The Abdominal Imaging section at the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) delivers exceptional clinical care and academic leadership across six major sites:
- University of Washington Medical Center
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Harborview Medical Center
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Fred Hutch Cancer Center
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Roosevelt Clinic
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Eastside Clinic
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Puget Sound VA Medical Center
Our team offers extensive subspecialty expertise in gastrointestinal, genitourinary, vascular, and obstetric imaging. We provide comprehensive diagnostic imaging services including ultrasound, CT, MRI, and fluoroscopy. Our practice spans both acute and complex non-emergent conditions. We support nine ACGME-accredited fellowship positions annually, along with one to two non-ACGME positions, and are backed by two full-time program coordinators.
Advanced Imaging Capabilities
Our facilities are equipped with state-of-the art imaging technologies, including:
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Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) for tumor characterization
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Ultrasound elastography for liver fibrosis assessment
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Dual-energy CT scanners for radiation dose optimization
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Next-generation photon-counting CT system with exquisite image resolution and spectral detail for diagnostic precision
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Functional and contrast-enhanced MRI, including MR elastography, angiography, and lymphangiography
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PET/CT and PET/MR for advanced oncologic imaging
Academic Leadership and Regional Impact
As part of the largest academic medical center in the Pacific Northwest, our section plays a pivotal role in clinical innovation, education, and multidisciplinary care. We provide imaging services across the WWAMI region (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho).
Fred Hutch Cancer Center (FHCC) is a nationally recognized leader in cancer research and care and serves as a core site for advanced oncologic imaging and integrated multidisciplinary collaboration.
Harborview Medical Center, a flagship clinical partner, is the only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma center across five states, offering high-acuity case exposure and a unique training environment.
The Abdominal Imaging section faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized for their clinical expertise, academic leadership, and contributions to advancing the field of radiology. Members of our team serve on committees, editorial boards, and leadership positions in major societies including, among others, the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS), Society of Abdominal Radiology (SAR), American College of Radiology (ACR), American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), International Contrast Ultrasound Society (ICUS), European Society of Urogenital Radiology (ESUR), and the American Board of Radiology (ABR). We regularly contribute to global education, research collaborations, and guideline development, helping to shape the future of abdominal imaging worldwide.
Research and Innovation
The Abdominal Imaging section at the University of Washington leads a broad and high-impact research portfolio, with faculty recognized nationally and internationally for advancing the science and practice of diagnostic imaging.
We are home to internationally recognized experts in prostate cancer imaging, with extensive contributions to the development and validation of MRI-based techniques for prostate cancer detection, staging, and treatment monitoring. With hundreds of publications in this field, our team has helped shape best practices in pelvic oncologic imaging. We work closely with urology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology through multidisciplinary and multicenter research collaborations.
Our faculty also leads research in the development of quantitative imaging biomarkers for tumor characterization and treatment response, particularly in abdominal and pelvic malignancies. We contribute to ongoing cancer imaging research at Fred Hutch Cancer Center (FHCC), a nationally recognized leader in cancer research and care.
Following our pioneering work with dual-energy CT, a state-of-the-art photon-counting CT system was installed at Harborview Medical Center, one of the first in the country, offering enhanced tissue characterization and reduced radiation dose, expanding both our clinical and research capabilities.
Advanced ultrasound technologies, including contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), ultrasound elastography, fusion-guided interventions, and quantitative imaging, along with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), are the focus of the clinical and research work of several faculty members, leading to improvements to diagnostic accuracy and efficiency of ultrasound workflow.
We routinely employ efficient MRI protocols—such as advanced motion correction and free-breathing techniques—to enhance both patient comfort and image quality. In addition, our team is actively exploring AI-driven tools to optimize widely used methods like diffusion-weighted imaging, aiming to further improve the efficiency and quality of healthcare delivery.
Our section has received significant research funding, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars, and includes faculty with formal leadership roles in diagnostic AI. Ongoing projects focus on developing and validating machine learning tools to enhance efficiency, reproducibility, and clinical decision-making in abdominal imaging.
We welcome learners and faculty who are committed to academic growth, collaborative care, and driving the field forward.