Meet Dr. Maneshveri Pather


Dr. Pather is an experienced doctor in the speciality of geriatric medicine; she works in NHS hospital practice where the mental capacity assessment of patients is part of her clinical role. She is familiar with people living with dementia, and her empathetic approach puts clients at ease. Dr. Pather also has experience in stroke medicine including rehabilitation.

Dr. Pather has over two decades of clinical experience. She qualified in Cape Town, South Africa where she also worked, and later practised in British Columbia, Canada where she obtained board certification. She also helped to establish and run a frailty service in the emergency department of a busy London hospital.

Dr Maneshveri Pather mental capaity assessment expert

Well-qualified - Trustworthy - Knowledgeable

Dr. Pather has a master’s degree in medical law from Cardiff University, further adding to her expertise in the field of mental capacity.

She is fully licensed by the General Medical Council (reg. no. 4486091) and is a member of : -

  • The British Geriatrics Society

  • Royal College of Physicians

  • The Medico-Legal Society

  • Friend of STEP

Dr. Pather is fully indemnified by the Medical Defence Union to conduct capacity assessments.

She is board certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and holds USA ECFMG certification.

Dr. Pather’s services are tailored to the older population and those with strokes, not younger people with mental health issues, learning disabilities or brain tumours.

The services offered by Pather Medico – Legal to clients relates only to assessments of mental capacity and not diagnosis, medical advice, referrals or treatment of medical conditions.