Sophia M Edwards-Bennett, MD Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Radiation Oncology Expert Witness

Contact this Expert Witness

  • Phone: (646) 408-7092
  • Cell: (646) 408-7092

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Radiation Oncology and Oncology

Keywords/Search Terms:

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

Education:

MD, Weill Cornell Medical College; Residency, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Years in Practice:

15

Additional Information

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 Medicine 2019-2020, Multiple Who's Who Professional Awards including Marquis Who Who (highlighted in interview with Star Jones), Lifetime Achievement Awards, Top Doctor in Multiple States and Patient Choice Award. A best-selling author, interviewed and featured on several media platforms across the nation. As a medical expert witness, with medical license in multiple states and over a decade of experience in both academic and private practice treating cancer of all body sites including breast, lung, colorectal and prostate cancer, I tenaciously strive to: 1) provide consultation on all aspects of cancer care including utilization and peer review, case management, medical necessity and standard of care reviews, case reviews related to medical malpractice and personal injury in the areas of cancer treatment, treatment-related damages, causation, and claims of delayed cancer diagnosis, and 2) render all aforementioned medical expert witness services in a clear and comprehensive manner, while explaining complex technical terminology in "plain and simple" language easily understood by attorneys and laymen.