Baxter Medico-Legal

Dr Andrew Baxter, Consultant Gastroenterologist
Medico-legal expert witness in gastroenterology and hepatopancreatobiliary medicine

About Dr Baxter

Dr Andrew Baxter is a consultant gastroenterologist with sub-specialist expertise in hepatopancreatobiliary disease and advanced endoscopy. His clinical practice spans inpatient general gastroenterology, acute emergency gastroenterology, and general (internal) medicine, with specialist outpatient clinics in chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis related liver disease, and general gastroenterology. He provides independent medico-legal opinion in civil and clinical negligence matters.

Reports are prepared in line with current legal requirements, relevant clinical guidelines, and professional standards for expert witnesses. Instructions are accepted from both claimant and defendant solicitors, insurers, and the court.

Medico-legal services

Typical instructions include:

  • Gastroenterology and hepatology related clinical negligence reports
  • Pancreatic and biliary disease, endoscopy, and ERCP related cases
  • Causation, condition and prognosis, and breach of duty opinions
  • Screening of potential cases and advisory reports

Availability, fees, and terms of engagement are provided on request to instructing solicitors.

Contact

For enquiries and new instructions, please contact:

Email: contact@baxtermedicolegal.co.uk

Please do not email large bundles or sensitive medical records. Use the secure upload facility instead.

Secure document upload

Solicitors and instructing parties may upload case papers and supporting documentation using the secure Microsoft 365 portal. Files are transmitted over an encrypted connection and stored within Dr Baxter's Microsoft 365 environment. Access is restricted to authorised personnel only.

Before uploading, please ensure you have the client's consent, that documents are clearly labelled with the case or reference number, and that your covering letter or instructions are included.

Upload documents securely

By using the secure upload portal you confirm that you are authorised to share the enclosed material and that it is provided for the sole purpose of obtaining medico-legal opinion.

Privacy and data protection

Personal data and medical records are handled in accordance with applicable UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. Case materials are stored within Microsoft 365, subject to appropriate technical and organisational safeguards, and retained only for as long as necessary for the medico-legal instruction and any related legal or regulatory obligations.

Baxter Medico-Legal Ltd is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office as a data controller (registration number: ZC044263). A full privacy notice is available on request.