National Mesothelioma Lawyers for more than 25 years

Helping mesothelioma families for more than 25 years
Pioneers in asbestos law and mesothelioma litigation
Hundreds of millions of dollars recovered for clients
Trials in over 100 asbestos and mesothelioma lawsuits
Some of the largest mesothelioma verdicts in the USA
Individual approach & attention to every case we take
Contingent fee - we get paid when our clients get paid

Mesothelioma Doctors and Clinics

Finding the right mesothelioma doctors for a loved one is one of the most important decisions a family affected by this asbestos cancer must make. Fortunately, there are many prominent mesothelioma doctors, treatment centers, and specialized mesothelioma clinics in New York and New Jersey.

Below we provide a list of surgeons, oncologists, and other doctors, who are experienced in mesothelioma treatment and have made considerable contributions to mesothelioma research:

Mesothelioma Doctors in New York City

Mt. Sinai Hospitalhttp://www.mountsinai.org
Oncologist, Dr. Phillip Chahanian treats mesothelioma patients with various forms of chemotherapy.

New York Presbyterian Hospitalhttp://www.nyp.org
Doctors at New York Presbyterian Hospital including thoracic surgeon Dr. John Chabot and oncologist Dr. Robert Taub have developed a mesothelioma treatment program that includes an extensive surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

New York University Medical Centerhttp://www.med.nyu.edu
Doctors at New York University Medical Center lead by Dr. Harvey Pass, thoracic surgeon and Division Chief for Thoracic Surgery and Thoracic Oncology for the NYU School of Medicine, conduct extensive mesothelioma research and oversee patients receiving treatment at their clinic.

Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospitalhttp://www.mskcc.org
Doctors at Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital including thoracic surgeon Dr. Valarie Rusch and oncologists Dr. David Ilson and Dr. Lee Krug conduct mesothelioma research and attempt to treat patients through radical surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Other Mesothelioma Clinics on the East Coast

Dana Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA - http://www.dana-farber.org
Doctors at Dana Farber Cancer Institute including oncologists Dr. David Sugarbaker and Dr. Gary Strauss have aided this institution in developing a three-prong protocol involving extensive surgical removal of mesothelioma tumors, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA - http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/lungctr
A group of doctors at University of Pennsylvania lead by Dr. Daniel Sterman is currently investigating a mesothelioma treatment using a method known as gene therapy. At this stage, this protocol is purely experimental and is being conducted on a limited number of patients, who meet the study's criteria necessary to achieve valid results.

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer CenterTampa, FL - http://www.moffitt.org
Doctors at H. Lee Moffett Cancer Center are involved in all stages of mesothelioma treatment including aggressive surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and gene therapy.

ATTENTION: Mesothelioma has no known cure and often causes severe pain, suffering, and other types of damage, such as loss of consortium, and loss of income. Additionally, due to the exceedingly high cost of mesothelioma treatments, many families exhaust savings and accumulate financial debt in order to pay for the medical expenses of their family member.

Under the law of most states, pain and suffering from mesothelioma may be compensated through the award of money damages, usually obtained with the help of experienced mesothelioma lawyers. In some states other types of damages may also be recovered.

Asbestos litigation affords mesothelioma victims the opportunity to receive financial compensation and hold accountable the companies that caused their asbestos exposure.

IMPORTANT: If you or your family member has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you should get in touch with a mesothelioma lawyer as early as possible to determine if you have a mesothelioma case and to:

Preserve your rights to bring a legal action against the responsible parties within the limited time frame allowed by law, known as statute of limitations;
Obtain maximum compensation in your case by being able to:
- Preserve evidence and establish facts of the asbestos exposure while the claimant is still alive and able to provide information;
- File and resolve a lawsuit against the responsible parties before they file for bankruptcy or, if they already have, to obtain compensation before their bankruptcy trust funds run out of money;
Expedite your case, as courts tend to give higher priority to mesothelioma lawsuits where the claimant is still alive.

Find out whether you have a case by speaking to one of our experienced mesothelioma attorneys via our 24/7 toll-free hotline at 1-800-MESOLAW (1-800-637-6529) or by submitting an email inquiry (see form above). Our attorneys will be quick to respond to you and happy to answer all of your questions.

NOTE: While our offices are located in the states of New York, New Jersey, and California, many of our mesothelioma lawyers are licensed to practice law in a number of U.S. states and have the capability and extensive experience of representing mesothelioma clients throughout the United States. You are encouraged to contact us with any questions.

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