Surgical Oncology Expert Witnesses in Iowa

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Surgical Oncology expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including cancer surgery, perioperative care, and multidisciplinary tumor management. Some of the most common specialties include breast cancer surgery, gastrointestinal oncology, hepatobiliary surgery, and sarcoma surgery. They can opine on the effects of delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, staging accuracy, treatment planning, and adherence to oncology standards of care.

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Average Surgical Oncology Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$575/hr

Review Fee

$975/hr

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Surgical Oncology Experts in Iowa

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  • Review Fee $750/hr
    Deposition Fee $650/hr
    Court Fee $650/hr

    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.

    Associate Professor, Top University Medical Center in Midwest

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Baylor College of Medicine

    Iowa City,

    Iowa

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    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 $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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Related Specialties

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.

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

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