Oncology Expert Witnesses

Oncology 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 oncology. The oncology expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Diagnostic Radiology, General Surgery, Hematology, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Interventional & Vascular Radiology, Medical Devices, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Occupational Therapy, Oncology, Pediatric Hematology Oncology, Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical, and Physical Therapy.

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Samuel S Thomas, MD

10+YRS EXPERT WITNESS EXP; TRIPLE BOARD CERTIFIED

Advent Health Cancer Institute - Medical Oncology

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...
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James J Stark, MD

Failure to diagnose cancer and errors in treatment

StarkOncologyConsulting, LLC

Oncology, Hematology - Medical Malpractice, Failure to diagnose cancer, Improper cancer treatment, Product liability, Toxic Torts, Cancer causing agents, Patent Infringement
Dr. Stark has a blue-ribbon top-tier Ivy League education: BA cum laude from Yale and MD cum laude from Harvard. He trained in Internal Medicine at Washington University/Barnes Hospital and returned to Harvard for a fellowship in Medical Oncology at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. He practiced Hematology and Medical Oncology for 34 years and is currently Full Professor of Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School and a visiting lecturer at the University of Miami. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology for life, is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He has extensive experience as a litigation expert serving plaintiffs and defendants in equal numbers throughout the United States. He is considered an expert testifying witness making a good impression with juries. He is an editor of Practical Reviews in Cancer Management, a publication of Oakstone Publications, which produces con...
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Phillip Beron, MD

Oncology Expert-Product Liability/Cancer Causation

Radiation Oncology, Oncology - Radiation injury, quality assurance, radiation safety, delayed diagnosis, breast cancer, radiation induced cancer, product liability, malpractice, radiation causation, mesothelioma, prostate cancer, causation, toxic tort, hospital safety, secondary cancer, latency, head neck cancer, radiation exposure, environmental exposure, cancer
https://www.cancercausationexpert.com pberonmd@gmail.com 310-709-4604 Board-certified radiation oncologist with more than 20 years of active clinical experience and longstanding expert witness experience in medical malpractice, radiation oncology standard of care, product liability, toxic tort, environmental exposure, radiation exposure, and radiation-induced cancer matters. Retained by both plaintiff and defense counsel. Expertise includes general and specific causation, radiation dose assessment, exposure pathway analysis, latency, tumor biology, competing risk factors, epidemiology, radiobiology, and mechanistic cancer causation. Frequently evaluates whether an alleged malignancy is medically and biologically consistent with the type, magnitude, dose, timing, and pathway of an alleged ionizing radiation or environmental exposure. Served as Chair of a national Radiation Oncology Quality Assurance Committee for the American Society for Radiation Oncology. Form...
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Dan Cousin, MD

Radiologist & Neurorad Expert, Harvard/Yale

Alabama
Diagnostic Radiology, Radiology - Neuroradiology, Back & Spine Imaging, Body Imaging, Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Imaging, Oncology, Cancer Imaging (missed cancer), Pediatric & Child Abuse, Medical Malpractice, Pulmonary, Demonstrative Evidence, MRI PET CT scan Ultrasound Mammography
With training from Harvard, Yale, Columbia, and other top tier institutions, Dr. Dan Cousin is a dual-boarded, fellowship-trained expert in Diagnostic Radiology in active clinical practice who offers same-day (<24 hr) turnarounds on radiology consultations. Dr. Cousin is a pioneer in 4D demonstrative evidence, has an impressive lecturing and public speaking experience, presents well before juries, and has testified as an expert over 60 times in the last 4 years. As of 2023, his plaintiff/defense split is approximately 50/50. Dr. Cousin has served as the Medical Director in private practice, and also as the Program Director for a residency program where he was responsible for teaching newly minted doctors to be radiologists. He has nearly two decades of experience in the field including both academic and private practices and both clinical and administrative positions. Dr. Cousin is currently the Clinical Director for BayView Radiology in Florida. He is board-certified by both the A...
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Allison Weiner-Lasher, DPT, OTR/L

Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Expert

Allison Weiner-Lasher Therapy and Consulting Services, LLC.

