Chemotherapy Expert Witnesses

Little Rock, Arkansas

Gynecological Oncology, Gynecology - cancer genetics, fallopian tube cancer, ovarian cancer, vaginal cancer, endometrial cancer, vulvar cancer, cervical cancer, uterine cancer, peritoneal cancer, minimally invasive surgery, cervical dysplasia, BRCA mutations, Lynch syndrome, abdominal surgery, pelvic surgery, vaginal surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy

I am a physician based in Arkansas who is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology. I graduated magna cum laude from Williams College (Williamstown, MA) and then completed medical school at the University of Alabama School of Medicine (Birmingham, AL). I stayed at the University of Alabama at Birmingham for obstetrics and gynecology residency, then moved to the National Cancer Institute for two year of research for my gynecologic oncology fellowship. I moved to the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center for my clinical gynecologic oncology fellowship. After graduation, I worked at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA) from 2005 to 2013, when I was recruited to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences as the division director for gynecologic oncology. I was promoted to tenured professor in 2019. After 20 years of experience in academic gynecologic oncology, I transitioned to industry in 2021, facilitating oncology clinical research....

Denver, Colorado

Oncology - breast cancer, ovarian cancer, standard of care, causation, life expectancy, delayed diagnosis, lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, colon cancer, national guidelines, chemotherapy

I have practiced medical oncology in the Denver area since 1993. For the first 15 years, I was a partner at Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers. For the past nearly 17 years, I practiced at Kaiser Permanente Colorado (KPCO). During my time at KPCO, I was involved in leadership, quality and teaching. I spearheaded the development of a multidisciplinary cancer program, was the leader of my oncology team and was also the leader of our multidisciplinary breast cancer team. During my internal medicine internship, I was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA, medical school honor society) and received numerous teaching awards for my dedication to teaching. I have continued to teach residents on the oncology service during my time at KPCO. I feel comfortable with formal, pre planned lectures as well. I believe deeply in "knowledge is power" for my patients. I have spent my career helping my patients understand their diagnosis, staging and prognosis. Equipped with this knowledge, they can ...

Washington DC, District Of Columbia

Radiation Oncology, Oncology - Chemotherapy, Cancer Treatment, Standard of Care, Complications, Radiation Injury, Side Effects, Risk Factors, Misdiagnosis, Delayed Diagnosis, Internal Radiation, Prostate Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Eye Cancer, Skin Cancer

Dr. Ragab is a premier, nationally-recognized, board-certified, and fellowship-trained radiation oncologist with additional fellowship training in brachytherapy. Dr. Ragab holds an MD degree from the University of Southern California, and completed residency training in Radiation Oncology at the LAC+USC medical center followed by a brachytherapy fellowship at UCLA. He was on faculty at USC Norris Cancer Hospital for six years, prior to transitioning to the Deparment of Veterans Affairs. He is extensively published in bench, clinical, and biopsychosocial oncologic care. He has experience in utilization review, case management, medical necessity and standard of care reviews, chart reviews, and expert witnessing in all facets of oncologic care. He holds medical licenses in California and New York.

Miami, Florida

Hematology, Oncology - Multiple Myeloma, Immunotherapy, Malignant hematology, Plasma cell dyscrasias, Causation, CAR-T cell therapy, Leukemia, Smoldering, Lymphoma, Stem cell transplant, Amyloidosis, POEMS, Chemotherapy, Blood cancer, Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia, MGUS, Bone marrow , Bispecific antibodies, Refractory, Cytogenetics

Dr. Ariel F. Grajales-Cruz, MD is a triple board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology, internationally recognized for his expertise in multiple myeloma, hematologic malignancies, CAR-T cell therapies, and bispecific antibody treatments. With a strong record in clinical practice, research, and consulting, he is widely sought as a medical expert witness, advisor, and opinion leader. Dr. Grajales-Cruz is an Assistant Member in Malignant Hematology & Cellular Therapy at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, a leading cancer research institution. His practice focuses on plasma cell disorders, leukemia, lymphoma, and complex blood cancers, with special emphasis on novel immunotherapies. He plays an active role in clinical trial development and real-world evidence studies, bridging patient care and pharmaceutical innovation. In 2022, he founded Grajales Medical Solutions Corp, a consulting practice providing expert medical opinions, litigation suppo...

