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George Matcuk Jr., MD, Radiology, Los Angeles, CA

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Radiology Los Angeles, CA

Bone Imaging/Musculoskeletal

Professor of Imaging Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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  • Office

    8700 Beverly Blvd
    Ste M-335
    Los Angeles, CA 90048
    Phone+1 310-423-8000
    Fax+1 310-423-5736

Summary

  • Dr. George Matcuk is a radiologist specializing in musculoskeletal radiology based in Los Angeles, CA. He received dual B.S. degrees in biology and chemistry at Carnegie Mellon University and completed his medical education at Stanford University. He performed his radiology residency and musculoskeletal radiology fellowship at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine/ LA General Hospital, and was awarded Resident of the Year in 2008, both Fellow and Board Reviewer of the Year in 2009, and Teacher of the Year in 2010-11. Dr. Matcuk moved to Cedars-Sinai in 2020 and was named teacher of the year for 2020-21.

    Dr. Matcuk has co-authored over 90 journal articles and 140 educational exhibits. His clinical expertise includes interpretation of musculoskeletal imaging studies, including x-ray, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and image-guided procedures, including ablation of musculoskeletal tumors, such as osteoid osteomas.

Education & Training

  • University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine
    University of Southern California, Keck School of MedicineMusculoskeletal Radiology Fellowship, Fellow and Board Reviewer of the Year, 2008 - 2009
  • University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
    University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Radiology-Diagnostic, 2004 - 2008
  • UCLA-VA Greater Los Angeles
    UCLA-VA Greater Los AngelesInternship, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2004
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    Stanford University School of MedicineClass of 2003
  • Carnegie Mellon University
    Carnegie Mellon UniversityB.S., Biology, College and University Honors, 1994 - 1998
  • Carnegie Mellon University
    Carnegie Mellon UniversityB.S., Chemistry, College and University Honors, 1994 - 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2005 - 2026
  • Diagnostic Radiology
    American Board of Radiology Diagnostic Radiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Super Doctors Southern California Rising Star, 2013
  • Teacher of the Year USC Department of Radiology, 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Lipoma Arborescens of the Biceps Tendon Sheath.  
    E White, R Omid, G Matcuk, J Domzalski, A Fedenko, C Gottsegen, D Forrester, D Patel, Skeletal Radiology Online, 5/16/2013
  • Cruciate Ligament Avulsion Fractures: Anatomy, Biomechanics, Injury Patterns, and Approach to Management.  
    E White, D Patel, G Matcuk, D Forrester, R Lundquist, G Hatch, C Vangsness, C Gottsegen, Emergency Radiology Online, 3/21/2013
  • Review of hemipelvectomy endoprostheses: Indications and imaging findings.  
    E White, T Learch, G Matcuk, C Gottsegen, L Menendez, E Ahlmann, P Moin, J Symanowski, D Allison, D Patel, Applied Radiology, 1/1/2013
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Abstracts/Posters

  • A Radiological Review of Pes Planus Deformity.
    L Kuo-Bonde, S Masih, D Patel, K Chow, G Matcuk, ARRS Educational Exhibit; RSNA Educational Exhibit, 2012, 1/1/2013
  • Stress Fractures
    S Mahanty, D Forrester, C Gottsegen, D Patel, M Skalski, E White, G Matcuk, ARRS Educational Exhibit, 1/1/2013
  • Elbow Fracture Patterns and Classification Systems.
    S Schroff, A Ahmed, G Matcuk, D Forrester, C Gottsegen, E White, S Masih, S Narvy, D Patel, RSNA Educational Exhibit, 1/1/2012
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Lectures

  • Hot Topics in MSK 
    Society of Graduate Radiologists and Faculty, 39th Annual Radiology Symposium, Monarch Beach, CA - 10/14/2012
  • Superolateral Hoffa's Fat Pad Edema and Patellofemoral Maltracking: Statistical Analysis of Patellofemoral Measurements Compared to Normal Patients and Predictive Mode... 
    RSNA Scientific Presentation - 1/1/2011
  • Piriformis Syndrome: Anatomy, Radiologic Evaluation, and Intervention. 
    RSNA Scientific Presentation - 1/1/2011
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Other

  • USMLE Step 1: The Stanford Solutions 
    S Kush, R Zeiger, S Chen, S Guide, K Lee, M Lee, G LeGrand, D Greenwald, G Matcuk, J Mathy, J Regan, D Stewart, E Wilkinson, Planet Med Publishing
    Stanford, CA - 1/1/1999
  • USMLE Step 2: The Stanford Solutions 
    S Kush, T Walters, D Webster, R Zeiger, N Banaiee, L Carroll, S Chen, S Dey, A Dosanjh, S Guide, G Matcuk, S Nazarian, M Shegog, Planet Med Publishing
    Stanford, CA - 1/1/1999

Press Mentions

  • Virtual Human Hand Simulation Holds Promise for Prosthetics, Virtual Reality, Medical Education
    Virtual Human Hand Simulation Holds Promise for Prosthetics, Virtual Reality, Medical EducationSeptember 27th, 2019
  • Researchers Develop the World's Most Realistic Model of the Human Hand
    Researchers Develop the World's Most Realistic Model of the Human HandSeptember 28th, 2019