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Kathleen Ward, MD, Radiology, Burr Ridge, IL

KathleenA.WardMDFACR

Radiology Burr Ridge, IL

Breast Imaging

Associate Professor, Radiology, Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

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  • Office

    Loyola Center for Health at Burr Ridge
    Women's Health
    Burr Ridge, IL 60527
    Phone+1 708-327-1763

Summary

  • Kathleen A. Ward, MD, FACR, FAAWR served as Medical Director of Women’s Health Imaging and Medical Director as well as Section Chief of Breast Imaging at Loyola University Health System from 2007 until 2016. She holds the title of Associate Professor of Radiology at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Ward received her MD degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine and completed her residency in Diagnostic Radiology as well as fellowship training in Computed Tomography and Ultrasound at Loyola University Medical Center. A Fellow of the American College of Radiology, she is Past President of the Chicago Radiological Society, the Illinois Radiological Society, and the American Association for Women Radiologists. She is currently serving a third six-year term as Councilor on the Executive Council of the American College of Radiology and currently serves as Alternate Councilor. Dr. Ward is a manuscript reviewer for the American Journal of Radiology and the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine. In honor of her outstanding service to radiology, Dr. Ward was recognized with the 2012 Chicago Radiological Society Gold Medal for Distinguished Service. She was also recognized with the 2016 Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Alumni of the Year Award for Excellence in Service to Patients and was inducted in the inaugural class of Fellows of the American Association for Women Radiologists.

Education & Training

  • Loyola University Medical Center
    Loyola University Medical CenterCT and Ultrasound , 1985 - 1986
  • Loyola University Medical Center
    Loyola University Medical CenterResidency, Radiology-Diagnostic, 1982 - 1985
  • Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center
    Michael Reese Hospital and Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1981 - 1982
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of MedicineClass of 1981
  • University of Illinois at the Medical Center
    University of Illinois at the Medical CenterMS, Biological Chemistry , 1973 - 1977
  • Mundelein College
    Mundelein CollegeBS, Chemistry, 1967 - 1971

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1982 - 2026
  • American Board of Radiology Diagnostic Radiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American Association for Women Radiologists, 2017
  • Stritch School of Medicine Alumnus of the Year for Excellence in Patient Care Loyola University Chicago, 2016
  • Gold Medal Chicago Radiological Society, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Adaptive randomization of Neratinab in early breast cancer.  
    Park JW, Liu MC, Yee C et al., NEJM 375:11-22, 2016., 7/7/2016
  • Adaptive randomization of Veliparib-Carboplatin treatment in breast cancer.  
    Rugo HS, Olopade OI, DeMichele CY et al., NEJM 375:23-34, 2016., 7/7/2016

Press Mentions

  • Proposed Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Would Increase Deaths, Experts Say
    Proposed Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Would Increase Deaths, Experts SayApril 22nd, 2015

Committees

  • American Association for Women Radiologists, Fellowship Committee 2018 - Present
  • American College of Radiology, Committee on Fellowship Credentials 2017 - Present
  • Illinois Radiological Society, Chair, Fellowship Committee 2010 - Present
  • Illinois Radiological Society, Mammography Committee 2007 - Present

Professional Memberships