About
Specialties and Expertise
Specialties
- Neuroradiology
- Neuro Radiology
Expertise
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
- CT (Computed Tomography)
- CAT Scan (CT Scan)
- Ultrasound
- PET (Positron Emission Tomography)
- PET-CT
- Neuro Imaging
- Brain MRI
- MRA of Brain
- MRI Spine
- MR Spectroscopy
- Magnetic Resonance Angiography
- Brain CT
- CT Angiogram Head
- CT Head and Neck
- CT Neck
- CTA Neck
- CT Spine
- Myelography
- Lumbar Puncture
- Disease of Brain
- Neurodegenerative Disorder
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Spinal Disease
- Stroke
- Traumatic Brain Injury
Biography
Attended the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Marshall University, and the Marshall University School of Medicine. Completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at the University of Virginia Medical Center and a fellowship in neuroradiology at the University of Virginia. Joined the staff at the University of Virginia Health System Division of Neuroradiology as an assistant professor, and progressed to Full Professor and Director of the Division of Neuroradiology, Vice Chair of Finance of the Department of Radiology, and Director of the Neuroradiology Fellowship program. Active member of the American College of Radiology, the Radiological Society of North America, the American Society of Neuroradiology, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology, the American Roentgen Ray Society, the Southeastern Neuroradiology Society, and the Association of University Radiologists. ASNR representative to the AMA CPT Editorial Committee, and serves on the ASNR Economics Commission.
Currently on the executive committee of the American Society of Head and Neck Radiology as the Secretary of this society. Multiple committee assignments and the Vice Chair of the Coding and Nomenclature Committee of the American College of Radiology.
Two children, both in college in the state of Virginia.
Research
Honors and Awards
Honors and Awards
2007 - 2009 America's Best Doctors
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
- American Board of Radiology (Neuroradiology)
Clinical and Academic Positions
- Attending Radiologist - NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
- Professor of Radiology - Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
Education and Training
- M.D., Marshall University School of Medicine, 1984
- B.A., Marshall University, 1981
Insurance
Insurance Plans Accepted
The following represents most of the managed care plans accepted by this doctor. If your insurance carrier does not appear here please contact the doctor’s office as they may have individual contracts not included on this site.
* indicates this doctor is no longer accepting new patients with this insurance plan.
- AETNA - HMO
- AETNA - Medicare
- AETNA - PPO
- Aetna - Weill Cornell - POS
- Aetna-NYP - EPO/POS
- Affinity Access
- Affinity Health Plan
- AgeWell New York
- Amida Care
- CIGNA
- Emblem Select Care
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Blue Access
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Blue Connection
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - EPO
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - HMO
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Mediblue (Senior)
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield HealthPlus
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield HealthPlus - CHP
- Fidelis Care
- GHI - CBP
- Health First
- Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)
- Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP) - Medicaid
- Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP) - Medicare
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Oxford Health Plans - Freedom
- Oxford Health Plans - Liberty
- Oxford Health Plans - Medicare Advantage
- Oxford Health Plans - Metro/Core/Charter
- Rockefeller University - Trustmark
- United Empire
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare - Community Plan
- United Healthcare - Medicare
- United Healthcare Compass
- VNSNY CHOICE - HMO
- VNSNY CHOICE - Medicare
- WellCare of NY
- WorldWide Medical
Locations and Appointments
External Relationships
External Relationships
Relationships and collaborations with for-profit and not-for profit organizations are of vital importance to our faculty because these exchanges of scientific information foster innovation. As experts in their fields, WCM physicians and scientists are sought after by many organizations to consult and educate. WCM and its faculty make this information available to the public, thus creating a transparent environment.
No External Relationships Reported