Oncology Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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...

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...

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...

GLENVIEW, Illinois

Oncology, Hospice and Palliative Care - 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...

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.

Chicago, Illinois

Oncology - Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, Thymoma, Thymic Cancer, Melanoma, Squamous cell skin cancer, Merkel Cell Cancer, Skin Cancer, Basal Cell cancer, Small Cell lung cancer, non small cell lung cancer, Carcinoid tumor, Immunotherapy

Dr. Dhruv Bansal, MD, MBA is a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in thoracic oncology, skin malignancies, immunotherapy, and clinical trial development. He currently serves in multiple leadership roles at Endeavor Health/NorthShore in the Chicago area, including Program Director for Immunotherapy, Lead of the Molecular Tumor Board, and Academic Lead for Thoracic Medical Oncology. He also serves as a member of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and has led system-wide oncology clinical trial integration initiatives across a large health network. Dr. Bansal has extensive expertise in lung cancer, melanoma, immunotherapy-related toxicities, molecular oncology, clinical trial operations, and emerging cancer therapeutics. His clinical and academic focus includes non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), biomarker-driven oncology, immune checkpoint inhibitors, targeted therapies, molecular diagnostics, ctDNA-guided treatment strategies, and precision oncology workflows. He ha...

Chicago, Illinois

Oncology, Hematology - 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.

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...