EYE-LAW CHAMBERS - Key Persons

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• Consultant Ophthalmic & Oculoplastic Surgeon

I hold the post of Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at the Western Eye Hospital and Charing Cross Hospitals Imperial College Healthcare and at Central Middlesex and Northwick Park Hospitals London North West Healthcare NHS Trusts London. I am a specialist in the care of patients with eyelid lacrimal and orbital problems. I regularly perform surgery for the treatment of conditions that affect these areas. I have a specialist interest in the treatment of orbital and periorbital trauma and I collaborate regularly in a multi-disciplinary setting with my maxillofacial colleagues in the Regional Orbital and Facial Trauma Unit at Northwick Park Hospital. I also have a specialist interest in Thyroid Eye Disease and work alongside my endocrinology colleagues in a multidisciplinary setting. Professional Affiliations Fellow Royal College of Ophthalmologists Honorary Senior Lecturer Imperial College School of Medicine. Founding Member British Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Society (BOPSS) Member of European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery (ESOPRS) International Member American Academy of Ophthalmology Numerous peer reviewed publications in Ophthalmology & Oculoplastic Journals Career History Medical School : Cambridge University Ophthalmology Training in London Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at North West London Hospitals Healthcare NHS Trust 2002 - date Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Imperial College NHS Trust 2015 - date College Tutor and Educational Supervisor 2005-2015 London North West Healthcare NHS Trust

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• Expert in Optometry

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• Consultant

Mr Arbabi has a very keen interest in medicolegal cases and has provided expert review in very complex cases for many years. He specialises in corneal transplant, cataract & laser refractive surgery. He graduated with his medical degree from the University of Leeds, and he was also awarded the prestige master's degree (MSc) in the fields of cataract and laser refractive surgery from the University of Ulster in association with Royal College of Ophthalmologists. During his eight-years Ophthalmic Specialist Training, he has gained a wealth of experience in hospitals across the United Kingdom. This includes completing one year of Advanced Sub-Specialty Training in Corneal and Laser Refractive Surgery at St James University Hospital, Leeds, and completing an extended corneal and refractive surgery fellowship at The Royal Liverpool University Hospital. He has an extensive research interest and published many papers in highly reputable and peer-reviewed journals such as Journal of Refractive Surgery and British Medical Journal (BMJ). He has also been involved in clinical trials, more recently as Principal Investigator. His has presented his work in national and international conferences.

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• Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
• Expert

Mr Huzaifa Malick is a Bond Solon trained expert witness and works as a consultant ophthalmologist specialising in glaucoma and cataract surgery at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. He graduated from the University of Manchester medical school and subsequently undertook ophthalmic subspecialty training in North Wales, South Wales and the East Midlands. He developed a particular interest in glaucoma surgery and pursued this at the Leicester Royal Infirmary followed by a dedicated glaucoma clinical fellowship at the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham. Mr Malick has published widely and presented research at both national and international conferences as well as being awarded a prize for best research from the United Kingdom and Eire Glaucoma Society. He holds a postgraduate certificate in medical education and regularly trains specialty registrars and clinical fellows interested in pursuing a career in glaucoma. He is an examiner for the University of Leicester Medical School, and a Bond Solon trained Expert Witness.

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• Consultant
• Consultant Ophthalmologist

Dr Irfan Jeeva is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield, specialising in paediatric ophthalmology, oculoplastics, cataract and refractive laser surgery. As a professional in the field of medicolegal work, Dr Jeeva offers a comprehensive range of services to clients seeking assistance with issues related to medical and legal matters. With his expertise and knowledge, he is well equipped to provide objective and impartial evaluations of medical records and reports and expert testimony in legal cases. Dr Jeeva's work as a medicolegal consultant involves conducting thorough investigations and evaluations of medical and legal documents, including reviewing medical records and conducting interviews with healthcare providers and other relevant parties. He uses this information to provide an accurate and unbiased analysis of the facts, which is crucial in clarifying clients' legal cases. Whether serving as a consultant, expert witness or litigation support, Dr Jeeva is committed to providing his clients with the highest quality of service. His extensive experience in the field, strong analytical skills and attention to detail enable him to deliver reliable and well-reasoned opinions on complex medical and legal matters. Overall, his medicolegal work focuses on helping clients achieve resolution of litigation in legal cases and disputes related to medical issues. By leveraging his expertise and knowledge, Dr Jeeva can provide the guidance and support necessary to navigate these complex and often challenging matters.

