Colon Cancer Expert Witnesses
Colon cancer expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on colon cancer. The colon cancer expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Colon & Rectal Surgery, Critical Care Surgery, Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Hematology, Hepatology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Preventive Medicine, and Trauma Surgery.
Heath Beckham, MD
Colon/Rectal Surgery, Robotic Surgery Expert
Alabama Colon and Rectal Institute
Birmingham, Alabama
Colon & Rectal Surgery
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Colon cancer, Rectal cancer, Colorectal, Colonoscopy, Colon polyp, Diverticulitis, Hemorrhoids, Proctology, Anal Fissure, Anal abscess, Anal fistula, Anal cancer, Laparoscopic surgery, Robotic colon surgery
I am board certified in both Colon and Rectal Surgery and General Surgery, with more than 15 years experience in private practice since 2009 in Birmingham, AL. I am involved in teaching general surgery residents from the local hospital system and involved in various hospital committees. My practice is limited to colon and rectal surgery with extensive experience in anorectal surgery, colonoscopy, and robotic and laparoscopic colon surgery.
James E. Martinez, MD
Gastroenterology Specialists, PC
Scottsdale, Arizona
Gastroenterology
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Colonoscopy, Endoscopy, Dilation, ERCP, Indications and Complications, GI Bleeding, Biliary Disease, Colon Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Disease
Over 13 years of Expert Opinion . Testimony in both plaintiff and defense cases, including the United States Attorney's Office. President New Mexico Medical Society 2014-2016. Board Certified. Assistant Clinical Professor, Endoscopy Unit Director, Medical Case Review Committee. Email at [email protected]
Jessica Anchor-Samuels, MD
Internal Medicine Expert- 2 Ivy League degrees
West Hartford, Connecticut
Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine
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primary care, standard of care, delayed diagnosis, colon cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, cervical cancer, Internist, missed diagnosis, heart disease, heart attack, diabetes, inappropriate care, cancer screening, anemia, telemedicine, risk factors, preventative care, hypertension
Dr. Anchor-Samuels is a Brown University trained Internal Medicine physician and a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine with board certifications in Massachusetts and Connecticut. She has significant experience in clinical medicine, as well as medical legal consulting. She has consulted, both for medical record review and as an expert witness, on numerous cases for both plaintiff and defense. She has also worked directly with insurance companies to review cases in anticipation of potential litigation. She has extensive experience with cases of delayed/missed diagnosis of prostate cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, heart disease and diabetes, among others. She also has significant experience with supervising physician assistants/associates and nurse practitioners.
Joseph J. Bennett, MD, MBA, FACS, FSSO
Top Surgical Oncologist
Newark, Delaware
General Surgery, Oncology
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pancreas cancer, stomach cancer, liver cancer, bile duct cancer, colon cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, melanoma, skin cancer, sarcoma, carcinomatosis, colonoscopy, laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, bile duct injury, cholecystectomy, bowel obstruction, delay in diagnosis
Dr. Bennett has over 25 years of clinical experience and is a board-certified general surgeon trained at the University of Chicago, and a fellowship trained surgical oncologist from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and Society of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Bennett is the System Chair of Surgery for LifeBridge Health, a large, academic, multi-hospital, healthcare system in Baltimore, Maryland. He maintains an active clinical practice in surgical oncology and is part of core teaching faculty. He was prior Division Chief of surgical oncology at a large academic hospital and was director of the hepatobiliary-pancreas multidisciplinary team, and the gastric, melanoma and sarcoma multidisciplinary team. Dr. Bennett is regularly voted as Top Doctor both locally and nationally. Dr. Bennett is well published in many of the most premier peer-reviewed medical journals and has given many national presentations regarding cancer research and...
Joel Chodos, MD, JD
Digestive Health Center
Newark, Delaware
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
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Endoscopy, Swallowing difficulties, Colonoscopy, GI bleeding, Ulcerative Colitis, Colon Cancer, GI Cancer diagnosis, colon cancer, Barrett's esophagus, Constipation, Acid Reflux, Diarrhea, Crohn's Disease, malabsorption, celiac disease
Over 15 years of various medico-legal experience including trial experience while in full time active practice of medicine. Board certified in GI and Internal Medicine. Excellent communication skills including scientific/medical issues explained in layman's terms. Careful, Insightful, Deliberate, Articulate Analysis. Timely performance. Keen attention to detail. Have JD degree acquired via 4 years of part time study while in med practice. Passed California Bar 2017 on first attempt. Member California bar. Meticulous attention to detail. Medical school teaching experience and also have taught medicine and physiology at local university. Publish GI newsletter for physicians.
