Dr Velimir Kovacevic

Dr Velimir Kovacevic

Until recently, he served as Clinical Director of court Liaison Service – at Metro North Mental Health.  He has experience in diagnosing and treating a range of psychotic, mood, trauma-related and anxiety disorders. He also has experience in providing medico-legal psychiatric evaluations, criminal and civil report writing and Court evidence, working for some of Australia’s largest providers of independent medical examinations.

As part of his forensic experience, Dr Kovacevic worked in high and medium-security inpatient settings, community and rehabilitation services, and provided general psychiatric care to mentally ill persons in custody, including the service clinical and operational management. He advised and assisted general mental health services regarding the treatment and management of clients with complex mental health needs and forensic issues. 

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

Dr Walter Flapper

Dr Walter Flapper

Dr Flapper is a dedicated and caring surgeon who strives to ensure that claimants receive the best quality assessment possible in a safe and comfortable environment.

Currently based in Adelaide, Dr Flapper provides regular availability to conduct MedicoLegal Assessments both in-person and online via our tele-health platform, Kawaconn Video. To book a MedicoLegal appointment with Dr Flapper, please call us on (02) 8090 7611, email admin@medicolegalassessmentsgroup.com.au or click the link below to book online with MAG Kawaconn.

Dr Sanjeev Taneja

Dr Sanjeev Taneja

His expertise includes the use of Botulinum Toxin ( BOTOX ) in management of neurological diseases and Movement Disorders. He currently treats patients with Botulinum Toxin for Dystonias, Blepharospasm, Hemifacial Spasms, Spasticity, Head tremors and Cervical Dystonias. Apart from that he has also trained in using Botulinum Toxin for Sialorrhoea, migraines, synkinesis, cerebral palsy, axillary and palmar hyperhydrosis, oromandibular ystonias, bruxism, hyperlacrimation. Other interests include management of dystonia, Huntington’s chorea and tremors, tics and movement disorders.

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

Dr Melissa Barrett

Dr Melissa Barrett

She has worked in both the public and private hospital systems, the Black Dog Institute and in private practice. She consults via Telehealth ONLY. Will do historical sexual abuse claims.

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

Dr Melissa Hughes

Dr Melissa Hughes

Dr Hughes has worked internationally and interstate in clinical roles in non-government, health, and forensic mental health settings, as well as academic research positions. Her training and experience allows her to combine clinical and forensic expertise to provide comprehensive assessments and expert reports that address clinical and forensic issues. She has extensive experience assessing clients with a wide range of conditions including acquired brain injuries, substance use disorders, neurological conditions, neurodegenerative disorders, mental health disorders including personality disorders, and complex interactions of these conditions. She has particular interest and expertise in brain injury, capacity assessments, individuals with complex presentations and forensic assessment. Dr Hughes regularly provides independent expert reports for a variety of courts and tribunals. She has extensive experience in both criminal and civil matters.

Dr Hughes is currently based in Sydney, NSW, where she provides regular availability to conduct MedicoLegal Assessments both in-person and online via our tele-health platform, Kawaconn video. She is also willing to conduct work on Medical Negligence matters. To book an appointment with Dr Hughes, please call us on (02) 8090 7611, email us on admin@medicolegalassessmentsgroup.com.au, or click the link below to book online.

A.Prof Michael Stubbs

A.Prof Michael Stubbs

Stubbs has been actively involved in the teaching of Oral Medicine since completing his training in 2002, which has involved numerous invitations at both state and national dental meetings.
Bachelor of Dental Surgery – University of Adelaide – 1988
Masters of Dental Surgery (Oral pathology) – University of Adelaide – 1998
Fellowship Royal Australasian College Dental Surgeons – 2000
Masters of Dental Science (Oral medicine/Oral pathology) – University of Melbourne – 2002
MRACDS (Oral Medicine)

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

A.Prof Nigel Hope

A.Prof Nigel Hope

A popular GP educator, media commentator and University Lecturer, he is at the forefront of Orthopaedic clinical practice, research and innovation.

With in-depth understanding of medico-legal issues including public liability, impairment, workplace and MVA cases, he provides comprehensive, unbiased reports where a medical opinion is needed.

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

A.Prof Ryan Hoy

A.Prof Ryan Hoy

Dr Ryan Hoy is a specialist respiratory and sleep disorders physician in Melbourne, working both the private and public sector with expertise in occupational lung diseases such as silicosis and work-related asthma.

Dr Hoy provides medicolegal assessments in person and by telehealth

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

Dr John O’Brien

Dr John O’Brien

With experience in both public and private sectors, he has held prestigious positions such as Director of Spinal Surgery and Head of the Orthopaedic Department at the Austin Hospital. He has also served as the former Chairman of the Victorian branch of the Australian Orthopaedic Association. He has extensive involvement in medicolegal examinations, including impairment assessments and expert witness work, and his research has been published and presented nationally and internationally.

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

Dr Jude Ugwu

Dr Jude Ugwu

He provides medicolegal assessment services, and his interest covers matters of fitness for work, work relatedness of medical conditions and injury liability questions, and return to work and rehabilitation management interventions.

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