Press Releases (2011)

Dr. Patel Accepts Four Year Commitment with American College of Radiology
January 4, 2011

Dr. Samir Patel has accepted a four-year commitment to be on the American College of Radiology Joint Committee on Breast Imaging Appropriateness Criteria and Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards.

A 20-member national committee, it is responsible for evaluating the appropriateness of usuing breast imaging in certain clinical settings and producing and updating documents related to this for the American College of Radiology.  It also reviews and updates breast imaging practice guidelines, which recommend conduct in specific areas of clinical practice.