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Average Surgical Oncology Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$575/hr
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$975/hr
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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 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 highly qualified expert has over 15 years of oncology nursing experience. She earned her BSN and MSN from Columbia University prior to receiving her DNP from the University of Texas, Austin. She is a licensed registered nurse and licensed advanced practice registered nurse, as well as a certified adult nurse practitioner, certified advanced oncology nurse practitioner, and certified breast care nurse. She is a member of several professional societies including the American Nursing Association and the Oncology Nursing Society. She has formerly served as an oncology nurse at Columbia University Medical Center and Hackensack University Medical Center and as an adult oncology nurse practitioner at NYU Langone Clinical Cancer Center. She is currently a certified adult nurse practitioner and an advanced oncology certified nurse at a prominent outpatient cancer center in Texas.
Lead Adult Oncology Nurse Practitioner, A cancer center in NC
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), The University of Texas, Austin
Palmyra,
Texas
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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What Can a Surgical Oncology Expert Witness Opine On?
Tumor Resection
Surgical removal of cancerous tumors.
Lymph Node Dissection
Removing lymph nodes to check for cancer.
Mastectomy
Surgical removal of breast tissue.
Colon Resection
Removing part of the colon affected by cancer.
Gastrostomy
Creating an opening for feeding purposes.
Hepatectomy
Surgical removal of part of the liver.
FAQs for Surgical Oncology Expert Witnesses
What is a surgical oncology expert witness?
A surgical oncology expert witness is a cancer surgeon who offers specialized medical opinions in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, explaining surgical oncology standards, and testifying in court.
In what case types can a surgical oncology expert witness provide valuable insights?
A surgical oncology expert witness provides insights in cancer misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, treatment planning, standard-of-care disputes, and oncology malpractice cases.
How can a surgical oncology expert witness evaluate adherence to oncologic surgical standards?
A surgical oncology expert witness evaluates adherence to oncologic surgical standards by reviewing records, operative reports, guidelines, and outcomes against accepted best practices.
What specific training qualifies a surgical oncology expert witness to opine on complex cancer surgeries?
A surgical oncology expert witness is typically a board‑certified surgical oncologist with fellowship training, extensive cancer surgery experience, and active clinical or academic practice.
How does a surgical oncology expert witness assess alleged intraoperative decision-making errors?
A surgical oncology expert witness reviews operative records, guidelines, imaging, and testimony to judge if intraoperative decisions met accepted surgical oncology standards of care.
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