Oncology Independent Medical Examiners

Welcome to the SEAK National Directory of Independent Medical Examiners. The Oncology Independent Medical Examiners found here provide independent medical exams (IMEs), medical evaluations, impartial examinations, independent medical assessments, vocational assessments, functional capacity evaluations, impairment ratings, second opinions, return to work evaluations, or fitness for duty exams to evaluate the extent of disability, permanent impairment or injuries.

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Sajeve S Thomas, MD

Advent Health Cancer Institute - Medical Oncology - Hematology - Internal Medicine

Windermere, Florida
Oncology, Hematology - Triple-Board-Certified Medical Oncologist/Hematologist/Internal Med with 14+ years of practice. Expertise in hematology and oncology with subspecialization in melanoma, gastrointestinal cancers, and sarcomas. Performs disability and functional capacity evaluations, causation analysis (including occupational/environmental), and prognosis/life expectancy assessments. Experienced in chemotherapy-immunotherapy toxicities. Provides clear, timely IME reports with practical, case-focused conclusions.
Board-certified Medical Oncologist and Hematologist with over 14 years of active clinical practice, specializing in: Extensive experience evaluating: Treatment-related toxicities (fatigue, neuropathy, cytopenias, cognitive effects) Disease progression and metastatic cancer Functional impact of cancer and treatment on daily activities and work capacity IME / Disability & Causation Expertise Disability and Functional Capacity Evaluations Assessment of ability to work during and after cancer treatment Evaluation of physical and cognitive limitations related to malignancy and therapy Causation Analysis (Non-Malpractice Contexts) Evaluation of cancer in relation to occupational or environmental exposures Differentiation between disease progression and external contributing factors Prognosis and Life Expectancy Evidence-based assessment of disease trajectory and expected outcomes Impact of treatment, recurrence, and metastatic progression on long-term function Medical Necessity & Tr...
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Yana Puckett, MD, MBA, MPH, MSc, FSSO

Orlando, Florida
General Surgery, Oncology - Fellowship-trained surgical oncologist double board-certified in Surgery and Complex General Surgical Oncology. Expertise in surgical decision-making, cancer diagnosis and staging, postoperative complications, and causation analysis. Experienced in medical record review, disability evaluation, and impairment assessment related to breast and skin malignancies. Provides clear, objective, and timely IME and expert reports for both plaintiff and defense counsel.
Double board-certified surgical oncologist with extensive experience in complex medical record review, causation analysis, and impairment evaluation. Provides independent medical examinations and expert reports involving delayed diagnosis, surgical decision-making, post-operative complications, and oncologic disability assessments. Experienced expert witness for both plaintiff and defense counsel with a record of clear, evidence-based, and timely opinions. Fellowship-trained in Complex General Surgical Oncology and MBA-trained in healthcare systems and risk management.
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Omar M Ragab, MD

Ragab Consulting LLC

Arlington, Virginia
Oncology, Radiology - Dr. Ragab is a premier, nationally-recognized, board-certified radiation oncologist trained at the University of Southern California with additional fellowship training in brachytherapy at UCLA Dr. He was on faculty at USC Norris Cancer hospital for six years prior to transitioning to the VA in Washington DC. He has significant experience performing IMEs, utilization review, and case management. He holds medical licenses in CA, VA, DC, MD, and NY and is available for in-person or virtual IMEs.
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