Surgical Oncology Expert Witnesses

This supremely qualified hematologist/oncologist has remained in active practice for over 30 years and has acquired such high ranking clinical appointments as the Chief of Hematology/Oncology at several prior institutions. He also currently holds a clinical professorship in his field, is an attending physician, as well as a reviewer for major hematology and oncology editorials.

This board certified expert has been practicing for nearly 20 years. He completed his residency in Family Practice at the University of California, San Francisco prior to completing a fellowship as a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar, a highly selective postresidency program where physicians learn to conduct innovative research and work with communities, organizations, practitioners, and policy makers on issues important to the health and well-being of all Americans. A member of a number of distinguished family medicine and primary care organizations, he sits on the Editorial Board for the "Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine" and has been extensively published in journals such as "Annals of Family Medicine" and the "Journal of General Internal Medicine". Currently, this expert is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at a major medical university.

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.

This expert is trained and board certified in radiation oncology. Currently a professor at a major medical center, he continues to treat patients and conduct research projects. He also serves as a reviewer for the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer and the Journal of Clinical Oncology. His clinical interests include pediatric cancers, breast cancer and sarcoma.

This gynecologic oncology surgeon is extremely familiar with the da Vinci robot, using it regularly in surgery. A member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, this expert has dedicated her medical career to gynecology and is the recipient of numerous awards and honors.

This expert has over 13 years of experience as a Physician Assistant. His expertise consists of Bone Marrow Transplant, Hematology/Oncology, Infusion Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Urgent Care. He currently serves as a Physician Assistant for the Bone Marrow Transplant team at a major university medical center.

This highly qualified Endowed Professor of Pediatrics completed his education at some the most prestigious medical institutions in the county. He went on to become double board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. He is a member of numerous professional organizations including The American Society of Hematology and is the founder and board member of Hope & Hero’s Children’s Cancer Fund. He has won many awrds throughout his career and is frequently named on Top Doctor Lists in recognition of his clinical excellence. He has published 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and is currently on the faculty of an ivy league university.

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.

This Board Certified Colorectal Surgeon has been practicing medicine for more than 10 years, completing his fellowship at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and a member of the National Cancer Institute and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He is a former Assistant Professor of Surgery at SUNY Upstate Medical Center, and currently is an Associate Professor of Surgery at a New York-based university medical center.

This highly qualified and board certified urologist received his BS at Pennsylvania State University and his MD at Temple University School of Medicine. He completed internship in General Surgery, residency training in Urology, and fellowship training in Minimally Invasive Urologic Robotic Oncology at the Henry Ford Hospital. This expert has performed over 50 types of robotic procedures in some of the most complex minimally invasive procedures. He has pioneered multiple novel operations and works closely with industry to advance minimally invasive surgical technology. He authored 40+ publications in peer reviewed journals and serves as a reviewer for many top urologic journals. He is also a member of the professional organizations the American Urology Association and American Association of Clinical Urologists. This expert is currently an Associate Professor of Urology at a top ranking university and the Vice Chief of Robotic Surgery and Director of Minimally Invasive Robotic Urological Oncology at a university affiliated hospital. He currently directs one of the largest robotic surgery training facilities in the world though a joint venture between Intuitive Surgical and his affiliated medical school.

This fellowship-trained doctor received his medical doctorate from the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine. He completed a fellowship in Clinical Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at the prestigious University of Chicago Medical center. He is currently an assistant professor in the department of pediatrics hematology/oncology at a, where he frequently lectures on topics such as vascular abnormalities of the newborn.

This highly qualified oncology nurse earned his BSN, MS, and PhD in Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania. He holds advanced certification as an oncology nurse (AOCN) and has practiced since 1997. He completed fellowship training at Harvard University and earned certification in Advanced Oncology and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. This expert is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and is a member of several professional society including the Oncology Nursing Society, American Society of Clinical Oncology, and Academy Health. This expert is an internationally-recognized authority in the measurement and improvement of quality of chemotherapy care. His research is focused on the measurement and improvement of quality of care for patients with cancer. He has authored 50+ articles in peer reviewed journals and is a frequently invited guest speaker at major oncology conferences. Currently he is a staff nurse at a top ranking university affiliated cancer center and an assistant professor at a major university.

Al Barqawi, MD, FRCS, is an Associate clinical Professor and Lecturer in the Division of Urology at University of Colorado School of medicine. Dr. Barqawi also serves as Director of Research in the Section of Urologic Oncology. He has expertise in urologic oncology and general Urology primarily in prostate disease, early detection, novel imaging and treatment applications and epidemiology. He is interested in men’s health research, particularly sexual function and testosterone effect on general health. He also acts as the Principal Investigator for several national research projects. He pioneered 3D imaging of the prostate gland and focal targeted therapy for prostate cancer. He performed the first focal interstitial laser therapy of the prostate in the US. He also initiated the first phase I study for intra-prostatic injection of Botox for the treatment of BPH. He published more than 100 peer reviewed articles and book chapters. He presented at many national and international meetings. He is also an elected member of the Editorial Board for several national and international medical journals. He serves regularly on the scientific committees for National science foundation and department of defense grant meetings.

This highly qualified nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist has over 15 years experience in oncology that include advanced oncology training. She earned her MSN at the University of Pennsylvania, PhD at Walden University School of Health and Human Service, fellowship trained in cancer disparities in underserved and geriatric populations and is an Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner and researcher. This expert is a member of several professional organizations such as the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Public Health Association, and Oncology Nursing Society. Formerly, she was an Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist of Infusion Center at the Weinberg Cancer Institute. Currently, she teaches at a top ranking university and is a surgical oncology nurse practitioner/ researcher at an academic affiliated hospital.

This board certified ophthalmologist earned his MD at Baylor College of Medicine and completed fellowship training in both molecular ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery. He is a member of numerous prestigious societies in the ophthalmology space, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Ophthalmalic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is currently an associate professor of oculoplastic, orbit, and oncology service in the department of ophthalmology and visual sciences at a top university medical center in the Midwest.

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.

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

This board-certified expert has over 10 years of experience as a radiation oncologist. A recipient of the American College of Radiology Distinguished Service Award, he has published and presented on brachytherapy and oncology in addition to contributing to grant-supported research projects. He currently serves as Assistant Professor and Clinical Medical Director in the Department of Radiation Oncology at a major university medical center.

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.

This highly qualified, board certified General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist's research and clinical activities focus on pancreas and hepatobiliary malignancies and disorders. She completed Fellowship training in Surgical Oncology at the highly regarded Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. She is highly active in the research community with her projects in pancreatic adenocarcinoma and cholangiocarcinomas attracting millions of dollars in funding. She has published over 80 peer-reviewed journal articles and serves as a reviewer for multiple publications including the Journal of Surgical Oncology and the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. She is currently Assistant Professor at an ivy league university.