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Office
55 Lake Ave N
Worcester, MA 01655Phone+1 508-334-3850Fax+1 508-334-1977
Summary
- I am a board certified general radiologist with fellowship training in CT, Ultrasound and Interventional Radiology and two years of pediatric clinical training. I have been in practice for 37 years and do a broad range of diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures with a specialty in breast imaging, cross-sectional imaging and musculoskeletal radiology. I have been very active in the pursuit of radiation safety issues particularly in relation to CT scanning.
Education & Training
- Boston VA Healthcare System (Brockton-West Roxbury)Residency, Radiology-Diagnostic, 1983 - 1984
- Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Radiology-Diagnostic, 1980 - 1983
- Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1978 - 1980
- University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 1978
- Brown UniversityAB, Biology, With Honors, 1974
- Brown UniversityAB, Biology, With Honors, 1974
Certifications & Licensure
- MA State Medical License 1980 - 2025
- NH State Medical License 1984 - 2024
- American Board of Radiology Diagnostic Radiology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Cunningham Award for Outstanding Amateur Horticulture Exhibit New England Flower Show, 2013
- Recognition of Exceptional Manuscript Review for 2012 Journal of the American College of Radiology, 2012
- Senior Club Champion Pine Brook Country Club, 2012
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Improved spatial resolution and lower-dose pediatric CT imaging: A feasibility study to evaluate narrowing the x-ray photon energy spectrumMark G. Benz, Matthew W. Benz, Steven Birnbaum, Eric Chason, Brian W. Sheldon
Pediatric Radiology. 2014-02-28 - CT Dose Optimization: The General Radiologist's PerspectiveSteven Birnbaum
Journal of the American College of Radiology. 2013-08-01 - 4 citationsCumulative dose estimates rationally used have a distinct role in patient management and care.Steven Birnbaum
Journal of the American College of Radiology. 2012-07-01
Abstracts/Posters
- Patient Based Radiation Safety in the Era of Helical CT: The Effect of a Comprehensive Monitoring Program in the Management of Patients with Frequent Exposure to CT R...Birnbaum, S, Radiologic Society of North America, 1/1/2009
Lectures
- Community Efforts in Optimizing Radiation Dose1/1/2013
- Breast MRI in the Diagnosis and Management of Breast Cancer1/1/2011
- Optimizing Patient Radiation Safety in the Era of Helical CT Scanning: Considerations for the General Surgeon1/1/2010
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Press Mentions
- ‘We Want to Get You Screened and Keep You Alive’: Doctor Encourages Lung Cancer ScreeningNovember 18th, 2022
- Analysis Finds Lung Cancer Screening Worthwhile for Longtime SmokersApril 10th, 2012
- Panel Backs Annual Lung Cancer Screening for Some SmokersFebruary 10th, 2016
Professional Memberships
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- Society for Breast ImagingMember
- New Hampshire Radiologic SocietyMember
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