Mark A Molos, MD
Gastroenterology & Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
MedMalpractice Reviews
Boca Raton, Florida
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
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Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, EGD, Esophageal Dilation, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Colon Cancer, Colon Polyps, Barrett's Esophagus, GERD, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, SMA Syndrome, Celiac Disease, Perforation, Food Poisioing, Difficulty swallowing, Obesity Treatment
Board Certified Gastroenterologist with over 35 years of clinical experience. Innovator, Entrepreneur and holder of 5 USA Patents & Multiple PCT Patents for Medical Devices. 30,000+ colonoscopies performed. Highly Experienced Expert witness – over 100 cases, 40 Depositions and 12 Trials.
Have treated many patients with Inflammatory Bowel disease with Remicade (Infliximab), Humira (Adalimumab), Cimzia (Certolizumab), Entyvio (Vedolizumab), Stelara (Ustekinumab), Skyrizi (Risankizumab), Omvoh (Mirikizumab), Xeljanz (Tofacitinib), Rinvoq (Upadactinib), Zeposia (Ozanimod), Velsipity (Etrasimod), Imuran, Prednisone. Have treated patients with Obesity and Obesity Surgery, Bariatric Surgery Complications. Extensive experience in treating and evaluating patients with Obesity, GERD (Acid Reflux), Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing), Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea, Constipation, Iron Deficiency Anemia, GI & Rectal Bleeding.
Christopher M Gibbs, MD
Urbandale, Iowa
Gastroenterology
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Inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's, Ulcerative colitis, Acid reflux, Gastric ulcer, Duodenal ulcer, Celiac disease, Irritable bowel syndrome, Abdominal pain, Dyspepsia, GI bleeding, Liver disease, Cirrhosis, Esophagus cancer, Colon cancer, Rectal cancer, EoE, Food impaction, Dilation, Perforation
Board-certified in gastroenterology. Mayo and Stanford trained. Full-time private practice since 2007. Adjunct clinical assistant professor of medicine at University of Iowa. Member of American College of Gastroenterology. Strong analytical and communication skills.
Eric J. Kraut, MD, FACS
Eric J Kraut MD LLC
Owings Mills, Maryland
Trauma Surgery, General Surgery
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General Surgery, Trauma, Critical Care, abdominal surgery, hernias, laparoscopy, endoscopy, bleeding, sepsis, injuries, intestinal surgery, cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, diverticulitis, wounds, perforations, falls, motor vehicles crash, penetrating injuries
I have been in practice for 28 years. I am an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University and I am board certified in general surgery and critical care. I have held many administrative positions which involved review of medical care. These include chief of surgery, trauma medical director, medical director of ambulatory surgery center, medical director and founder of a breast cancer center as well as educator of residents and students. I have had a broad experience in my career including both academic and private practices and levels 1, 2 and 3 trauma centers. I have maintained a broad range of skills. My career has included vascular, thoracic, oncologic, advanced laparoscopic and open procedures.
Jessica Anchor-Samuels, MD
Internal Medicine Expert- 2 Ivy League degrees
Massachusetts
Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine
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primary care, standard of care, delayed diagnosis, colon cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, cervical cancer, Internist, missed diagnosis, heart disease, heart attack, diabetes, inappropriate care, cancer screening, anemia, telemedicine, risk factors, preventative care, hypertension
Dr. Anchor-Samuels is a Brown University trained Internal Medicine physician and a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine with board certifications in Massachusetts and Connecticut. She has significant experience in clinical medicine, as well as medical legal consulting. She has consulted, both for medical record review and as an expert witness, on numerous cases for both plaintiff and defense. She has also worked directly with insurance companies to review cases in anticipation of potential litigation. She has extensive experience with cases of delayed/missed diagnosis of prostate cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, heart disease and diabetes, among others. She also has significant experience with supervising physician assistants/associates and nurse practitioners.
