About
Dr. Michael Munro, 2025 Lawyer Monthly Expert Witness Awards Neonatologist Expert of the Year, is a leading consultant with over 20 years of experience. Known for his clear, evidence-based testimony, he provides expert insight on neonatal resuscitation, brain injury, hypoglycaemia, and autism causation. As co-author of Medical Negligence and Childbirth, he is widely respected for his balanced, multidisciplinary approach in complex legal cases.
Qualifications
MBChB
MRCPE
MRCPCH
Medical Background
Neonatal Consultant
Clients’ Income during the Last QuarterDr. Michael Munro began his role as a Consultant Neonatologist at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital in 2000. His early years in this position laid the foundation for a long-standing commitment to advancing neonatal care in Scotland.
Leadership in Neonatal Services and Resuscitation
From 2003 to 2019, Dr. Munro served as Director of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program in Scotland, building deep expertise in newborn resuscitation. During this time, he also became Head of Neonatal Services for NHS Grampian
Academic Contributions
As an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Child Health, Dr. Munro has actively engaged in academic teaching and research, publishing work on brain perfusion and neonatal brain injury. He co-authored the second edition of Medical Negligence and Childbirth (2021), contributing expert insight on the perinatal origins of conditions such as autism and ASD.