Surgical Oncology Expert Witnesses

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Surgical oncology expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including general surgery, breast cancer surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, head and neck surgery, and thoracic surgery. Some of the most common surgical oncology expert witness specialties also include melanoma and sarcoma surgery, pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery, endocrine surgery, colorectal surgery, and skin cancer surgery. They can opine on the effects of surgical errors, cancer misdiagnosis, postoperative complications, standards of care in oncological surgery, and the impact of delayed cancer treatment.

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Dr. Philip Daniel Poorvu, MDView profile

ID: 1027562

Dr. Philip Poorvu, MD

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Massachusetts

Dr. Philip D. Poorvu has 6 years of experience in the field of Medical Oncology and he earned his MD from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. After completing his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital, he went on to complete his fellowship in Hematology & Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Today, this expert is...

Pediatric Brain Tumors Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Brain Tumors Expert Witness

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Colorado

This qualified expert graduated from Dartmouth College with his AB in neurobiology before earning his MD from New York University. He subsequently completed a pediatrics residency at the University of Colorado and a pediatric hematology-oncology fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He is board-certified in pediatrics with a sub-specialization in pediatric hematology-oncology. As a pediatrician...

Dr. Ran Reshef, MDView profile

ID: 108370

Dr. Ran Reshef, MD

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New York

Dr. Ran Reshef has 14 years of experience in the field of Hematology and Oncology. He earned both his BS in Medical Sciences and his MD from the Tel Aviv University Sackler Faculty of Medicine. He also earned his MSc in Translational Research from the University of Pennsylvania years later. After completing an internship and a residency in Medicine at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, he went on...

Pediatric Oncology and Leukemia Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Oncology and Leukemia Expert Witness

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New York

This highly qualified Endowed Professor of Pediatrics completed his education at some the most prestigious medical institutions in the county. He went on to become double board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. He is a member of numerous professional organizations including The American Society of Hematology and is the founder and board member of Hope & Hero’s...

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Dr. Lawrence Edward Foote, MDView profile

ID: 1161251

Dr. Lawrence Foote, MD

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Texas

Dr. Lawrence E. Foote has 34 years of experience in the field of Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine. He earned his BA from the University of Texas at Austin and his MD from Baylor College of Medicine. After completing his residency in Internal Medicine, he went on to complete a fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine and a residency in Internal Medicine at Michael...

Colorectal Surgeon Expert WitnessView profile

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Colorectal Surgeon Expert Witness

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New York

This Board Certified Colorectal Surgeon has been practicing medicine for more than 10 years, completing his fellowship at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and a member of the National Cancer Institute and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He is a former Assistant Professor of Surgery at SUNY Upstate...

Dr. William Christopher Zamboni, PharmD, PhDView profile

ID: 128946

Dr. William Zamboni, PharmD, PhD

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North Carolina

Dr. William C. Zamboni has over 26 years of experience in the field of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics. He earned his BS in Pharmacy and his PharmD and his PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Pittsburgh. After completing his residency in Oncology Pharmacy residency at the National Institutes of Health, he went on to complete a research fellowship in Pharmaceutical...

Colorectal  Laparoscopy and Robotic Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Colorectal Laparoscopy and Robotic Surgery Expert Witness

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Florida

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New York

This expert is Chief of the Division of Colorectal Surgery and Vice-Chairman of the Department of Surgery at a major medical university. He has numerous peer reviewed publications, articles and textbook chapters, and published abstracts. He has given many academic presentations and has won several honors and awards including the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow's Honorary...

Dr. Daniel Alexander Laheru, MDView profile

ID: 131441

Dr. Daniel Laheru, MD

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Maryland

Dr. Daniel A. Laheru has 22 years of experience in the field of Medical Oncology. He earned his BA in Chemistry from the University of Utah and his MD from Baylor College of Medicine. After completing his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics, he went on to complete a fellowship in Medical Oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Today,...

Oncological Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Oncological Surgery Expert Witness

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Massachusetts

This highly qualified, board certified General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist's research and clinical activities focus on pancreas and hepatobiliary malignancies and disorders. She completed Fellowship training in Surgical Oncology at the highly regarded Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. She is highly active in the research community with her projects in pancreatic adenocarcinoma and...