Eric D Lederman, MD, FASCRS
Tyringham, Massachusetts
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery
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Colon cancer, rectal cancer, diverticulitis, anastomotic leak, bowel obstruction, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, surgical complications, hemorrhoids, anal fissure, fistula, laparoscopy, robotic, minimally invasive, transanal
Dr Lederman is Board Certified in General Surgery and his subspecialty field of Colon and Rectal Surgery, and he is a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. For 22 years, he was in a busy private colorectal surgery practice in St. Louis, MO with a focus on minimally invasive colorectal surgery. This included robotic surgery with the da Vinci robot (starting in 2009), laparoscopic surgery, and advanced transanal techniques to treat benign and malignant colorectal diseases. He has broad experience with colorectal cancer, complicated diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, bowel obstructions, as well as anorectal disorders such as hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, prolapse and fecal incontinence. He has over 20 years experience as an expert witness, both for defense and plaintiffs, providing review, consultation, and testimony both at deposition and trial. He is currently retired from full-time surgical practice, but continues to assist on surgical ca...
Jason Reich, MD
Gastroenterology Expert - Proven Success
Sharon, Massachusetts
Gastroenterology, Hepatology
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastrointestinal bleeding, acid reflux (GERD), colon cancer, pancreas, liver, hepatology, Barret's Esophagus, GERD, Cirrhosis, endoscopy, colonoscopy, diverticulitis, perforation, gastric ulcers
Dr. Reich is an academically trained gastroenterologist and has been an expert witness for the past few years. He currently practices gastroenterology with Southcoast Health in Southern Massachusetts. Over the last 4 years, he has been retained in several cases, offering his expert opinion for both defense and plaintiff attorneys. He is board certified in Gastroenterology, and Internal Medicine, and licensed to practice medicine in the states of Massachusetts, Florida, New Mexico and Indiana. He also serves as a gastroenterology consultant for Evens https://evens.com/ to help to roll out an online personalized acid reflux treatment platform. He has a particular interest in telemedicine and digital health and provides consults for 2nd.MD, as well as Sitka. Dr. Reich also has experience with medical chart review and has written numerous articles for medical news websites.
Marc K Taormina, MD FASGE AGAF FACG FACP
Midwest GI Health
Lee's Summit , Missouri
Gastroenterology, Hepatology
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Colonoscopy, polypectomy, colon cancer screening, Colón cancer, esophageal cancer, dysphagia, esophageal dilation, Crohns disease, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, esophageal reflux, hiatal hernia,gallbladder disease, perforation,cirrhosis, jaundice, outpatient cancer, abdominal pain
I am a seasoned actively practicing clinician in the private practice of outpatient consultative gastroenterology/hepatology. I have been working in a collaborative GI practice with mid-levels ( APRN & PA-C ) since 1999. I am a member of the Missouri Prescription Drug monitoring task force, the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts, and I continue active certification through the ABIM in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.
I am the medical director of the Midwest Physicians Surgery Center, an endoscopic ambulatory surgery center accredited by JCAHO and a recipient of the ASGE Certificate of Unit excellence in quality and outcomes. We embrace new technology in gastroenterology including AI. I am current in ACLS/BCLS certification, maintain active medical staff status at Lee's Summit Medical Center and membership in the Missouri State Medical Association and AMA.
I am a veteran of the US Army Medical Corps- 1980-85. I am an outside medical consultant for t...
Stuart I. Finkel, MD
Gastroenterology - Mount Sinai Trained and Faculty
Stuart I. Finkel MD
Emerson, New Jersey
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
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gastroenterology, gastrointestinal endoscopy, colonoscopy, esophagus, GERD, reflux, intestines, bowels, colon cancer, internal medicine, complications of GI endoscopy, perforations, ischemic bowel, GI bleeding, mesenteric ischemia, wrongful death
Dr. Finkel received his BA (summa cum laude) with distinction in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1968. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1973, 1st in his class, and president of his chapter of the national medical honor society, Alpha Omega Alpha. He did his Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City, and his Fellowship in Gastroenterology at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, also in New York City, and the Bronx Veterans Administration Hospital, Bronx NY, 1976-1978.
