John Robert Goodden, MB BS (Lond), FRCS (Neuro.Surg)

John Robert Goodden, MB BS (Lond), FRCS (Neuro.Surg) is a neurosurgery expert specializing in paediatric and adult neuro-oncology, hydrocephalus management, and spasticity management. With a career encompassing leadership roles in paediatric neurosciences and extensive clinical practice, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating neurosurgical outcomes, assessing treatment protocols, and evaluating whether standard of care was met in complex neurosurgical cases.

Mr. Goodden has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving paediatric neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, and trauma surgery cases. His MB BS in Medicine from St. George’s Hospital Medical School, along with his FRCS (Neuro.Surg) and Bond Solon Cardiff University Expert Witness 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 neurosurgical interventions and outcomes.