Abdominal Radiology
General Information
The
division of Abdominal Radiology at the University of Wisconsin is a subspecialized
group of
11
faculty physicians and 5 fellows who are dedicated to the
diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the abdomen and pelvis using CT,
ultrasound, MRI, plain radiographs, and fluoroscopy. Abdominal Radiology
physicians provide expert consultation to referring physicians, and perform
image-guided interventional procedures including abdominal/pelvic biopsy,
fluid aspiration, tumor ablation, and intra-operative ultrasound. Each
division physician also maintains an independent research program in
some aspect of abdominal radiology. We are fortunate to have several
federal and industrial grants supporting the research mission of the
division and department. Teaching programs are also strongly supported
by our division, and besides providing a core curriculum for medical
students, residents, and fellows in abdominal radiology, the division
includes the residency program director (Dr. David Kim) and associate
program director (Dr. Louis Hinshaw).
Patient Services
We perform the following diagnostic radiologic examinations:
Digital and computed radiography of the abdomen- CT examinations of the chest, abdomen and pelvis
- CT angiography
- MRI examinations of the abdomen and pelvis
- Ultrasound examinations of the neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis
- Fetal ultrasound
- Fluoroscopic examinations of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts
- Virtual colonoscopy/CT Colonography
In addition, we perform the following image guided procedures:
- Ultrasound and CT-guided biopsies of the lung, neck, abdomen, and pelvis
- Image-guided fluid aspirations
- Tumor ablation (radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation) of the liver, lung and kidney
- Intra-operative ultrasound
To schedule an appointment, please call (608)-263-XRAY (9729)
Research
The division of Abdominal Radiology supports several internationally-recognized research programs. The tumor ablation program consists of both a pre-clinical laboratory for device discovery and development as well as an active clinical research program. The CT Colonography program has the greatest single-center case experience in the world. Other research interests of our faculty include a federally-supported advanced MRI program, and 3d CT reconstruction techniques, and a dedicated contast agent development laboratory directed by Dr. Jamey Weichert. The abdominal division employs three nurse-clinicians to support the VC, tumor ablation, and cancer imaging research and clinical programs. A strategic alliance with GE Medical provides the latest software and hardware advances for use by division members. For individual faculty members research interests, use the links for individual faculty members below.
Education
The
division supports a core curriculum for medical students, residents,
and abdominal radiology fellows. The medical student program consists
of a lecture series covering major topics in abdominal radiology, and
daily teaching at the computer console. Resident education is an important
mission of the division, and includes a biennial lecture series that
covers all aspects of abdominal radiology, daily teaching 
on
the clinical services, case conferences, a weekly division teaching conference,
and an extensive boards review conference series. In addition, both the
residency program director and associate program director are abdominal
radiology faculty. The abdominal radiology fellowship program currently
has 5 fellows. Abdominal fellows are actively involved in all clinical
and teaching aspects of the division, and are required to perform a research
project during their year at Wisconsin.
more information on the fellowship program
Faculty
- Christopher Brace, PhD, Assistant Scientist, researcher in the Tumor Ablation Lab
Myron Pozniak, MD
Professor
Doppler ultrasound, computed tomography
Assistant Professor, Body Intervention Chief
Associate Professor, MRI Chief
Breast MRI, Abdominal/Pelvic MRI
Assistant Professor, Residency Program Director
CT colonography
Professor, Ultrasound Chief
Vascular Doppler US, Obstetrical US
Professor, Senior Vice Chair
Abdominal Imaging Fellowship Director
Tumor ablation, Liver imaging, GU Radiology, Image guided intervention
Associate Professor
CT colonography, CT of the GI system
Assistant Professor
MRI perfusion of transplants, MRI spectroscopy
Professor, GI/GU Chief
Associate Professor, Director, Contrast Agent Laboratory
development of cell-selective imaging and contrast agents, microimaging
Professor
ultrasound
Abdominal Radiology Fellows:
Nick Cantrell, MD
Robert Garrett, MD
Meghan Lubner, MD
Jody Riherd, MD
Jessica Robbins, MD
Abdominal Division Nurses:
- Kelly Brodsky, RN (Biopsy and invasive procedures)
608-263-8355
kbrodsky@uwhealth.org
- Holly Casson, RN (Virtual Colon)
608-263-9630
hcasson@uwhealth.org
- Jan Ketzler, RN (radiofrequency, cryoablation)
608-263-0693
jketzler@uwhealth.org - Mary Ametani, RN (cancer imaging, clinical trials)
608-265-8580
mametani@uwhealth.org
Administrative Assistant:
- Carrie Poole
608-263-9028
cpoole@uwhealth.org
