Second Opinion by Expert Subspecialty Radiologists
When you’re facing a complex medical issue or a difficult treatment decision, getting a second opinion not only makes sense, it could save you from unnecessary and expensive surgeries, procedures, therapies and medications—and open up to a host of options you never even considered.
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Promise of Better HealthA subspecialty radiologist interpreting your scans can prove critical for getting an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. Establishing an accurate diagnosis allows both patient and his / her healthcare provider to formulate an ideal treatment plan.
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Board-certified subspecialty radiologists at the top of their field provide accurate and detailed interpretation of MRIs, X-Rays, biopsies, ultrasounds, CT scans, PET scans and other advanced imaging modalities – helping you to make the right choices and decisions when it comes to your health.
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WelbyMD Team of Board-Certified, Subspecialized radiologists, surgeons, clinicians and dentists come from eminent academic backgrounds and institutions in the United States.
Dr. Andrew Thierry
Dr. Andrew Thierry, a board-certified Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist with Subspecialty Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Imaging, is an expert in the use of MRI in the evaluation of orthopedic, spine, sports medicine and oncology disorders.
Specialization:
Orthopedic Imaging, Spine, MRI, Women’s Imaging, Breast Imaging, Cancer Imaging,
He is a clinical instructor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the Medical Director of Imaging at ExpertMRI. He practices medicine with a passion for the highest quality radiology services, interpretation, communication, and patient care. He has published extensively in the radiology and orthopedic literature and is a peer reviewer for several radiology journals.
Originally hailing from Marquette, Michigan on the shores of Lake Superior - Dr. Thierry moved to Los Angeles to complete a subspecialty imaging fellowship in Orthopedic and Sports Imaging with several leaders in the field of musculoskeletal imaging and orthopedic surgery.
He has assisted in surgeries and conducted research with orthopedic surgeons at the world-renowned Kerlan Jobe, Stone and Steadman Clinics. He has read MRIs for numerous current and former professional athletes at the highest level of competition including the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, and MLS.
Dr. Thierry completed a bachelor of the arts degree at Kalamazoo College in Biology, Environmental Studies, and Spanish and spent six months studying in Ecuador. After graduating, he spent two years doing research into the neurodegenerative disorder Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) at the Northwestern University School of Medicine. He then went on to Michigan State University for medical school and Beaumont Hospital Dearborn for his residency.
Although accomplished in all modalities and systems of radiology, Dr. Andrew Thierry has cultivated special interests and advanced training in orthopedic/musculoskeletal/sports medicine, MRI, spine, women’s imaging, image-guided procedures and minimally-invasive alternatives to surgery.
Specialization:
Orthopedic Imaging, Spine, MRI, Women’s Imaging, Breast Imaging, Cancer Imaging,
Safwan Halabi, M.D.
Dr. Halabi, a board-certified radiologist fellowship trained in pediatric radiology, is the Medical Director of Radiology Informatics at the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford.
Specialization:
Pediatric Radiology, Imaging Informatics
His goal is to treat every patient and family member as if they were part of his own family. He strives to perform the most appropriate imaging exam with the least radiation possible promoting quality and safety.
Dr. Halabi has been actively involved with the imaging informatics community over the past several years as a radiology trainee, fellow, and attending. His research interests include - data mining, developing and implementing radiology clinical decision support, evaluating clinical outcomes as they relate to the efficacy of medical imaging, critical and unexpected finding result communication delivery systems and evaluation and testing of software and hardware for the radiology department. He has numerous publications in the radiology and medical informatics literature.
Specialization:
Pediatric Radiology, Imaging Informatics
Habib Rahbar, M.D.
Dr. Rahbar is an associate professor at the University of Washington (UW) Department of Radiology. A board-certified radiologist, he works in the breast imaging section at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) and serves as the Breast Imaging Clinical Director and Fellowship Director.
Specialization:
Breast Imaging
Dr. Rahbar earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and his M.D. from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He completed his radiology residency training and breast imaging fellowship at the UW and stayed on as faculty upon graduation.
His clinical practice at the SCCA includes digital mammography, digital breast tomosynthesis (or “3D mammography”), breast ultrasound, breast MRI, and image-guided procedures of the breast.
Dr. Rahbar’s primary research interests include the identification of MRI features that can be used to improve management of ductal carcinoma in situ, the use of non-contrast MRI techniques to identify and characterize breast cancers, and the identification of MRI markers of risk of developing breast cancer.
