Melanoma Expert Witnesses
Melanoma 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 melanoma. The melanoma expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Allergy & Immunology, Anatomic Pathology, Cosmetic Surgery, Dermatology, Disability Evaluation, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Hand Surgery, Hematology, Internal Medicine, Laser Surgery, Occupational Medicine, Oncology, Pathology, and Plastic Surgery.
Arthur Sitelman, MD
Integrated Pathology Services, PLLC
Phoenix, Arizona
Pathology, Anatomic Pathology
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Cancer Tumor Diagnosis, Surgical Pathology, Non-Gynecologic Cytopathology, Cardiovascular Pathology, Breast Pathology, Gynecologic Pathology, Melanoma, Autopsy Pathology, Head and Neck (ENT) Pathology, Lung Pathology (Thoracic), Asbestos and Mesothelioma Attribution, Podiatric Pathology
Board Certified Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. Three years of residency at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY, 1975-1978; 2 years residency and fellowship at New York University Medical Center (New York, NY), 1978-1980. Services include expert witness review, deposition testimony, trial testimony, independent review of autopsies, anatomic pathology cases, clinical pathology (blood, urine, body fluids) cases, literature review, histology services (routine, immunohistochemistry, histochemisty). Decades of Medical Director leadership.
Kent Carson, MD
San Jose , California
Dermatology
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Skin, skin cancer, basal cell cancer, melanoma, squamous cell cancer, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens Johnson Syndrome, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, Merkel Cell cancer. bed bugs.I PERFORM EXPERT IMEs
Board certified dermatologist with over 40 years of clinical and academic experience in conditions of the skin, hair, nails. Including skin cancer, drug reactions, insect bite reactions such as bed bugs and patent case experience. IMEs expertly performed. Email me at [email protected] or call my cell at 408-679-7389.
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...
Michael Kim
PLASTIC SURGERY, HAND SURGERY, COSMETIC SURGERY
associates in cosmetic surgery
Fort Myers, Florida
Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery
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LOCAL ANESTHESIA, WALANT, LIPOMA, MELANOMA, SKIN CANCER, SCAR, CARPAL TUNNEL, TRIGGER FINGER, GANGLION CYST, FACELIFT, BREAST IMPLANTS, BREAST REDUCTION, LIPOSUCTION, EYELID SURGERY, CYST, SKIN MOLE SURGERY, TUMMY TUCK, ARMLIFT, FAT INJECTION, FILLER BOTOX
EDUCATION
Stuyvesant High School, New York, N.Y. - 1976-1980
B.S. Magna Cum Laude, City College of New York,
Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education,
C.U.N.Y. 7 Year Medical Program - 1980-1985
M.D, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY - 1985-1987
TRAINING
Plastic Surgery Fellow - Emory University in Atlanta, GA
General Surgery New York University Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital, New York, NY
Plastic Surgery Research Fellow Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Louisville.
Hand Surgery Fellwoship Kutz and Kleinert Louisvile, KY
Plastic Surgery resident Wright State Medical Center Dayton , Ohio
CERTIFICATIONS
Board Certified in Plastic Surgery
Board Certified in Subspecialty of Surgery of the Hand with the American Board of Plastic Surgery
Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners
Memberships
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Amercian society Surgery of the Hand
Lee County Medical society
Peter A Marzek, MD, FACS
Tavares, Florida
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery
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Breast Augmentation, Breastlift (Mastopexy), Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammoplasty), Facelift, Browlift, Blepharoplasty, Liposuction and Laser Liposuction, Abdominoplasty, Brachioplasty, Fillers and Botox, Trauma, Scars, Skin Cancer, Melanoma, Medical Staff issues, Bylaws issues, Peer Review
I have served as an expert witness/consultant in plastic surgery for the Department of Health/Florida Board of Medicine since 2008, reviewing both reconstructive and cosmetic cases.
I have extensive experience with Medical Staff issues, and have been on Medical Executive Committees for most of my 29 years of practice. I have served as Chief of Staff, Vice Chief of Staff, and Secretary/treasurer of the Medical Staff, as well as Behavioral Committee Chair and Medical Review Committee chair.
I have extensive Medical Staff Bylaws experience, serving as Bylaws Chair at two separate hospitals for many years.
