Mr Rory O'Connor

Mr Rory O'Connor is a Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Major Trauma at Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and an expert witness. His principal areas of clinical expertise include facial trauma, major trauma, post-traumatic facial deformity, reconstructive surgery, temporomandibular joint disease and complex oral and maxillofacial surgery, with a particular focus on the surgical management of traumatic facial injuries and complex reconstruction.

His current clinical practice centres on the assessment and surgical treatment of patients with facial injuries, major trauma and complex oral and maxillofacial conditions. He manages acute and delayed facial trauma, reconstructive procedures following injury, oral surgery and the correction of post-traumatic facial deformities, while also treating patients with temporomandibular joint disorders and other complex maxillofacial conditions. Holding both medical and dental qualifications, he provides comprehensive specialist care across the full spectrum of oral and maxillofacial surgery, combining reconstructive techniques with trauma management to restore function and facial aesthetics.

Alongside his clinical practice, Mr O'Connor maintains a strong academic and educational profile. He serves as Principal Investigator for national and international research studies, is Associate Editor of the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and remains actively involved in surgical education as an Educational Supervisor and ATLS instructor. These leadership, research and teaching roles reinforce his recognised expertise within oral and maxillofacial trauma surgery. 

Mr Rory O'Connor has undertaken medico-legal work since 2022, providing independent expert opinion in both Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury claims. He accepts instructions from claimants, defendants and on a joint basis, offering specialist opinions on facial trauma, major trauma and complex oral and maxillofacial conditions. His medico-legal practice is informed by his expertise in the assessment and surgical management of facial injuries, post-traumatic deformity and reconstructive surgery, enabling him to provide balanced, evidence-based opinions across a broad range of maxillofacial cases.

He prepares condition and prognosis reports, assessing the nature and severity of injuries, expected recovery, long-term functional outcomes and the ongoing impact of facial trauma and maxillofacial conditions. His specialist knowledge in oral and maxillofacial surgery, reconstructive surgery and major trauma allows him to provide clear, objective opinions that assist solicitors in evaluating complex clinical issues and the long-term consequences of injury. Drawing on his active consultant practice at a major trauma centre, his reports reflect current NHS practice and contemporary standards of care. 

Mr O'Connor's current clinical practice is centred on the assessment and surgical management of patients with facial trauma, major trauma and complex oral and maxillofacial conditions. He spends the majority of his clinical time treating patients with acute facial injuries, post-traumatic facial deformities and conditions requiring complex reconstructive surgery, restoring both function and facial aesthetics through advanced surgical techniques. His practice encompasses the management of complex oral surgery and temporomandibular joint disorders, providing comprehensive specialist care across the full spectrum of oral and maxillofacial surgery.

He has particular expertise in the treatment of facial fractures, post-traumatic deformity and major trauma, combining specialist reconstructive techniques with detailed knowledge of facial anatomy to manage complex injuries and their long-term consequences. Holding both medical and dental qualifications, he is well placed to manage conditions affecting the facial skeleton, soft tissues and oral cavity, delivering multidisciplinary care for patients with complex reconstructive needs. Alongside his clinical practice, he remains actively involved in national and international research into mandibular trauma, bone healing and antibiotic use, ensuring his approach reflects current evidence and advances in oral and maxillofacial surgery. 

Mr O'Connor has a strong academic profile within oral and maxillofacial surgery, serving as Principal Investigator for national and international research into mandibular trauma, bone healing and antibiotic use. He is Associate Editor of the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications, presented extensively at national and international conferences, and is actively involved in surgical education as an Educational Supervisor and ATLS instructor.