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• Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

Mr Qureshi is a Bond Solon trained Expert Witness, and a Consultant Ophthalmologist for East Sussex NHS Health Trust. After graduating in medicine from Guys and St Thomas's Hospitals Medical Schools, he trained as an Ophthalmologist in London and Manchester including periods at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. Mr Qureshi specialises in Medical Retina and cataract surgery. He consults in Tunbridge Wells, East Grinstead and Harley Street. Mr Qureshi is the Co-lead for Revalidation and sits on the Professional Standards committee of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Previously he was also part of the quality standards committee.

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• Consultant Ophthalmologist

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• Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

Mr Gray graduated with a primary medical qualification from Cambridge University and also has a Master's Degree in Law from Cardiff University in the "Legal Aspects of Medical Practice". He has been awarded Fellowships by the Royal College of Surgeons and by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and a Membership of the Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians. He is a respected and experienced ophthalmologist who, having worked in many prestigious centres of excellence in the United Kingdom, is proficient in all aspects of ophthalmology. In his military career he gained much experience with ocular trauma and that to the head & neck. He has a special interest in the diagnosis and management of external eye disease, especially in relation to ocular chemical injuries and has particular expertise in the ocular damage caused by the CS incapacitant spray deployed by the British Police, having been instructed as a single joint expert in many personal injury cases involving this agent. He has worked as a medico-legal adviser to the Defence Medical Services, where, as well as providing medico-legal advice to medical military personnel and drafting responses to ministerial questions, he was involved in the assessment and management of complex personal injury claims as well as issues of clinical negligence. He is fully conversant with the legal aspects of the consent process and all aspects of medical negligence. He has attended seminars on medico-legal report writing and specialist witness methodology with Hempsons Solicitors and regularly attends the medico-legal symposia of the London Consultants' Association.

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• Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
• Legal Expert and a Consultant

Mr. Richard Bowman is an experienced medico-legal expert and a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London and an Honorary Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital London. He is also Senior Lecturer, London School Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and Honorary Senior Lecturer Institute of Child Health, University College London. Mr. Bowman trained at The University of Cambridge. He is a member of the Paediatric sub-committee of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists of which he is a Fellow, and an examiner for the International Council of Ophthalmology. He sees paediatric patients and adults with strabismus or neuro-ophthalmology disease. His medico-legal practice encompasses personal injury, clinical negligence and non-accidental injury.

Job Titles:

• Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

Mr. Khan is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and Bond Solon trained Expert Witness. After graduating in medicine from the University of London, he obtained experience in general practice before pursuing a career as an ophthalmologist. His training included periods at St. Thomas' Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children, Moorfields Eye Hospital and the Corneo-plastic Unit and Eye Bank in East Grinstead where he undertook fellowship training in cataract, corneal and refractive surgery. Mr. Khan has been a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon since 2007 and consults in Caterham and Croydon. He has extensive experience in general ophthalmology but more specifically as a specialist anterior segment surgeon, including all types of cataract, lens and laser based vision correction surgery. In addition to being a native English speaker, Mr Khan also speaks Punjabi and Urdu. He is a Council Member of United Kingdom & Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (UKISCRS) and the British Society of Refractive Surgery (BSRS), and also a member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).

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• Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon / MD, DO ( HON ), MSC, FRCSEd

I am a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at the Queen Victoria Hospital NHS and Honorary Consultant Ophthalmologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS. I consult at my private clinic (Eye Clinic London) in Harley street and Wimpole Street in central London, and The McIndoe Horder Centre in East Grinstead in West Sussex. I am a highly specialist in cornea, refractive surgery, Cataract and Refractive Lens surgery in adults and children. I have an extensive clinical, academic, and teaching skills in the field of complex corneal diseases, anterior segment reconstruction, and complex refractive correction. I work closely with various colleagues from other subspecialties in ophthalmology as well specialist in other areas in a multi-disciplinary settings. I trained in highly reputable institutions in the UK and internationally. I hold a master degree in cataract and refractive surgery from Ulster university. I won many prizes and awards including the prestigious Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). I am academic, teacher, and reviewer to many reputable journals in ophthalmology. I am regularly invited to speak at national and international Conferences and have numerous peer reviewed publications in Ophthalmology and cornea Journals. I am a fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth), fellow of the Royal College of Surgeon in Edinburgh (FRCSEd), Council Member of the United Kingdom and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (UKISCRS), Member of the EuropeanSociety of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS), and an International Member American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS). I have a busy Medicolegal practice with referrals from NHS litigation Authority, Solicetors, and the health service ombudsman. In the last two years, I have been the lead expert on more than 50 medical negligence cases. I lectured at the AVMA on topics related to medical negligence in ophthalmology. I am an Expert Consultant Ophthalmologist adviser to The Health Ombudsman.

