical Emergency rota involving management
of General Surgical and Gastrointestinal Emergencies, including Gastrointestinal
Haemorrhage. This included assessment of both children and adults. He was also part of a
tertiary oesophago-gastric cancer resection service. As part of these services he provided
specialist therapeutic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, such as oesophageal dilatation and
oesophageal stent placement. After working in the independent sector, he stopped
face-to-face practice at the end of 2023.
and my CV can be viewed on my website www.ronaldmiller.com I receive instructions from most of the major
medico-legal litigators in the United Kingdom and Southern Ireland both claimant and defendant.
Contact:
Telephone: 0208 341 1799 (Linda Morrell)
E-mail info@ronaldmiller.com
Website:www@ronaldmiller.com
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His Medicolegal work includes both Personal Injury and Negligence / Breach of Duty cases
within his fields of experience. He has been instructed by parties for both claimants and
defendants.
MCA Brett & J Brett Partnership
Westering, 15, Orchard Close
Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 6DS
Telephone: 01928 730 092
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Email: martincbrett@gmail.com
Mr. Peter Asaad
Consultant General & Colorectal Surgeon (NHS)
Expert Witness (developing practice)
BM MSc FRCS(Eng)
Mr Asaad is a UK Consultant in General and Colorectal Surgery with broad
experience in both elective and emergency practice. His work covers the full
spectrum of general and colorectal surgery, including cancer pathways, acute
abdominal presentations, benign disease, and complex operative
decision-making.
He has extensive experience in cancer referral systems (including Two-Week
Wait and Straight-to-Test pathways), laparoscopic colorectal surgery,
peri-operative planning, and the management of post-operative complications.
His practice is aligned with current NHS standards and multidisciplinary
decision-making.
In medico-legal work, Mr Asaad provides clear, independent, and objective
opinions on diagnosis and assessment, consent, operative and non-operative
decision-making, intra-operative conduct, post-operative care, and complication
management, grounded in contemporary clinical practice.
Type of instructions sought
Expert witness instructions, with a particular focus on clinical negligence.
Specialty / scope
General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery (elective and emergency), including
operative and non-operative management.
Contact Name: Melissa Plater
Telephone: 07581 240469
Email: medicolegal@seemysurgeon.com
Website: www.seemysurgeon.com
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