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Oncology expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, pediatric oncology, and gynecologic oncology. Some of the most common specialties among oncology expert witnesses also include breast cancer oncology, lung cancer oncology, colorectal cancer oncology, prostate cancer oncology, and hematologic oncology. They have provided opinions on the effects of chemotherapy treatments, side effects of radiation therapy, surgical procedures for cancer treatment, misdiagnosis of cancer, and the impact of environmental factors on cancer development.

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John Anthony McKeating, FACS, MDView profile

ID: 64203

Dr. John Anthony McKeating, FACS, MD

Dr. John A. McKeating has 32 years of experience in the field of Surgery. He earned his BA from Washington and Jefferson College and his MD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Surgery at UPMC Mercy, he went on to complete a fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Today, this expert is board certified in...

Otolaryngology & Surgical Oncology Expert Witness | KansasView profile

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Otolaryngology & Surgical Oncology Expert Witness | Kansas

This board certified expert has been practicing for over 20 years. He has been listed to the Best Doctors in America list 7 times and has been awarded the honor of Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Otolaryngology. Widely published, he has attended over 100 continuing education meetings and has presented over 130 times at various conferences, meetings, and...

Roger Allan Graham, MDView profile

ID: 136833

Dr. Roger Allan Graham, MD

Dr. Roger Graham has 32 years of experience in the field of General Surgery and Surgical Oncology. He earned his BA from Yale University and his MD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Surgery at Tufts Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Surgical Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas. Today, this expert...

Surgery Expert Witness | KentuckyView profile

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Surgery Expert Witness | Kentucky

This highly qualified expert is a board certified surgeon with 43+ years of experience. He completed his internship training at Stamford Hospital and concluded his residency training focusing on general surgery at the University of Maryland. He also completed two fellowship programs in surgical oncology and head and neck surgery at M.D. Anderson Hospital. He is a fellow at the American College of...

Daniel Robert Vig, FACS, MDView profile

ID: 214269

Dr. Daniel Robert Vig, FACS, MD

Dr. Daniel R. Vig has 24 years of experience in the field of General Surgery. He earned his BS from the University of Wisconsin Madison and his MD from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He completed his residency in General Surgery at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and his Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Rochester School...

General Surgery & Surgical Oncology Expert Witness | ArizonaView profile

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General Surgery & Surgical Oncology Expert Witness | Arizona

This expert is highly qualified and board certified. He obtained a Bachelors of Arts degree from Duke University and pursued a Doctorate in Medicine at the Medical College of Virginia. He completed an Internship in General Surgery at Temple University Hospital and a residency in General Surgery at the same institution. He further sub-specialized in General Surgical Oncology at The University of...

Yuman C Fong, FACS, MDView profile

ID: 307465

Dr. Yuman C Fong, FACS, MD

Dr. Yuman Fong has over 29 years of experience in the fields of Surgery and Surgical Oncology. He earned his BA in Medieval Studies from Brown University and his MD from Weill Medical College at Cornell University. After completing an internship and a residency in Surgery at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, he went on to complete a research fellowship under Dr. Stephen Lowry...

Surgical Oncology & ENT Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Surgical Oncology & ENT Expert Witness | California

This board certified expert earned a BA from Wesleyan University and MD from Stanford University. Residency and fellowship training were completed at Stanford University and University of California- San Francisco, respectively. His commitment to research and education is evidenced by 80+invited lectures and presentations, 40+ original peer reviewed articles, 3 book chapters and serving as a...

Shady Hafez Macaron, FACS, MDView profile

ID: 442504

Dr. Shady Hafez Macaron, FACS, MD

Dr. Shady H. Macaraon has 15 years of experience in Surgery. He earned his BS in Chemistry from the American University of Beirut and his MD from the American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine. He completed a residency in General Surgery at Saint Mary's Hospital and a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery at Danbury Hospital. Today, this expert is board certified in Surgery. Formerly,...

Neurosurgery Expert Witness | MissouriView profile

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Neurosurgery Expert Witness | Missouri

This expert earned his BA in Chemistry from Washington University and a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. After receiving his PhD, he earned his MD from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. The expert completed his residency in Neurological Surgery at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Saint Louis Children's Hospital in association with the...

