Mr Zak Rahman MBChB FRCS(GenSurg) MD
Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon
Consultant HPB, Upper GI / Bariatric And Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon - Trust Specialty Training Director In Hpb Surgery & Transplantation Mr Zak Rahman has been an expert witness since 2009. He reports on over 100 clinical negligence cases per year involving his specialist areas of expertise.
Dr Rahman’s Areas of Expertise Include: • • • • • • •
General Surgery (Elective and emergency) Bile Duct Injury Gastro-oesophageal Surgery – Benign (hiatal hernia, reflux, achalasia), Malignant (Gastric) HPB Surgery (Pancreatic disease, cancer, bile duct injuries, cholecystectomy, trauma) Hernias – Open and Laparoscopic surgery – inguinal, femoral, umbilical, incisional Bariatric surgery – Gastric banding, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass Laparoscopic Surgery
Mr Rahman can act on behalf of either claimant or defendant (ratio 50:50) and has experience acting as an expert for the General Medical Council (UK) , the Medical Defence unions and NHS Resolution. He has extensive court room experience.
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 Invited speaker – AvMA, APIL, and Inspire MediLaw
Report turn-around time is 4-6 weeks from receipt of full instruction. Mr Zak Rahman Royal Free Hospital Pond Street London NW3 2QG 02077940500 extn 34512. zak.rahman@nhs.net