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This expert earned his BA in Chemistry from Washington University and a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. After receiving his PhD, he earned his MD from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. The expert completed his residency in Neurological Surgery at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Saint Louis Children's Hospital in association with the Washington University School of Medicine, and he went on to complete several prestigious fellowships. These fellowships focused in Spinal Surgery, Neuroscience/Neurosurgery, Biomedical Engineering, and Neurobiology. He is also active in his field as a member of numerous medical societies including the Joint Spine Section, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the North American Spine Society and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. In addition, he has published over 40 journal articles, been invited to present at numerous conferences regarding Neurosurgery and holds 3 patents. The expert currently holds the position of Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery at a medical school in Missouri.
Assistant Professor, A Medical School in MO
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
St. Louis,
Missouri
This board certified ophthalmologist earned his MD at Baylor College of Medicine and completed fellowship training in both molecular ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery. He is a member of numerous prestigious societies in the ophthalmology space, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Ophthalmalic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is currently an associate professor of oculoplastic, orbit, and oncology service in the department of ophthalmology and visual sciences at a top university medical center in the Midwest.
Associate Professor, Top University Medical Center in Midwest
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Baylor College of Medicine
Iowa City,
Iowa
This board-certified and fellowship-trained expert has over 10 years of experience in neurosurgery. Recognized as one of America's Top Surgeons and America's Top Doctors for 5 consecutives years, he has done extensive research in neuro-oncology through grant support and clinical trials. He also serves on various editorial boards and as an ad hoc reviewer. Among other positions, he currently serves as Director of Neurosurgical Oncology and Professor of Neurosurgery at a major university medical center.
Professor of Neurology, Major University Medical Center
Master of Science (MS), Harvard University School of Public Health
Chicago,
Illinois
This board certified expert has been practicing for over 20 years. He has been listed to the Best Doctors in America list 7 times and has been awarded the honor of Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Otolaryngology. Widely published, he has attended over 100 continuing education meetings and has presented over 130 times at various conferences, meetings, and symposiums. Currently, he serves as the Vice-President and Physician-in-Chief of the Cancer Center at his institution's affiliated medical center. This expert holds an endowed Professorship of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology at a major medical university, where he also served as the Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education and Residency Program Director in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
Vice President and Chief Physician, A University-Affiliated Cancer Center in KS
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Johns Hopkins University
Seattle,
Kansas
This board certified expert has been practicing for over a decade. He earned a combined M.D.-Ph.D. from Virginia Commonwealth University prior to completing a residency in Pediatrics and fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Seattle Children's Hospital. He holds membership in a multitude of prestigious medical organizations such as the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, while he serves as a manuscript reviewer for over 10 medical journals, including "Cancer", "Frontiers in Pediatric Oncology", and "Annals of Oncology". Currently, this expert is an Associate Professor in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at a major medical university, where he also serves as the Director of the Pediatric Sarcoma Program, the Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Program, and the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program.
Associate Professor, A Top-Tier Medical University
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Virginia Commonwealth University
Nashville,
Tennessee
This highly qualified radiation oncology and medical physics expert has extensive experience in his field. He received his BS in nuclear engineering, his MS in medical physics and his PhD in Medical Physics all from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He holds board certifications in both medical physics and general radiology and radiologic physics. He has published over 30 journal articles and given over 100 peer-reviewed presentations related to topics in his field. He is a member of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine as well as the American College of Radiology. Currently, this expert serves as an adjunct associate professor of nuclear engineering at a top TN university, the director of medical physics at a TN cancer center and the founder of a TN radiation center.
Founder, A radiation center in Tennessee
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Lenoir City,
Tennessee
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What Can a Breast Cancer Expert Witness Opine On?
Lumpectomy
Removal of tumor and surrounding tissue.
Mastectomy
Surgical removal of one or both breasts.
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Removal of lymph nodes for cancer assessment.
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Removal of multiple lymph nodes from armpit.
Breast Reconstruction
Rebuilding the breast after mastectomy.
Radiation Therapy
Targeted radiation to eliminate remaining cancer cells.
FAQs for Breast Cancer Expert Witnesses
What is a breast cancer expert witness?
A breast cancer expert witness is an oncology specialist who explains breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and standards of care in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, offering opinions, and testifying to clarify complex breast cancer issues.
What types of cases may benefit from the expertise of a breast cancer expert witness?
A breast cancer expert witness handles delayed diagnosis, misdiagnosis, failure to screen, treatment errors, surgical complications, informed consent, and oncology malpractice cases.
How can a breast cancer expert witness evaluate alleged diagnostic delays?
A breast cancer expert witness evaluates alleged diagnostic delays by reviewing records, imaging, pathology, timelines, and standards of care to determine if earlier diagnosis was reasonably possible.
What qualifications should a breast cancer expert witness possess?
A breast cancer expert witness should be a board‑certified oncologist or breast surgeon with substantial clinical experience, research background, and prior medico‑legal testimony.
How does a breast cancer expert witness assess adherence to treatment standards?
A breast cancer expert witness assesses adherence to treatment standards by comparing the care provided to current oncology guidelines, evidence-based protocols, and accepted clinical practices.
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