Dr. Finkel is board certified in GI and IM, and was on the voluntary teaching faculty in Gastroenterology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai from 1978 to 2024, serving as Assistant Clinical Professor of GI from 2004 to 2024. He was in private practice from 1978 through February 2024, has published in peer-reviewed journals, and taught GI endoscopy at Mount Sinai from 1978 to 2023. He now...
Jessica Anchor-Samuels, MD
Internal Medicine Expert- 2 Ivy League degrees
New York
Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine
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primary care, standard of care, delayed diagnosis, colon cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, cervical cancer, Internist, missed diagnosis, heart disease, heart attack, diabetes, inappropriate care, cancer screening, anemia, telemedicine, risk factors, preventative care, hypertension
Dr. Anchor-Samuels is a Brown University trained Internal Medicine physician and a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine with board certifications in Massachusetts and Connecticut. She has significant experience in clinical medicine, as well as medical legal consulting. She has consulted, both for medical record review and as an expert witness, on numerous cases for both plaintiff and defense. She has also worked directly with insurance companies to review cases in anticipation of potential litigation. She has extensive experience with cases of delayed/missed diagnosis of prostate cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, heart disease and diabetes, among others. She also has significant experience with supervising physician assistants/associates and nurse practitioners.
Ritha Belizaire, MD FACS FASCRS
General, colorectal and minimally invasive surgeon
Houston Community Surgical
New York
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery
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colonoscopy, GI surgery, proctology, pelvic surgery, robotic surgery, colon cancer, rectal cancer, resident education, DEI, minimally invasive surgery, intestine, colon, rectum
Dual board certified general and colorectal surgeon in the Houston area. Extensive experience in academic surgery (OH, NY and TX), resident and medical student education and serving low income/under resourced communities. Now part time academics and full time owner of solo surgical practice. I take care of patients with disorders of the gallbladder, small bowel, appendix, benign skin and soft tissue, colon, rectum and anus. I am certified in robotic surgery and perform colonoscopy as part of my practice. I have also served at Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the surgical department at UT Health Houston.
Albert M Harary, M.D.
Albert Harary, MD
New York, New York
Gastroenterology, Hepatology
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Internal Medicine, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Esophageal Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Pancreatitis, Liver Disease, Duodenal Ulcer, Colon Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine.
Attending Physician, Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital.
Attending Physician, NYU Langone Medical Center.
Licensed in New York and Florida.
Santa R Nandi, MD FACG
Gastroenterology and Liver diseases
Santa Nandi MD PC
Hicksville , New York
Gastroenterology, Hepatology
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Gastrointestinal bleeding, Colon cancer, Crohn's disease, Colitis, Acid Reflux, Colonoscopy, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Hepatitis, Ulcers, Polyps, Diverticulitis with perforation/ abscess, Diverticulosis
Santa R. Nandi MD is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, board certified in the subspecialty of Gastroenterology. She completed her training at LIJMC, the Long Island Campus for The Albert Einstein School of Medicine, NY. Her subspecialty practice of Gastroenterology and Liver diseases is based in New York. She has over 30 years of experience in her subspecialty. She has also been actively involved in performing expert witness reviews in Gastroenterology since 2020, even while she continues to practice clinical Gastroenterology and gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures on a regular basis. She uses her extensive knowledge and clinical experience to meet the highest standards of care for all her patients while, at the same time, using her expertise to work closely with multiple legal experts both within and outside of New York. She is an extremely well spoken physician. She delivers precise expert reviews and reports on medico-legal cases, meeting time deadlines ...
David H Robbins, MD, MSc
NEW YORK, New York
Gastroenterology
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Gastroenterology, Endoscopy, Interventional endoscopy, Advanced endoscoy, Colonoscopy, Endoscopic ultrasound, Cancer, Colon cancer, Colon polyps, Barrett's esophagus, Esophageal cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Pancreas, Pancreatic cyst, Rectal cancer, Neuroendocrine tumor, Diverticulitis, PEG
Dr. Robbins is the Associate Chief and Program Director in Gastroenterology at Lenox Hill Hospital. He is board-certified in Gastroenterology and is an Associate Professor of Medicine. He is available for expert witness consultations and testimony to both defense and plaintiff attorneys. His areas of expertise include general gastroenterology, GI cancer treatment, pancreas cancer and interventional endoscopic techniques, and early GI cancer detection. Dr. Robbins spends the bulk of his professional time caring for his patients. He is consistently deemed a Top Doctor by the Castle Connolly Guide, attended Columbia College (BA), the Mount Sinai School of Medicine (MD with honors) and Columbia University (MSc).