Windermere, Florida

Oncology, Hematology - cutaneous malignancies, gastrointestinal malignancies, melanoma, skin cancers, merkel cell, gastric, esophageal, liver, pancreas, colon, rectal, small bowel, neuroendocrine tumors, adenocarcinoma, soft tissue sarcoma, bone sarcoma, anal, abdominal, immunotherapy, chemotherapy

Samuel S. Thomas, MD Triple Board-Certified Medical Oncologist & Hematologist Windermere, Florida | Phone: (954) 663-7551 | Website: www.medoncmd.com Expert Witness Profile Dr. Sajeve Thomas is a triple board-certified (Internal Medicine, Hematology, Medical Oncology) medical oncologist with over 14 years of active clinical practice and more than 100 expert witness case reviews. He provides expert consultation for both plaintiff and defense in oncology-related malpractice claims, with specific expertise in cutaneous, gastrointestinal, and soft tissue malignancies. Dr. Thomas is known for his ability to clearly explain complex medical issues to juries, backed by balanced litigation experience, academic involvement, and ongoing clinical practice at a major cancer center. Areas of Expertise Delayed or missed cancer diagnosis Chemotherapy and immunotherapy complications Causation and prognosis in metastatic disease Standard of care reviews (SOC) Oncology adverse events & treatment dev...

Clearwater, Florida

Legal Nurse Consulting, Phlebotomy - IV, Intravenous, IV Medication, Venipuncture, Phenergan, Extravasation, Infiltration, CRBSI, CRPS, Compartment Syndrome, PICC Midline Injury, Iron Infusion, IV Injury, Blood Draw, Apheresis, Blood Collection, Phlebotomy, IV Nerve Damage, Chemotherapy, Sepsis

Kay Coulter, CRNI, VA-BC provides legal case review and expert opinion for IV therapy / infusion-related malpractice issues; and has been doing so for over 25 years during which time she has consulted on over 150 cases. Her company, Infusion Knowledge, Inc., also represents several other highly qualified, IV certified, legal nurse consultants. Please go to our website www.infusionknowledge.com for more information. We will provide a thorough, honest opinion using current IV therapy references and INS Standards of Practice for any case (plaintiff or defense). Our experts are proficient IV therapy clinicians who have experience in the outpatient, home care, and acute care settings; accessing implanted venous ports, placing PICC lines, midlines and peripheral IV catheters. Additional clinical activities include phlebotomy / venipuncture for blood collection / lab draws, blood donation, blood transfusions, apheresis / plasma donation, IV medication administration, iron infusion, o...

Tampa, Florida

Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical - Pharmacotherapy, overdose, cancer, chemotherapy, drug interactions, drug safety, treatment side effects, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, supportive care, oncology, dispensing errors, opioid stewardship, allergic reactions, anticoagulation, blood thinners, hospital, infusion center

Alexa J. Basilio, PharmD, BCOP is a board-certified oncology pharmacist at Mckesson, The US Oncology Network. As the clinical pharmacy specialist, Alexa works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to optimize supportive care and manage acute and chronic toxicities of treatment for various types of disease states including cancer. Alexa has hands on experience compounding and dosing various drugs (sterile and unsterile preparations). In addition, she has experience with clinical trials and develops drug order sets and protocols. Alexa also educates the clinical staff on safety initiatives and pharmacotherapy considerations. As the pharmacy expert, Alexa provides expertise in the area of appropriate use of therapy (guideline- and evidence-based medicine, drug-disease match), drug safety (interactions, adverse reactions and effects, medication errors, overdose, inappropriate use or place of therapy), pharmacology (drug exposure, subsequent effects, pharmacoepidemiology, phar...

Chicago, Illinois

Oncology, Hematology - Blood Clots, Anticoagulation, Cancer, Chemotherapy, Mesothelioma, Clinical Genetics, Hospice and Palliative Care

I AM BOARD CERTIFIED IN MEDICAL ONCOLOGY, HEMATOLOGY AND INTERNAL MEDICINE AND IN ACTIVE CLINICAL PRACTICE. I HAVE BEEN WORKING SINCE 2012 REVIEWING MEDICAL RECORDS FOR PEER REVIEW, UTILIZATION REVIEW, DISABILITY REVIEW AND MEDICAL LEGAL PURPOSES. I UTILIZE OBJECTIVE EVIDENCE OF STANDARD OF CARE AND NATIONAL PUBLISHED GUIDELINES IN PREPARING MY REPORTS. I HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH TRIAL IN THE PAST AND AM FAMILIAR WITH COURT PROCEEDINGS AND DEPOSITION PROCESS. I AM EQUALLY AVAILABLE FOR BOTH PLAINTIFF AND DEFENSE. AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CHART REVIEW; NARRATIVE REPORTS; CONSULTATION/TESIMONY FOR PLAINTIFFS, DEFENSE AND ARBITRATIONS/MEDICAL PANELS.