Alabama
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy - Nursing homes, inpatient rehab hospitals, pediatrics, geriatrics, surgical protocols, falls, sexual assault, Durable medical equipment, orthopedics, pressure sores, transfers, independent medical examination, fall risk assessment, supervision, fall precautions, medical necessity, trauma, oncology, outpatient rehabilitation, neurological
Licensed physical and occupational therapist. 20+ years of clinical experience including adults, pediatrics, nursing homes, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation. Several years teaching experience. 9+ years expert witness experience. Significant supervisory experience of physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants, aides and students. Adult Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes patients with physical therapy deficits after oncology diagnoses and treatments, arthroscopic/arthroplasty surgeries of the shoulder, knee, hip and ankle, rotator cuff repairs, total shoulder replacements, Achilles repairs, post-operative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgeries, back pain syndromes, hand injuries/tendon repairs, ankle injuries/fractures, carpal tunnel repair, lumbar and cervical spine injuries, neurological diagnoses, knee, hip, and ankle injuries and foot conditions. Inpatient/SNF/Outpatient Setting Occupational Therapy (OT) experience includes cardiova...
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Steven Karidas, MD

Radiologist Expert, Yale Fellow trained, ABR Cert

Birmingham, Alabama
Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - Neuroradiology, Back & Spine Imaging, Body Imaging, Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Imaging, Oncology, Cancer Imaging (missed cancer), Pediatric & Child Abuse, Medical Malpractice, Pulmonary, Demonstrative Evidence, MRI PET CT scan Ultrasound Mammography
With training from Yale and other top-tier schools, Dr. Steven Karidas is a Board-Certified, fellowship-trained expert in Diagnostic Radiology in active clinical practice who offers same-day (<24 hr) turnarounds on radiology consultations. Dr. Karidas has served as section head, lead radiologist consultant, and has two decades of experience in the field including both academic and private practices and both clinical and administrative positions. He is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology. Before completing his postdoctoral Fellowship at Yale - New Haven Hospital. Dr. Karidas received his MD from New York Medical College where he completed his Internship and Radiology Residency. Dr. Karidas provides expert consultation in body, neuroradiology, and msk for attorneys, insurance companies, vendors, and other clients both nationally and internationally. He is committed to providing quality consultations for independent reads, written reports, expert testimony, and other co...
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Karen F Wilkinson, MN, ARNP, LNCC, CNLCP

Legal Nurse Consulting

Wilkinson Legal Nurse Consulting, Inc.

Arizona
Nurse Practitioner, Nurse - Emergency, Urgent Care, Medical Bill Review, Orthopedics, GYN, Pediatrics, Acute Care, Personal Injury, Longterm care, Labor/delivery, Neonatal, Outpatient Care, CR35 exams, Oncology, Nursing standards, ICU, Life Care Planning, PACU/recovery room, Medical-surgical, home health care
Karen Wilkinson is a nurse practitioner who offers broad expertise in many types of nursing. She has 30+ years of clinical nursing experience and 20 years of nursing and paralegal faculty experience. She has authored many nursing/legal publications and has presented at national conferences. Over those 30 years of clinical work and nursing faculty roles, she has worked in various settings, including acute care hospitals, emergency departments, urgent care, outpatient clinics, pediatrics, orthopedics, pain management, PACU, anesthesia, intensive care, medical/surgical, oncology, GYN, infant and pediatric ICU, special care nursery, OB/post-partum, community health/home care, and long term care. As a nurse practitioner, Karen is uniquely qualified to assess a case's medical and nursing issues. Her years of nursing and faculty experience make her an expert in critiquing nursing, medical, and ancillary care. She has been trained and certified in medical bill review and life care pla...
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Harpreet S Dhatt

Body Imaging Radiology Expert

Daviss, California
Diagnostic Radiology - Oncology, Trauma, Missed Diagnosis, Standard of care, Interpretation Error, Film Review, Malpractice Review, Causation Analysis, Image Interpretation, Cancer Detection, Abdominal CT/MRI/US/Fluoroscopy, Pelvic imaging, Quality Assurance
I am a fellowship-trained, board-certified radiologist specializing in body imaging with a patient-centered, quality-driven approach to diagnostic accuracy. For the past eight years, I have served as a medical expert witness. I have been involved in multiple depositions and provide clear, objective testimony grounded in radiologic evidence and standard-of-care expectations. This work has strengthened my commitment to balanced, ethical evaluation of imaging interpretation, documentation, communication, and system factors contributing to clinical outcomes, near-miss events, and opportunities to reduce error. Clinically, I interpret MRI, CT, ultrasound, x-ray, and fluoroscopy, and perform image-guided procedures including fine needle aspirations and arthrograms. I have particular expertise in oncologic imaging and participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards for lymphoma, GI/GU cancers, and thoracic oncology. I completed my medical degree at Stanford Medical School, radiology resi...
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Tara Washington, MD

