Mr Zak Rahman has been an expert witness since 2009. He undertakes approximately 50 – 70 cases per year in clinical negligence cases involving his specialist areas of expertise which includes:

General surgery, inguinal hernias, diaphragmatic hernia, hiatus hernia, umbilical hernia, femoral hernia, appendicitis, appendicectomy, anti-reflux surgery, fundoplication, nissen, cholecystectomy, bile duct injuries, gallbladder surgery, laparoscopic surgery, emergency general surgery, incisional hernias, laparoscopic cholecystectomy and pancreatitis.

Pancreatic cancer, pancreatic surgery, bile duct cancers, liver surgery, liver trauma, splenectomy, bowel resection, weight loss surgery, obesity surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric banding, hellers myotomy, gastrectomy, bile duct stones, perforated ulcers, low velocity trauma, high velocity trauma and personal injury.

Report turn-around time is 4-6 weeks from receipt of full instruction.

Mr Rahman can act on behalf of either claimant or defendant and he acts as an expert for the General Medical Council (UK). He has undergone the following training:

• Cardiff University (Bond Solon) Expert Witness Certificate.
• Expert in Report Writing.
• Cross Examination & Court Room Skills.
• Civil Procedures & Law.