Surgical Oncology Expert Witnesses in Washington

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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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Average Surgical Oncology Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$575/hr

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$975/hr

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This highly qualified board certified expert earned his BS from Stanford University and MD from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Residency and fellowship training were completed at the University of Washington School of Medicine and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, respectively. He is well respected in the surgical community for his contributions to research and education. To date, he has authored more than 200 original peer reviewed articles and abstracts, more than 20 book chapters and reviews and lectured at more than 150 presentations and symposia. The expert is actively involved in mentoring, teaching and supervising medical/ graduate and postdoctoral students, residents, and fellows in his clinical practice. Currently, he is, among numerous administrative and clinical leadership positions, the Chief of the division of Urologic Oncology, the Vice Chair of Research in the department of Urology, the Director of the Urologic Oncology Fellowship Program, and a Professor with Tenure in Urology at a major university affiliated medical center/ program.

Clinical Staff, University Affiliated Children's Hospital/Medical Center

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

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Washington

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FAQs for Surgical Oncology Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a surgical oncology expert witness?

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.

In what types of legal cases can a surgical oncology expert witness be beneficial?

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.

What subspecialties exist within surgical oncology that an expert witness might focus on?

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

How can a surgical oncology expert witness assist in a case involving misdiagnosis of cancer?

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

Why is it important for a surgical oncology expert witness to have current or recent clinical experience?

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.

How does Expert Institute select its Surgical Oncology expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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