Meyer N. Solny, MD, FACG, AGAF
New York, New York
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
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Gastroenterology, gastrointestinal endoscopy, internal medicine, colonoscopy, colorectal, esophagus, gallbladder, intestines, pancreas, colon cancer, GERD, colitis, perforations, ischemic bowel, GI bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s, mesenteric ischemia, IBD, Reflux
Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy specialist, Columbia and Cornell trained clinician, with an active Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology practice for the past 30+ years, on staff at New York Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell College of Medicine. Experienced as a medico-legal consultant and expert witness for both plaintiff and defense.
Meade Palmer, MD, MPH, FACS
Expert General Surgery Witness - 30yr Experience
High Point, North Carolina
General Surgery, Critical Care Surgery
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Minimally Invasive Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Gastro-intestinal Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Gall Bladder / Cholecystectomy, Colon Surgery, Colon Cancer, Colon Polyps, Diverticulitis, Appendix / Appendectomy, Hemorrhoids, Surgical Infections, Colonoscopy, EGD
Board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care. Active clinical practice with 30+ years of experience. Clinical Assistant Professor, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Department of Surgery. Fellowship-trained endoscopist, Massachusetts General Hospital-Harvard Medical School affiliation. Fellowship trained trauma and surgical critical care, MIEMSS. Fellow of American College of Surgeons. Experience as risk retention group claims committee chairman, hospital quality, safety and credentials committee member and state board reviewer of standards of care. Retired Major, US Army reserve medical corps and volunteer mission surgeon.
CURTIS W TAYLOR, M.D.
Win with this experienced, persistent Internist.
Mercy Health
Cincinnati, Ohio
Internal Medicine, Family Medicine
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Medical Malpractice, Prostate cancer, Breast cancer, EMTALA, Colon cancer, Geriatrics, Standard of care, Cause of death, Diabetes, Reliable, Professional, Drug interactions, Missed pulmonary embolism, Failure to diagnose cancer, Elder abuse, Geriatric medication mismanagement
I am board certified in Internal Medicine. I have been an outpatient medicine physician for the past 40 years. I recently served as an expert witness for a standard of care case for the State of Ohio. I enjoyed the thorough review of medical records, guidelines, and relevant literature to ascertain whether the actions taken by the healthcare provider involved were in line with accepted medical standards. My expertise as an internal medicine expert witness was vital to this case. I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to bear on the medical aspects of the matter at hand, and my testimony will provide the court with a well informed and impartial analysis of the medical issues involved. I have reviewed the SEAK Expert Witness Training course over the past 12 months.
David R Neiblum, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF
Excellent communicator, seasoned expert, all GI dz
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Gastroenterology
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Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, polyps, colon cancer, esophageal cancer, Barrett's, gastric cancer, pancreatic cancer, endoscopy, colonoscopy, perforation, pancreatitis and fluid mgmt, diverticulitis, ulcers, bleeding, PEG tubes, hepatitis, cirrhosis, celiac, GERD
Dr. Neiblum has been a practicing, board-certified gastroenterologist for 28 years, and is the senior partner of a large GI practice in a Philadelphia suburb. He is a fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association, and the American College of Physicians, and has personally performed over 25,000 endoscopic procedures, including diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, and PEG feeding tube placements.
He is an expert on current practice guidelines including colonoscopy screening guidelines and appropriate intervals for both high risk (such as those with a family history of cancer, or those with Ulcerative colitis) and average risk patients. Dr Neiblum is also an expert on appropriateness of endoscopic and imaging procedures for particular patient complaints, and when such procedures are NOT indicated. In addition, he is an expert on treatment of acute pancreatitis, including fluid management of such patients, GI bl...
william J harb, MD
The Colorectal Center
Nashville, Tennessee
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery
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Colonoscopy, Colon Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Proctology, Hemorrhoids, Fecal Incontinence, Anal Fistula, Diverticulitis, Inherited Colon Cancer
I am a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon in private practice since 2006. I have extensive expertise in proctology and anorectal surgery, including hemorrhoidal disease, anal fistulae, fecal incontinence, and have a busy colonoscopy practice. I have experience dealing with many different types of complications related to colorectal surgery, such as abscesses, leaks, and perforations. I have additional expertise in the field of inherited cancers, particularly inherited colon and rectal cancers. Genetic testing is an integral part of my practice and while that is mainly gastrointestinal cancers, I have experience with the genetics of many other inherited cancer syndromes, including breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer syndromes. I do genetic testing in my office and believe that many patients with a family history of colorectal cancer don't get the needed testing..
