Malignant Melanoma Expert Witnesses

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Malignant melanoma expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including dermatology, oncology, dermatopathology, surgical oncology, and plastic surgery. Some of the most common specialties include skin cancer diagnosis, biopsy interpretation, staging, treatment standards, and long-term surveillance. They can opine on the effects of delayed diagnosis, misread pathology, substandard excision margins, metastasis risk, prognosis, and survival outcomes.

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  • Review Fee $550/hr

    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

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  • Review Fee $425/hr
    Deposition Fee $650/hr
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    This internationally recognized vein expert has been practicing for 35 years. A Fellow of the American College of Phlebology and an Emeritus Fellow of the Australasian College of Phlebology, he has given over 120 presentations at national and international medical conferences, including keynote presentations. He is Editor for "Phlebology: The Journal of Venous Disease" and serves as a reviewer for 6 other scientific journals. The Founding President of the American Board of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine, this expert has been chosen by his peers for inclusion in the Best Doctors in America Database for dermatology and phlebology (2011/12), while he has been named by "Vein Magazine" as one of the 25 most influential professionals worldwide in vein care. Currently, this expert is the Founder and a Physician at a private vein and dermatology practice.

    Founder and Physician, Private vein and dermatology practice

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Georgetown University

    Austin,

    Texas

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  • Review Fee $750/hr
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    This expert candidate is an elite dermatologist who has over 30 years of experience in the field. He has won countless awards such as the American Medical Association's Physician Recognition Award, the Thomas G. Pearson, EdD, Memorial Education Award from the American Academy of Dermatology, and the Hippocrates Award. He is a member of the Dermatology Foundation, and a fellow of the American College of Physicians. He is currently Professor of Medicine (Dermatology) at a top tier medical university.

    Chief, A University-Affiliated Hospital in KY

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Michigan

    Louisville,

    Kentucky

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  • Review Fee $600/hr
    Deposition Fee $900/hr

    This highly qualified expert earned his MD from the Medical College of Pennsylvania. He completed his residency in Dermatology from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a fellowship on Skin Oncology from Boston University Medical Center. He is board certified in Dermatology and was awarded as Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. This expert has published over 25 peer-reviewed journal articles. He is the former Chief of Dermatology of New York Downtown Hospital and currently serves as Clinical Instructor of Dermatology at a major university affiliated medical center.

    Clinical Instructor of Dermatology, Major University Affiliated Medical Center

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medical College of Pennsylvania

    New York,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $750/hr
    Deposition Fee $850/hr
    Court Fee $850/hr

    This highly qualified expert is board certified in dermatology and has years of experience in the field. He completed his internship, residency and fellowship trainings focusing on dermatology, dermatologic oncology and mohs micrographic surgery at Columbia University. He is a member of various professional associations and a fellow at the American College of Mohs Surgery, the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. He has published 12+ peer-reviewed journal articles and serves as a reviewer for four renowned medical journals. He lectures nationwide and is currently an assistant professor of dermatology at a top 5 university, where he is also a mohs micrographic and dermatologic surgeon and the director of dermatologic surgery and global health dermatology.

    Director, A Medical School in DC

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of California, Los Angeles

    Washington,

    California

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  • Review Fee $800/hr
    Deposition Fee $800/hr

    This highly qualified expert is board certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology. He completed his MD from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and went on to complete a residency in Dermatology from the same institute. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at a Top Midwest University affiliated School of Medicine and an Attending Dermatologist at a Top Midwest University affiliated Medical Center. Along with his clinical responsibilities, this expert is actively involved in research with numerous active research projects under his name currently. He is also involved in publications and abstracts in widely published journals.

    Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Top University affiliated School of Medicine

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

    Chicago,

    Illinois

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  • Review Fee $400/hr
    Deposition Fee $450/hr

    This highly qualified expert holds a Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Loma Linda University and her DNP from University of Colorado. She has extensive experience as a family nurse practitioner and has worked in a wide range of settings including urgent care facilities as well as primary care practices. This expert has published over 15 journal articles and lectured extensively on family care and dermatology. She specializes in non-surgical cosmetic dermatology treatments, skincare and disease prevention. This expert also remains heavily involved in the nursing community through her leadership in medical societies such as The American Association for Nurse Practitioners. Currently, this expert holds both clinical and academic roles. She is the CEO and practicing NP at a dermatology and wellness clinic and has taught as an Assistant Clinical Professor and practicing NP at a top tier nursing school.

