Surgical Oncology Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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Surgical oncology expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including general surgery, breast cancer surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, head and neck surgery, and thoracic surgery. Some of the most common surgical oncology expert witness specialties also include melanoma and sarcoma surgery, pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery, endocrine surgery, colorectal surgery, and skin cancer surgery. They can opine on the effects of surgical errors, cancer misdiagnosis, postoperative complications, standards of care in oncological surgery, and the impact of delayed cancer treatment.

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Dr Vijayakrishna Krishnamurthy GadiView profile

ID: 789041

Dr. Vijayakrishna Gadi, MD, PhD

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Illinois

Dr Vijayakrishna K. Gadi has over 18 years of experience in Medical Oncology, specializing in Breast Cancer. He earned his BS in Biology and his PhD in Physiology and Biophysics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He also received his MD from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Medicine at the University of Washington...

Neurological Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

E-007719

Neurological Surgery Expert Witness

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Illinois

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...

Victor Roland Gordeuk, MDView profile

ID: 73536

Dr. Victor Gordeuk, MD

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Illinois

Dr. Victor Roland Gordeuk has over 47 years of experience in the field of Hematology and Oncology. He earned his BS from Pennsylvania State University and his MD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. After completing his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at York Hospital, he went on to complete a fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at the University Hospitals of...

Michael Joseph Thirman, MDView profile

ID: 142799

Dr. Michael Thirman, MD

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Illinois

Dr. Michael J. Thirman has over 28 years of experience in the field of Hematology and Oncology. He earned his BA in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Michigan and his MD from the University of Michigan Medical School. After completing his residency in Internal Medicine at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank Hospital, he went on to complete a fellowship in...

Timothy Michael Kuzel, FACP, MDView profile

ID: 663870

Dr. Timothy Kuzel, FACP, MD

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Illinois

Dr. Timothy M. Kuzel has over 32 years of experience in the fields of Medical Oncology and Hematology. He earned his BA in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Michigan and his MD from the University of Michigan Medical School. He completed both an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University before completing a fellowship in...

Ryan Merkow, MDView profile

ID: 27234

Dr. Ryan Merkow, MD

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Illinois

This highly qualified expert is board certified with five years of experience in the field of surgical oncology, general surgery, and robotic surgery. He obtained his BS in biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin and MS in health services and outcomes research from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Then he completed his MD and surgical residency at the University of...

The Average Surgical Oncology Expert Witness
Charges $1034 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $575

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  • Deposition Fee

    $975

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  • Court Fee

    $1550

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Surgical Oncology Expert Witness FAQs

A surgical oncology expert witness provides insight into cases involving cancer treatment, specifically those related to surgical procedures. They can clarify standard care practices, procedure complications, and patient outcomes.

These experts are crucial in medical malpractice suits, personal injury cases, or any litigation where cancer surgery procedures, post-operative care, or diagnosis accuracy is questioned.

Subspecialties include breast surgical oncology, gastrointestinal surgical oncology, and thoracic surgical oncology. Each focuses on specific types of cancer surgeries and treatments.

The expert can review medical records to determine if appropriate diagnostic tests were conducted and interpreted correctly, providing critical insights into potential negligence.

Current clinical experience ensures the expert is up-to-date with evolving standards of care, new treatment methods, and advancements in surgical techniques in the field of oncology.

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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