Hematology Expert Witnesses
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of hematology expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on hematology and related issues. Hematology expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these hematology expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Lymphoma, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Chemotherapy, Colon Cancer, Leukemia, Lung Cancer, Causation, Delayed Diagnosis, Hematology, Oncology, Anemia, Anticoagulation, Melanoma, and Multiple Myeloma.
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Ayesha Murtuza, MD
Internal Medicine Physician/Hospital Medicine
San Ramon , California
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine
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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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Jeffrey A Gordon, MD
Woodstock, Connecticut
Oncology, Hematology
I have over 27 years of direct patient care/clinical experience as a Board certified Hematology-Oncology physician. I have have extensive experience with medical staff leadership, quality control, patient safety, pharmacy & therapeutics, and bylaws issues. I am a member of the AMA, ASCO, ASH, and CSMS. Expert witness work since 2013.
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Chintan C. Gandhi, MD
South Florida Oncology and Hematology Consultant
Tamarac, Florida
Oncology, Hematology
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Oncology Hematology
I am a triple board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology, with active clinical practice and extensive experience in utilization management and complex case review. My work involves high-volume evaluation of diagnostic and treatment decisions across a broad spectrum of oncologic and internal medicine conditions, providing me with a current and practical understanding of real-world standards of care.
In the medical-legal setting, I provide independent expert review for both defense and plaintiff matters, with a focus on standard of care, causation, and damages analysis. My approach is methodical and evidence-based, grounded in contemporaneous clinical guidelines (including NCCN and ASCO where applicable), peer-reviewed literature, and accepted practice patterns.
I am experienced in evaluating cases involving:
Delayed or missed cancer diagnoses
Treatment selection and sequencing
Complications of oncologic therapy
Transitions of care and system-l...
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James J Stark, MD
Failure to diagnose cancer and errors in treatment
StarkOncologyConsulting, LLC
Palm Beach, Florida
Oncology, Hematology
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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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Samuel S Thomas, MD
10+YRS EXPERT WITNESS EXP; TRIPLE BOARD CERTIFIED
Advent Health Cancer Institute - Medical Oncology
Windermere, 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
Samuel S. Thomas, MD
Triple Board-Certified Medical Oncologist & Hematologist
Windermere, Florida | Phone: (954) 663-7551 | Website: www.medoncmd.com
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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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Ariel F Grajales Cruz, MD
Hematology Oncology Expert Witness | Malpractice
Miami, Florida
Hematology, Oncology
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Multiple Myeloma, Immunotherapy, Malignant hematology, Plasma cell dyscrasias, Causation, CAR-T cell therapy, Leukemia, Smoldering, Lymphoma, Stem cell transplant, Amyloidosis, POEMS, Chemotherapy, Blood cancer, Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia, MGUS, Bone marrow , Bispecific antibodies, Refractory, Cytogenetics
Dr. Ariel F. Grajales-Cruz, MD is a triple board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology, internationally recognized for his expertise in multiple myeloma, hematologic malignancies, CAR-T cell therapies, and bispecific antibody treatments. With a strong record in clinical practice, research, and consulting, he is widely sought as a medical expert witness, advisor, and opinion leader.
Dr. Grajales-Cruz is an Assistant Member in Malignant Hematology & Cellular Therapy at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, a leading cancer research institution. His practice focuses on plasma cell disorders, leukemia, lymphoma, and complex blood cancers, with special emphasis on novel immunotherapies. He plays an active role in clinical trial development and real-world evidence studies, bridging patient care and pharmaceutical innovation.
In 2022, he founded Grajales Medical Solutions Corp, a consulting practice providing expert medical opinions, litigation suppo...
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Sanjiv S Modi, MD
Chicago, Illinois
Oncology, Hematology
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Blood Clots, Anticoagulation, Cancer, Chemotherapy, Mesothelioma, Clinical Genetics, Hospice and Palliative Care
I AM BOARD CERTIFIED IN MEDICAL ONCOLOGY, HEMATOLOGY AND INTERNAL MEDICINE AND IN ACTIVE CLINICAL PRACTICE. I HAVE BEEN WORKING SINCE 2012 REVIEWING MEDICAL RECORDS FOR PEER REVIEW, UTILIZATION REVIEW, DISABILITY REVIEW AND MEDICAL LEGAL PURPOSES. I UTILIZE OBJECTIVE EVIDENCE OF STANDARD OF CARE AND NATIONAL PUBLISHED GUIDELINES IN PREPARING MY REPORTS. I HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH TRIAL IN THE PAST AND AM FAMILIAR WITH COURT PROCEEDINGS AND DEPOSITION PROCESS. I AM EQUALLY AVAILABLE FOR BOTH PLAINTIFF AND DEFENSE. AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CHART REVIEW; NARRATIVE REPORTS; CONSULTATION/TESIMONY FOR PLAINTIFFS, DEFENSE AND ARBITRATIONS/MEDICAL PANELS.
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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.
