Oncology Expert Witnesses in California

The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of oncology expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on oncology and related issues. Oncology expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these oncology expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Oncology, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Missed Diagnosis, Prostate Cancer, Spine, Trauma, Abdominal Ct/Mri/Us/Fluoroscopy, Astrocytoma, Biotechnology, Bladder, Bladder Cancer, Bleeding, Bone, and Brain.

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Samuel S Thomas, MD

10+YRS EXPERT WITNESS EXP; TRIPLE BOARD CERTIFIED

Advent Health Cancer Institute - Medical Oncology

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...
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James J Stark, MD

Failure to diagnose cancer and errors in treatment

StarkOncologyConsulting, LLC

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...
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Phillip Beron, MD

Oncology Expert-Product Liability/Cancer Causation

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...
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Harpreet S Dhatt

Body Imaging Radiology Expert

Daviss, California
Diagnostic Radiology - Oncology, Trauma, Missed Diagnosis, Standard of care, Interpretation Error, Film Review, Malpractice Review, Causation Analysis, Image Interpretation, Cancer Detection, Abdominal CT/MRI/US/Fluoroscopy, Pelvic imaging, Quality Assurance
I am a fellowship-trained, board-certified radiologist specializing in body imaging with a patient-centered, quality-driven approach to diagnostic accuracy. For the past eight years, I have served as a medical expert witness. I have been involved in multiple depositions and provide clear, objective testimony grounded in radiologic evidence and standard-of-care expectations. This work has strengthened my commitment to balanced, ethical evaluation of imaging interpretation, documentation, communication, and system factors contributing to clinical outcomes, near-miss events, and opportunities to reduce error. Clinically, I interpret MRI, CT, ultrasound, x-ray, and fluoroscopy, and perform image-guided procedures including fine needle aspirations and arthrograms. I have particular expertise in oncologic imaging and participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards for lymphoma, GI/GU cancers, and thoracic oncology. I completed my medical degree at Stanford Medical School, radiology resi...
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Soroush A. Ramin, MD

Beverly Hills Urology Medical Group

Los Angeles , California
Urology & Urological Surgery, Oncology - Urological Oncology, Robotic & Laparoscopic Cases, Expert Witness Consulting, Prostate Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Pelvic Mesh Complications, Impotence, Erectile Dysfunction, Bladder Cancer, da Vinci Surgical Robotic Complications, Kidney Stones, Ureter Injury, Testis Cancer, Prostate Hyperplasia
Adam Ramin, MD, is board certified in urology, with sub-specialization in Urological Oncology and Robotic Surgery. His considerable medical expertise and surgical skills are enhanced by a true desire to provide a personalized, patient-first approach to medical care at his busy practice that’s located in the Century City district of Los Angeles. Dr. Ramin received his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York and completed his urological surgery residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in 2000. He subsequently completed fellowship training in urological oncology and laparoscopic urology at City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, California. After completing his fellowship training, Dr. Ramin joined the faculty at the City of Hope as Assistant Professor of Surgery. He was among the first few surgeons in the United States to perform robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy using the da Vinci system. Dr. Ramin has since performed more than 2000 ...
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Vijay Kini, MD

Oncology Expert, 25 Years, CancerExpertWitness.com

Vijay Kini, MD, Inc

Tustin, California
Radiation Oncology, Oncology - Cancer, Tumor, Malignancy, Metastases, Radiation Therapy, Injury, Brain, Bone, Spine, Delayed diagnosis, Breast, Lung, Prostate, Bladder, Spaceoar, Larynx, Oral, Stereotactic, Cyberknife, Lymphoma
Email: Kini@CancerExpertWitness.com Cell: 714-864-4664 CancerExpertWitness.com LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION: Board Certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology (1999, 2009, 2019) Licensed to practice Medicine in California, Florida and Texas EXPERTISE I have extensive academic and private practice experience with detailed knowledge of standard of care. Up to date in the latest literature and diagnostic and treatment techniques in Radiation Oncology. I have numerous peer reviewed publications. I provide clear and lucid explanations about complex technical terminology in simple language understood easily by attorneys and laymen. I communicate promptly. Practice Details: Radiation Oncologist 2005 to date President, Vijay Kini, MD, Inc EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Seth G. S. Medical College Bombay, India M.B.B.S., 1993 Assistant Lecturer Forensic Medicine K.J.Somaiya Medical College Sion, Bombay, India 1993 - 94 Intern, Internal Medicine St. Louis University H...
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Orwa Aboud, MD., PhD