I performed a fellowship in Aesthetic Surgery at Washington University in St Louis, after completing both general surgery and plastic surgery residencies. I am Board Certified in Plastic Surgery and actively participate in MOC for Plastics, and was Board Certified in General Surgery (though no longer keep the General Surgery Boards active).
Thomas Pham, M.D., D.V.M.
Punta Gorda, Florida
Dermatology, Disability Evaluation
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Occupational, Work Exposure, Pediatric dermatology, Misdiagnosis, Biologic agent, Immunosuppression, Adverse Reaction, Delayed diagnosis, Melanoma, Skin cancer, Mohs surgery, IMO IME, Opportunistic infection, Sepsis, Off Label Use, FDA boxed warning, DOD Military, Veteran Administration
Broad Experience: U.S. Army, Veteran Administration, Family Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Disability Evaluation, Independent Medical Opinions (IMO), Independent Medical Examinations (IME), Medical Review, Veterinary Medicine, and Hospital Medicine. Licensed in MI, FL, WV, NY, CA, GA, PA, OH, VA, IL, NC, TX, ID, MO, AL, and MN. Active Error Omission Insured. Efficient, accurate, referenced, and bulletproof IMEs and IMOs. Published author of three articles in peer-reviewed journals. Special interest in cases involving injuries, hospitalization, infection, and death due to misuse of dermatologic medications outside of labeled indications, and without regard to FDA boxed warnings. Also interested in injuries and misdiagnosis resulting from a lack of supervision and training of physician extenders in both civilian, DOD, and VA facilities. Over 30 years of experience in military medicine, family medicine, general medicine, occupational medicine, Mohs surgery, and dermatology. Availabl...
Andrew R. Styperek, MD
Parkland, Florida
Dermatology, Laser Surgery
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Mohs, Mohs surgery, skin cancer, melanoma, Filler, Acne, Botox, Laser, Laser Hair Removal, Scar, Cosmetic Complications, Sclerotherapy, Veins
Dr. Styperek is a board certified dermatologist, treating medical, cosmetic and surgical patients of all ages. As a board-certified and fellowship trained Mohs surgeon, he performs over 2000+ cases treating skin cancer annually. As a certified vein specialist, he treats patients with sclerotherapy, phlebectomy, and endovenous ablation. He has expertise with managing cosmetic complications (including surgical scars, laser, filler, and botox) and is a published author and investigator in multiple peer-reviewed journals. As a Harvard MBA, Dr. Styperek also has experience with healthcare finance, operations, outpatient clinical care teams both as a physician and former management consultant.
Samuel S Thomas, MD
Medical Oncologist Expert Witness www.MedOncMD.com
Orlando Health Cancer Insitute
Orlando, Florida
Oncology, Hematology
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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
Sajeve S. Thomas, MD, is a board-certified medical oncologist at Orlando Health Cancer Institute. He specializes in the treatment of melanoma, sarcoma and gastrointestinal malignancies. See www.MEDONCMD.com where he educates patients, families, and healthcare providers oncologic issues that most oncologist do not say to their patients or do not have the time to say.
Dr. Thomas earned his medical degree at University of Florida College of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at University of South Florida College of Medicine, where he received the Outstanding Resident award. He completed his hematology and oncology fellowship at University of Florida, where he became chief fellow and board review coordinator teaching 4-6 lectures a month to the fellows, residents and medical students.
Dr. Thomas serves as an assistant professor at both Florida State University College of Medicine and University of Central Florida College of Medicine. He serves as an oncology ...
Michael Kim
PLASTIC SURGERY, HAND SURGERY, COSMETIC SURGERY
associates in cosmetic surgery
Georgia
Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery
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LOCAL ANESTHESIA, WALANT, LIPOMA, MELANOMA, SKIN CANCER, SCAR, CARPAL TUNNEL, TRIGGER FINGER, GANGLION CYST, FACELIFT, BREAST IMPLANTS, BREAST REDUCTION, LIPOSUCTION, EYELID SURGERY, CYST, SKIN MOLE SURGERY, TUMMY TUCK, ARMLIFT, FAT INJECTION, FILLER BOTOX
EDUCATION
Stuyvesant High School, New York, N.Y. - 1976-1980
B.S. Magna Cum Laude, City College of New York,
Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education,
C.U.N.Y. 7 Year Medical Program - 1980-1985
M.D, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY - 1985-1987
TRAINING
Plastic Surgery Fellow - Emory University in Atlanta, GA
General Surgery New York University Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital, New York, NY
Plastic Surgery Research Fellow Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Louisville.