    Councilwoman, A city in CA

    Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of Colorado

    Eagle,

    California

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  • Review Fee $750/hr

    This board certified dermatologist earned a BA at the University of Pennsylvania and his MD from Cornell University Medical College. His residency training in Dermatology was completed at Hahnemann University Hospital, where he later served as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Currently, he leads a highly successful private practice in NJ.

    President and Dermatologist, A private practice in NJ

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Cornell University Medical College

    Lawrenceville,

    New Jersey

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  • Review Fee $600/hr

    This expert, triple-board certified in Pediatric Dermatology, Dermatology and Pediatrics, earned her MD from the University of Pittsburgh and completed her Pediatric residency at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, where she served as pediatric chief resident. She also completed a Dermatology residency, Dermatology chief residency and Pediatric Dermatology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. She is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the Society for Pediatric Dermatology, the Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology, and the Pittsburgh Academy of Dermatology. In addition to her academic work, she serves as the Chief of Pediatric Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatologic Surgery at a prominent Pennsylvania medical center.

    Pediatric and Adult Dermatologist, A private practice in FL

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Pittsburgh

    Naples,

    Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $350/hr
    Deposition Fee $350/hr
    Court Fee $350/hr

    This qualified expert earned his BS in physics from University of Washington and his MS in mathematics from University of Oregeon. He also completed a MS in applied physics from the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology and his PhD in electrical engineering at Oregon Health and Science University. He subsequently entered an NIH-funded postgraduate fellowship in dermatology at the Oregon Health & Science University. After serving for a number of years as an associate professor in bioengineering and dermatology at the University of Missouri, he now directors the department of biomedical engineering at a private university in Pennsylvania.

    Chief Scientific Officer, Two Medical Device Firms

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California, Irvine

    Pittsburgh,

    Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $350/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr

    This well-published and highly distinguished expert earned her BS and MS in Biology from Peking University in China. She then went on to complete her PhD in Genetics from Iowa State University. She pursued two Postdoctoral Fellowships in Biological Chemistry and Medicine from UC Irvine. This expert is active in her field as a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Cancer Research, the Society for Melanoma Research, the American Society of Preventive Oncology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. She has been honored with a number of awards, including the Presidential Research Award from the Chinese Academy of Science, the Research Excellence Award from Iowa State and the Faculty Research Award in Medicine from UC-Irvine. She is a prolific researcher in her field with over 30 peer-reviewed publications. Formerly, she was an Assistant Professional Researcher of Epidemiology and Medicine as well as an Assistant Project Scientist of Medicine at the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. This expert is currently an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at a Top-Tier Medical School.

    Assistant Professor, A University in TN

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Iowa State University

    Germantown,

    California

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  • This highly qualified dermatology expert received her MD from Washington University School of Medicine then went on to complete an internship at Saint John's Mercy Medical Center. She conducted her residency in dermatology and a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic surgery both at the Washington University School of Medicine. She is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and licensed in Missouri, Ohio, and California. This expert has published three books and eleven articles in scientific journals. She formerly served as the chief of clinical services and as the co-director of dermatologic surgery at the University of California, Irvine. Currently, she is the associate director of dermatologic surgery at a major not-for-profit medical center in Ohio.

    Associate Director of Dermatologic Surgery, A Major Not-for-Profit Medical Center

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Washington University School of Medicine

    Ohio

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  • This highly qualified dermatology expert earned her MD from Yale Medical School. She then completed an internship in internal medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and a residency in dermatology at Boston University and Tufts University. She has been published five times and is licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Formerly, she was a physician at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates and an osteoporosis researcher at University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. This expert now serves as the executive and medical director of a Boston area clinical research center and the owner of a private practice dermatology clinic.

