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This expert is Board Certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Pathology, completing Fellowships in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/BMT and Transfusion Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and the American Society of Hematology, and has 50 publications in the field of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. She is a former Assistant Professor of Pathology and Pediatrics at Emory University, and currently is the Medical Director of Blood and Tissue Services, along with being an Associate Professor of both Pathology and Pediatrics at a top medical university.
Director of Clinical Research, Georgia-based university center for Transfusion and Cellular Therapies
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of South Florida College of Medicine
Georgia
This highly qualified, triple board certified doctor completed his medical school at the American University of Beirut (AUB). He subsequently joined the internal medicine residency program at Wayne State University. After completion of the residency, he joined the hematology oncology fellowship program at the Karmanos Cancer Institute, also at Wayne State University. He then joined faculty as an Assistant Professor in the area of GI oncology. During this time, he was involved in translational research focused on pancreatic cancer. Immediately following his time at Wayne state, this doctor moved to his current position at a GA university as the director of the GI Oncology program . He is designated as a Distinguished Cancer Scholar by the Georgia Cancer Coalition. He is also currently the medical director of the Clinical Trials Office, where his mission relies on translational projects related to gastrointestinal malignancies, specifically pancreatic and colorectal cancer, to bring observations derived from invitro models of cancer cell growth to the clinic. He has over 150 peer reviewed publications, and is the lead clinical investigator on at least eight trials focused on the evaluation of novel treatments in patients with early stage or advanced cancer.
Director, Cancer Institute Grand Rounds, A Georgia University
Doctor of Medicine (MD), American University of Beirut
Atlanta,
Georgia
This board-certified expert has extensive clinical and research experience in Urology, Urologic Oncology and da Vinci Robotic Surgery. He currently practices in Macon, GA (pop. 92,000). He received his MD from the Medical University of South Carolina following a BS from Brown University. He completed an Internship in General Surgery and a Residency in Urology at the Medical College of Virginia, where he was Chief Resident. The expert is a member of several professional societies and has received honors for his research. He has delivered multiple presentations in professional forums. He has published multiple articles in prestigious peer-reviewed journals, including Cancer Therapeutics and Oncology. He formerly served as Chief of Urology at Mercer University School of Medicine.
President, A Private Practice in GA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medical University of South Carolina
Macon,
Georgia
This expert is board certified in dermatology and completed fellowship training in dermatologic surgery/mohs micrographic surgery at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He is a member of the Association of Academic Dermatologic Surgeons and has authored more than 40 peer reviewed dermatology publications. He is current a professor of dermatologic surgery and cutaneous laser surgery at a major medical institution.
Director, A university in AL
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Missouri
Birmingham,
Alabama
This highly qualified, board certified Professor of Radiation Oncology received his medical degree from the University of Virginia. He subsequently completed a Residency in Radiation Oncology and Fellowship training in Clinical Oncology. He is a member of numerous professional societies including the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology. This expert has recieved many awards throughout his career including the Ulrich Henschke Award. This expert has published 139 peer-reviewed journal articles and authored 12 book chapters. He is frequently invited to to lecture as a guest speaker both nationally and internationally. He is a former Professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Attending Physician, A VA Hospital in NC
Master of Education (MEd), Penn State University
Chapel Hill,
North Carolina
This supremely qualified pediatric hematologist/oncologist has received his medical education and training from among the nation's finest institutions. Over his 30+ years of active practice, he has been appointed to several high ranking medical directorships and academic positions, and has acquired membership at the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. He has authored more than 30 publications in the space and has participated in more than 80 nationally invited lectures on pediatric oncology and hematology. Currently, this expert is an associate medical director in private practice and the director of pediatric hematology/oncology at a major medical university.
Director, A Major University-Affiliated Medical Center in FL
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Brown University
Jacksonville,
Florida
This expert is Chief of the Division of Colorectal Surgery and Vice-Chairman of the Department of Surgery at a major medical university. He has numerous peer reviewed publications, articles and textbook chapters, and published abstracts. He has given many academic presentations and has won several honors and awards including the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow's Honorary Fellow, Who's Who in the UK, and the Sir Peter Freyer Medal. He is the founding chairman of the UK National training Council for Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery. He has advised as an expert in more than 300 medico-legal cases since 1993
Professor, A medical university in FL
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Dublin, Trinity College
Orlando,
Florida
This expert currently serves as the chair of the Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at a major children's hospital. He is a member of the American Pediatric Society, the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and the American Society of Hematology. He has authored more than 100 publications in the field and has held numerous prestigious academic and clinical positions.
Chair, A Major Children's Hospital in FL
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Loyola University
Decatur,
Florida
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 expert is a B.S.N. and PNP from the greater Alabama area. She has over fifteen years of experience, and is frequently invited to speak on various topics in pediatric/adolescent nursing. In her current role as a clinical assistant professor at an Alabama university, she supervises and instructs nursing students in a pediatric setting on topics such as proper assessment, safe medication administration, documentation, patient education, and treatment plans. She also has extensive experience in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, School Nursing, and Camp Nursing.
Faculty, A University in FL
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of South Alabama
Daphne,
Alabama
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
This highly-qualified expert has over 15 years of experience as an oncology and gerontological nurse. She completed her academic training at the University of North Carolina, earning her BSN, an MSN in nursing administration, her PhD in nursing, and an interdisciplinary certificate in aging. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in cancer care quality at the University of North Carolina. She is a registered nurse in North Carolina and is board-certified by the American Nurse Credentialing Center as a gerontological registered nurse. This expert also holds certifications as an oncology nurse and a chemotherapy/biotherapy provider. She is active in her field as a member of several organizations, including the Oncology Nursing Society, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the Gerontological Society of America. She is also highly involved in oncology research, having been the principal investigator for several studies, authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, and spoken as an invited speaker at multiple conferences throughout her career. She has formerly served as a clinical nurse in inpatient medical oncology at Wake Forest University, a nurse and supervisor of independent and assisted living at Well-Spring Retirement Community, a clinical instructor of nursing at Duke University, and an adjunct assistant professor of nursing at the University of North Carolina. Currently, this expert serves as an assistant professor of nursing at a major university and a per diem clinical nurse in inpatient medical oncology at a university-affiliated medical center in North Carolina.
Associate Professor, A top medical school in NC
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Durham,
North Carolina
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What Can a Cancer Expert Witness Opine On?
Chemotherapy
Drug treatment to kill cancer cells.
Radiation Therapy
Targeted radiation to destroy tumors.
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Immunotherapy
Boosts body's immune response against cancer.
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FAQs for Cancer Expert Witnesses
What is a cancer expert witness?
A cancer expert witness is an oncology specialist who explains cancer diagnosis, treatment, and standards of care in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, writing reports, testifying in court, and clarifying complex cancer issues.
What types of cases may require the expertise of a cancer expert witness?
A cancer expert witness handles cases involving delayed cancer diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment errors, oncology malpractice, drug side effects, toxic exposure, and wrongful death.
How can a cancer expert witness evaluate causation related to alleged toxic exposures?
A cancer expert witness evaluates causation from toxic exposures by reviewing medical records, exposure levels, scientific studies, and risk factors to link the toxin to the patient’s cancer.
What specific credentials should attorneys seek in a cancer expert witness?
Attorneys should seek a cancer expert witness with board-certified oncology training, extensive clinical and research experience, and a strong history of courtroom testimony.
How does a cancer expert witness assess adherence to oncology standards of care?
A cancer expert witness assesses adherence to oncology standards of care by comparing the provider’s decisions and documentation to current evidence-based guidelines and accepted oncology practices.
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