by Dr Raef Dahab
McCollum Consultants is pleased to welcome Dr Raef Dahab to our network of expert witnesses. A highly experienced Consultant in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and Rehabilitation Medicine, Dr Dahab brings considerable expertise in complex neurorehabilitation, spasticity management, and medico-legal reporting.
A Recognised Leader in Spinal Cord Injury and Rehabilitation
Dr Raef Dahab has served as a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine at Salford Royal Hospital since 2018, where he leads the regional Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and Intrathecal Baclofen services. He has played a pivotal role in establishing multidisciplinary team (MDT) clinics for SCI and Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES), significantly enhancing patient access to specialist care.
Trained in the UK following his qualification in Sudan in 2002, Dr Dahab completed specialist training in Rehabilitation Medicine in the North West of England, with a focus on spinal cord injury. He holds a Postgraduate Certificate and a Master’s degree in Medical Leadership and Management.
Clinical Expertise and Areas of Specialism
Dr Dahab’s clinical practice encompasses the full spectrum of spinal cord injury management, from acute inpatient rehabilitation to long-term community-based care. He has particular expertise in:
- Complex spasticity management, including intrathecal Baclofen therapy
- Rehabilitation following major trauma
- Management of cauda equina syndrome
- Functional recovery and community reintegration
- Multidisciplinary rehabilitation goal-setting
His comprehensive knowledge of SCI medicine enables him to provide expert care for individuals with both complete and incomplete injuries, supporting improved outcomes and quality of life.
Leadership and Service Development
In addition to his clinical roles, Dr Dahab has made significant contributions to healthcare leadership. He currently serves as Director of the Locally Employed Doctors (LED) Programme at his Trust, overseeing the development and retention of over 400 doctors. His leadership in regional SCI services underscores his commitment to advancing clinical care and service innovation.
Academic Contributions and Teaching
From 2022 to 2024, Dr Dahab served as a Senior Lecturer in Postgraduate Medical Education at Edge Hill University Medical School. He continues to play an active role in clinical education through his position as Director of the LED Programme and his work in postgraduate medical education.
Research and Publications
Dr Dahab has published in a range of peer-reviewed journals, contributing to research in neurosurgery, trauma rehabilitation, orthopaedics, and infection control. His work includes case reports, observational studies, and national surveys on topics such as:
- Dysbaric osteonecrosis
- Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis
- Spinal tuberculosis and compartment syndrome
- Infection control in orthopaedic surgery
- Junior doctor participation in clinical trials
Medico-Legal Practice
Dr Dahab accepts medico-legal instructions from both claimant and defendant solicitors in personal injury and clinical negligence cases. His expertise in SCI, neurorehabilitation, spasticity, and functional outcomes enables him to provide robust, evidence-based expert opinions in legal proceedings.
Professional Memberships
Dr Dahab is an active member of several professional bodies, including:
- General Medical Council (GMC)
- Medical Defence Union
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (Associate Member)
- British Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
- International Spinal Cord Society
Areas of Expert Opinion
Dr Dahab is able to provide medico-legal reports on a wide range of spinal and rehabilitation-related issues, including; spinal cord injury, neurorehabilitation, cauda equina syndrome, spasticity, autonomic dysreflexia, neuropathic pain, bladder and bowel management, pressure ulcers, assistive technology, mobility aids, exoskeletons, FES, rehabilitation outcomes, vocational rehabilitation, and long-term patient support.
For enquiries or to instruct Dr Dahab’s expert services, please contact us:
T: 0161 218 0223
E: McCollum Consultants is pleased to welcome Dr Raef Dahab to our network of expert witnesses. A highly experienced Consultant in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and Rehabilitation Medicine, Dr Dahab brings considerable expertise in complex neurorehabilitation, spasticity management, and medico-legal reporting.
A Recognised Leader in Spinal Cord Injury and Rehabilitation
Dr Raef Dahab has served as a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine at Salford Royal Hospital since 2018, where he leads the regional Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and Intrathecal Baclofen services. He has played a pivotal role in establishing multidisciplinary team (MDT) clinics for SCI and Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES), significantly enhancing patient access to specialist care.
Trained in the UK following his qualification in Sudan in 2002, Dr Dahab completed specialist training in Rehabilitation Medicine in the North West of England, with a focus on spinal cord injury. He holds a Postgraduate Certificate and a Master’s degree in Medical Leadership and Management.
Clinical Expertise and Areas of Specialism
Dr Dahab’s clinical practice encompasses the full spectrum of spinal cord injury management, from acute inpatient rehabilitation to long-term community-based care. He has particular expertise in:
- Complex spasticity management, including intrathecal Baclofen therapy
- Rehabilitation following major trauma
- Management of cauda equina syndrome
- Functional recovery and community reintegration
- Multidisciplinary rehabilitation goal-setting
His comprehensive knowledge of SCI medicine enables him to provide expert care for individuals with both complete and incomplete injuries, supporting improved outcomes and quality of life.
Leadership and Service Development
In addition to his clinical roles, Dr Dahab has made significant contributions to healthcare leadership. He currently serves as Director of the Locally Employed Doctors (LED) Programme at his Trust, overseeing the development and retention of over 400 doctors. His leadership in regional SCI services underscores his commitment to advancing clinical care and service innovation.
Academic Contributions and Teaching
From 2022 to 2024, Dr Dahab served as a Senior Lecturer in Postgraduate Medical Education at Edge Hill University Medical School. He continues to play an active role in clinical education through his position as Director of the LED Programme and his work in postgraduate medical education.
Research and Publications
Dr Dahab has published in a range of peer-reviewed journals, contributing to research in neurosurgery, trauma rehabilitation, orthopaedics, and infection control. His work includes case reports, observational studies, and national surveys on topics such as:
- Dysbaric osteonecrosis
- Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis
- Spinal tuberculosis and compartment syndrome
- Infection control in orthopaedic surgery
- Junior doctor participation in clinical trials
Medico-Legal Practice
Dr Dahab accepts medico-legal instructions from both claimant and defendant solicitors in personal injury and clinical negligence cases. His expertise in SCI, neurorehabilitation, spasticity, and functional outcomes enables him to provide robust, evidence-based expert opinions in legal proceedings.
Professional Memberships
Dr Dahab is an active member of several professional bodies, including:
- General Medical Council (GMC)
- Medical Defence Union
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (Associate Member)
- British Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
- International Spinal Cord Society
Areas of Expert Opinion
Dr Dahab is able to provide medico-legal reports on a wide range of spinal and rehabilitation-related issues, including; spinal cord injury, neurorehabilitation, cauda equina syndrome, spasticity, autonomic dysreflexia, neuropathic pain, bladder and bowel management, pressure ulcers, assistive technology, mobility aids, exoskeletons, FES, rehabilitation outcomes, vocational rehabilitation, and long-term patient support.
For enquiries or to instruct Dr Dahab’s expert services, please contact us:
T: 0161 218 0223
E: contact@exp-w.com