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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 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 board certified expert earned his MD from the University of Chicago. Residency and fellowship training were completed at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and Tufts University School of Medicine. He is actively involved in education and research; to date, he has authored over 125 original peer reviewed articles ad given countless presentations and lectures on several topics in breast cancer and general oncology. His research interests include: health services research in oncology, cost-effectiveness and technology assessment across the spectrum of oncology care, and assessment of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions using decision analysis. Currently he is a Professor Emeritus and Staff Physician at a major university affiliated medical center and the Chair of a national oncology group.
Chair, National Oncologic PET Registry Working Group
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
Richmond,
Virginia
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 qualified expert earned her BA in sociology with a concentration in health and medicine from the University of Pennsylvania and her MD from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in radiation oncology at the University of Pennsylvania and is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology. She is active both clinically and academically with numerous published articles and membership with the American Society for Radiation Oncology.
Virginia Beach,
Virginia
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 13 years of experience in urology and urologic oncology, specializing particularly in prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, BPH, kidney stone, erectile dysfunction, Peyronie's disease, and urethral stricture. He earned his MBBS from Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College before moving to the United States and completing an internal medicine internship at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and a general surgery internship at Wayne State University. He subsequently completed a urology residency at Wayne State University and a fellowship in laparoscopic, robotic, and endoscopic urology at the University of Wisconsin. This expert is currently board-certified in urology. He is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the American Urological Association, the Endourological Society, and the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. He is also involved in research, having authored several peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and abstracts. This expert previously served as a clinical instructor in urology at the University of Wisconsin and currently serves as an associate professor of urology at a major medical school in Washington DC, as well as an assistant professor of urology at a medical school in Pennsylvania.
Associate Professor, A Prestigious Medical School in DC
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College
Mclean,
Virginia
This highly qualified expert has extensive experience in the fields of cancer, biomedical research, pre-clinical animal research and ethics, and drug development, among others. After earning his BS from East Carolina University and his MS from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, this expert completed his PhD in genetics and molecular biology at The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He also went on to complete his MBA in biosciences management at North Carolina State University. This expert is an active member of the American Association of Immunologists, the Society for Leukocyte Biology, and the American Association for Cancer Research. In addition to being extensively published, he is the current associate editor of Frontiers in Immunology and Frontiers in Microbiology. Further, this expert has been engaged in a variety of university program development and research operations leadership roles throughout his career. Among his former roles, he has served as a research analyst with the Center for Human Genetics at Duke University Medical Center, a research associate for microbiology and immunology at The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and as an assistant professor of inflammatory diseases at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. This expert currently maintains two assistant professorships at a public medical school in Virginia, in addition to his primary role as an associate professor of inflammatory diseases at a veterinary medicine education school.
Associate Professor, A veterinary medicine education school in VA
Master of Business Administration (MBA), North Carolina State University
Virginia
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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.
Surgery
Removal of cancerous tissue or tumors.
Immunotherapy
Boosts body's immune response against cancer.
Hormone Therapy
Blocks hormones fueling certain cancers.
Targeted Therapy
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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.
What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting cancer expert witnesses?
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