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• Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
• Member of the UK Register of Expert Witnesses

Mr Shahram Kashani is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at East Sussex NHS Trust and a Bond Solon trained Expert Witness. He is a general ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in complex cataract surgery with premium lens implants, and the management of challenging retinal disorders and ocular inflammation. He is currently the clinical lead at East Sussex NHS Trust as well as the lead for the diabetic retinal screening programme. Mr Kashani is a UK trained ophthalmologist, graduating from St George's Hospital Medical School in 1998. He has extensive experience in managing ophthalmic pathology, having undergone training at prestigious ophthalmic units in London including Kings College Hospital, Charing Cross & the Western Eye Hospital, and Chelsea & Westminster Hospitals. He also spent 3 years at the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital, where he completed advanced subspecialty fellowship training in the management of medical retinal and intraocular inflammatory (uveitic) conditions. Mr Kashani has over 40 peer-reviewed publications, and over 25 national and international presentations. He is a member of the European Society of Retinal Specialists (EURETINA) and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) and attends national and international meetings regularly. He is both a Member of the Royal College of Physicians as well as a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. He has a Masters degree in Leadership and Management in Healthcare. Mr Kashani has won several awards for teaching and has particular interest in developing the role of optometrists and nurse specialists in delivering modern ophthalmic care. Mr. Kashani is a member of the UK Register of Expert Witnesses.

Job Titles:

• Consultant
• Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

Ms Bita Manzouri is a consultant corneal and cataract surgeon and the immediate past lead for the Eye Casualty at Queen's Hospital in Romford. She graduated from University College London with a first-class honours intercalated degree in molecular biology and biochemistry, for which she was given the University of London medal, as well as distinction in her medical degree. Prior to entering ophthalmology, she undertook general medical training to obtain her MRCP. She underwent her ophthalmic training at The Western Eye Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital and undertook research leading to a PhD degree at the Institute of Ophthalmology. She has dual fellowship training in cornea/external disease and paediatric ophthalmology. She has also obtained the Bond Solon (CUBS) Expert Witness Certificate from Cardiff University. Ms Manzouri is an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at Barts & the London Medical School where she is actively involved in teaching of medical students as well as students in various specialities affiliated with medicine. She is also a reviewer for several ophthalmic journals and has herself published widely and presented at both national and international meetings. She holds a post graduate certificate in refractive surgery from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and a post graduate diploma in cataract and refractive surgery from the University of Ulster. She has further postgraduate certification from the University of Manchester in healthcare management and leadership, as part of the Darzi fellowship programme. Professional Affiliations Fellow Royal College of Ophthalmologists Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer Member of Council for the United Kingdom and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeon (UKISCRS) Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) Member of the UK Cross-Linking Consortium International member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Job Titles:

• Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

Ms Veeramani is a Bond Solon trained Expert Witness and Consultant Ophthalmologist at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, specialising in Medical Retina, Uveitis and Cataract surgery as well as General and Emergency Ophthalmology. She graduated from Imperial College London and trained as an Ophthalmologist in the Northeast of England and London, completing fellowships at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Ms Veeramani has published and presented widely. She holds a Masters in Medical Education and supervises undergraduates and junior trainees in Ophthalmology. She also has an interest in optimising standards of care and patient safety and has authored the Royal College of Ophthalmologists guidance on Cataract surgery in patients living with Dementia. She was a 2023 NHS Clinical Entrepreneur.

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• Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

Professor Claoué is a Bond Solon and Professional Solutions trained Expert Witness, with over ten years' experience. He is a Member of The Academy of Experts, the Expert Witness Institute and the UK Register of Expert Witnesses. After graduating in medicine from the University of Cambridge, he trained as an ophthalmologist at Southampton Eye Hospital, the University of Bristol and Bristol Eye Hospital, St. Thomas' Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children, and Moorfields Eye Hospital where he underwent fellowship training. Professor Claoué is currently a Council Member of The Academy of Experts. Professor Claoué has been a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon since 1995 and has wide experience. He has published over 100 academic papers and lectured on 5 continents. He Consults in Harley Street and Brentwood, and occasionally does domiciliary examinations on request. In addition to being a native English speaker, he also speaks French and Spanish. Professor Claoué has been a Council Member of United Kingdom & Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (UKISCRS) and was awarded the Silver Pin medal for his services on Council, and also the British Society of Refractive Surgery (BSRS). He is a member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS). Professor Claoué is a member of the élite International Intraocular Implant Club, and was one of the founders of the International Society of Bilateral Cataract Surgeons.