CatherineCRobertsMD

Radiology • Las Vegas, NV

Bone Imaging/Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal Radiologist; Clinical Professor, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

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Office
1800 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Phone+1 702-383-2000

Summary

Catherine C. Roberts, M.D. is a board-certified radiologist subspecializing in musculoskeletal imaging. She is additionally board-certified in Clinical Informatics by the American Board of Preventative Medicine (ABPM). Dr. Roberts is a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt by the American Society of Quality. She is a Certified Physician Executive by the Certifying Commission in Medical Management. She holds Health Information Technology Leadership Certification from the American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL).

Dr. Roberts has extensive experience establishing and monitoring national healthcare quality performance metrics. She has co-authored over 50 American College of Radiology (ACR) Appropriateness Criteria topics on musculoskeletal imaging. She has instituted national quality metrics with the National Quality Forum (NQF) since 2010.

Dr. Roberts has formal training and practical experience in quality improvement and clinical informatics. Six of her 73 abstracts and six of her 88 peer-reviewed publications are on quality improvement. Fifteen of her 97 national and international presentations have been on safety and quality improvement. She has authored 75 book chapters and co-authored 2 radiology textbooks. She has over 285 total publications. She was designated a "Top 10% Most Cited Clinician" by Doximity in 2022.

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Education & Training

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Arizona)Fellowship, Musculoskeletal Imaging, 2001 - 2002
University of Arizona College of Medicine-TucsonResidency, Radiology-Diagnostic, 1997 - 2001
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix)Internship, Transitional Year, 1996 - 1997
University of Arizona College of MedicineClass of 1996
Arizona State UniversityBS, Zoology, Summa Cum Laude, 1987 - 1990

Certifications & Licensure

AZ State Medical License 1997 - 2025
CA State Medical License 2011 - 2025
NV State Medical License 2017 - 2025
American Board of Preventive Medicine Clinical Informatics
American Board of Radiology Diagnostic Radiology
American Society of QualityCertified Six Sigma Black Belt
Certifying Commission in Medical ManagementCertified Physician Executive
Institute for Healthcare ImprovementPatient Safety Executive Development Program Graduate

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Best Supporting Actress (Exceptional Merit) Docs Without Borders, 2022
Best Supporting Actress (Winner) 4th Dimension Independent Film Festival, 2021
Best Supporting Actress (Winner) Cult Critic Movie Awards, 2021
Best Supporting Actress (Winner) Oniros Film Awards - New York, 2021
Best Supporting Actor or Actress (Finalist) Treklanta Independent Star Trek Fan Film Awards, 2017
Teacher of the Year (Nominee) Mayo Clinic, Department of Radiology, 2016-2017
Volunteer Service Award American Board of Radiology, 2014-2015
Service Excellence Team Award Mayo Clinic in Arizona, 2009
Highly Commended for Diagnostic and Surgical Imaging Anatomy: Musculoskeletal British Medical Association Medical Book Competition, 2007
Silver Medal, Scientific Exhibit: MRI Assessment of Bone Marrow American Roentgen Ray Society, 2007
Certificate of Merit, Scientific Exhibit: Radiology of Hip Replacement Hardware American Roentgen Ray Society, 2006
Cum Laude Award, Scientific Exhibit: Assessment of the Delta Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Radiological Society of North America, 2005
Silver Medal, Scientific Exhibit: Unusual Appearances of Benign and Malignant Disease on Breast MRI American Roentgen Ray Society, 2003
Cum Laude Award, Scientific Exhibit: Midnight Manifestations of Head Trauma American Society of Neuroradiology, 2001
Honors and Awards Committee Excellence in Research Award University of Arizona College of Medicine, 1996
A.C. Simon Memorial Award for Academic Merit Arizona College of Medicine, 1996
Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Citation Award University of Arizona College of Medicine, 1996
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society University of Arizona College of Medicine, 1996
American Federation of Clinical Research Subspecialty Award, Best Abstract in Health Care Research University of Arizona College of Medicine, 1993
Robert F. Allen Memorial Award for Research University of Arizona College of Medicine, 1993
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

