Mr R N Matthews MBBS FRCS(Eng.) FRCS(Edin.)

Mr R N Matthews MBBS FRCS(Eng.) FRCS(Edin.) is a Burns and Reconstructive Plastic and Hand Surgery expert specializing in medicolegal practice for personal injury and clinical negligence cases. With a career encompassing extensive surgical training and leadership in plastic surgery, he brings a comprehensive understanding of reconstructive techniques and injury management to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating the extent of burns and scalds, assessing reconstructive surgical outcomes, and evaluating whether hand injuries align with standard medical practices.

Mr. Matthews has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving cases of domestic and recreational injury, industrial injury, and road traffic injury events. His MBBS in Medicine from the University of London, along with his Fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and England, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving burns, reconstructive surgery, and hand injuries.