Board Certified Radiation Oncologist

Hancock Medical Expert Consultants

Trabuco Canyon, California
Radiation Oncology - Breast Cancer, Brain Tumors, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Delay of Diagnosis, Oncology, Uterine Cancer, Skin Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Radiation Injury, Spine
Radiation Oncologist with 30 years of experience treating patients with conditions such as Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Brain Tumors with radiation. She has managed the care of patients receiving radiation alone or in combination with surgery and/or chemotherapy. Having practiced in both academic settings at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center and community practice settings as an Assistant Clinical Professor with the City of Hope, she is familiar with various practice styles. During her career, she has brought physicians in multiple specialties together by organizing Tumor Boards (patient care strategy sessions) and Continuing Medical Education Conferences. She has also worked on committees to develop best practice guidelines for Breast and Gynecological Cancers. Currently, she serves as a trained Surveyor for The American Society of Radiation Oncology’s Accreditation for Practice Excellence Program which entails visiting facilities i...
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Sarel Gaur, MD

Experienced Interventional Radiologist

Lake Forest, California
Radiology, Interventional & Vascular Radiology - CT Scan, MRI, Ultrasound, X-ray, Port a cath, Dialysis Catheters, PICC lines, Oncology, Standard of care, Missed Diagnosis, Medical Chart review, Bleeding, Embolization, Dialysis Fistula and Graft, Trauma
I am an American Board-certified Radiologist with 15 yrs of experience. I've worked in academics, private practice, large corporations, and the VA. I currently practice teleradiology, reading a high volume of CT scans of the chest/ abdomen / pelvis. I interpret a fair amount of oncologic (cancer) imaging I also perform medical procedures in hospital settings, providing pre and post patient care and clinical management. Please let me know if I can provide expert witness services for your group. I am available by phone and email (sarel.gaur@gmail.com).
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Ayesha Murtuza, MD

Internal Medicine Physician/Hospital Medicine

San Ramon , California
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Primary Care, Critical Care medicine, Pulmonology, Infectious disease, cardiology, Traumatic Brain injury, Cardiovascular Care, Endocrinology, Diabetes, Obesity, Geriatics, Perioperative, Sepsis, Hematology, Oncology, Palliative Care
I have near 10 years of post graduate experience in different patient care settings amongst various roles as board certified internal medicine physician. I have completed my residency training at University of California, San Diego and I am currently a hospitalist in the East Bay Area, California. From the acute inpatient setting to end of life care, I am a qualified expert to provide consultation. I have experience in treating hospitalized patients in the acute care setting. I work in a high acuity stroke and trauma center, having specific experience in caring for patients with stroke, trauma, infectious diseases, heart failure, sepsis, etc. In addition to direct patient care, I have been involved in quality review committees, assessing physicians and certain clinical scenarios. I have experience in reviewing records and peer review, evaluating for opportunities for improvement in medical decision making while serving on the Quality Review Committee. I have been active in the ethic...
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Richard G. Pestell, MD, PhD, FRACP, FACP, MBA, AO

Award-Winning Oncologist, Patent expert- Harvard

Professor

California
Internal Medicine, Oncology - patents, biotechnology, pharmaceutical industry, internal medicine, oncology, endocrinology
Training include -Massachusetts General Hospital (Fellow) -Harvard Medical School Previous titles include NCI Cancer Center Director for 13 years Lombardi Cancer Center, Georgetown University. Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University. Department Chairman of Oncology, Georgetown University. Department Chairman of Cancer Biology, Thomas Jefferson University. Executive Vice President Thomas Jefferson University. Ranked in the world as Highly Cited research scientist in breast cancer (#6), prostate cancer (#2) Recipient of research grants and multiple national awards. Elected Member American Society of Clinical Investigators. Gragnani Endowed Chair Order of Australia (Queen Elizabeth II) National Academy Europe National Academy Hungary Biotechnology Company Founder
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Andrew Perugini, Pharm.D.