Specialization:
Breast Imaging
Alyssa Watanabe, M.D.
Dr. Lisa Watanabe is a nationally recognized expert in radiology with over twenty years of practice experience. She currently holds a position as Clinical Associate Professor at USC Keck School of Medicine in Radiology and has privileges at Scripps Clinics in La Jolla.
Specialization:
Breast Imaging and Neuroradiology
Dr. Watanabe has lectured extensively at continuing medical education meetings and has published in numerous leading journals such as American Journal of Radiology and Radiology. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford University and was a Regents Scholar at UCSF Medical School.
Specialization:
Breast Imaging and Neuroradiology
Panayota (Penny) Roumanis, M.D.
Dr. Panayota (Penny) Roumanis, a board-certified Diagnostic Radiologist with Fellowship training in Breast and Body Imaging, is an expert in the use of multiple modalities in the evaluation of abdominal, pelvic and breast disorders.
Specialization:
Women's Imaging, Body Imaging, and Oncology
She has many publications in the radiology, abdominal, and breast literature and has made several television appearances to discuss the latest advancements in medical imaging and improve patient care.
Dr. Roumanis completed a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor where she devoted her time to Neurological and Cognitive Science. She also did research at Mott’s Children’s Hospital, affiliated with the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. After completing her medical school at NEOUCOM in Ohio, she went to Beaumont Hospital-Dearborn, MI for residency training in radiology.
She then completed a breast and body imaging fellowship at the University of California Irvine, Medical Center and is proficient in all modalities and systems of radiology. Her desire is to treat each patient as she would her own family member and help to use the best imaging techniques available, to achieve the best care possible.
Specialization:
Women's Imaging, Body Imaging, and Oncology
Kristi Funk, M.D.
Dr. Kristi (Pado) Funk, board-certified breast cancer surgeon and co-founder of the Pink Lotus Breast Center in Beverly Hills, is an expert in minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment methods for all types of breast disease.
Specialization:
Breast Cancer Surgery
She has helped thousands of women through breast treatment, including well-known celebrities, like Angelina Jolie and Sheryl Crow, who have turned to her for her surgical expertise. Dr. Funk graduated with distinction from Stanford University in 1991 and received her medical degree from the UC Davis, School of Medicine.
After a surgical residency in Seattle, WA, she completed a breast fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where she then excelled as a surgeon and Director of their Breast Center for 7 years. In 2009, Dr. Funk, alongside her entrepreneurial husband, Andy Funk, opened the Pink Lotus Breast Center in Beverly Hills.
The Pink Lotus Breast Center fuses state-of-the-art screening, genetic testing, diagnosis and treatment with preventive strategies and holistic, compassionate care. Dr. Funk is also the Founding Ambassador of the Pink Lotus Foundation, whose sole mission is to provide low income, uninsured and underinsured women 100% free access to breast cancer screening and care. The Funks plan to take the Pink Lotus model of breast care global with a strong focus on saving the lives of underserved populations.
Specialization:
Breast Cancer Surgery
David Berz, M.D.
David Berz is a triple board-certified physician-scientist with expertise in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology. He has extensive experience in drug development and is the holder of multiple patents. He has functioned as principal investigator in multiple clinical Phase I, II and III trials. Dr. Berz has led the basic and translational research efforts for Valkyrie Pharmaceutics, which yielded the discovery of the current lead compounds.
Specialization:
Medical Oncology, Clinical Trials, and Cancer Research
Born and raised in Germany, Dr. Berz earned his B.S. in Chemistry from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Universitaet, Frankfurt and his M.D./Ph.D. from the Humboldt University, Berlin. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Yale-affiliated Norwalk Hospital in Connecticut and his fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at Brown University.
He is a member of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, Melanoma Research Society, the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology. His areas of specialty include lung malignancies, melanoma, cancer immune therapy, and personalized oncology therapeutics, and he serves as a frequent speaker and international thought leader in these areas.
Dr. Berz has key oncology publications in major journals across the United States and Europe and continues to lead multiple research efforts and investigational trials. He continues to function as the key thought leader and consultant for multiple pharmaceutical industry partners. He has numerous peer-reviewed publications in journals including The American Journal of Clinical Oncology, Clinical Cancer Research, Journal of Thoracic Oncology, Journal of Experimental Hematology and Oncology, among others.
Specialization:
Medical Oncology, Clinical Trials, and Cancer Research
Eric Millstein, M.D.