Sacramento, California
Oncology, Neurology - Glioblastoma, Glioma, Primary Brain Tumors, Meningioma, Brain Cancer, Oligodendroglioma, Low Grade Glioma, Astrocytoma
Dr. Orwa Aboud is one of only 385 UCNS board-certified neuro-oncologists in the United States. He specializes in the diagnosis and management of primary brain tumors, particularly gliomas, with expertise spanning metabolomics, molecular markers, and biomarker-based diagnostics. With over 40 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Aboud’s research integrates advanced technologies such as machine learning and imaging to improve treatment strategies and patient outcomes. He has led multiple clinical trials and engages in translational research to bring innovative therapies from bench to bedside. Dr. Aboud envisions transforming the field through precision medicine and collaborative research, bridging the gap between scientific discovery and clinical care. As an Assistant Professor at UC Davis, Dr. Aboud brings a data-driven, patient-centered approach to neuro-oncology, making him a sought-after clinician, researcher, and expert in the field.
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Ayesha Murtuza, MD

Internal Medicine Physician/Hospital Medicine

San Ramon , California
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Primary Care, Critical Care medicine, Pulmonology, Infectious disease, cardiology, Traumatic Brain injury, Cardiovascular Care, Endocrinology, Diabetes, Obesity, Geriatics, Perioperative, Sepsis, Hematology, Oncology, Palliative Care
I have near 10 years of post graduate experience in different patient care settings amongst various roles as board certified internal medicine physician. I have completed my residency training at University of California, San Diego and I am currently a hospitalist in the East Bay Area, California. From the acute inpatient setting to end of life care, I am a qualified expert to provide consultation. I have experience in treating hospitalized patients in the acute care setting. I work in a high acuity stroke and trauma center, having specific experience in caring for patients with stroke, trauma, infectious diseases, heart failure, sepsis, etc. In addition to direct patient care, I have been involved in quality review committees, assessing physicians and certain clinical scenarios. I have experience in reviewing records and peer review, evaluating for opportunities for improvement in medical decision making while serving on the Quality Review Committee. I have been active in the ethic...
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Sarel Gaur, MD

Experienced Interventional Radiologist

Lake Forest, California
Radiology, Interventional & Vascular Radiology - CT Scan, MRI, Ultrasound, X-ray, Port a cath, Dialysis Catheters, PICC lines, Oncology, Standard of care, Missed Diagnosis, Medical Chart review, Bleeding, Embolization, Dialysis Fistula and Graft, Trauma
I am an American Board-certified Radiologist with 15 yrs of experience. I've worked in academics, private practice, large corporations, and the VA. I currently practice teleradiology, reading a high volume of CT scans of the chest/ abdomen / pelvis. I interpret a fair amount of oncologic (cancer) imaging I also perform medical procedures in hospital settings, providing pre and post patient care and clinical management. Please let me know if I can provide expert witness services for your group. I am available by phone and email (sarel.gaur@gmail.com).
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Tara Washington, MD

Board Certified Radiation Oncologist

Hancock Medical Expert Consultants

Trabuco Canyon, California
Radiation Oncology - Breast Cancer, Brain Tumors, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Delay of Diagnosis, Oncology, Uterine Cancer, Skin Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Radiation Injury, Spine
Radiation Oncologist with 30 years of experience treating patients with conditions such as Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Brain Tumors with radiation. She has managed the care of patients receiving radiation alone or in combination with surgery and/or chemotherapy. Having practiced in both academic settings at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center and community practice settings as an Assistant Clinical Professor with the City of Hope, she is familiar with various practice styles. During her career, she has brought physicians in multiple specialties together by organizing Tumor Boards (patient care strategy sessions) and Continuing Medical Education Conferences. She has also worked on committees to develop best practice guidelines for Breast and Gynecological Cancers. Currently, she serves as a trained Surveyor for The American Society of Radiation Oncology’s Accreditation for Practice Excellence Program which entails visiting facilities i...
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Richard G. Pestell, MD, PhD, FRACP, FACP, MBA, AO

Award-Winning Oncologist, Patent expert- Harvard

Professor

California
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) National Academy Europe National Academy Hungary Biotechnology Company Founder
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