Ms Sarah Chesterman

Ms Sarah Chesterman

With over a decade’s experience as an Occupational Therapist, Sarah has developed an exceptional ability to assess an individual’s needs and functional abilities, and consider the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of their condition. Sarah’s holistic approach allows her to bring a nuanced perspective to medico-legal matters in all areas of personal injury and compensation law, and ensures that her assessments and opinions are objective, thorough and stand up to rigorous scrutiny. Sarah has specialised knowledge and expertise in asbestos and dust disease matters, and her ability to navigate these complex medico-legal cases with confidence and precision has solidified her reputation as a leading expert within Australia.

To book a MedicoLegal appointment with Sarah, please call (02) 8090 7611 or click the link below to book online.

Dr Joerg Rhau

Dr Joerg Rhau

A solid education, extensive experience and a commitment to enhancing quality of life are exemplified by proven patient outcomes. Training at the prestigious Lubinus Clinic in Germany, Dr Rhau gained experience in various facets of surgery and injury management. Participation in research projects inspired his involvement in medical advances in shoulder and upper limb surgery.

To book a MedicoLegal appointment with Dr Rhau, please call (02) 8090 7611 or click the link below to book online.

Dr Karen Gaunson

Dr Karen Gaunson

Dr Gaunson has expertise in Wrongs Act matters for children including medical negligence and historical and sexual abuse for adults.

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Dr Peter Mangles

Dr Peter Mangles

Additionally, Dr. Mangles operated as a Remote Nurse Practitioner in Papua New Guinea, delivering advanced care in some of the world’s most challenging settings.

With a career spanning Australia, the United Kingdom, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia, Dr. Mangles has demonstrated exceptional leadership and operational management capabilities. As the Director of Medical Services in Northern Europe and South East Asia, he spearheaded the development and delivery of innovative healthcare solutions tailored to diverse environments.

Dr. Mangles is also an experienced Chairman and Non-Executive Director, specializing in the Human Services, Aged Care, and Health and Hospital sectors. His governance expertise, strategic insight, and commitment to improving healthcare outcomes have made him a trusted leader in these industries. Combining hands-on clinical experience with executive leadership, Dr. Mangles is dedicated to fostering excellence in care delivery, organizational performance, and sector-wide innovation

To book a MedicoLegal appointment with Dr Mangles, please call (02) 8090 7611 or click the link below to book online.

Prof Cassandra Szoeke

Prof Cassandra Szoeke

She has experience as a non-executive director, including holding the role as Chair of several board subcommittees. In 2015, she became a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She has specific experience on hospital and healthcare network boards holding roles as Chair of the Education, Training and Research Committee and Chair of the Quality & Safety Committee. She was also a consultant to the Australian Commonwealth Science Organisation and regularly sit on advisory boards for the State and Federal Department of Health. She has held medical teaching roles in several academic institutions and specialist colleges.

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Dr Muthuthantrige Ashani Prasadika Couchman

Dr Muthuthantrige Ashani Prasadika Couchman

She leads the urodynamics service for the Central Adelaide Locum Health Network – South Australia and is the neuro-urologist for the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre. As the only Transitional Urologist in the state, Dr Couchman takes a lead role in the transfer of patients with a congenital or acquired urological anomaly from the paediatric to adult setting. She is a member of the Continence Foundation and serves on a wide range of other committees and associations.

To book a MedicoLegal appointment with Dr Ashani Prasadika Couchman, please call (02) 8090 7611 or click the link below to book online.

Mr Nicholas Catto

Mr Nicholas Catto

Nicholas is a registered Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Canberra. Originally from NZ, he completed his internship year working in an Adult Community Mental Health Service. Prior to moving to Australia in 2016, he worked for a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in their co-existing mental health and drug and alcohol youth service. Whilst trained in a number of different therapeutic techniques, Nicholas predominately uses a cognitive behavioural therapy and schema therapy approach to his work. He sees clients from across the lifespan, working with children, adolescents, and adults. Nicholas is experienced in working issues including mood disorders, anxiety, and obsessive compulsive obsessive disorder, and neurodivergence.

Currently based in Canberra, Nicholas provides regular availability to conduct Medicolegal assessments both in-person and online via our telehealth platform – Kawacon video. To book a MedicoLegal appointment, please call us on (02) 8090 7611, email admin@medicolegalassessmentsgroup.com.au or click the link below to boom online.

Dr Joel Singer

Dr Joel Singer

He has experience managing a broad range of psychiatric conditions including depression, bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), PTSD, eating disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability. He was the recipient of a HETI Award in Psychiatry and Mental Health where he provided medico legal assessments of young people and their families at the Children’s Court Clinic.

To book a MedicoLegal appointment with Dr Singer, please call (02) 8090 7611 or click the link below to book online.

Mr Geoff Colman

Mr Geoff Colman

My legal exerience includes telephone and zoom conferences, conclaves and court appearances

To book a MedicoLegal appointment with Mr Colaman, please call (02) 8090 7611 or click the link below to book online.

Dr Damon Thomas

Dr Damon Thomas

r Damon Thomas completed his medical degree at the University of Auckland, in New Zealand and trained across Auckland and Christchurch. By 2005 Dr Thomas completed his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr Thomas completed subspeciality training at the Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery and on paediatric hand and microvascular surgery at the Royal Children’s Hospital.

Dr Damon Thomas has a unique interest in managing paediatric hand and upper limb conditions including congenital anomalies, cerebral palsy, sarcomas and acquired conditions such as obstetric brachial plexus palsy.

Dr Damon Thomas is available for independent medical examinations and has AMA4 and AMA5 impairment accreditation. Dr Thomas can comment on workplace injuries, transport accidents, public liability matters, total permanent disability and medical negligence claims. Please contact our head office for any enquiries.

To book a MedicoLegal appointment with Dr Thomas, please call (02) 8090 7611 or click the link below to book online.