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Suzanne Palmer, MD, Radiology, Los Angeles, CA

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Radiology Los Angeles, CA

Abdominal Imaging, Gastrointestinal Imaging, Genitourinary Imaging, Ultrasound

Professor, Clinical Radiology and Medicine; Division Chief, Body Imaging

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  • Office

    1500 San Pablo St
    Los Angeles, CA 90033
    Phone+1 323-442-8541
    Fax+1 323-442-8755

Summary

  • A native of Southern California, Dr. Palmer received her BA from Vassar College and her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine. She completed an Internal Medicine residency at St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, California and passed the American Board of Internal Medicine before completing her Radiology residency at the University of California, Irvine.

    Dr. Palmer joined the USC Department of Radiology in 1997, where she completed her Body Imaging and Interventional Fellowship. She is currently Professor of Clinical Radiology and Medicine and Chief of the Body Imaging Division. Although she has advanced training in computerized tomography, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, Dr. Palmer’s main area of interest is MRI with special focus on chronic liver disease, including MR elastography and fat quantification; prostate imaging for early diagnosis of high grade prostate cancer; bowel imaging, including enterography for inflammatory bowel disease; and dynamic pelvic floor imaging, enterography and prostate imaging. Dr. Palmer is a Diplomat of the American Board of Radiology and is active in local, national and international radiology societies.

Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterFellowship, Body Imaging/Cross Sectional Imaging/MRI, 1997 - 1998
  • University of California (Irvine)
    University of California (Irvine)Residency, Radiology-Diagnostic, 1993 - 1997
  • St Mary Medical Center
    St Mary Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1992
  • UCLA-VA Greater Los Angeles
    UCLA-VA Greater Los AngelesInternship, Internal Medicine, 1989 - 1990
  • Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1990 - 2026
  • American Board of Radiology Diagnostic Radiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors in America® 2013, 2019-2020
  • Southern California Super Doctors Los Angeles Magazine, 2010-2020
  • Regional Top Doctor - Los Angeles Castle Connolly, 2014-2019
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Contrast‐Enhanced Transrectal Ultrasound for Follow‐up After Focal HIFU Ablation for Prostate Cancer  
    Vinay Duddalwar, Manju Aron, Akbar N Ashrafi, Inderbir S Gill, Daniel Park, Mittul Gulati, Suzanne L Palmer, Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine

Press Mentions

  • Focal Therapy Society and Society of Urologic Robotic Surgeons September 19–21, 2024 Washington, DC
    Focal Therapy Society and Society of Urologic Robotic Surgeons September 19–21, 2024 Washington, DCDecember 12th, 2024
  • SAR DFP on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Annual Report
    SAR DFP on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Annual ReportOctober 14th, 2019