Hand Surgery Fellwoship Kutz and Kleinert Louisvile, KY
Plastic Surgery resident Wright State Medical Center Dayton , Ohio
CERTIFICATIONS
Board Certified in Plastic Surgery
Board Certified in Subspecialty of Surgery of the Hand with the American Board of Plastic Surgery
Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners
Memberships
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Amercian society Surgery of the Hand
Lee County Medical society
ALIX J. CHARLES, MD
Wheaton, Illinois
Dermatology
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Laser Surgery, Cosmetic Procedures, Injectables, Fillers, Cosmetic Surgery, Lasers, Scar, Hyperpigmentation, Skin Cancer, Melanoma, Accutane, Psoriasis, Eczema, Acne, Warts, Benign Growths, Moles, Photorejuvenation, Skin Surfacing, Body Contouring
As a board certified general dermatologist, I see all patient types and ages without restriction. I have practiced medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology for the past 20+ years. That encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of skin ailments like psoriasis, eczema, acne, warts, benign growths and skin cancer. I also perform surgical procedures to remove skin cancer and moles. I perform cosmetic procedures that include the use of injectable neuromodulators and fillers, and also use a wide range of lasers and energy based devices to accomplish goals such as laser hair reduction, photorejuvenation, scar remodeling, skin resurfacing, skin tightening, body contouring and other indications. I am a past president of the Chicago Dermatological Society and the Illinois Dermatological Society. I am an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery.
Walter Liszewski, MD
Assistant Professor
Chicago, Illinois
Dermatology, Occupational Medicine
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Contact dermatitis, Allergy, Eczema, Acne, Rosacea, Melanoma, Alopecia, Hair loss, Skin cancer, Disability, Toxicology, Occupational health, Occupational injuries, Tattoo, Isotretinoin, Allergic contact dermatitis, Hair dye, Makeup, Shampoo, Metal allergy
I am an Assistant Professor of Dermatology and an Assistant Professor of Cancer Epidemiology at Northwestern University. I have over five years of experience as a general dermatologist and patch testing expert.
My clinical practice focuses on identifying allergies patients have to personal care products and workplace exposures. These allergies include hair dye, makeup, shampoo, gloves, medicines, jewelry, metal implants, tattoos, medical devices, and occupational chemicals. I am also frequently involved in occupational medicine and disability cases due to chemical allergies and toxicity. Beyond allergies, I treat and manage common dermatologic conditions including hair loss, skin cancer, melanoma, acne, rosacea, warts, hidradenitis suppurativa, psoriasis, and eczema.
I currently serve on the board of directors of the American Contact Dermatitis Society and the European Society of Tattoo and Pigment Research. I have been the site PI for several dermatology clinical trials, and my ...
NEEL SHAH, MD, FACP
Wheaton, Illinois
Hematology, Oncology
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Medical Oncologist, Hematologist, Cancer, Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Melanoma, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Myeloma, Kidney Cancer, Liver Cancer, Oncology, Hematology, Blood Disorders, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Bleeding, Sarcoma
I am currently a licensed M.D. in the State of Indiana. I completed a three-year residency program in Internal Medicine at the University of Illinois. After completing that residency, I completed a three-year fellowship at Rush University Medical Center. I am a triple board certified physician in Medical Oncology, Hematology & Internal Medicine. I have been practicing Hematology and Medical Oncology on a full-time basis since 2007.
I have 10 years of experience reviewing cases, as well as being an expert witness. I have reviewed cases that deal with hematology and medical oncology issues. I also have trial and deposition experience.
A full narrative report can be supplied with each case review, if needed.
