Consultant Ophthalmologist &
Expert Witness

Specialist civil medicolegal reporting in strabismus, ocular motility, double vision, and complex paediatric visual impairment cases.

GMC registered • NHS consultant • Civil work only

TRUSTED BY SOLICITORS, INSURERS, AND MEDICO-LEGAL AGENCIES ACROSS THE UK

About Miss Stephanie West

Miss Stephanie West is an Expert witness Consultant Ophthalmologist in the UK, specialising in medicolegal reporting in strabismus, ocular motility, and complex visual impairment cases. She is recognised nationally for her expertise in managing both routine and highly specialised cases.

Alongside her clinical practice, she provides independent medicolegal reports for claimant and defendant solicitors, insurers, and medico-legal agencies. Her reports are clear, balanced, and designed to withstand scrutiny.

Medicolegal Services

Miss West provides independent expert opinion across a range of ophthalmic medicolegal matters, including:

• Condition and prognosis reports
• Breach of duty and causation opinions
• Personal injury assessments
• Clinical negligence cases
• Adult and paediatric ophthalmology

Scope of Practice

Miss West undertakes civil medicolegal work only and does not accept instructions in criminal cases.

Instructions are accepted from claimant and defendant solicitors, insurers, and medico-legal agencies.

Areas of Expertise

Specialist areas of medicolegal practice include:

Ocular Motility Disorders

Diplopia
(Double Vision)

Adult & Paediatric Strabismus

Paediatric Ophthalmology Cases

Birth Trauma

HIE-related Visual Impairment

Why Instruct Miss West

As an experienced expert witness ophthalmologist in the UK, Miss West provides a professional, reliable, and responsive medicolegal service.

Clear, defensible reports
Reports are structured, balanced, and compliant with CPR Part 35 requirements.

Specialist expertise
Nationally recognised expertise in strabismus, ocular motility, and complex visual presentations.

Timely turnaround
Reports are delivered within agreed timeframes, with urgent instructions accommodated where possible.

Responsive communication
Clear and professional communication with instructing parties throughout.

Balanced opinion
Experience acting for both claimant and defendant work ensures impartial, objective reporting.

Process

1

Instruction received and reviewed

2

Appointment arranged promptly

3

Clinical assessment undertaken

4

Report prepared and delivered within the agreed timeframe

Urgent instructions can be accommodated where required.

Fees & Availability

Fees are competitive and provided on request. A fee schedule and terms and conditions are available upon enquiry.

Standard turnaround times are offered, with expedited reporting available where necessary.

Enquiries

For CV, terms and conditions, or to discuss a potential instruction, please get in touch.

Email: medicolegal@stephaniewest.co.uk