Eric S. Millstein, MD, a Beverly Hills board-certified orthopedic surgeon, is a leading expert in advanced arthroscopic techniques for knee and shoulder surgery. He has vast experience treating sports injuries including arthroscopic surgery and reconstruction of the knee and shoulder, as well as joint replacement surgery for arthritis of the shoulder and knee.
Specialization:
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Millstein regularly uses his surgical skills to repair or reconstruct injured bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. However, he believes in effective communication with his patients to allow for a full discussion of all treatment options before proceeding with surgery. In all cases, his ultimate goals are minimizing pain, maximizing function and restoring lifestyle.
Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois Dr. Millstein completed his undergraduate pre-medical curriculum and graduated with honors in mathematics at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia (Magna Cum Laude).
While living a very active lifestyle that included basketball, football, softball, skiing, and other sports at Penn, Dr. Millstein discovered his love of sports could be incorporated into his career. He then attended medical school at UPenn, receiving the George Marshall Award for Excellence and graduating with AOA honors.
Specialization:
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Karla F. Solis
Dr. Karla F. Solis is the founder of LA Holistic Dentistry. She received her Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences from University of Southern California and then her Doctorate from UCLA School of Dentistry. She is currently a member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine and Holistic Dental Association.
Dr. Solis has been practicing the art and science of dentistry since 2007. She is dedicated to advanced postdoctoral studies and provides her patients with a gentle, caring, and comprehensive approach to oral health. She believes there is more to dentistry than just teeth, and has a passion for an integrative approach. When not caring for patients, Dr. Solis enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She loves hiking, yoga, and doing just about anything fun and lighthearted.
Sabiha S. Bunek, DDS
Dr. Sabiha Bunek is an internationally recognized expert in the field of dentistry. She is the CEO and Editor-in-Chief of DENTAL ADVISOR, leading a seasoned team of researchers and clinicians in reporting evidence-based data relating to clinical and laboratory properties of dental products and materials.
She earned her DDS degree from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and maintains a private practice in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Her unique and multi-faceted career as a clinician and editor provides a valuable vantage point to bridge the gap between science and real-world clinical applications.
Dr. Bunek is passionate about education, lecturing frequently to other clinicians across the United States on the utilization of high-quality products and techniques to best serve their patients. She is a published author and has been nationally recognized by Seattle Study Club as one of the Top 10 Young Educators in Dentistry and by Dental Products Report, who named her one of the Top 25 Women in Dentistry in the areas of research and education, and most recently the recipient of the Clinical Expertise Award from the Lucy Hobbs Project for Clinical Excellence.Dr. Bunek currently serves on the Editorial Board and is a reviewer for the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, and also serves on the Executive Board of the Society for Color and Appearance in Dentistry (SCAD). She is Adjunct Scientist at Houston Center for Biomaterials and Biomimetics, and Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Michigan School of Dentistry, where she is a consultant to the Michigan Pittsburgh Wyss Regenerative Medicine Resource Center.
Julius Bunek, DDS, MS
Dr. Bunek received his Bachelor of Science, Doctor of Dental Surgery, and Master’s degree in Periodontics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He is a full-time private practice periodontist at Michigan Implants and Periodontics in Ann Arbor, and a strong believer in the collaborative diagnosis and focuses on teamwork with his referring doctors to achieve the highest level of patient care.
Specialization:
Periodontics / Implantology
Dr. Bunek is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and certified in IV Sedation. He is a past President of the Bunting Periodontal Study Club (the largest and oldest Periodontal study club in the US), and an active member in many dental associations. In addition to his commitment to attending countless hours of continuing education courses, Dr. Bunek is also an educator, lecturing nationally to other clinicians on advancements in periodontics and dental implants.
He is an active reviewer for the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry and sits on the Editorial Board for the Dental Advisor. Throughout his time at the University of Michigan, Dr. Bunek received numerous accolades recognizing his passion and commitment to patient care and excellence in periodontics/implantology including the Sigurd P. Ramfjord Award for Excellence, Kramer Scholar finalist, Billy A. Smith Patient Rapport Award, and the Russell W. Bunting Award.
Specialization:
Periodontics / Implantology
Koppany Visnyei
Dr. Koppany Visnyei (a.k.a "Dr. V") is a board-certified internist. A native of Hungary he graduated from Hanover Medical School In Germany, and worked at the University of Zurich Hospital in Switzerland and the University of Uppsala in Sweden, before coming to California. He got re-certified as an internist in the US at the Griffin/Yale Programme in Connecticut and at the Beth Israel Medical Centre, in New York. He also has an academic background in neuro-surgical sciences, neuroscience, and molecular biology.