Joshua A. Katz, MD
Memphis, Tennessee
Colon & Rectal Surgery
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Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Crohn‘s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis, Fecal Incontinence, Constipation, Anorectal Abscess, Anal Fistula, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Condyloma, Anal Dysplasia, Colostomy, Ileostomy, Preoperative Care, Postoperative Care
Dr Katz brings 9 years of surgical training and 20 years of surgical practice to the care of patients with colorectal diseases. He practices robotic, laparoscopic and open abdominal surgery, and anorectal surgery. He is Medical Director of the Wound Ostomy Clinic at St. Francis Hospital, where he cares for patients with ileostomy and colostomy issues. Dr. Katz seeks to care for each patient with the best possible treatment at the proper time. Dr Katz takes pride in using his significant public speaking experience to help people understand challenging medical concepts.
Ritha Belizaire, MD FACS FASCRS
General, colorectal and minimally invasive surgeon
Houston Community Surgical
Houston, Texas
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery
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colonoscopy, GI surgery, proctology, pelvic surgery, robotic surgery, colon cancer, rectal cancer, resident education, DEI, minimally invasive surgery, intestine, colon, rectum
Dual board certified general and colorectal surgeon in the Houston area. Extensive experience in academic surgery (OH, NY and TX), resident and medical student education and serving low income/under resourced communities. Now part time academics and full time owner of solo surgical practice. I take care of patients with disorders of the gallbladder, small bowel, appendix, benign skin and soft tissue, colon, rectum and anus. I am certified in robotic surgery and perform colonoscopy as part of my practice. I have also served at Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the surgical department at UT Health Houston.
Scott Choi, MD
Gastroenterology, Food safety, Pharmaceutical
Gastroenterology Associates, PC
Mclean, Virginia
Gastroenterology, Hepatology
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Crohn's disease and colitis, colon polyps, colon cancer, esophageal cancer, Barrett's, gastric cancer, pancreatic cancer, ERCP, Endoscopy, colonoscopy, perforation, pancreatitis, diverticulitis, gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, PEG tubes, hepatitis, cirrhosis, food safety
Dr. Myung (Scott) Choi has been an expert witness for over the past decade, and is currently a partner of Gastroenterology Associates, P.C. in northern Virginia. He provides expert witness work for both defense and plaintiff attorneys. He is board-certified in gastroenterology, and licensed to practice medicine in the state of Virginia. Since 2001, he has practiced gastroenterology and hepatology in both the academic and private practice environments. As an assisitant clinical professor at Metropolitan Hospital in New York city from 2005-2006, he was recognized by the medical students as the best physician-teacher. From 2014-2019, he served in many roles, including: CEO of Gastroenterology Associates, Director of Digestive Disease for Novant Health in northern Virginia, president of Advanced Digestive Care, and a speaker for Allergan and Abbvie.
Over the course of his career, he has been recognized as a “Top Doctor” by Washingtonian Magazine, Consumer Checkbook and Northern ...
STEPHEN M. COHEN, MD, MBA
General and Colon and Rectal Surgery
Richmond VA MEDICAL CENTER
CHESTERFIELD, Virginia
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery
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COLON CANCER, COLONOSCOPY, DIVERTICULITIS, BOWEL OBSTRUCTION, BLEEDING, FECAL INCONTINENCE, CONSTIPATION, HEMORRHOIDS, NUTRITION, CHOLECYSTITIS, APPENDICITIS, LARGE BOWEL OBSTRUCTION, SMALL BOWEL OBSTRUCTION, ASCITIS, ABSCESS, ANAL FISTULA, RECTAL, CROHN'S, POLYPS, INFLAMMATION
In his new position, Dr. Stephen Cohen is leading the way for improved surgical care for those who have served our great country. Dr. Cohen has joined the surgical team at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. Furthermore, Dr. Cohen will join the faculty as a full-time colon and rectal surgeon to help teach, train, and educate the young physicians who comprise the backbone of the VA organization.