Clinical Pharmacist - Hartford Healthcare

Watertown, Connecticut
Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical - Clinical Pharmacist, Toxicology, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Overdose, Opioid Overdose, Adverse Drug Events, Anticoagulation, Medication Error, Pharmacist Medical Malpractice, Drug Interaction, Pharmacokinetics, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Oncology, Intensive Care Unit, Alcohol
Dr. Perugini is a pharmacist with 14 years of experience. He initially started his career in retail pharmacy and eventually moved to the hospital setting as a clinical pharmacist. He is an adjust assistant professor at several pharmacy schools in his state. He has worked his way up to the position of Pharmacy Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator at his practice site. He is a member of several system-wide committees to help establish new protocols or therapies and to investigate medication error events and ways to reduce future errors. His knowledge is extensive, encompassing a wide range of areas, including infectious disease, emergency medicine, critical care, anticoagulation, neurology, oncology, cardiology, extravasation and more. As mentioned before, he serves as the clinical coordinator at his hospital, ensuring that any new clinical initiatives are properly executed at his practice site. This includes providing education and participating in committees to discuss ways to improve pa...
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Jennifer A Robbins, MPT

24+ years of experience, outpatient most recent

Old Greenwich, Connecticut
Physical Therapy - geriatrics, Orthopedics, Spinal Disorders, Joint Replacements, Shoulder Impingement, falls, Vestibular Conditions, balance, Oncology, Parkinson's Disease, Concussion, low back pain
Clinical experience across the continuum of care from acute through outpatient. Experienced reviewing with managed care/insurance. Advanced training in orthopedics, vestibular conditions, and concussion. Graduate training in clinical research.
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Alexa J Basilio, PharmD, BCOP

Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist

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...
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Allison Weiner-Lasher, DPT, OTR/L

Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Expert

Allison Weiner-Lasher Therapy and Consulting Services, LLC.

Florida
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy - Nursing homes, inpatient rehab hospitals, pediatrics, geriatrics, surgical protocols, falls, sexual assault, Durable medical equipment, orthopedics, pressure sores, transfers, independent medical examination, fall risk assessment, supervision, fall precautions, medical necessity, trauma, oncology, outpatient rehabilitation, neurological
Licensed physical and occupational therapist. 20+ years of clinical experience including adults, pediatrics, nursing homes, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation. Several years teaching experience. 9+ years expert witness experience. Significant supervisory experience of physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants, aides and students. Adult Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes patients with physical therapy deficits after oncology diagnoses and treatments, arthroscopic/arthroplasty surgeries of the shoulder, knee, hip and ankle, rotator cuff repairs, total shoulder replacements, Achilles repairs, post-operative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgeries, back pain syndromes, hand injuries/tendon repairs, ankle injuries/fractures, carpal tunnel repair, lumbar and cervical spine injuries, neurological diagnoses, knee, hip, and ankle injuries and foot conditions. Inpatient/SNF/Outpatient Setting Occupational Therapy (OT) experience includes cardiova...
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Dan Cousin, MD

Radiologist & Neurorad Expert, Harvard/Yale

Weston, Florida
Diagnostic Radiology, Radiology - Neuroradiology, Back & Spine Imaging, Body Imaging, Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Imaging, Oncology, Cancer Imaging (missed cancer), Pediatric & Child Abuse, Medical Malpractice, Pulmonary, Demonstrative Evidence, MRI PET CT scan Ultrasound Mammography
With training from Harvard, Yale, Columbia, and other top tier institutions, Dr. Dan Cousin is a dual-boarded, fellowship-trained expert in Diagnostic Radiology in active clinical practice who offers same-day (<24 hr) turnarounds on radiology consultations. Dr. Cousin is a pioneer in 4D demonstrative evidence, has an impressive lecturing and public speaking experience, presents well before juries, and has testified as an expert over 60 times in the last 4 years. As of 2023, his plaintiff/defense split is approximately 50/50. Dr. Cousin has served as the Medical Director in private practice, and also as the Program Director for a residency program where he was responsible for teaching newly minted doctors to be radiologists. He has nearly two decades of experience in the field including both academic and private practices and both clinical and administrative positions. Dr. Cousin is currently the Clinical Director for BayView Radiology in Florida. He is board-certified by both the A...
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Richard G. Pestell, MD, PhD, FRACP, FACP, MBA, AO

