Oncology Expert Witnesses in Kentucky

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Oncology expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including medical oncology, surgical oncology, and radiation oncology. Some of the most common specialties include breast cancer, lung cancer, hematologic malignancies, immunotherapy, and clinical trials. They can opine on the effects of delayed diagnosis, treatment deviations, chemotherapy toxicity, radiation injury, and cancer prognosis.

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Average Oncology Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$525/hr

Review Fee

$650/hr

Deposition Fee

$775/hr

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Oncology Experts in Kentucky

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  • Review Fee $500/hr

    This highly qualified expert is a board certified surgeon with 43+ years of experience. He completed his internship training at Stamford Hospital and concluded his residency training focusing on general surgery at the University of Maryland. He also completed two fellowship programs in surgical oncology and head and neck surgery at M.D. Anderson Hospital. He is a fellow at the American College of Surgeons and the former president of the Louisville Surgical Society. He is also a member of various other renowned professional associations, including the American Head and Neck Society. He has published 51+ peer-reviewed journal articles and serves in the editorial board of 3+ medical journals. His outstanding work as an academic and practitioner has earned him a place in US News & World Report's list of "Top Doctors" and Castle Connolly's list of "America's Top Doctors for Cancer". He lectures both nationally and internationally and is currently a professor of surgical oncology at a major university. He is the former associate director of cancer control and community relations at James Graham Brown Cancer Center and the former co-medical director of the Kentucky Cancer Program. He is also the former vice-president of Preferred Physicians, Inc., and the former director of Alternate Health Delivery System. Currently, he works in private practice specializing in surgical oncology.

    Professor, A major university in KY

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Dublin

    Louisville,

    Kentucky

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  • Review Fee

    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

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

    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

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  • Review Fee $395/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    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

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  • Review Fee $800/hr

    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

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr
    Court Fee $600/hr

    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

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  • Review Fee $350/hr
    Deposition Fee $450/hr
    Court Fee $450/hr

    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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  • Review Fee $600/hr

    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

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What Can an Oncology Expert Witness Opine On?

Chemotherapy

Treatment using powerful anti-cancer drugs.

Radiation Therapy

Targeted radiation to kill cancer cells.

Surgery

Removal of cancerous tumors or tissues.

Immunotherapy

Boosts the body's immune response against cancer.

Hormone Therapy

Blocks hormones that fuel certain cancers.

Targeted Therapy

Drugs targeting specific cancer cell characteristics.

FAQs for Oncology Expert Witnesses

What is an oncology expert witness?

An oncology expert witness is a cancer specialist who explains medical facts and standards of care in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, giving testimony, and clarifying complex oncology issues.

What types of cases can an oncology expert witness provide assistance in?

An oncology expert witness assists in cancer misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, treatment errors, chemotherapy and radiation negligence, informed consent, and oncology standard-of-care cases.

How can an oncology expert witness evaluate causation in a cancer-related matter?

An oncology expert witness evaluates causation by reviewing medical records, exposure history, scientific literature, and risk factors to link the cancer to a specific alleged cause.

What oncology expert witness qualifications are most critical for complex treatment disputes?

The most critical oncology expert witness qualifications are board certification, active clinical practice, subspecialty experience, and a strong record of testimony in similar treatment disputes.

How does an oncology expert witness assess adherence to standard of care in chemotherapy?

An oncology expert witness assesses chemotherapy standard of care by comparing the oncologist’s decisions and documentation to current clinical guidelines, evidence, and accepted oncology practices.

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

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