Dr. V has been in private practice since 2013, focusing on primary care, infectious diseases, men’s health, and the gay, lesbian, transgender/LGBTQ community. He is at the forefront of HIV, PrEP, Hepatitis C, other sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and other infectious diseases.
Dr. V is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Academy of HIV medicine, the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA), the Society for Neuro-Science, The American Association of Cancer Research and of Collaborative Drug Discovery.
Dr. V has been distinguished with several honors and awards, including the Planetree Patient-Centered Care Medallion, the Award of Excellence for Outstanding Performance from the Alzheimer’s Association, the Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds Foundation for Biomedicine Award and the Biomedical Sciences Exchange Program Scholarship Award. Dr. Visnyei has authored a number of peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals including Science, Cancer Research, Stem Cells, and Stroke. He has also given countless talks both to academic and non-academic audiences nationally and internationally.
Specialization:
Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Men’s Health, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) and other Infectious Diseases.
Rosalyn Morrell
Dr. Rosalyn Morrell is a board-certified Radiation Oncologist. She received her radiation oncology training at the University of Arizona and completed her fellowship at the Mayo Clinic. She has extensive experience treating all types of cancer including, breast, gynecologic, prostate, lung, head & neck, and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Morrell has extensive expertise in intensity modulated radiation therapy, volumetric modulated arc therapy, 3-D conformal radiation, image-guided radiation, and HDR brachytherapy for breast and gynecological cancer as well as stereotactic body radiation therapy and stereotactic radiosurgery.
Dr. Morrell is published in numerous peer journals, including the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Oncology Times, Practical Radiation Oncology and Mayo Clinic Proceedings and is a frequent lecturer and speaker to organizations about cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. With her volunteer efforts, she has focused on reducing cancer health disparities in vulnerable populations.
She has been featured on the radio, blogged for the American Society of Radiation Oncologist, featured in magazine publications and has been selected for inclusion in the Los Angeles Castle Connelly Top Doctors list in 2017 and the Super Doctors® lists for the last four years running.
Hari Simran
Hari Simran is a practitioner of Ayurvedic medicine and teaches Kundalini Yoga with the goal of supporting her clients’ healing and life goals. Using these tools, she helps integrate new routines and practices to get in tune with an individual’s constitution and nature. Health and life issues are addresses with short-term to long-term solutions and changes that can ease life back into balance. For over a decade, Hari Simran has brought these ancient teachings and technology to modern health and life issues, using Ayurvedic medicine and Kundalini Yoga as tools to support self-healing and happiness.
Specialization:
Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Pancha Karma Specialist
Hari Simran completed her K-12 education in India where she was exposed to the healing powers of Yoga and Ayurvedic Medicine. She earned her Kundalini Yoga teaching certificate at age 17 and has been teaching yoga ever since. After receiving a Bachelors degree in International Business, she earned a post-graduate degree in Ayurvedic Medicine from California College of Ayurveda. Her work with yoga practitioners and clients incorporates the principles of these powerful, ancient health sciences.
Specialization:
Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Pancha Karma Specialist
Adam Kowalski, M.D.
Undergraduate
Undergraduate is University of Wisconsin
Specialty
Musculoskeletal Radiology
Medical School
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Residency
Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center, Oakwood, MI
Fellowship
Diversified Radiology of Colorado, Denver, CO – Musculoskeletal Radiology
Societies
Society of Skeletal Radiology
Specialty
Musculoskeletal Radiology
Christopher Yurko, M.D.
Medical School
USC
Specialty
Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Residency
Duke University
Fellowship
Duke University
Specialty
Vascular and Interventional Radiology
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Three Simple Steps to Access Expert Opinion from Experienced, Subspecialty Radiologists
Submit Patient Information Securely
Submit patient details using Patient Information Form
Patient or any authorized person can submit the Patient Information Form
Gather all relevant radiological images, prior studies, reports and documents and if you need assistance, please use the onsite chat tool or email us at: - cs@welbymd.com
Select Second Opinion Package & Pay
Choose from one of our Second Opinion Packages as per your specific needs
Upload Radiology Reports & Other Documents
You will be directed to the Report Upload Page after successfully making your payment
Securely upload your radiological reports to our Online Portal
If you need further assistance or have questions regarding the upload process or obtaining images and reports, please use the onsite chat tool or email us at: - cs@welbymd.com
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