Discover what could shift the outcome of your case.
Too often, the medical record is taken at face value. But what's documented isn't always what really happened.
At MD Experts, we dig deeper—beyond the chart—to uncover what was altered, delayed, or never documented at all.
- 1Did someone modify the chart after the patient coded?
- 2Were entries made hours after the event?
- 3How many times was the chart accessed before anything was documented on the record?
Specialized Oncology Expertise
Radiation oncology malpractice claims often arise from the precise, high-risk nature of cancer treatment involving ionizing radiation. A substantial share of these lawsuits involves errors in treatment planning, dosing, or targeting, leading to unintended injury to surrounding healthy tissue or vital organs.
Common litigation triggers include radiation overdoses, misidentification of tumor sites, or failure to adapt treatment plans based on patient response. In such cases, radiation dose records, planning scans, and follow-up imaging serve as critical documentation. Delayed recognition of radiation-induced injuries—such as spinal cord damage, organ toxicity, or necrosis—can escalate liability, especially if symptoms were reported but not acted upon promptly.
Our Medical Expert Team
Board-certified oncology professionals ready to review your case.
Phillip Beron, MD
Radiation Oncologist
- Board-certified radiation oncologist with 25+ years of experience in clinical practice, academic leadership, and national quality oversight
- Advanced training in Gamma Knife radiosurgery from UCLA and the University of Pittsburgh
- Former Chief Quality Officer at UCLA and CTCA with deep expertise in radiation safety and quality assurance
- Former Chair of the ASTRO National Quality Assurance Committee
- Current APEX accreditation site surveyor with hands-on experience evaluating compliance and peer review processes
- Specialist in radiation safety, delayed diagnosis, stereotactic radiosurgery, and peer review analysis
- Extensive clinical expertise in breast, lung, brain, prostate, cervical, and head and neck cancers
- Seasoned expert witness for both plaintiffs and defendants, known for clear, jury-friendly explanations of complex medical issues
Melissa Pickett, RN
Oncology Nurse
- Registered Nurse with 14+ years of clinical experience across oncology, interventional radiology, procedural sedation, and long-term acute care
- Former charge nurse in high-acuity environments with demonstrated clinical leadership and decision-making expertise
- Highly skilled in reviewing complex medical records to identify deviations from standards of care
- Produces thorough, litigation-ready clinical assessments for medical malpractice, personal injury, and liability cases
- Expert in synthesizing large volumes of medical data into clear, actionable medical-legal analyses
- Recognized for attention to detail and ability to uncover critical facts within extensive clinical documentation
- Leads a vetted network of subcontractor nurse consultants spanning ICU, med-surg, stroke, OB, emergency medicine, L&D, and pediatrics
- Provides scalable, multidisciplinary clinical insight to support both plaintiff and defense legal teams
Kayur Patel, MD
Healthcare Administrator | Systemic Error Specialist
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT EXPERT
- Keynote speaker on Systemic Errors
- Author of But It's Rare: Hardwiring Patient Safety
- Author of Anatomy of Systemic Errors
- Past Vice President of Quality for TeamHealth
- Past Regional Medical Director of Emergency Departments
- Past Chief Medical Officer of both hospitals and large private practices
Jessica Shaffer, RN
EHR Audit Trail Analyst
- Emergency room nurse and expert in medical audit trails
- Uniquely trained in dissecting the anatomy of electronic health records (EHRs)
- Identifies hidden data such as timestamps, access logs, altered entries, and post-event modifications
- Helps reveal facts that can strengthen a defense or build a winning plaintiff’s case
Why MD Experts for Oncology?
- Board-certified radiation oncologists
- Technical record analysis
- Treatment planning review
- Standard of care evaluation
- Causation assessment
- Clear communication for judge and jury
Get a Clear Medical Perspective
Oncology cases are complex. Let our experts clarify the clinical facts for you.