Mr Kurt Spiteri Cornish MD MRCOphthFRCOphth MSc
Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreo-Retinal Specialist
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Professional Summary
Mr Kurt Spiteri Cornish MD MRCOphthFRCOphth MSc is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreo-Retinal Specialist expert specializing in medico-legal reporting. With a career encompassing complex retinal surgery, cataract surgery, and medical retina, he brings a comprehensive clinical governance perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating breaches of duty, assessing causation, and evaluating condition and prognosis in ophthalmic disputes.
Mr. Spiteri Cornish has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving personal injury, GMC fitness-to-practise, and fitness-to-drive cases. His MSc in Clinical Visual Science, along with the Bond Solon / Cardiff University Civil Expert Witness Certificate and Bond Solon Criminal Expert Witness training and certificate, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving vitreo-retinal surgery and medical retina issues.
Work Experience
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust — Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreo-Retinal Specialist | Present University of Sheffield — Honorary Senior Lecturer | 2016–Present Royal College of Ophthalmologists — FRCOphth Examiner | 2018–Present Sydney Eye Hospital — Vitreo-Retinal Fellow | 2015 Aberdeen Royal Infirmary — Consultant Ophthalmologist | 2014 Aberdeen Royal Infirmary — Trainee Selected Component Fellowship in Vitreo-Retinal Surgery | 2012–2013
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Best Descriptor
Mr. Kurt Spiteri Cornish is a Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in vitreo-retinal surgery and providing expert medico-legal opinions.
Best Use Cases
- 1expert witness in ophthalmology malpractice cases
- 2medico-legal opinions on retinal surgery outcomes
- 3consultation on complex cataract surgeries
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View full reportEducation
MSc Clinical Visual Science
University of Ulster · 2014
Certificate of Completion of Training in Ophthalmology
FRCOphth
Royal College of Ophthalmologists · 2011
MRCOphth
Royal College of Ophthalmologists · 2008
MD
University of Malta Medical School · 2004
Licenses
- Full registrationGeneral Medical Council
- Full registrationMalta Medical Council