Helen Fernandes
Consultant Neurosurgeon
I have experience in writing reports as an expert witness since 2002, mainly in Personal Injury cases (ratio: claimant 50%, defendant 40%, joint 10%), Paediatric non-accidental injury (prosecution 40%, defendant 40%, joint 20%) and Medical Negligence (claimant 30%, defendant 70%) and have made several court appearances in that capacity.
Consultant Neurosurgeon with Addenbrooke’s NHS Trust Cambridge since 2002, with Neurosurgical experience from 1995. I deal with general neurosurgical problems, am lead Paediatric Neurosurgeon and also have a major interest in complex Spinal Problems. I am Visiting Consultant in Neurosurgery at four other nearby Hospitals, was Associate Director of Postgraduate Education for Addenbrooke's Hospital until 2012 and Honorary Visiting senior Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge and University of Edinburgh.
I have a research background and have published to my peers.
Membership:
Fellow Royal College of Surgeons (Surgical Neurology) Br Assoc of Spinal Surgeons Soc of Br Neurological Surgeons Br Paediatric Neurosurgical Group East Anglia Spinal Assoc, Cervical Spine Soc Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Assoc (Medical Advisor) Chair Women in Surgery Royal College of Surgeons of England 2006-2012.