Award-Winning Oncologist, Patent expert- Harvard

Professor

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Internal Medicine, Oncology - patents, biotechnology, pharmaceutical industry, internal medicine, oncology, endocrinology
Training include -Massachusetts General Hospital (Fellow) -Harvard Medical School Previous titles include NCI Cancer Center Director for 13 years Lombardi Cancer Center, Georgetown University. Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University. Department Chairman of Oncology, Georgetown University. Department Chairman of Cancer Biology, Thomas Jefferson University. Executive Vice President Thomas Jefferson University. Ranked in the world as Highly Cited research scientist in breast cancer (#6), prostate cancer (#2) Recipient of research grants and multiple national awards. Elected Member American Society of Clinical Investigators. Gragnani Endowed Chair Order of Australia (Queen Elizabeth II) National Academy Europe National Academy Hungary Biotechnology Company Founder
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Kushal Patel, MD

Hospitalist and Informatics Expert

University of Illinois College of Medicine

Hanover Park, Illinois
Internal Medicine, Hospitalist - Internal medicine, family medicine, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, outpatient medicine, primary care, electronic health records, healthcare informatics, urgent care, telemedicine, cardiology, oncology, intensive care, neurology, nephrology, medication error, pulmonology, gastroenterology
Dr. Patel is a dual board-certified physician (Internal Medicine and Clinical Informatics). He is a practicing hospitalist as well as an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He has practiced clinical medicine in diverse settings: private groups, hospital-employed, large academic institutions, smaller community hospitals, and teaching programs. Furthermore, he serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews (JPCRR), an open-access, peer-reviewed medical journal; and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles. In addition to his clinical and academic roles, as a Chief Medical Information Officer of a multi-state system, Dr. Patel is an expert in health information technology, EHR systems, healthcare workflows, and is able to provide credible analysis of any breach in Standard of Care pertaining to utilization of EHR by providers. Dr. Patel's diverse background as a clinical practitioner, academician, an...
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NEEL SHAH, MD, FACP

Wheaton, Illinois
Hematology, Oncology - 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.
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Tushar R Shah, MD, MHA

Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute

Flint, Michigan
Radiation Oncology, Oncology - Radiation Oncology, Oncology, Breast cancer, lung cancer, brain tumor, stereotactic radiosurgery, prostate cancer, gynecological cancer, head and neck cancer, lymphoma, gastrointestinal cancer, Radiation injury, peer review, implant therapy, radiation side effects
I am Board Certified (American Board of Radiology) in Radiation Oncology and in active clinical practice since 2003. I utilize Standards of Care and National Published Guidelines in my clinical practice in oncology. I am available to provide medical chart review, narrative reports, consultation/testimony for plaintiffs and defense.
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Allison Weiner-Lasher, DPT, OTR/L

Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Expert

Allison Weiner-Lasher Therapy and Consulting Services, LLC.

Glen Rock , New Jersey
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy - Nursing homes, inpatient rehab hospitals, pediatrics, geriatrics, surgical protocols, falls, sexual assault, Durable medical equipment, orthopedics, pressure sores, transfers, independent medical examination, fall risk assessment, supervision, fall precautions, medical necessity, trauma, oncology, outpatient rehabilitation, neurological
Licensed physical and occupational therapist. 20+ years of clinical experience including adults, pediatrics, nursing homes, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation. Several years teaching experience. 9+ years expert witness experience. Significant supervisory experience of physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants, aides and students. Adult Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes patients with physical therapy deficits after oncology diagnoses and treatments, arthroscopic/arthroplasty surgeries of the shoulder, knee, hip and ankle, rotator cuff repairs, total shoulder replacements, Achilles repairs, post-operative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgeries, back pain syndromes, hand injuries/tendon repairs, ankle injuries/fractures, carpal tunnel repair, lumbar and cervical spine injuries, neurological diagnoses, knee, hip, and ankle injuries and foot conditions. Inpatient/SNF/Outpatient Setting Occupational Therapy (OT) experience includes cardiova...
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George Miller

Surg Onc & Gen Surg - former NYU Chair

Holy Name Medical Center

Englewood, New Jersey
General Surgery, Surgical Oncology - Hepatobiliary, Whipple, Bowel surgery, Oncology, Pancreas, Liver resection, Translational Medicine, Monoclonal antibodies, Liver, Liver, Cancer research, Drug development, Bile duct, Colon, Drug safety - Bench to Bedside, Intellectual Property, Gall bladder, Cancer, Immunotherapy, Regulatory Compliance
George Miller, MD, is Division Chief of Surgical Oncology and the Medical Director of Oncologic Surgery at Holy Name Medical Center. Dr. Miller, certified by the American Board of Surgery, is one of the nation's leading surgeon-investigators, with a distinguished career as an accomplished surgeon and scientist. He is a highly experienced general surgeon and surgical oncologist recognized for his expertise in the treatment of complex surgical and oncologic diseases and hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal cancers, especially those affecting the liver, pancreas, and GI tract. He as performed more than 2,000 complex general surgery and hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgical oncology operations with fantastic results. Dr. Miller maintains an active clinical surgical practice. He completed his residency training in General Surgery at NYU and a trio of fellowships at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Surgical Oncology, Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, and Experimental Immunothera...
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Umut Sarpel, MD, MSc, FACS