Dr. Stephen Cohen was the first Board certified colon and rectal surgeon for the southern crescent area in Atlanta, Georgia. Many of his patients traveled long distances to receive his high quality care, due to his unique ability to put patients and family at ease during difficult and often stressful times. Dr. Cohen is an innovator, pioneer, and pacesetter of emerging, developing, and innovative colorectal techniques. He is active in teaching, educating, and collaborating with physicians both domestically and internationally, in which his...
Reed Brian Mitchell, MD
Mid-Atlantic Medical Consulting
Midlothian, Virginia
Oncology, Hematology
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Lung cancer, colon cancer, pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, stomach cancer, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, clotting disorders, anemia, anticoagulation, bleeding disorders, hematology disorders, leukemia, Hodgkins disease, life-expectancy, expert witness, causation, delayed diagnosis
I have been practicing Hematology, Oncology, and Internal Medicine in Virginia since 1992. For 7 years I was Assistant Professor of Medicine at VCU and since then have been in private practice. I served on the management team of a 20+ physician private practice for 10 years, including 3 years as managing partner. I worked continuously over that time developing ways to make medical record keeping more accurate and concise, providing benefits to all who might need to access or understand a patient's medical records. I have reviewed a wide variety of cases with regard to standards, causation, liability, and life-expectancy. I enjoy analyzing complex and manifold medical issues, boiling them down to their essence, and providing, whether for medical, personal, or legal purposes, a coherent and concise analysis. Most importantly, however, I focus on the care of my patients.
● Board certified in Oncology, Hematology, and Internal Medicine
● Assistant Professor of Medicine, Virginia Comm...
Paul B. Warfield, MD, AGAF
Paul B. Warfield, MD, PLLC
Moses Lake, Washington
Gastroenterology, Hepatology
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Colonoscopy, Endoscopy, Colon Cancer, Liver Disease, ERCP, Diseases of the Pancreas, Intestines, Stomach, Esophagus, Gall Bladder, and Bile Ducts, Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC, 2018-2019.
Board-Certified in Gastroenterology. Johns Hopkins and University of Chicago trained clinician with 30 years practice experience and research experience in clinical trials.
Served on the Boards of Directors of two large physician groups.
Selected as an AGA fellow February, 2020.
Aimee E. Gough, MD
Wyoming Surgical Associates
Casper, Wyoming
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery
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Colon Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Rectal Cancer, Diverticulitis, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fistula, Anastomotic Leak, Surgical Complications, IBD, Bowel Obstruction, Colonoscopy, Low Anterior Resection, Colon Cancer, Ostomy, Hernia, Appendix, Gallbladder, Adhesions, Fistula
Dr. Aimee Gough is board-certified in Colon and Rectal Surgery as well as General Surgery and has been in independent practice for over five years. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, a clinical instructor at the University of Washington School of Medicine, and an ATLS instructor.
She maintains a busy private practice where she practices both colorectal surgery and general surgery (including trauma) - with a focus on minimally invasive surgical care (robotic and laparoscopic) for diseases of the colon and rectum. She also cares for patients with anorectal and pelvic floor disorders. As the only board-certified colon and rectal surgeon in her state, she routinely sees complex patients, inherits and manages complication, and undertakes re-do operations. With experience in medical education and public speaking, Dr. Gough communicates effectively and excels at conveying complicated medical topics in a c...
Clinton F Merrill, MD
Western Oncology & Hematology Consulting Services
Laramie, Wyoming
Hematology, Oncology
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Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Lung Cancer, Tumors, Leukemias, Lymphomas, Myeloma, Myeloproliferative Disorders, Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Benign Hematology, Anemia, Bleeding and Clotting Disorders
Experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of all solid tumors as well as the full range of hematologic malignancies. Special expertise in benign hematology including: anemias, low blood cell counts, iron overload disorders, and bleeding and clotting disorders. I take pride in providing thorough record review, meticulously researched reports reflecting unbiased opinions, and excellent communication skills with the ability to make the complex understandable.