Dr. Daniel Christopher Allison, MD, MBA, FACSView profile

ID: 141203

Dr. Daniel Allison, MD, MBA, FACS

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California

Dr. Daniel C. Allison has 14 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery. He earned his BS in Biochemistry from Southern Methodist University, his MD from Baylor College of Medicine, and his MBA in Healthcare Administration from Rice University. After completing his internship in Orthopedic and General Surgery and residency in Orthopedic Surgery, he went on to complete a fellowship in...

Pathology Expert WitnessView profile

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Pathology Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified pathologist and cancer research scientist has more than 45 years in active clinical medical practice delivering patient care and conducting laboratory-based biomedical research. This places him in a unique position to evaluate causation of disease, including occupational exposures. He also has considerable medico-legal experience. Board-certified in the UK, his clinical...

Dr. Michael Joseph Thirman, MDView profile

ID: 142799

Dr. Michael Thirman, MD

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Illinois

Dr. Michael J. Thirman has over 28 years of experience in the field of Hematology and Oncology. He earned his BA in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Michigan and his MD from the University of Michigan Medical School. After completing his residency in Internal Medicine at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank Hospital, he went on to complete a fellowship in...

Oncologic Anatomic Pathology Expert WitnessView profile

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Oncologic Anatomic Pathology Expert Witness

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This highly experienced Professor of pathology is board certified in Anatomic Pathology and completed fellowship training in both Oncologic Anatomic Pathology and Experimental Pathology. He has received multiple awards for his contributions to his field. He is a member of several professional societies including the International Academy of Pathology and the American Association for Cancer...

Dr. James M. Vogel, MDView profile

ID: 160108

Dr. James Vogel, MD

Dr. James M. Vogel has 56 years of experience in the fields of Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology. He earned his MD from the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and his fellowship in Hematology at Mount Sinai Hospital. Today, this expert is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical...

Oncology Expert WitnessView profile

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Oncology Expert Witness

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Georgia

This highly qualified, triple board certified doctor completed his medical school at the American University of Beirut (AUB). He subsequently joined the internal medicine residency program at Wayne State University. After completion of the residency, he joined the hematology oncology fellowship program at the Karmanos Cancer Institute, also at Wayne State University. He then joined faculty as an...

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Dr. Jawad Elias Francis, MDView profile

ID: 1623543

Dr. Jawad Francis, MD

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Florida

Dr. Jawad E. Francis has 12 years of experience in the field of Medical Oncology. He earned his BS in Biology from the American University of Beirut and his MD from the University of Balamand Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences. After completing his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, he went on to complete his...

Oncology Nursing Expert WitnessView profile

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Oncology Nursing Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in the field of nursing. She warned her AD at Grigore Ghica Voda Nursing School, and her BS and MS at Al.I.Cuza University. She went on to complete her PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Texas at San Antonio, as well as her BSN at National University. She has significant background in cancer research and has been...

Dr. Christian Michael Squillante, MDView profile

ID: 175754

Dr. Christian Squillante, MD

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Minnesota

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New Jersey

Dr. Christian M. Squillante has 8 years of experience in the field Internal Medicine with expertise in Medical Oncology. He earned his BS in Biology and Psychology from Pennsylvania State University and his MD from Penn State University College of Medicine. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Hematology & Oncology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania....

Medical Oncology (Breast Cancer)Hematology (Benign Hematology) Expert WitnessView profile

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Medical Oncology (Breast Cancer)Hematology (Benign Hematology) Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This highly qualified expert earned his BA from New York University and his MD from Jefferson Medical College. After completing his residency at Temple University Hospital, this expert went on to complete a fellowship in Hematology-Oncology at Fox-Chase Cancer Center. He is also active in his field as a member of numerous medical societies including the American Society of Clinical Oncology,...

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    $575

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  • Deposition Fee

    $975

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  • Court Fee

    $1550

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Surgical Oncology Expert Witness FAQs

A surgical oncology expert witness provides insight into cases involving cancer treatment, specifically those related to surgical procedures. They can clarify standard care practices, procedure complications, and patient outcomes.

These experts are crucial in medical malpractice suits, personal injury cases, or any litigation where cancer surgery procedures, post-operative care, or diagnosis accuracy is questioned.

Subspecialties include breast surgical oncology, gastrointestinal surgical oncology, and thoracic surgical oncology. Each focuses on specific types of cancer surgeries and treatments.

The expert can review medical records to determine if appropriate diagnostic tests were conducted and interpreted correctly, providing critical insights into potential negligence.

Current clinical experience ensures the expert is up-to-date with evolving standards of care, new treatment methods, and advancements in surgical techniques in the field of oncology.

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