Ronald Paul DeMatteo, FACS, MDView profile

ID: 605714

Dr. Ronald Paul DeMatteo, FACS, MD

Dr. Ronald P. DeMatteo has 24 years of experience in the field of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Surgical Oncology, and General Surgery. He earned his BA from Johns Hopkins University and his MD from Weill Cornell Medicine. After completing his residency in General Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, he went on to complete a fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Memorial Sloan...

Surgical Oncology Expert Witness | MassachusettsView profile

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Surgical Oncology Expert Witness | Massachusetts

This highly qualified, board certified surgical oncologist has extensive experience in his field. He completed his BS in history and molecular biology from Tulane University and his MD from Wayne State University. Additionally, this expert earned his MPH in sociomedical sciences from Columbia University. After finishing his residency in surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, this expert went...

Michael Patrick LaQuaglia, FAAP, FACS, FRCS, MDView profile

ID: 1822199

Dr. Michael Patrick LaQuaglia, FAAP, FACS, FRCS, MD

Dr. Michael P. La Quaglia has 36 years of experience in the field of Pediatric Surgery. He earned his BS in Biophysics from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and his MD from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He completed both an internship and a residency in Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and a residency in Pediatric Surgery at Boston Children's Hospital, as well as fellowships...

Surgical Oncology Expert Witness | GeorgiaView profile

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Surgical Oncology Expert Witness | Georgia

This qualified expert has demonstrated experience in the field of surgical oncology. He attended Jai Hind College at the Basantsing Institute of Science in India before earning his MD from the American Institute of Medicine at the University of Seychelles. He completed an internship in general surgery at Mercy Catholic Medical Center before subsequently completing a general surgery residency at...

Mary Elizabeth Dillhoff, MDView profile

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Dr. Mary Elizabeth Dillhoff, MD

This highly-qualified surgical oncologist earned her BS in biological sciences from the University of Cincinnati, an MS in medical science from The Ohio State University, and her MD from the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine. She then went on to complete her post-graduate medical training with a general surgery residency at The Ohio State University Medical Center and a prestigious...

Oncology Nursing and Chemotherapy Expert Witness | MichiganView profile

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Oncology Nursing and Chemotherapy Expert Witness | Michigan

This highly qualified oncology nurse earned his BSN, MS, and PhD in Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania. He holds advanced certification as an oncology nurse (AOCN) and has practiced since 1997. He completed fellowship training at Harvard University and earned certification in Advanced Oncology and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. This expert is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and...

Ryan Merkow, MDView profile

ID: 27234

Dr. Ryan Merkow, MD

This highly qualified expert is board certified with five years of experience in the field of surgical oncology, general surgery, and robotic surgery. He obtained his BS in biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin and MS in health services and outcomes research from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Then he completed his MD and surgical residency at the University of...

Nursing  Chemotherapy  Telemetry Nursing Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Nursing Chemotherapy Telemetry Nursing Expert Witness | California

This nursing expert has over 10 years of professional experience in his field. His expertise includes chemotherapy, telemetry and medical/surgical nursing. He received his AS in nursing from Golden West College and his BS in nursing from the University of Phoenix. He holds numerous professional certifications including advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support, and he is a...

Alex Bernard Haynes, MDView profile

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Dr. Alex Bernard Haynes, MD

This expert has over 10 years of experience in surgical oncology, specializing in the surgical management of melanomas and sarcomas. He earned his BS in cell and molecular biology from Tulane University, his MPH from Columbia University, and his MD from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in general surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and his fellowship in...

Pediatric Brain Tumors Expert Witness | ColoradoView profile

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Pediatric Brain Tumors Expert Witness | 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...

Oncology Expert Witness FAQs

What is the role of an oncology expert witness in a medical malpractice case?

An oncology expert witness provides insight into standard care practices, diagnoses, treatments, and potential errors or negligence in cancer-related cases.

What types of cases can an oncology expert witness assist with?

Oncology experts can assist with cases involving misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, improper treatment of cancer, chemotherapy complications, and more.

How can an oncology expert witness help in a product liability case related to carcinogenic substances?

They can provide scientific evidence on how exposure to certain substances may lead to cancer development and evaluate if proper warnings were given.

Are there subspecialties within oncology that might be relevant for my case?

Yes, there are many subspecialties such as pediatric oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology etc. The right expert depends on the specifics of your case.

Why is it important to have an oncology expert witness who is up-to-date with current research and treatments?

Cancer treatment evolves rapidly. An expert who is current ensures accurate information about the latest diagnostic methods and treatments is presented in court.

How does Expert Institute select its 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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