Award-Winning Oncologic Surgeon

NEW YORK, New York
General Surgery - Surgical, Oncology, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, General Surgery, Clinical Research, Cancer, stomach, pancreas, liver, biliary tree, small bowel, colon, sarcomas, robotic surgery
Umut Sarpel, MD, MSc, is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in Surgical Oncology and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. She received her Bachelor of Science degree with Distinction in Research from the University of Rochester and earned her medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Sarpel completed her residency in General Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and then pursued an additional two years of fellowship training in the field of Surgical Oncology while attaining a Master of Science in Clinical Research. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the Society of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Sarpel specializes in the care of patients with cancers of the stomach, pancreas, liver, biliary tree, small bowel, and colon, as well as sarcomas. Her practice includes open and robotic surgery. In addition, she performs Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) for the treatment of carcinomatosis. A compelling stor...
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Allison Weiner-Lasher, DPT, OTR/L

Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Expert

Allison Weiner-Lasher Therapy and Consulting Services, LLC.

New York
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy - Nursing homes, inpatient rehab hospitals, pediatrics, geriatrics, surgical protocols, falls, sexual assault, Durable medical equipment, orthopedics, pressure sores, transfers, independent medical examination, fall risk assessment, supervision, fall precautions, medical necessity, trauma, oncology, outpatient rehabilitation, neurological
Licensed physical and occupational therapist. 20+ years of clinical experience including adults, pediatrics, nursing homes, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation. Several years teaching experience. 9+ years expert witness experience. Significant supervisory experience of physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants, aides and students. Adult Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes patients with physical therapy deficits after oncology diagnoses and treatments, arthroscopic/arthroplasty surgeries of the shoulder, knee, hip and ankle, rotator cuff repairs, total shoulder replacements, Achilles repairs, post-operative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgeries, back pain syndromes, hand injuries/tendon repairs, ankle injuries/fractures, carpal tunnel repair, lumbar and cervical spine injuries, neurological diagnoses, knee, hip, and ankle injuries and foot conditions. Inpatient/SNF/Outpatient Setting Occupational Therapy (OT) experience includes cardiova...
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Richard G. Pestell, MD, PhD, FRACP, FACP, MBA, AO

Award-Winning Oncologist, Patent expert- Harvard

Professor

New York
Internal Medicine, Oncology - patents, biotechnology, pharmaceutical industry, internal medicine, oncology, endocrinology
Training include -Massachusetts General Hospital (Fellow) -Harvard Medical School Previous titles include NCI Cancer Center Director for 13 years Lombardi Cancer Center, Georgetown University. Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University. Department Chairman of Oncology, Georgetown University. Department Chairman of Cancer Biology, Thomas Jefferson University. Executive Vice President Thomas Jefferson University. Ranked in the world as Highly Cited research scientist in breast cancer (#6), prostate cancer (#2) Recipient of research grants and multiple national awards. Elected Member American Society of Clinical Investigators. Gragnani Endowed Chair Order of Australia (Queen Elizabeth II) National Academy Europe National Academy Hungary Biotechnology Company Founder
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Lei Li

