Expert Witness Journal Issue 67 June/July 2026 - Flipbook - Page 84
Mr. Vittal Rao
Prof Saul Myerson
Consultant Surgeon
MBBS, MS, FRCS (Ed & Glasg), MD FRCS (Gen Surg)
Consultant Cardiologist
Mr Vittal Rao is a Consultant Laparoscopic and Upper
MB ChB MD FRCP FESC
GI & Bariatric Surgeon based at the University Hospital
of North Midlands NHS Trust. He completed his surgical
Consultant Cardiologist, Associate Professor of Cardiovascular
Medicine, and Clinical Lead for cardiac imaging in Oxford, with specific
expertise in diagnostic testing, including all forms of cardiac imaging
and functional cardiac assessment.
training in Yorkshire and research degree in Hull
Professor Myerson is based in the internationally-renowned cardiac
MRI department in Oxford and provides expert advice on all areas of
cardiology including cardiomyopathy, coronary disease, heart valve
disease and aortic disease.
interest in endobariatric procedures and academia.
Vittal performs the whole range of advanced laparoscopic,
upper GI and bariatric procedures. His main fields of work
include weight loss surgery and laparoscopic (key hole)
surgery for hernias and gall stones. With a special
Expert witness service includes medical negligence
and injury claims pertaining to abdominal wall injuries.
He has undertaken extensive expert witness training
and holds the Cardiff Bond Solon Expert witness certificate.
He produces around 50 expert reports a year, for both claimant and
defence teams, including many national solicitors, the Medical
Protection Society and Medical Defence Union, and is also an expert
witness for the GMC. His experience includes the High Court and
employment tribunals, as well as criminal cases and for the Court of
Protection. Professor Myerson also holds a Cardiff University
Bond-Solon expert witness certificate in civil law.
Areas of interest include:
Weight loss surgery
Laparoscopic surgery including ventral, incisional and
groin hernias and gall bladder surgery
Gall stones
Abdominal pain
Reflux disease
Gastroscopy for diagnosis
Umbilical hernia
Paraumbilical hernia,
Contact: Professor Saul Myerson
Telephone: 01865 223160
Email: saulmyerson@oxfordcardiologist.com
Website: www.oxfordcardiologist.com
Inguinal hernia,
Femoral hernia,
Hiatus hernia,
Laparoscopic hernia repair,
Gastro oesophageal reflux disease
OCMR Department
John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley Way, Oxford OX3 9DU
Contact Name: Mr Vittal Rao - Tel: 07719 495 560
Email: rraovsr@gmail.com - Alternate Email: vittal.rao@uhnm.nhs.uk
Website: https://infinitysurgery.co.uk
Address: 17 Coppicewood Drive, Littleover, Derby, DE23 4YQ
Mr Philip Coleridge Smith
DM MA BM FRCS
Medical Expert Witness - Vascular Surgeon - Medical Editor
Areas of expertise:
Limb ischaemia
Deep vein thrombosis
Pulmonary embolism
Post-thrombotic limbs
Surgical treatment of vein problems
Venous ulcers
Laser treatment and radio frequency ablation of vein problems
Peripheral vascular disease including diseases of arteries and veins
Ultrasound examination of the peripheral vascular system
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Types of report prepared:
Screening report - a preliminary assessment of the likelihood of successful litigation. (Non-CPR35 compliant).
Report addressing issues of Breach of Duty and Causation (CPR35 compliant)
Report addressing issues of Condition and Prognosis, usually following
clinical and duplex ultrasound imaging examinations of arteries and veins. (CPR35 compliant).
Consulting rooms:
The London Vein Institute, 4 Upper Wimpole Street, London W1G 6LF
The Bridge Clinic, Bridge Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 8DG
British Vein Institute, 24-28 The Broadway, Amersham, HP7 0HP
Waiting time for an appointment for examination: approx. 2 weeks.
Contact Details:
Tel: 0870 609 2389 Mobile: 07850 232525 Fax: 0872 111 7042
Email: p.coleridgesmith@adsumhealthcare.co.uk Alternate Email: secretary-pcs@adsum-healthcare.co.uk
Website: www.medical-expert-witness.co.uk
Address: British Vein Institute, 24-28 The Broadway, Amersham HP7 0HP
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