    Founder, A Private Practice Dermatology Clinic

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Yale Medical School

    Massachusetts

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  • Review Fee $775/hr

    This highly qualified, board certified dermatologist has extensive experience in his field. He completed his BS in psychology and his MD from McGill University. After completing his general medical internship at Royal Victoria Hospital, this expert went on to complete two residencies in internal medicine and dermatology at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. He is a member of various professional organizations and societies, including the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery and the American Academy of Dermatology. He has published nearly 30 journal articles and one book on topics in his field. Previously, this expert has worked as the director of cosmetic surgery and the laser clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital and as a clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Currently, he serves as the medical director of a prominent NY skin and laser center.

    Medical Director, A Prominent NY Skin and Laser Center

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), McGill University

    New York,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    This qualified expert specializes in medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology, and is extremely proficient in dermatopathology. He received his BA in molecular and cell biology from University of California Berkeley before earning his MD from Johns Hopkins University. He subsequently completed an internship in internal medicine at Sinai Hospital-Johns Hopkins Hospital and a dermatology residency through Harvard University's Combined Dermatology Residency Program. This expert is board certified in dermatology and is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatological Surgery. He is also active in his field as a researcher and as an author of multiple peer-reviewed journal articles. Formerly, he served as an emergency department scribe at St. Joseph's Hospital, the co-founder of Project 381, and a clinical instructor of dermatology at UCLA Medical Center. Currently, this expert is a dermatologist at a private practice in California.

    Dermatologist, A private practice in CA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Johns Hopkins University

    San Diego,

    California

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  • Review Fee $600/hr
    Deposition Fee $800/hr
    Court Fee

    This highly qualified expert earned her BS in biology from the University of Louisville where she then went on to receive her MD. She completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Louisville Hospital and then completed a second residency in dermatology from Baylor College of Medicine. She then went on to complete her fellowship in dermatology from the American Academy of Dermatology. She is a member of multiple medical associations including the American Board of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatology Surgery, and the American Board of Internal Medicine. She was formerly an associate dermatologist for the Dermatological Association of Texas. She is currently the founder and CEO of a dermatology and cosmetic center in Kentucky.

    President and Chief Executive Officer, A Dermatology and Cosmetic Center in KY

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Louisville School of Medicine

    Louisville,

    Kentucky

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What Can a Malignant Melanoma Expert Witness Opine On?

Surgical Excision

Removing melanoma along with surrounding tissue.

Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

Checking lymph nodes for cancer spread.

Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Layer-by-layer removal of cancerous skin.

Immunotherapy

Using immune system to fight melanoma.

Targeted Therapy

Targeting specific genetic mutations in melanoma.

Radiation Therapy

Using high-energy rays to kill cancer cells.

FAQs for Malignant Melanoma Expert Witnesses

What is a malignant melanoma expert witness?

A malignant melanoma expert witness is a medical specialist who explains melanoma diagnosis, treatment, and standards of care in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, offering opinions, and testifying to clarify complex melanoma issues.

What types of cases may benefit from the testimony of a malignant melanoma expert witness?

A malignant melanoma expert witness handles misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, pathology errors, staging disputes, treatment standard-of-care, prognosis, and causation in skin cancer cases.

How can a malignant melanoma expert witness support causation analysis?

A malignant melanoma expert witness supports causation analysis by linking medical records, pathology, and risk factors to determine if the melanoma was caused or worsened by alleged negligence.

What qualifications should a malignant melanoma expert witness possess?

A malignant melanoma expert witness should be a board‑certified dermatologist or oncologist with melanoma specialization, clinical and research experience, and prior medico‑legal testimony.

How does a malignant melanoma expert witness evaluate standard-of-care compliance?

A malignant melanoma expert witness evaluates standard-of-care compliance by reviewing records, pathology, timelines, and treatments against current melanoma clinical guidelines.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting malignant melanoma expert witnesses?

Expert Institute delivers a tailored approach to connect you with top-tier experts. We identify actively practicing professionals who meet your exact criteria for specialty, experience, litigation background, fee structure, credentials, location, and more.

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