Rectal Cancer Expert Witnesses
Rectal 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 rectal cancer. The rectal cancer expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Colon & Rectal Surgery, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Hematology, Hepatology, Hospice and Palliative Care, Oncology, and Radiation Oncology.
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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 17 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.
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Michael T Christensen, MD, MBA
Oncology Expert Witness
Gilbert, Arizona
Radiation Oncology, Oncology
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radiation injury, misdiagnosis, standard of care, delayed diagnosis, malpractice, causation, stereotactic radiosurgery, brachytherapy, breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, brain tumor, spine tumor, head and neck cancer, skin cancer, rectal cancer, cervical cancer, radiation side effects, lymphoma, sarcoma / soft tissue tumor
Board-Certified Radiation Oncologist with extensive clinical experience in diagnosing and treating a wide spectrum of cancers, including breast, lung, prostate, brain, spine, head and neck, lymphoma, skin, rectal, cervical, uterine, and sarcoma/soft tissue tumors. Proficient in advanced radiation therapy techniques such as IMRT, SBRT, stereotactic radiosurgery (CyberKnife/Gamma Knife), brachytherapy, and radiopharmaceuticals.
Licensed physician with an active medical license and a strong background in quality assurance, radiation safety, and peer review. Highly adept at evaluating standards of care, causation, and treatment-related complications in oncology, as well as reviewing cases involving delayed diagnosis, misdiagnosis, radiation injury, and malpractice claims. Participated in quality and safety committees, contributing to best practice guidelines and hospital safety initiatives.
Available for expert witness services including case review, narrative reports, depositions, an...
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Tara Washington, MD
Board Certified Radiation Oncologist
Hancock Medical Expert Consultants
Trabuco Canyon, California
Radiation Oncology
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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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Omar Ragab, M.D.
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Washington DC, District Of Columbia
Radiation Oncology, Oncology
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Chemotherapy, Cancer Treatment, Standard of Care, Complications, Radiation Injury, Side Effects, Risk Factors, Misdiagnosis, Delayed Diagnosis, Internal Radiation, Prostate Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Eye Cancer, Skin Cancer
Dr. Ragab is a premier, nationally-recognized, board-certified, and fellowship-trained radiation oncologist with additional fellowship training in brachytherapy. Dr. Ragab holds an MD degree from the University of Southern California, and completed residency training in Radiation Oncology at the LAC+USC medical center followed by a brachytherapy fellowship at UCLA. He was on faculty at USC Norris Cancer Hospital for six years, prior to transitioning to the Deparment of Veterans Affairs. He is extensively published in bench, clinical, and biopsychosocial oncologic care. He has experience in utilization review, case management, medical necessity and standard of care reviews, chart reviews, and expert witnessing in all facets of oncologic care. He holds medical licenses in California and New York.
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David S. Borislow, MD
Gastroenterology and Liver Disease Specialist
David Borislow MD, PLLC
Treasure Island, Florida
Gastroenterology, Hepatology
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Endoscopy, colonoscopy, colorectal cancer screening, Barrett’s esophagus, GERD, diseases of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, pancreas, liver, hepatitis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, food borne illness, perforation, pancreatitis, colon polyp, food poisoning, Colon cancer, Rectal cancer
I am an experienced board-certified gastroenterologist, trained at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Duke University Medical Center. I have practiced in the Tampa Bay area for over 35 years, where I have both directed my own practice, and was instrumental in the formation of a large single specialty group practice. I have been involved in the formation and management of several endoscopy centers, and have been the Chief of Endoscopy at a large regional hospital for several terms. I have been on the American College of Gastroenterology Practice Management Committe, which included medical legal issues, and co-chaired a national conference for the ACG on practice management. I am open to reviewing cases for both defendants and plaintiffs, including depositions and trial testimony. In addition, I have also reviewed records and offered my expert opinion related to potential food-borne illness assertions and medical causation.
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Marco Ferrara, MD, FACS, FASCRS
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Orlando, Florida
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery
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Anorectal, Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, Diverticulitis, Endometriosis, Hemorrhoids, Perirectal Abscess, Perianal Fistula, Enterocutaneous Fistula, Colonoscopy, Colon Polyp, Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasm (AIN), Fecal Incontinence, Clostridium difficile
Dr. Marco Ferrara is a double board-certified general and colon and rectal surgeon with the Orlando Health Colon and Rectal Institute. A native of Orlando, he has cared for patients in Central Florida since 2018 and specializes in:
Advanced robotic and laparoscopic surgery
Colon and rectal cancer
Inflammatory bowel disease
Endometriosis
Dr. Ferrara provides compassionate care for his patients, who often have life-altering conditions. He strives to collaborate with patients to ensure that they receive the best quality of care possible. He also enjoys being an educator and has been teaching medical students, residents and fellows since he finished his training.
Dr. Ferrara’s Training
As an undergraduate, he studied biology at the University of Florida in Gainesville, graduating summa cum laude. Dr. Ferrara earned his medical degree at the Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee. He completed his general surgery residency at Brookwood Baptist Health program in Bi...
