Ronald Citron, M.D.
4189 Silverado Trail
Calistoga, CA 94515
Tel.
(707) 942-5818
FAX (707) 942-0139
E-Mail: rscitronmd@mac.com
Website: http://www.cancer-prevention.com
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Expert Witness
Missed Cancer Diagnosis
Causation Analysis
Oncology
Cancer Medicine
Tumors
Curriculum Vitae:
| College: | |
| City College of New York, New York,
1954-1957 Bachelor of Science, 1961 |
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| Medical School: | |
| New York University College of
Medicine, 1961-1965 Doctor of Medicine, 1965 |
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| Law School: | |
| San Fernando Valley College of Law Van Nuys, CA, 1986-1987 |
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| Internship: | |
| Brooklyn Jewish Hospital, Brooklyn,
N.Y. Mixed Medical/Surgical, 1965-1966 |
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| Medical Residency: | |
| Brooklyn Jewish Hospital, Brooklyn,
N.Y., 1966-1967 University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1974-1975 |
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| Military Service: | |
| Lieutenant Commander, United States
Public Health Service, 1967-1969 Terre Haute, IN & Terminal Island, CA |
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| Private Practice: | |
| Los Angeles (Internal
Medicine) 1969-1971 Medical Director, Los Angeles Free Clinic 1969-70 Los Angeles (Medical Oncology/Hematology) 1976-84 Los Angeles: Preventative Oncology & Legal Medicine 1988-1998 San Francisco: Preventative Oncology & Legal Medicine 1999-2001 Napa Valley: Preventative Oncology & Legal Medicine 2001- |
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| Law School: | |
| San Fernando Valley College of Law, Van Nuys, CA 1986-87 | |
| Basic Research: | |
| Institute for Immunology
Base, Switzerland 1972-1974 Research in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cellular Physiology, Molecular Genetics, and Cellular Anatomy. |
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| Fellowship: | |
| University of Southern
California: Medical Oncology 1974-1976. University of Southern California: Hematology 1975-1976 |
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| Honors: | |
| Research in Biology and
Comparative Anatomy of Squalus Acanthias, the Spiny Dogfish City College of New York, 1959-1961. |
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| Awards: | |
| Zlinkoff Foundation for Anatomical Research for Comparative Research on Branchopods, 1959. | |
| Societies: | |
| Phi Delta Epsilon,
Medical Fraternity American Society of Clinical Oncology New York Academy of Sciences American Association for the Advancement of Science American Society of Internal Medicine American Society of Law & Medicine American Society of Preventative Oncology American Preventative Care Association American Board of Forensic Experts International Society for the Study of Comparative Oncology American Society of Breast Disease American Board of Forensic Medicine International Society of Preventative Oncology |
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| Specialty Boards: | |
| Certified, American Board of Internal
Medicine, 1976 Certified, American Board of Medical Oncology, 1977 Certified, American Board of Forensic Examiners, 1995 Certified, American Board of Forensic Medicine, 1995 |
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| Faculty Positions: | |
| Assistant Clinical Professor of
Medicine Division of Medical Oncology & Hematology UCLA-VA Medical Centers (1977-1984) Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology King-Drew Medical Center (1986-1988) |
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| Professional Posts: | |
| Contract Researcher, National
Institutes of Health Medical Director, Los Angeles Free Clinic Contributor, National Surgical Adjuvant Breast Protocol Contributor, Gastrointestinal Tumor Study Group Contributor, Southwest Oncology Group Director, Oncology Service, West Hills Hospital, West Hills, CA Chairman, Pharmacy Committee, West Hills Hospital Chairman, Utilization Committee, West Hills Hospital Chairman, Medical Committee, Canoga Park Hospital Chairman, Therapeutics Committee, Canoga Park Hospital Organizer, Ethics Committee, West Hills Hospital Member, American Cancer Society Member, Executive Committee, West Hills Hospital Chairman, Cancer Committee, Panorama Hospital Director, Oncology Unit, Panorama Hospital, Panorama, CA Member, Cancer Committee, Canoga Park Hospital |
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| Technical Consultant: | 30 something 1989-1990 |
| Medical Spokesperson: | American Ostrich Association, 1999 - |
| Consultant: | Medical Board of California, Division of Medical Quality 1988 - |
| Medical Educator: | |
| (1) Developer: The
Clinical Computer, Your Personal Health Manager, medical software for home
use
(2) Writer: Dr. Citron's Evolutionary Diet and Cookbook Hay House (3) Organizer: Legal Issues for Practicing Physicians, a weekend symposium (4) American Cancer Society speaker, volunteer, lobbyist. |
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| Hospital Affiliations: | |
| St. Francis Hospital, San
Francisco (2000-2001) Santa Monica Hospital, Santa Monica, CA (91-92) Humana Hospital, West Hills, CA (77-85) Canoga Park Hospital, Canoga Park, CA (77-85) West Valley Hospital, Canoga Park, CA (77-85) Panorama Hospital, Panorama City, CA (77-85) Motion Picture Hospital, Woodland Hills, CA (77-85) Northridge Hospital, Northridge (77-85) Valley Hospital, Sherman Oaks (77-85) Parkwood Hospital, Woodland Hills (77-85) |
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| Publications: | |
| 1. Citronbaum, R., The Head Veins of Squalus Acanthias,
The Spiny Dogfish Honors Research, City College of New York, 1961.