2 citations
ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Imaging After Shoulder Arthroplasty: 2021 Update.
, Catherine C Roberts, Darlene F Metter, Michael G Fox, Marc Appel
Journal of the American College of Radiology. 2022-05-01
8 citations
ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Chronic Foot Pain.
, Monica Tafur, Jenny T Bencardino, Catherine C Roberts, Marc Appel
Journal of the American College of Radiology. 2020-11-01
9 citations
ACR Appropriateness CriteriaAcute Hip Pain-Suspected Fracture.
, Andrew B Ross, Kenneth S Lee, Eric Y Chang, Behrang Amini
Journal of the American College of Radiology. 2019-05-01

Journal Articles

Continuous Professional Improvement (CPI) CPI Musculoskeletal Radiology Module.
Bestic JM, Stull MA, Davis KW, Chang EY, Desouoches SL, Ladd LM. Lee H, Roberts CC, Zayas-Colon VM, Gould ES, American College of Radiology., 2023
Appropriate Use Criteria for the Management of Surgical Site Infections
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Writing Panel, JAAOS, 3/19/2019
ACR Appropriateness Criteria (®) Shoulder Pain-Atraumatic
Small KM, Adler RS, Shah SH, Roberts CC, Bencardino JT, Appel M, Gyftopoulos S, Metter DF, Mintz DN, Morrison WB, Subhas N, Thiele R, Towers JD, Tynus KM, Weissman BN,..., J Am Coll Radiol, 11/2018
ACR Appropriateness Criteria (®) Chronic Wrist Pain
Rubin DA, Roberts CC, Bencardino JT, Bell AM, Cassidy RC, Chang EY, Gyftopoulos S, Metter DF, Morrison WB, Subhas N, Tambar S, Towers JD, Yu JS, Kransdorf MJ, J Am Coll Radiol, 5/2018
Appropriate Use Criteria for the Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Writing Panel, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Online, 12/8/2017
Quality Improvement Education for Health Professionals: A Systematic Review
Stephanie R Starr 1, Jordan M Kautz 2, Atsushi Sorita 2, Kristine M Thompson 3, Darcy A Reed 2, Barbara L Porter 2, David L Mapes 2, Catherine C Roberts 4, Daniel Kuo ..., Am J Med Qual, 5/1/2016
Integrating maintenance of board certification and health system’s quality improvement programs
Ting HH, Nowicki KM, Starr SR, Roberts CC, Thompson KM, Reed DA, Davlantes TM, Deming JR, Wittich CM, Hartl AK, Berger RA, Harvard Business Review, 11/11/2013
Childhood soft tissue sarcoma associated with Sotos syndrome
*Hill DE, Roberts CC, Inwards CY, Sim FS, Radiology Case Reports, 3/1/2010
Laparoscopic repair of a chronic iatrogenic diaphragmatic hernia
Blount AL, Craft RO, Harold KL, Roberts CC, Radiology Case Reports, 7/1/2009
Postoperative seroma deep to mesh after laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: computed tomography appearance and implications for treatment
Scott PD, Harold KL, Craft RO, Roberts CC, Radiology Case Reports, 1/1/2008
What the orthopaedic doctor needs to know - Preface
Roberts CC, Semin Musculoskelet Radiol., 3/1/2007
Acute pulmonary toxicity from thalidomide in a patient with multiple myeloma
*Khalsa SK, Roberts CC, Underhill MS, Radiology Case Reports, 1/1/2007
Posttraumatic Pseudolipoma (Fat Necrosis) Mimicking Atypical Lipoma or Liposarcoma on MRI
*Burkholz KJ, Roberts CC, Lidner TK, Radiology Case Reports, 1/1/2007
Scapular spine fracture as a complication of reverse shoulder arthroplasty
*Burkholz KJ, Roberts CC, Hattrup SJ, Radiology Case Reports, 1/1/2007
Tophaceous gout mimicking an edematous anconeus epitrochlearis
*Dorsey ML, Roberts CC, Radiology Case Reports, 12/1/2006
Total knee replacement: imaging of complications
Chew FS, Roberts CC, Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology, 10/1/2006
Imaging evaluation of right lower quadrant pain: Self-assessment module
Roberts CC, Bittle MM, Chew FS, Am J Roentgenol, 9/1/2006
Total knee replacement: radiographic evaluation
Chew FS, Roberts CC, Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology, 9/1/2006
A "spontaneously shrinking" breast mass: unusual presentation of invasive tubular carcinoma
*Mahal RS, Pockaj BA, Roberts CC, Radiology Case Reports, 6/1/2006
Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis mimicking osteosarcoma
*Bracamonte JD, Roberts CC, Radiology Case Reports, 6/1/2006
Imaging of cystic and intraductal pancreatic lesions: Self-assessment module
Chew FS, Roberts CC, Am J Roentgenol, 6/1/2006
Percutaneous thrombin injection for treatment of a splenic artery aneurysm
Chen F, Kriegshauser JS, Huettl EA, Roberts CC, Radiology Case Reports, 1/1/2006
Resolution of nodular fasciitis in the upper arm
Duncan SFM, Athanasian EA, Anonescu CR, Roberts CC, Radiology Case Reports, 1/1/2006
Characteristics of the flexor carpi radialis brevis tendon on magnetic resonance imaging and its use in basal joint arthroplasty
Duncan SFM, McCormack RR, Roberts CC, Radiology Case Reports, 1/1/2006
Prevalence of traumatic hip and pelvic fractures in patients with suspected hip fracture and negative initial standard radiographs--a study of emergency department pat...
Dominguez S, Liu PT, Roberts CC, Mandell M, Richman P, Acad Emerg Med, 4/4/2005
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Press Mentions

