Dr Felice D’Arco

Dr Felice D'Arco is a Consultant Paediatric Neuroradiologist and expert witness at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, where he has served as a consultant since 2015. His principal areas of expertise include paediatric neuroradiology, perinatal brain injury, non-accidental injury, paediatric neuro-oncology, epilepsy, spinal disorders, head and neck imaging, and imaging relating to childhood deafness.

Dr D'Arco's clinical practice focuses on the investigation and diagnosis of complex neurological conditions affecting infants, children and adolescents. He provides specialist interpretation of advanced neuroimaging to support the assessment and management of a wide range of paediatric neurological disorders, with particular expertise in MRI techniques for brain and spinal pathology. His work includes the evaluation of hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy, traumatic and non-accidental brain injury, childhood brain tumours, epilepsy and congenital neurological conditions, contributing to multidisciplinary decision-making in highly specialised cases.

Alongside his role at Great Ormond Street Hospital, Dr D'Arco also practises as a Consultant Neuroradiologist at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, broadening his experience across both paediatric and adult neuroradiology. He is a Senior Lecturer at the UCL Institute of Child Health and holds recognised leadership roles within paediatric neuroradiology, reflecting his established reputation as an authority in advanced paediatric neuroimaging.

Dr Felice D'Arco has undertaken medico-legal work since 2015, providing independent expert opinion in Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury claims involving paediatric neuroradiology. He accepts instructions from claimant, defendant and joint parties, with particular expertise in cases concerning non-accidental injury, perinatal brain injury, paediatric neuro-oncology, epilepsy, spinal disorders, head and neck conditions, and childhood deafness. His medico-legal work centres on the interpretation of complex paediatric neuroimaging and the assessment of neurological conditions affecting children up to 18 years of age. Dr D'Arco has experience preparing joint statements and attending court to give expert evidence, supporting solicitors with clear, objective and evidence-based opinions in complex paediatric neuroradiology cases. His specialist expertise in advanced neuroimaging enables him to provide authoritative opinions on challenging diagnostic issues involving children with neurological disorders.

Dr D'Arco's clinical practice centres on the advanced imaging assessment of neurological disorders affecting infants, children and adolescents. He has particular expertise in the diagnosis and evaluation of perinatal brain injury, including hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy, as well as traumatic and non-accidental brain injury, where detailed neuroimaging plays a critical role in diagnosis and clinical management. His work also encompasses the investigation of paediatric brain tumours, epilepsy, spinal disorders, head and neck pathology, and hearing-related neurological conditions.

A key aspect of his day-to-day practice involves the interpretation of complex MRI studies, applying advanced imaging techniques to characterise neurological disease, support treatment planning and monitor disease progression. His expertise extends to sophisticated MRI acquisition and post-processing methods, enabling detailed assessment of brain and spinal pathology in children with rare, congenital and acquired neurological conditions.

Dr D'Arco works closely with multidisciplinary neuroscience teams, providing specialist imaging opinions that guide diagnosis and management in complex paediatric cases. His practice combines highly specialised neuroradiological expertise with advanced imaging technology to support the care of children with some of the most challenging neurological disorders.

Dr D'Arco has established an international academic reputation in paediatric neuroradiology as a Senior Lecturer at the UCL Institute of Child Health. He has co-authored more than 120 peer-reviewed publications and five book chapters, serves on the Editorial Board of *Neuroradiology*, and is a reviewer for several leading radiology journals. He is also an invited international speaker and educator, contributing to major paediatric neuroradiology conferences and teaching programmes.