What to Expect

Your assessment includes a medical specialist taking a history specific to your claim and performing an examination. The specialist has been provided with relevant medical documentation regarding your case in advance.

What to Bring

List of current medications.
Names of specialists seen regarding your injury/illness.
Imaging details (X-rays, scans) and where they were done.
Support person (optional).

What to Wear

Wear appropriate, comfortable clothing that allows the doctor to easily examine the area related to your injury or illness.

Where to Go

Select a location for directions:

West Perth Murdoch

How to Refer

We accept referrals via our secure online portal, direct email, or fax. Our streamlined intake process ensures that appointments are scheduled promptly to minimize claim duration.

Access Referrer Portal

What You Need

Current claim number and insurer details.
Relevant clinical notes and imaging reports.
Specific questions for the specialist to address.
Date of injury and employment history.

Our Specialists

Our multidisciplinary team includes Occupational Physicians, Psychiatrists, and Orthopaedic Surgeons specialized in medico-legal reporting.

Resources

Quick access for your team:

Referrer Portal Register Form

Our Services

Workers Compensation

Permanent Impairment Assessments

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Public Liability

Fitness for Work

File Reviews

Department of Veterans' Affairs

Total and Permanent Disability

Income Protection

Criminal Injury

A clear path in a complex system

At Beam Medicolegal we provide clear steps through simple to complex matters, so you’ll always know what comes next.

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Dr Chris Easton

Occupational Physician

Dr. Easton is an experienced occupational physician and medicolegal consultant with a strong reputation for objective, thorough assessments. He specialises in complex claims, permanent impairment evaluations and evidence-based injury management across all compensation schemes.

Dr. Ray Shah, smiling in professional attire.

Dr Rehaan (Ray) Shah

Occupational Physician

Dr. Shah specialises in injury management, work fitness assessments, and medicolegal consulting. He works with major industries and sporting bodies to deliver practical, outcome-focused solutions.

Dr Penelope (Nell) Gillett

Occupational Physician

Dr. Gillett is a Fellowship-trained occupational physician with over 15 years of experience as a WorkCover WA Approved Medical Specialist. She brings a well-rounded perspective to medicolegal assessment, having served as Chief Medical Officer for major resource companies including Inpex and Rio Tinto.

Dr Matt Atkins

Occupational Physician

Dr. Atkins is an occupational physician with extensive experience in evidence-based injury management and return-to-work planning. He has served as Chief Medical Officer to major resource and corporate clients and is highly regarded for his pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.

Assoc. Prof. Euan Thompson

Occupational Physician

Associate Professor Thompson is a leading specialist in workplace health, rehabilitation, and evidence-based assessments. He advises global industries and teaches future leaders in occupational medicine.

Dr Mike Somers

Occupational Physician

Tuesday & Friday

Dr. Somers focuses on fitness for work assessments, injury management, and workplace health. He is known for his evidence-based approach and commitment to achieving strong outcomes for workers and employers.

Dr Fatemeh Ahmadi

Occupational Physician

Dr. Ahmadi is an occupational physician with over 10 years of experience in workplace health and safety across diverse industries including mining, oil and gas, and healthcare. She provides comprehensive medicolegal services across all compensation schemes as a WorkCover WA approved specialist.

Dr Leanna Perret

Occupational Physician

Dr Dawn Barker

Psychiatrist

Dr. Barker is a psychiatrist with Fellowship and advanced training in child and adolescent psychiatry, and a recipient of the RANZCP Maddison Medallion. She provides comprehensive medicolegal reports for work-related, motor vehicle, and trauma cases for both adults and children.

Dr Chris Cocks

Psychiatrist

Dr. Cocks is a general adult psychiatrist with dual qualifications in forensic psychiatry and published research in leading international journals. He provides expert opinion in the civil and criminal medicolegal field across all compensation schemes.

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Dr Catherine Hercus

Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr. Hercus is a consultant psychiatrist with advanced subspecialty training in consultation-liaison psychiatry and the interface between medical and psychiatric disorders. She has published in leading journals and provides independent psychiatric medicolegal opinions via telehealth across all schemes.

Dr Simon Collinson

Clinical Neuropsychologist

Dr. Collinson is a clinical neuropsychologist with over 25 years of experience, specialising in brain injury, post-concussion presentations, and functional neurological disorders. He is an accredited independent medical examiner who has provided expert testimony for international courts.

Dr Sam Duff

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr Sam Young

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Young is a triple fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specialising in joint replacement, sports reconstructive surgery, and trauma of the hip, knee and shoulder. He is a consultant surgeon at Royal Perth Hospital and Director of pelvic and acetabular fracture surgery.

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Dr Dan Meyerkort

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Meyerkort is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specialising in knee, foot and ankle surgery, joint replacement, and major trauma. He holds appointments at Perth Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre and Royal Perth Hospital.

Mr Robert Petanceski

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Mr. Petanceski is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty interests in shoulder, elbow, knee, and hand surgery. He is a WorkCover WA Approved Impairment Assessor and reviews clients across all compensation schemes.

Dr Greg Witherow

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Witherow is a distinguished orthopaedic surgeon specialising in adult lower limb orthopaedics, including hip, knee and ankle surgery. He has held key leadership roles as Past Chairman of the AOA WA and Past President of the Australian Knee Society.

Dr Rob Choa

Specialist Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgeon

Dr. Choa is a specialist plastic surgeon with dual fellowship qualifications in Australia and the UK, and advanced training in microsurgery and aesthetics. His extensive clinical and academic experience supports the delivery of objective, evidence-based medicolegal reports.

Dr Tapuwa Musuka

Neurologist & Stroke Physician

Dr. Tapuwa Musuka is a Consultant Neurologist & Stroke Physician (trained in Perth/Canada) deeply committed to advancing stroke care and medical education. He is a WorkCoverWA Approved Medical Specialist providing medicolegal assessments.

Dr Stephen Honeybul

Neurosurgeon

Dr. Honeybul is a senior consultant neurosurgeon with over 30 years of clinical experience and former State-wide Director of Neurosurgery for Western Australia. He has authored over 100 publications and is widely recognised as a leading expert in neurosurgical medicolegal assessment.

Professor Eli Gabbay

Respiratory Physician

Professor Gabbay is a respiratory physician with over 30 years of experience, specialising in pulmonary hypertension, occupational lung disease, severe asthma and interstitial lung disease. He holds senior academic and clinical positions and is an approved respiratory specialist for WorkCover WA.

Dr Ranjan Shrestha

Respiratory Physician

Dr. Shrestha is a respiratory physician and WorkCover WA approved permanent impairment assessor specialising in occupational lung disease, chronic airway conditions, and pleural disease. He provides expert, objective medicolegal reports across a range of compensation matters.

Dr Shane Ling

Ear Nose & Throat Surgeon

Dr. Ling is an ear, nose and throat surgeon with advanced fellowship training in endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery from the UK. He holds appointments at major Perth hospitals and provides medicolegal opinions across all schemes.