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Sophia M Edwards-Bennett, MD
Radiation Oncology Expert Witness
Lutz, Florida
Radiation Oncology, Oncology
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radiation injury, misdiagnosis, standard of care, complications, lymphoma, delayed diagnosis, breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, head and neck cancer, skin cancer, rectal cancer, cervix cancer, uterus cancer, sarcoma/soft tissue tumor, brain tumor, spine tumor, malpractice, causation
Multiple award-winning, multi-state licensed, Board-Certified Radiation Oncologist with medical and oncology postgraduate education from Harvard's Cancer Therapeutics and Research Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Cornell Medical College.
Fifteen (15) years as a practicing radiation oncologist, established and launched Radiation Oncology Centers nationally and internationally, and authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in the field of oncology.
Equipped with extensive experience in treating cancer of all body sites utilizing a variety of radiation therapy delivery techniques.
Invited speaker at numerous national and international conferences.
Extensive teaching experience presenting educational content to a broad spectrum of audiences: from community outreach, cancer support groups and church events.
Served on several committees including the ACRO (American College of Radiation Oncology) Membership Committee.
Awards include: American Council Best in ...
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Lauren Wiebe
GI Medical Oncologist - Harvard/Univ. of Chicago
GLENVIEW, Illinois
Oncology, Hospice and Palliative Care
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GI oncology, pancreas cancer, liver cancer, bile duct, opioids, colon cancer, gastric cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, intestinal cancer, duodenal ca, appendix cancer, esophageal cancer, rectal cancer, peritoneal carcinomatosis, neuroendocrine, cholangiocarcinoma, anal cancer, malignant bowel obstruction, jejunal ca, pancreatic cancer
As an expert witness and case reviewer, Dr. Lauren Wiebe offers specialized expertise in gastrointestinal medical oncology, including diagnosis and staging, selection and sequencing of systemic therapies (chemotherapy, targeted agents, and immunotherapies), perioperative and adjuvant treatment strategies, management of treatment‑related toxicities, integration of hospice and/or palliative care, and adherence to prevailing standards of care. She is experienced in multidisciplinary cancer management and in explaining complex medical and ethical issues clearly to non‑medical audiences, and is available to assist with case review, chart analysis, written opinions, deposition, and trial testimony in matters involving gastrointestinal medical oncology and related supportive care.
Dr. Wiebe earned her undergraduate degree in economics, cum laude, from Harvard College and her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. She completed her internal medicine resid...
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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...
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Timothy P. Korytko, MD
Oncology Expert Witness
Cooperstown, New York
Oncology, Radiation Oncology
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Brain tumor, spine tumor, radiation injury, delayed diagnosis, breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer, head and neck cancer, lymphoma, skin cancer, rectal cancer, cervix cancer, uterus cancer, sarcoma/soft tissue tumor, radiopharmaceuticals, liver radioembolization, brachytherapy
• Board Certified Radiation Oncologist in active practice over 10 years.
• 5+ years in administrative leadership chairing a radiation oncology department.
• Published author in area of radiation oncology.
Board certified radiation oncologist with over 10 years clinical experience treating and diagnosing patients with brain tumors, spine tumors, breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer, head and neck cancer, lymphoma, skin cancer, rectal cancer, gynecologic cancers, and soft tissue tumors. Extensive clinical experience providing radiation therapy to all areas of the body including the lung, breast, brain, spine, and liver, and in radiopharmaceuticals.
Available to provide expert witness services in medical malpractice and personal injury cases in the areas of cancer treatment, treatment-related damages, causation, and claims of delayed cancer diagnosis.
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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).
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Gina M Matacia Andolina, MD
Clinically active medical oncologist
Cincinnati, Ohio
Oncology, Hematology
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breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, chemotherapy, standard of care, delayed diagnosis, rectal cancer, anal cancer, esophageal cancer, bleeding, blood clot, pulmonary embolism, pancreatic cancer, blood thinners, failure to follow up on abnormal imaging , brain cancer, time to diagnosis, cancer misdiagnosis
Dr. Gina Matacia Andolina is a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist with over 14 years of active clinical practice. She provides independent medical expert witness services and medical-legal consulting for attorneys handling oncology-related litigation, including cancer misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, and treatment-related complications.
Dr. Matacia Andolina offers rapid case screening, comprehensive medical record review, and clear, defensible expert opinions grounded in current oncology standards of care and real-world clinical experience. She is experienced in evaluating complex cancer cases and communicating medical issues clearly for legal proceedings.
She is an actively practicing medical oncology and hematology specialist in Cincinnati, OH.
Breast cancer delay in diagnosis
• Failure to follow abnormal imaging (mammogram, CT, PET)
• Failure to diagnose malignancy (solid tumors and hematologic cancers)
• Chemotherapy complications and toxicity
• Immunothe...
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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.
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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, Diverticulitis, Appendectomy, minimally invasive surgery, intestine, colon, rectum, Gallbladder, Cholecystectomy , Appendix, Colostomy, Ileostomy
Dual board certified general and colorectal surgeon in the Houston area. I am an assistant professor of surgery and owner of my solo general and colorectal surgery practice. Extensive experience in academic surgery (OH, NY and TX), resident and medical student education and serving low income/under resourced communities. 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.
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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...