Radiation Oncology Expert Witnesses in Georgia

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Radiation oncology expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including medical oncology, radiation therapy, cancer treatment planning, brachytherapy, and radiobiology. Some of the most common specialties among radiation oncology expert witnesses also include stereotactic radiosurgery, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), proton therapy, and palliative care. They can opine on the effects of radiation exposure, treatment side effects, standard of care in oncology, cancer progression, and the impact of various therapeutic strategies.

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Jay SheltonView profile

ID: 5243

Dr. Jay Shelton

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Georgia

This board certified radiation oncologist earned his BS from the University of Virginia and his MD from the University of North Carolina. He went on to complete an internship in medicine and a residency in radiation oncology at Emory University School of Medicine. He is an active member of the American Society of Radiation Oncology and the American Brachytherapy Society, and has conducted...

The Average Radiation Oncology Expert Witness
Charges $825 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $600

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Deposition Fee

    $875

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Court Fee

    $1000

    Fee info

    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Radiation Oncology Expert Witness FAQs

A radiation oncology expert witness provides specialized knowledge in court cases involving cancer treatment, specifically those related to radiation therapy. They can clarify complex medical issues and testify on standard care practices.

Cases involving alleged malpractice in cancer treatment, disputes over the effectiveness or appropriateness of radiation therapy, or personal injury claims due to radiation exposure may require such an expert.

Subspecialties include pediatric radiation oncology, brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). The choice depends on the case specifics.

They can review patient records, identify if there was a deviation from standard care protocols, assess harm caused by any negligence, and provide testimony explaining these findings in court.

Staying updated ensures their knowledge reflects current best practices. This credibility can significantly influence how their testimony is received by the court.

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