Medico‑Legal Foot & Ankle Orthopaedic Expert Witness
FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics), MD(Res) from University College London, MSc in Surgical Sciences, a PGDip in Trauma & Orthopaedics, a PGCert in Medical Education, MRCS and MBBS with an intercalated BSc Pharmacology.
London & Nationwide
Mr Oliver Chan is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in foot and ankle surgery, based at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London. With over 16 years’ Trauma & Orthopaedics experience and advanced post‑CCT fellowships in Foot & Ankle Surgery at Guy’s & St Thomas’ and King’s College Hospital, he has particular expertise in complex foot and ankle trauma, fractures, tendon injuries, sports‑related problems, degenerative conditions and diabetic foot pathology.
He provides clear, balanced and evidence‑based medico‑legal reports in orthopaedic personal injury and clinical negligence cases, covering trauma, fracture management, multi‑ligament injuries, Achilles and other tendon disorders, overuse and degenerative foot and ankle conditions, limb‑threatening infection, post‑operative complications, prognosis and rehabilitation needs.
Average report turnaround is 2 weeks (case‑dependent), with an instruction ratio of approximately 75% claimant and 25% defendant.
His special medico-legal interests include:
Foot and ankle trauma and fracture management, including complex and multi‑ligament injuries.
Orthopaedic personal injury involving the lower limb (including ankle, hindfoot, midfoot and forefoot).
Achilles tendon injuries and other tendon disorders of the foot and ankle.
Sports‑related foot and ankle injuries and overuse syndromes.
Degenerative foot and ankle conditions, including arthritis, hallux rigidus and deformity.
Diabetic foot pathology and limb‑threatening infection.
Post‑operative complications, prognosis, functional outcome and rehabilitation needs.
Mr Chan prepares detailed CPR Part 35‑compliant reports, fully understands the duties of an independent expert, and is experienced in complex clinical assessment, causation analysis, condition and prognosis. He is willing to attend conference with counsel and provide oral evidence in court where required, and is known for a clear, structured and solicitor‑focused reporting style that addresses mechanism of injury, liability, treatment rationale, future care, return to work and long‑term functional impact.
From his primary base in London, he accepts medico‑legal instructions from solicitors, insurers and agencies across London, Surrey, Middlesex, the South East and nationwide, and can also provide remote, paper‑based opinions on complex personal injury and clinical negligence claims.
Mr Oliver Chan is a London‑based Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 15 years’ Trauma & Orthopaedics experience and a sub‑specialty focus in foot and ankle surgery. He completed higher surgical training in the KSS deanery followed by competitive post‑CCT foot and ankle fellowships at Guy’s & St Thomas’ and King’s College Hospital. His academic training includes FRCS (Tr & Orth), an MD(Res) and MSc from University College London, a PGDip in Trauma & Orthopaedics and a PGCert in Medical Education. He maintains ongoing CPD in orthopaedic trauma, foot and ankle surgery and clinical governance.
Medico‑legal and CPD highlights include Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) revalidation, BOFAS New Consultants Course, MIS Foot & Ankle Course and ongoing CPD in orthopaedic trauma, foot & ankle surgery and clinical governance
Mr Oliver Chan holds a fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons and is a member of the British Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, maintaining close links with national subspecialty work in foot and ankle surgery. He is also affiliated with specialist minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery groups, supporting his interest in advanced techniques and ongoing professional development.