Wayne S Orr, III
General Surgery and Surgical Oncology- Professor
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Ridgeland, Mississippi
General Surgery, Surgical Oncology
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surgical oncology, hepatobiliary surgery, abdominal surgery, dermatological surgery, acute care surgery, breast surgery, colon surgery, rectal surgery, gallbladder surgery, small bowel surgery, appendix surgery, sarcoma, melanoma, stomach, gastric, robotic surgery, appendicitis, cancer, skin cancer
General Surgery- University of Tennessee Health Science Center- Memphis, TN
Complex Surgical Oncology Fellowship- MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tx
Division Chief, Surgical Oncology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center- Jackson, MS
Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center- Jackson, MS
Staff General Surgeon at Southwest Mississippi Medical Center- McComb, MS
Staff General Surgeon at Merit Health Systems- Madison, MS
Associate Program Director for General Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center- Jackson, MS
State Chair, American College of Surgeons Committee on Cancer, Mississippi
Chairman, Clinical Cancer Committee at the University of Mississippi Medical Center- Jackson, MS
Chair, Gastrointestinal Tumor Board at the University of Mississippi Medical Center- Jackson, MS
Marc Serota, MD
Rockville Centre, New York
Dermatology, Allergy & Immunology
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Dermatology, skin cancer, melanoma, eczema, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, allergy, allergic reaction, stevens johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, vaccine, moles, rash, hives, anaphylaxis, allergy shots, allergy testing, asthma, occupational asthma, environmental allergy
Dr. Serota is considered a national expert on dermatologic and allergic/asthma topics. He lectures nationally and has published numerous articles in his areas of expertise. He has served as an expert witness on cases ranging from asthma, allergies, occupational issues/exposures as well as skin conditions and skin cancers. He graduated medical school at the age of 23. He has the unique distinction of being triple board certified in dermatology, allergy/asthma/immunology and pediatrics. He is licensed to practice medicine in 25 states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MO, MS, MT, NE, NH, NY, NV, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI, WV, WY. He is willing to travel as necessary.
Howard K Steinman, MD, FAAD, FACMS
Mohs & Dermatologic Surgery; Cosmetic Dermatology
Lewisville, Texas
Dermatology, Cosmetic Surgery
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Mohs surgery, skin cancer, skin surgery, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, scars, wound reconstruction, surgical complications, skin cancer misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis, botulinum injections, dermal fillers, chemical peels, laser treatments
Dr. Steinman is a board-certified dermatologist, fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon and cosmetic dermatologist with more than 40 years of clinical experience. He has been retained to review over 50 cases and has participated in nine depositions and six court testimonies since 1992 for both plaintiffs and defendants. Dr. Steinman has experience reviewing adverse events related to Mohs surgery, skin cancers, surgical complications, misdiagnoses, delayed diagnoses, liquid nitrogen treatment, chemical peels, laser, blepharoplasty, chemical burns, domestic violence scars, and criminal violence scars.
He received the 2024 American Academy of Dermatology Presidential Citation for dedication as an educator of excellence of Mohs surgery. Also in 2024, he was appointed an Honorary Lifetime Fellow with Distinction by the American Society for Mohs Surgery.
He retired from full-time clinical practice in 2022, but still provides expert witness services and teaches dermatology surgery to reside...
Micha Joffee
Primary Care Expert Witness
Joffee Consulting, LLC
Vienna, Virginia
Family Medicine, Internal Medicine
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Diabetes, kidney disease, heart attack, sleep apnea, abnormal labs, failure to diagnose, Lyme disease delayed diagnosis, pulmonary embolism, DVT, cancer, abnormal imaging, melanoma, allergic reactions, office systems, medication allergy, pneumonia, headache, disability, drug toxicity, infection
Dr. Joffee is a seasoned primary care physician and practice owner located in Northern Virginia near Washington, DC. He earned his medical degree from Emory University and then continued with his residency training at the Medical College of Virginia (now Virginia Commonwealth University). Dr. Joffee is Board Certified in Family Medicine.
As a clinician and practice owner Dr Joffee has developed successful office systems designed to deliver excellent evidence based care to his patients. As such he is an expert on typical primary care subject matter in addition to systems based errors that can occur in an outpatient medical office. Dr. Joffee is well regarded by his peers and has been selected by them as a Washingtonian magazine Top Doctor and Northern Virginia Living magazine Top Doctor in almost every year since 2015. He supervises and teaches medical students and is an Assistant Professor of Medical Education at University of Virginia and a Clinical Instructor for Georgetown U...