Meet Gary Whitman, M.D.
Gary J. Whitman, M.D.
Department of Breast Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging
About Dr. Whitman
Dr. Gary J Whitman is a tenured professor of radiology and radiation oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, where he serves as the medical director of the mobile mammography program. Dr. Whitman joined the MDACC faculty in 1996 after serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.
Dr. Whitman is the current chair of the MDACC Faculty Senate and he serves on the institutional executive committee and the Physicians Referral Service executive committee.
Dr. Whitman is a fellow of the American College of Radiology, the Society of Breast Imaging, the Society of Ultrasound in Radiology, and the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. Dr. Whitman is the president of the Association of University Radiologists, and he is the program chair for the American Roentgen Ray Society. Dr. Whitman is the vice chair of the RSNA News, published by the Radiological Society of North America.
Dr. Whitman is a former editor of the Society of Brest Imaging Newsletter, and he currently chairs the Society of Breast Imaging Fellowship Committee.
Dr. Whitman is a former treasurer of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, and he served on the America Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine board of governors. Also, he is a former recipient of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine presidential service award.
Dr. Whitman is a former Figley Fellow, sponsored by the American Roentgen Ray Society and the American Journal of Roentgenology.
Dr. Whitman is interested in all areas of breast imaging, including mammography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging. Dr. Whitman's research interests include high risk screening, high risk breast lesions, digital mammography, and MRI-guided interventional procedures.
In the News
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Director of Research, Department of Breast Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Lead Interpreting Physician, Mammography Program, Department of Breast Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Professor, Department of Breast Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Professor with Tenure, Department of Breast Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Medical Director, Mobile Mammography Program, Department of Breast Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX
Professor with Tenure, Department of Breast Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Research Interests
High risk screening
High risk lesions
Unusual breast lesions
Monitoring response to therapy
Clinical Interests
Digital Mammography (Screening, diagnosis, tomosynthesis, and intervention)
Breast Ultrasound
Breast MRI
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1986 | Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, US, MD |
| 1982 | Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, US, History, BA |
Postgraduate Training
| 2016-2017 | Faculty Leadership Academy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 1990-1991 | Clinical Fellowship, Diagnostic Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 1986-1990 | Clinical Residency, Diagnostic Radiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio |
Board Certifications
| 1990 | American Board of Radiology |
Experience & Service
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Executive Steering Committee, Comprehensive Training Program in Imaging Sciences, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 2011 - 2020
Undictated Cases Committee, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 1993 - 1994
Computed Tomography Committee, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 1992 - 1994
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Eghtedari M, Le-Petross H, Babiera GV, Albarracin CT, Hess KR, Woodtichartpreecha P, Whitman GJ. Not all patients with a diagnosis of a radial scar require excision. Breast J 25(4):792-794, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31087426.
- Baydoun S, Gonzalez P, Whitman GJ, Dryden M, Xi Y, Dogan B. Is ductography still warranted in the 21st century?. Breast J 25(4):654-662, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31087408.
- Hudspeth TN, Shin K, Babiera GV, Krishnamurthy S, Woodtichartpreecha P, Karbasian N, Whitman GJ. A pictorial review of sonography of inframammary lymph nodes: When to care and what to do about it. Ultrasound Q 35(1):74-78, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30516732.
Other Articles
- Raj SD, Agrons MM, Woodtichartpreecha P, Kalambo MJ, Dogan BE, Le-Petross H, Whitman GJ MRI-guided needle localization: Indications, tips, tricks, and review of the literature. Breast J 25(3):479-483, 2019. PMID: 30924216.
Editorials
- Whitman, GJ. Can we use MRI and US to predict axillary node response in breast cancer?. Radiology 293(1):58-59, 2019. PMID: 31414961.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified April 18, 2025