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HAROLD O LONGE, MD
Hematologist Oncologist
Longe Consulting LLC
Fishers, Indiana
Oncology, Hematology
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Cancer, TTP
Since 7/15/2009, I have served as a staff Oncologist and Hematologist with Indiana University Health / Central Indiana Cancer Centers / Indiana University Health Physicians. I am a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine. I am Board Certified in Medical Oncology (2009 – present) and
Hematology (2011 – present). I also served as a Clinical Instructor in Ambulatory Care and Prevention at Harvard University School of Medicine from January 1998 to June 2005. I have been voted by my peers as an Indianapolis Top Doctor (Indianapolis Monthly) each year since 2016. I was a clinical preceptor for the Boston
College Nurse Practitioner Program from July 1996 to June 2001.
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Judy L Schmidt, MD, FACP
Mayo-Trained Hematology/Oncology Expert Witness
Judy L Schmidt MD FACP
MIssoula, Montana
Oncology, Hematology
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Delayed Diagnosis of Cancer, Failure to Follow Established Clinical Guidelines, Adverse Drug Side Effects, Failure to Follow Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy Guidelines, Informed Consent, Analysis of Medical Errors on Patient Quality of Life, Causation
I am a triple board certified and Mayo-trained Hematologist/Medical Oncologist offering 24/7 medical consultation for clients with cancer and complex internal medicine diseases. I actively manage patient care.
I am available for medical legal expert witness cases (plaintiff and defense). I have assisted in over 450 cases and done numerous reports, depositions (112) and several trials (27) since 1996 (as of March 26, 2026).
I am board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology. My Hematology/Medical Oncology training was at the Mayo Clinic in 1985-88.
I worked in Missoula, Montana from November 1988 until June 2010. I joined Maui Medical Group in June 2010.
In March 2011, I opened up a medical consultation and expert witness business - Quality Cancer Care/Judy L Schmidt MD FACP.
I have been a very active member of ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology); this has included numerous positions associated with Medicare and Quality Cancer Care. ASCO asked m...
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Eric Bravin, MD
Experienced medical oncology expert witness
Milford, New York
Oncology, Hematology
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Oncology research, clinical trials, medical oncology, plaintiff witness, defense witness, delayed diagnosis
I have 25 years experience practicing medical oncology with current active board certification and 21 years of experience conducting cancer clinical trials, with a leadership role at the Bassett Cancer Treatment Center in Cooperstown NY.
I have been honored for excellence in teaching residents and medical students.
I have extensive experience with chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy administration and side effect management.
I am experienced at performing both plaintiff and defense work and have been deposed both as plaintiff's and defense expert witness.
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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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Bryan Hambley, MD/MPH
Hematology and Hematologic Oncology Expert
Cincinnati, Ohio
Hematology, Critical Care Medicine
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Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Critical Care Hematology, Bone Marrow Transplant, Stem Cell Transplant, Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia, Hematologic Oncology, Hemophilia, HLH, Sickle Cell Disease, Aplastic Anemia, MDS, Polycythemia Vera, Myelofibrosis, ITP, DVT, PE
I am an experienced physician with a robust background in hematology and critical care medicine. I completed my fellowship in hematology with a focus on blood cancers and stem cell transplantation at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. I hold board certifications in hematology and critical care medicine. With a career spanning clinical practice, research, and academia, I have expertise in managing hematologic malignancies, stem cell transplantation, and the integration of inpatient cancer care with critical care medicine.
I serve as an Assistant Professor at The University of Cincinnati. My role encompasses the care of patients with blood disorders, blood cancers, and those undergoing stem cell transplants, as well as serving as an attending physician in the medical intensive care unit. I focus my research on improving clinical treatments for patients with blood cancers, and have published extensively on the topics of leukemia, lymphoma, blood clots, sickle cell disease, and stem cell tra...
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Brian S. Wojciechowski, MD
HEME/ONC Med Expert - Over 10 Years Experience
Max Medical Consulting, LLC
Ardmore, Pennsylvania
Oncology, Hematology
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Asbestos, Benzene, Firefighter, Survivorship complications, Malpractice /IME, Plaintiff, Defendent, Cancer, Malignancy, Glyphosate, Melanoma, Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Blood diseases, Prostate Cancer, Chemical Exposure, Occupational Cancer Risk, MDS, Lymphoma, Leukemia
Dr. Brian Wojciechowski is a board-certified Hematologist and Oncologist with over 18 years of clinical practice and more than a decade of experience as a medical-legal expert witness. He provides objective, evidence-based opinions for both plaintiff and defense cases involving cancer, blood disorders, and toxic or occupational exposures.
Dr. Wojciechowski is known for his clear, confident communication style, dependable responsiveness, and strong courtroom presence. His balanced approach and commitment to integrity make him a trusted expert for complex oncology and hematology matters.
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James Khatcheressian, MD
Medical Oncologist - Expert Witness
Khatch Med-Legal Consulting
Richmond, Virginia
Oncology, Hematology
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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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Jessica Keim-Malpass, PhD, PNP, RN
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner; Faculty
Charlottesville, Virginia
Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Hematology Oncology
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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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Reed Brian Mitchell, MD
Experienced Expert Witness and Clinician
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...
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Clinton F Merrill, MD
Western Oncology & Hematology Consulting Services
Laramie, Wyoming
Hematology, Oncology
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Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Lung Cancer, 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.
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