I, Dr Irfan Akhtar graduated in 1989 from University of Punjab, Pakistan. I have achieved my FRCS and FRCS, (General/Vascular Surgery) from Royal Coll. of Physician & Surgeons from Glasgow in 1995 and 2008 respectively. I am a General, Vascular & Endocrine Surgeon and currently working with Kings Mill Hospital, Sherwood Hospital NHS Trust. I am a GMC revalidated doctor based in Nottingham and have been preparing expert medico-legal reports for use in personal injury claims. I take pride in providing quality medico-legal reports, thoroughly documenting the injuries sustained, the effects that these have had on the Claimant and containing a clear discussion of attributability, any appropriate treatment and the likely prognosis.

I am MedCo approved – as a Direct Medical Expert – to carry out reports for occupants of motor vehicles who have “soft tissue claims”. I have been medico-legal reporting past 10 years and achieved Medco Mandatory Accredited training on 7 May 2016. On the regular basis I see patients involved in road accidents, spinal injuries, head injuries, soft tissue and whiplash injuries and other traumatic problems. I also have extensive experience of writing medico-legal reports by using dictation services and through software systems like GRIP, WARP, XPort, Corex, SMART and Nephos. I am also able to comment on low velocity impact (LVI) incidents and understand the concept of Delta V. In my current capacity I see around 80 – 100 clients per month. I take thorough history, perform clinical evaluation and suggest appropriate treatment and prognosis.

All of my consulting rooms are private and suitable for medico-legal consultation. I adhere to the COVID-19 safety guidelines when seeing the clients and remain up to date with regards to local Covid-19 restrictions of that area. I am offering remote consultation appointments to the clients. I can offer video appointments through WhatsApp, FaceTime, Zoom, Skype, Google or through any other secure platform as per the client’s needs. I can offer weekends or evening appointments on some of my venues too. I am also offering face to face appointments subject to the Government announcement and local area lockdown policies.

I always follow professional attire and attitude in my consultations, follow good medical practice guidelines set out by GMC and closely read MedCo news and policies for my consultation standards.