Chicago, Illinois

Gynecological Oncology, Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology, cancer prevention, causation analysis, integrative medicine, adverse outcomes, quality improvement, peer review, standard of care, practice guideline, abnormal pap, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, chemotherapy, cesarean hysterectomy, cervical cancer, HPV, medical education, toxicity

Double Board-Certified Gynecologic Oncologist and Obstetrician-Gynecologist | Expert in Complex Surgical Management, Oncology, and Women's Health I am double board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Gynecologic Oncology. Fellowship-trained at the prestigious Women & Infants Hospital of Brown University’s Alpert Medical School, my expertise spans both breast and gynecologic oncology. I have extensive experience in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship of gynecologic cancers, and am highly specialized in the surgical management of placenta accreta spectrum disorder and other high-risk obstetric emergencies requiring surgical intervention. As a Gynecologic Oncologist — among the most elite surgical specialists in women’s health — I have frequently provided intraoperative rescue and complex surgical backup for gynecologic, general, colorectal, and urologic surgeons. Over two decades in academic medicine, I have chaired and served on multiple Quality Imp...

Royal Oak, Michigan

Pediatric Hematology Oncology - Cancer, Coagulation, Bleeding, Infection, Stroke, Thrombosis, Leukemia, Sarcoma, Chemotherapy

Missoula, Montana

Oncology - Medical Oncology , Targeted therapy, Deviation from standard of care, Standard of care, Immunotherapy, Misinterpretation of test results, Evidence-based oncology, Toxicity management, Improper treatment selection, Diagnostic workup, Causation analysis, Preventable Cancer Harm, Chemotherapy, Delayed diagnosis

Since graduating Hematology-Oncology fellowship from MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2012, I have worked in academics, hospital-employed positions, private practice, and locum tenens. This exposure to a diverse range of practice environments has allowed me to observe significant variabilities in practice patterns and associated clinical consequences. I have also learned how to communicate complex clinical concepts to patients and family members who may have limited educations and no medical backgrounds. I am committed to delivering top quality patient care, as well as providing expert witness services with the same degree of professional integrity.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Oncology, Hematology - breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, chemotherapy, end of life, palliative care, rectal cancer, anal cancer, esophageal cancer, bleeding, clotting, pulmonary embolism, dvt, metastatic disease, pancreatic cancer, blood thinners, symptom management, brain cancer, time to diagnosis, cancer complications

Dr. Gina Matacia Andolina is a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist with more than fourteen years of clinical practice experience. She provides independent medical-legal consulting and expert witness services for attorneys involved in oncology and hematology related litigation. As a practicing oncologist in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dr. Matacia Andolina brings extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of solid tumors and hematologic disorders. Her clinical work includes evaluation and treatment of complex cancer cases, management of chemotherapy and immunotherapy complications, and coordination of multidisciplinary cancer care. Dr. Matacia Andolina offers objective medical analysis, clear written opinions, and testimony grounded in current clinical standards. She is an actively practicing medical oncology and hematology specialist in Cincinnati, OH. Education University Hospital, University of Cincinnati Medical Center/Medical oncology fellowship - July 2009-J...

Charlottesville, Virginia

Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Hematology Oncology - nurse, nurse practitioner, pediatric, hematology, oncology, critical care, pediatric critical care, sepsis, acute care, registered nurse, RN, pulmonary embolism, pediatric hospitalist, Pediatric, oncology, deep vein thrombosis, intensive care, artificial intelligence, chemotherapy, infection

Jessica Keim Malpass, PhD, RN, CPNP, FAAN, is a pediatric hematology-oncology nurse practitioner, registered nurse, and nurse scientist. She was a registered nurse in adult oncology, the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (pediatric critical care) and Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant (stem cell transplant). She currently works as a pediatric nurse practitioner and is a faculty member at a major academic health center. She collaborates closely with physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, APPs. She has additional expertise in artificial intelligence-based analytics and evolving regulatory and legal implications and cases related to post-operative complications, child maltreatment and/or abuse, non-accidental trauma, sexual assault and/or abuse. Her research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, National Science Foundation, and numerous philanthropic organizations, including the Gordon and Betty ...