Oncology Expert Witnesses in New York

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

Sajeve S. Thomas, MD, is a board-certified medical oncologist at Orlando Health Cancer Institute. He specializes in the treatment of melanoma, sarcoma and gastrointestinal malignancies and Director of Solid Tumor Cellular Therapy/TIL Clinical Trials Dr. Thomas earned his medical degree at University of Florida College of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at University of South Florida College of Medicine, where he received the Outstanding Resident award. He completed his hematology and oncology fellowship at University of Florida, where he became chief fellow and board review coordinator teaching 4-6 lectures a month to the fellows, residents and medical students. Dr. Thomas serves as an assistant professor at both Florida State University College of Medicine and University of Central Florida College of Medicine. He serves as an oncology consultant for numerous pharmaceuticals both for the speaker's bureau and advisory boards with time spent teaching commun...

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...

Milford, New York

Oncology, Hematology - Oncology research, clinical trials

I have 22 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 qualified to perform both plaintiff and defense work.

Cooperstown, New York

Oncology, Radiation Oncology - 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 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.

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) Biotechnology Company Founder

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...

Manhasset, New York

Physical Medicine & Rehab, Sports Medicine - Oncological Rehabilitation, Pain Management, Life Care Planning, Insurance Fraud, Section 913 Exams, Independent Medical Exams, Cancer, Oncology, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Disability Claim Review, Traumatic Brain Injury, Defense Work, Plaintiff Work

I am a Harvard Medical School-trained, board-certified physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), with fellowship training in sports medicine, non-surgical orthopedic care, and interventional pain management. My primary focus is oncological rehabilitation, where I work to enhance quality of life and function for patients facing physical impairments related to cancer and other complex medical conditions and injuries. Throughout my career, I have held academic appointments and leadership roles at esteemed major healthcare institutions, and I frequently speak on both a local and national level. In addition, I provide expert medical-legal opinions in personal injury and medical malpractice cases, focusing on causation, future medical needs, and life care planning. I am also actively involved in peer review for long-term disability claims with major insurance carriers and have extensive experience reviewing legal claims involving fraudulent pre...

New York

Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy - Nursing homes, rehab hospitals, pediatrics, geriatrics, surgical protocols, falls, sexual assault, training, orthopedics, pressure sores, transfers, restraints, fall risk assessment, supervision, ergonomics, medical necessity, billing, oncology, outpatient, neurological

Licensed physical and occupational therapist. 20+ years of clinical experience including: adults, pediatrics, nursing homes, inpatient and outpatient. Several years teaching experience. 9+ years expert witness experience. Significant supervisory experience of physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants and aides. Pediatric Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes autism spectrum disorders, Angelman’s syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, pediatric orthopedics, pediatric surgery, Cerebral Palsy, muscular dystrophy, falls, falling off equipment. 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, Achilles repairs, rotator cuff repairs, post-operative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgeries, orthopedics, back pain syndromes, hand injuries/tendon repairs, ankle injuries/fractures, carpal tunnel repair, lum...