PhD Biostatistician & FDA Clinical Trial Expert

LunarAI LLC

Landenberg, Pennsylvania
Statistics, Medical Devices - biostatistics, FDA, Pharmaceutical Statistics, Sanofi, Edwards, Gilead, AI/ML expert, machine learning, clinical trial, Medical Device, Vaccine, Group Sequential Design, Bayesian Adaptive Design, Statistical Review of Evidence, Oncology, Epidemiological, Regulatory Submissions, Survival Analysis, Statistical Expert Witness, RWE
Lei Li, PhD, is a biostatistician and former FDA CDRH statistical reviewer with extensive experience in regulatory statistics, Real-World Evidence (RWE), medical device submissions, and pharmaceutical development. At FDA, Dr. Li evaluated statistical components of 510(k) and PMA submissions, assessed safety and effectiveness evidence for medical devices, reviewed RWE and post-market studies, and advised on complex statistical issues for regulatory decision-making. His FDA work included evaluation of study design adequacy, endpoint justification, sample-size rationale, bias and confounding, missing data robustness, and interpretation of clinical performance metrics under regulatory standards. In industry, Dr. Li served as Statistical Project Leader at Sanofi and Principal Biostatistician at Edwards Lifesciences, supporting global clinical and regulatory programs across multiple therapeutic areas, including rare diseases, inflammatory diseases, vaccines, oncology, and cardiovascular ...
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Jessica Keim-Malpass, PhD, PNP, RN

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner; Faculty

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 ...
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Adam M Khader, MD, PhD, FACS, FSSO

Surgical Oncologist - Expert Witness

VCU School of Medicine, Veterans Affairs Administration

Richmond, Virginia
Surgical Oncology, General Surgery - Hepatobiliary Surgery, Pancreatic Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Oncology
Dr. Adam Khader, MD, PhD, FACS, FSSO Surgical Oncology Expert Witness | Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Cancer Specialist E:mail: adammkhader@gmail.com Dr. Adam Khader is a board-certified surgical oncologist and Associate Professor at VCU School of Medicine with extensive expertise in complex cancer surgery, gastrointestinal malignancies, colorectal cancer, and minimally invasive robotic procedures. As an attending surgeon at a major medical center and Associate Professor of Surgery, he brings a deep understanding of oncologic standards of care, surgical complications, and clinical decision-making. With a PhD in molecular medicine and a research focus on coagulation and metastasis, Dr. Khader offers authoritative insights on cancer progression, treatment protocols, and surgical outcomes. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national oncology conferences. Dr. Khader provides expert case reviews, deposition testimony, and trial testimony in cas...
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James Khatcheressian, MD

Medical Oncologist - Expert Witness

Khatch Med-Legal Consulting

Richmond, Virginia
Oncology, Hematology - Breast cancer, Lung cancer, hematologic malignancies, colon cancer, solid malignancies, lymphoma, clotting disorders, anemia, anticoagulation, life expectancy, expert witness, causation, delayed diagnosis, cancer expert, medical record review, prognosis, failure to diagnose, missed diagnosis, survival analysis, oncology expert
Dr. Khatcheressian is a board-certified medical oncologist who has been in clinical practice since 2004. He served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University from 2004 to 2008 and has since been in private practice at the Virginia Cancer Institute (VCI). Dr. Khatcheressian has served on the management committee of VCI, a physician-owned practice of more than 20 oncologists, for the past seven years, including in the role of Vice President. He has also served as Medical Director of Research at VCI and is a Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Khatcheressian has reviewed a wide range of medical-legal matters involving standards of care, medical causation, liability, and life-expectancy. He is experienced in analyzing complex medical and causation issues and in presenting opinions in a clear, logical, and concise manner for attorneys and other legal professionals.
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Karen F Wilkinson, MN, ARNP, LNCC, CNLCP

Legal Nurse Consulting

Wilkinson Legal Nurse Consulting, Inc.

Seattle, Washington
Nurse Practitioner, Nurse - Emergency, Urgent Care, Medical Bill Review, Orthopedics, GYN, Pediatrics, Acute Care, Personal Injury, Longterm care, Labor/delivery, Neonatal, Outpatient Care, CR35 exams, Oncology, Nursing standards, ICU, Life Care Planning, PACU/recovery room, Medical-surgical, home health care
Karen Wilkinson is a nurse practitioner who offers broad expertise in many types of nursing. She has 30+ years of clinical nursing experience and 20 years of nursing and paralegal faculty experience. She has authored many nursing/legal publications and has presented at national conferences. Over those 30 years of clinical work and nursing faculty roles, she has worked in various settings, including acute care hospitals, emergency departments, urgent care, outpatient clinics, pediatrics, orthopedics, pain management, PACU, anesthesia, intensive care, medical/surgical, oncology, GYN, infant and pediatric ICU, special care nursery, OB/post-partum, community health/home care, and long term care. As a nurse practitioner, Karen is uniquely qualified to assess a case's medical and nursing issues. Her years of nursing and faculty experience make her an expert in critiquing nursing, medical, and ancillary care. She has been trained and certified in medical bill review and life care pla...