Radiology
Chair, Department of Radiology
Jonathan B. Kruskal, MD, PhD
Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP)
A South African native, Jonathan B. Kruskal, MD, PhD, is the Melvin E. Clouse Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School. He earned his MBChB from the University of Cape Town (UCT) in South Africa in 1982 and completed an internship in medicine at Groote Schuur Hospital, also in Cape Town. He then joined the South African Liver Research Center at UCT Medical School as a research scholar and earned his PhD in molecular biology and liver tumor physiology in 1987.
He immigrated to the United States in 1987 and completed a post-doctoral research fellowship at Vanderbilt University the following year. In 1994, he graduated from radiology residency training at Harvard Medical School’s New England Deaconess Hospital in Boston, stayed on as a radiology staff member specializing in abdominal imaging, and was appointed chief of the subspecialty in 2001. Read his full bio.
A South African native, Jonathan B. Kruskal, MD, PhD, is the Melvin E. Clouse Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School. He earned his MBChB from the University of Cape Town (UCT) in South Africa in 1982 and completed an internship in medicine at Groote Schuur Hospital, also in Cape Town. He then joined the South African Liver Research Center at UCT Medical School as a research scholar and earned his PhD in molecular biology and liver tumor physiology in 1987.
He immigrated to the United States in 1987 and completed a post-doctoral research fellowship at Vanderbilt University the following year. In 1994, he graduated from radiology residency training at Harvard Medical School’s New England Deaconess Hospital in Boston, stayed on as a radiology staff member specializing in abdominal imaging, and was appointed chief of the subspecialty in 2001. Read his full bio.
ABOUT RADIOLOGY
Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's (HMFP) Department of Radiology plays an integral role in supporting a world-class teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center. Our team uses the latest techniques and technology to produce precise, high-quality images—an indispensable tool for patients and their physicians. We have a proven record of innovation at the forefront of minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Our radiologists see patients on our main Boston campus and at several convenient community locations.
Our globally diverse department of 600+ employees is highly collaborative, supportive, and guided by a common mission: Together Taking Care of People. We have more than 65 Harvard Medical School (HMS) faculty physicians who provide radiography, CT, ultrasound, MRI, nuclear medicine, angiography, and interventional radiology services. We are committed to training our future radiologists while pursuing advancements in basic science, technology, and health services research to create a healthy future for our patients and their families.
Radiology
Muneeb Ahmed, MD, Appointed HMS Miriam H. Stoneman Professor of Radiology
The President and Provost of Harvard University have appointed Muneeb Ahmed, MD, as the Miriam H. Stoneman Professor of Radiology. Endowed professorships are the highest honor Harvard Medical School can bestow upon a faculty member and recognize extraordinary clinicians, researchers, and educators. Click to read more.
Radiology
David Alsop, MD, PhD, Received a $9.1 Million Grant for Women’s Health
David Alsop, MD, PhD, director of Basic MR Research in the Department of Radiology, in October 2024, received a $9.1 million grant from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) as part of the national “Sprint for Women’s Health” initiative. This significant funding award marks a pivotal moment for our department, BIDMC, and the advancement of women’s health initiatives. Click to read more.
Radiology
HMFP Radiologists Listed in Boston Magazine’s ‘Top Doctors’ Guide
Seven HMFP radiologists have been named to Boston magazine's annual Top Doctors report. Drawn from more than 60 specialties, the Top Doctors guide names the region’s top-performing clinicians, helping patients choose doctors that meet the highest quality and safety standards. Click to see the list.
Radiology
Interventional Radiology Technique Treats Fibroids, Restores Quality of Life
“Nicole’s story is a common one in the world of women’s health,” said Julie Bulman, MD, “Being able to offer all the available treatments for symptomatic fibroids empowers women to choose the best option for them. Uterine artery embolization provides an outpatient procedure with a rapid recovery for women who are eligible and allows uterine preservation.”
Radiology
Interventional Radiology Outpatient Procedure Effectively Treats BPH
"We're using this technique to treat dozens of men with BPH each month," said Dr. Sahil Mehta. "In the last year alone [2020], we've treated more than 100 men who sought alternatives to TURP or urological procedures. It's incredible how effective PAE is in reducing symptoms and providing a novel, extremely minimally invasive solution."
Radiology
Minimally Invasive Outpatient Procedure Effectively Treats Endometriosis
“Chronic pain can be debilitating, often negatively impacting the lives of not just the patients, but their family members and those around them,” explained Dr. Muneeb Ahmed. “I am very happy that cryoablation worked well to resolve Jennifer’s chronic endometrioma-induced pain, and that it has let her return to doing the things that she enjoys."
Departments
Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) includes 13 specialty clinical departments. HMFP has more than 2,200 specialty physicians and advanced practice professionals, providing services across the Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) system, and other hospitals across eastern Massachusetts. To learn more about a specific department, click below.
