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Catherine Roberts, MD, Radiology, Phoenix, AZ

CatherineCRobertsMD

Radiology Phoenix, AZ

Bone Imaging/Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal Radiologist; Clinical Professor of Radiology, University of Arizona College of Medicine

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    Phoenix, AZ 85004

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

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1997 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2011 - 2025
  • NV State Medical License
    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
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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
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Press Mentions

  • ABPM Diplomate’s Career Spans from Medicine to the Silver Screen
    ABPM Diplomate’s Career Spans from Medicine to the Silver ScreenApril 1st, 2024
  • Paul C. Hemmes’s ‘MAYA’ (2022) – Movie Review
    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 WEST
    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

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