2.Andersson, J. et. al. IgM Producing Tumors in the Balb/c Mouse: A Model for B Cell Maturation J. Exp. Med. 140: 742, 1976. 3. Krammer, P., Citronbaum, R. Murin Thymic Lymphomas As Models for T-Cell Studies Cellular Immunology 21: 97, 1976. 4. Cintronbaum, R. Weekly Low-Dose, Adriamycin/Cytoxan (A/C) in Non-Resectable, Non-Small Carcinoma of Lung Amer. Sci. Clin. Oncol. Abst. C-825, 1984. 5. Bluming, A. et al. Treatment of Primary Breast Cancer Without mastectomy: A Los Angeles Community Experience Citation Unknown 6. Citronbaum, R. Weekly Low-Dose Adriamycin/Cytoxan (A/C) in Non-Resectable, Non-Small Cell Carcinoma of Lung Amer. Sci Clin. Oncol. Abst. C-825, 1984. 7. Citron, R. Late Cancer Diagnosis: The Myth of Doubling Time, Trial, May 1991 p. 54057. 8. Citron, R. Faulty Reasoning Guides Doubling-Time Defense Medical Malpr., Law & Strategy, November, 1991. 9. Citron, R. "Limine-ing Out" the Doubling Time Defense in Late Cancer Diagnosis CTLA Forum, July/August, 1992 pp. 19-30.. 10. Citron, R. Doubling Time: Junk Science in The Courtroom, Legal Medicine Annual, 1994., p. 1-56. 11. Citron, R. The Oncologist: Cancer Malpractice & Expert Testimony, The Forensic Examiner, 1997 pp. 15-17. 12. Citron, R., Citron, K., Dr. Citron's Evolutionary Diet and Cookbook, Publ. Hay House 1997 ISBN 1-56170-354-0. 13. Citron, R, Junk Science? Verdicts & Settlements Section, Daily Journal Friday, September 25, 1998 p.1. 14. Citron R. Cancer Screening [Publ. Title - Medicable] Verdicts & Settlements Section, Friday February 19, 1999, p. 1. 15. Citron, R. Medicine: Expert Testimony and the Practice of Medicine, The Forensic Examiner, July/August 1999 p. 33-35. 16. Citron, R. Medical Advisory Board The Medical Disability Advisor, 4th Ed. 2001 Reed Group. |
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Schedule of Fees:
| Basic Initial Review | $1,000 |
flat fee |
| Expedited Review (48 Hr. Turnaround) |
+$250 |
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[Payment
must accompany records] |
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| Cognitive Work, Review, Meetings | $300 |
per hour |
| Depositions | $450 |
per hour |
| Depositions
are charged at a two hour minimum. Any cancellations less than 48 hours will be
charged two hours. Paid by side taking the deposition. Due at the time of
deposition. No exceptions. Video depositions charged as court testimony. |
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| Court Testimony | $2500 |
per half day per whole day |
| Local Out of Town (Los Angeles etc.) |
Court time and expenses plus |
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| Overnight (1 night) |
Court time and expenses plus |
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| Written Report | A.Q. |
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N.B.: Cancellations of court appearances etc.,
occurring less than 48 hours of the event
will be billed at 50% of the scheduled rate.
No exceptions. No review without prepayment.