ABPM Diplomate’s Career Spans from Medicine to the Silver ScreenApril 1st, 2024
Paul C. Hemmes’s ‘MAYA’ (2022) – Movie ReviewMay 9th, 2023
12 Westerns: Cat Roberts Joins the Cast of A GUIDE TO GUNFIGHTERS OF THE WILD WESTJuly 20th, 2019
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Committees

Expert Reviewer, National Quality Forum, Primary Care and Chronic Illness Panel 2017 - Present
Member, International Skeletal Society, Research and Education Committee (formerly Committee on Grants) 2020 - 2024
Chair, American College of Radiology, Committee on Practice Parameters – Musculoskeletal Body Imaging 2019 - 2022
Member, American College of Radiology, General Radiology Improvement Database (GRID) Committee 2018 - 2022
Member, American College of Radiology, Dose Index Registry in Digital Radiography Committee 2018 - 2022
American College of Radiology Representative, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Glenohumeral Joint Osteoarthritis CPG Key Informant Panel 2018 - 2021
Secretary, Society of Academic Bone Radiologists 2018 - 2019
Member, Society of Skeletal Radiology, Program Committee 2017 - 2020
Member, American Board of Radiology, Online Longitudinal Assessment MSK Committee 2016 - 2023
American College of Radiology Representative, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Appropriate Use Criteria Writing Panel 2016 - 2020
Member, Society of Skeletal Radiology, Electronic Learning Committee 2016 - 2020
Treasurer, Society of Academic Bone Radiologists 2016 - 2018
Panel Chair, Principal Author, Co-Author, American College of Radiology, Committee on Appropriateness Criteria, Expert Panel on Musculoskeletal Imaging 2015 - 2020
Member, National Quality Forum, Musculoskeletal Steering Committee 2014 - 2017

Professional Memberships

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society - AOA
Member
International Skeletal Society - ISS
Member
American Medical Association - AMA
Member

External Links

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