Expert Witness: Clear, Credible and Experienced
As a leading expert witness in spine surgery, Mr. Panchmatia provides clear, evidence-based opinions for complex legal cases. Backed by world-class academic credentials as a Fulbright Scholar at Harvard, and Medicine at Cambridge, his opinions are grounded in deep technical knowledge. Drawing on his extensive clinical experience at renowned institutions such as Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospitals and Johns Hopkins Hospital, USA, Mr. Panchmatia offers unparalleled insights. Instruct Mr. Panchmatia for high confidence, high quality, and high speed reports.

MEDICOLEGAL
High confidence, high quality, high speed reports
Mr Panchmatia’s medico legal practice spans all spinal conditions. He is a specialist in serious/ complex high value injuries. Mr Panchmatia was awarded Best Spinal Surgery Expert Witness 2024. He offers nationwide clinics, and home and prison visits.
Experienced Expert Witness
- Fulbright Scholar at Harvard University with a research focus on surgical safety, spinal trauma, and occupational health.
- British Association of Spine Surgeons and British Scoliosis Society Presidents’ Fellow.
- British Orthopaedic Association prize and Sir Robert Jones Gold Medal.
- Registered with APIL, AvMA, National Crime Agency (NCA), and the UK Register of Expert Witnesses.
- Cardiff University Bond Solon Expert Witness certification.
Instructions Welcome
- Personal injury and clinical negligence claims.
- Accept instructions on behalf of: Claimant, Defendant and Joint.
- Civil and criminal instructions.
- Medical reports; court appearances; desktop reports; screening reports; case conferences.
- Short waiting times; urgent instructions can be accommodated.
Clinical Expertise in all Spinal Conditions
- Whiplash associated disorders including neck and arm pain
- Cauda equina syndrome
- Spinal trauma, including osteoporotic fractures
- Spinal fractures
- Spinal cord injury including paralysis
- Failed back surgery
- Foot drop
- Neck and back pain
- Spinal tumours (cancer)
- Spinal infections
- Work-related injuries and diseases, industrial injuries and disability reports.
- Road traffic accidents e.g. motor vehicle collisions.
- Sports injuries
- Soft tissue spinal injuries
- Musculoskeletal spinal conditions
- Orthopaedic spinal conditions
- Degenerative conditions, including spinal stenosis
- Spinal conditions associated with hypermobility, including Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- Lumbar and low back pain
- Deformities, including spondylolisthesis
- Disc disease including disc prolapse/ disc protrusion/ bulging disc
- Chronic back pain
- Leg pain and sciatica
- Coccygeal pain (coccydynia).
Your Expert Witness

We have found him to be highly communicative, professional, and flexible. Mr. Panchmatia demonstrates a clear understanding of the unique requirements of medico-legal work, consistently striving to accommodate both the needs of Claimant and Defendant Solicitors.

Mr Panchmatia offers consultations across multiple locations and is willing to conduct domiciliary visits when necessary, ensuring accessibility for all parties. He is responsive to time-sensitive requests, frequently adjusting his turnaround times to meet the deadlines of Claimant and Defendant Solicitors, as well as any additional case requirements, such as Conferences. His dedication to delivering a reliable and client-focused service makes him a valued expert.

I have worked with Mr Panchmatia for over 5 years. He’s always been a pleasure to speak to, remaining professional, honest and open about progressing medico-legal matters. He has consistently brought quality reports to us; been available to discuss matters personally; and provide his professional opinion, even just to provide support. Would 100% recommend.
