I am Mr Samuel George, a Consultant Plastic, Hand and Peripheral Nerve Surgeon on the GMC Specialist Register. I provide independent expert witness reports for Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence matters across the UK.
My reports are prepared in accordance with CPR Part 35 and Practice Direction 35, with an overriding duty to the Court.
Appointments: Birmingham (Edgbaston) and nationwide by arrangement
Report turnaround: typically 10–14 days from examination (expedited options available by request)
Instructions accepted: Claimant, Defendant and Joint Expert
Solicitor Enquiry: info@precisionsurgery.clinic
I provide opinions on breach of duty, causation, condition and prognosis, treatment, scarring outcomes and future care needs (where relevant to my specialty), including:
Tendon injuries (missed/late diagnosis and outcomes)
Fractures and joint injuries of the hand/wrist/forearm
Complex hand trauma and reconstruction
Functional limitation and return-to-work implications
Nerve laceration/contusion/stretch injury
Entrapment/compression syndromes (where relevant)
Timing and appropriateness of nerve repair/reconstruction
Iatrogenic nerve injury (post-operative nerve damage)
Hypertrophic and problematic scarring
Scar maturity, permanence, appearance and symptoms
Scar revision options and expected outcomes
Soft tissue reconstruction
Skin cancer excision and reconstruction
Complications and outcomes relevant to plastic surgical practice
Blepharoplasty and prominent ear correction complications/outcomes
Scarring and revision options
Assessment of expected vs achieved outcome (within the limits of expert evidence)
I accept instructions from:
Claimant solicitors
Defendant solicitors
Joint instructions / Single Joint Expert (SJE) where appropriate
Conferences with counsel and Joint Expert discussions as required
Common instructions include:
Mechanism of injury and consistency
Diagnosis and current condition
Functional impact and prognosis
Treatment already undertaken and future treatment options
Scar assessment (appearance, symptoms, permanence)
Common instructions include:
Alleged delayed/missed diagnosis of hand or nerve injury
Surgical technique and complication management
Iatrogenic nerve injury
Post-operative care and complication recognition
Outcomes and avoidability analysis (within specialty remit)
Instruction received (letter of instruction + records + imaging list)
Records review (and identification of missing documents if needed)
Examination appointment (Birmingham or by arrangement)
CPR Part 35 compliant report issued
Addendum reports, Joint Expert discussions, and conferences with counsel as required
Typical turnaround: 10–14 days from examination
Availability: fast appointments, including limited evening slots where feasible
Consultant specialist in plastic, hand and peripheral nerve surgery
Regular exposure to iatrogenic nerve injury (weekly) and complex trauma
Strong academic and teaching background, named PLASTA Plastic Surgery Trainer of the year for 2025 for the UK and Ireland
Private clinic facilities suitable for efficient medico-legal examinations, with disabled access
Clear, structured CPR-compliant reports aimed at assisting the Court
Fees depend on complexity, volume of records, and whether an examination is required.
Please contact for a quote with:
Type of case (PI/CN)
Nature of injury (hand/nerve/scarring etc.)
Volume of records (approximate page count)
Whether examination is required and preferred location
Mr. Samuel George is the director of the Hand and Peripheral Nerve Fellowship Programme and works in the busiest and biggest Hand and Peripheral Nerve Surgery department in Europe, the Birmingham Hand Centre. Currently the main trainer for the nationally designated Advanced Training Post in hand surgery in the West Midlands and the director of the highly regarded Hand and Nerve fellowship program at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. He has authored three books and over forty publications in the fields of peripheral nerve, hand, and plastic surgery.
Mr. George is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Orthoplastic Surgery and has presented at more than 70 national and international conferences. His love of teaching is evident in the MSc curricula he teaches at the Universities of Edinburgh and Birmingham, where he lectures at the medical school and conducts courses across the United Kingdom. He is also on the board of education for the Global Nerve Foundation.
Expert witness appointments available in Birmingham, with instructions accepted nationwide including London, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Bristol
A medical expert witness provides an independent professional opinion to assist the Court in legal cases. This may involve reviewing medical records, examining an individual, and preparing a report addressing diagnosis, treatment, causation, and prognosis in accordance with CPR Part 35.
I provide expert witness reports for personal injury and clinical negligence cases relating to hand injuries, peripheral nerve injuries, scarring, plastic surgery and upper limb trauma.
Yes. I accept instructions from Claimant solicitors, Defendant solicitors, and as a Single Joint Expert where appropriate. My duty is always to the Court.
Yes. All reports are prepared in accordance with Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) Part 35 and Practice Direction 35, and my overriding duty is to provide independent evidence to the Court.
Both options are available. Some cases require a medical examination, while others can be completed based on medical records and documentation alon
Appointments are typically available within 1–2 weeks, and reports are usually completed within 10–14 days of examination, depending on complexity and volume of records.
Solicitors usually provide:
Letter of instruction
Relevant medical records
Imaging where available
Specific questions to be addressed in the report
If records are incomplete, this can be identified during review.
Examinations are available in Birmingham, with nationwide arrangements possible depending on the case. Record reviews can be performed for cases across the UK.
Common instructions include:
Hand and wrist injuries
Tendon injuries
Peripheral nerve damage
Surgical complications
Iatrogenic nerve injury
Scarring following trauma or surgery
Solicitors can contact the clinic by email or phone with case details, including the type of claim, nature of injury, and approximate size of medical records. Appointment availability and fees can then be confirmed.
Mr. George charges £300/hour for medicolegal work. There may be other costs involved, like a chaperone, for eg. depending on requirement and case. Conferences, further reports and court attendances are charged separately. Terms and Conditions can be provided on request.
Contact us today to learn more or to schedule an appointment.
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