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, received his MBChB from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and his PhD in molecular biology and liver tumor physiology from UCT Medical School. He emigrated from South Africa to the United States in 1987 and completed his radiology residency training at Harvard Medical School’s New England Deaconess Hospital. Dr. Kruskal became chief of Abdominal Imaging in 2001 and chair of Radiology in 2008.
An internationally recognized lecturer and teacher, Dr. Kruskal was named president of the American Roentgen Ray Society (2021), the first and oldest radiology society in the U.S. He is a prolific author, has written hundreds of scholarly publications, and is consultant to the editor for RadioGraphics (2021–2026), one of the premier education journals in diagnostic radiology. Dr. Kruskal is also at the forefront of quality improvement initiatives in radiology, particularly in peer-learning efforts.
A South African native, Jonathan B. Kruskal, MD, PhD, received his MBChB from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and his PhD in molecular biology and liver tumor physiology from UCT Medical School. He emigrated from South Africa to the United States in 1987 and completed his radiology residency training at Harvard Medical School’s New England Deaconess Hospital. Dr. Kruskal became chief of Abdominal Imaging in 2001 and chair of Radiology in 2008.
An internationally recognized lecturer and teacher, Dr. Kruskal was named president of the American Roentgen Ray Society (2021), the first and oldest radiology society in the U.S. He is a prolific author, has written hundreds of scholarly publications, and is consultant to the editor for RadioGraphics (2021–2026), one of the premier education journals in diagnostic radiology. Dr. Kruskal is also at the forefront of quality improvement initiatives in radiology, particularly in peer-learning efforts.
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.
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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.
