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Michael Zalis, MD, Radiology, Boston, MA

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Radiology Boston, MA

Abdominal Imaging, Vascular & Interventional Radiology, Clinical Informatics

Associate Professor of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital

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  • Office

    Department of Radiology / Interventional Radiology / GRB 293
    55 Fruit Street
    Boston, MA 02114
    Phone+1 617-726-5518

Summary

  • Michael Zalis, MD is a radiologist based in Boston, MA, specializing in abdominal imaging, vascular and interventional radiology, and clinical informatics. He completed his fellowship in vascular and interventional radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School and has been an associate professor and radiologist there since 2000 and 1998, respectively. Dr. Zalis co-founded QPID Health Inc. and served as Chief Medical Officer and head of Product through acquisition of QPID Health by eviCore and ExpressScripts. He previously served as a visiting professor at Stanford Health Care. His expertise includes cardiovascular radiology, interventional radiology, radiology information systems, and radiographic image enhancement. He has authored numerous publications in peer reviewed journals and has been involved in clinical trials, specifically evaluating computer-assisted, non-cathartic CT colonography. Dr. Zalis has been recognized as a Fellow by both the American College of Radiology and the Society of Abdominal Radiology. Since 2023, he has also served as founding director of the MGB Radiology Center for Sustainability, the aim of which is to investigate and implement methods to align the practice of Radiology with NetZero and other sustainability and efficiency goals.

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 1998 - 1999
  • MedStar Health/Georgetown University Hospital
    MedStar Health/Georgetown University HospitalResidency, Radiology-Diagnostic, 1994 - 1998
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1993
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1998 - 2027
  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1993 - 2000
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1997 - 1998
  • Diagnostic Radiology
    American Board of Radiology Diagnostic Radiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American College of Radiology, 2017
  • Fellow Society of Abdominal Radiology, 2012

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • QPID, Epic EHR Combine for Big Data Analytics at Partners Health
    QPID, Epic EHR Combine for Big Data Analytics at Partners HealthFebruary 2nd, 2016
  • Laxative-Free Colon Screening Procedure May Be as Accurate as Standard Colonoscopy in Detecting High-Risk Polyps
    Laxative-Free Colon Screening Procedure May Be as Accurate as Standard Colonoscopy in Detecting High-Risk PolypsMay 14th, 2012
  • Colon Cancer Test May Not Require Laxatives: Study
    Colon Cancer Test May Not Require Laxatives: StudyFebruary 10th, 2016

Grant Support

  • Colon Cancer Screening Augmented By Image ProcessingNational Cancer Institute2004–2006

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • French