Jay R. Parikh, M.D., FRCP(c) C.P.E., F.S.B.I, F.A.C.R, F.A.C.P.E
Department of Breast Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging
About Dr. Jay R. Parikh
Jay Parikh, MD, FACR, FSBI, FACPE, FRCP(c), is Full Professor of Diagnostic Radiology in the Division of Diagnostic Imaging at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has leadership experience at multiple institutions, including Medical Director of the MD Anderson Breast Care Network with Memorial Hermann in Houston, overseeing operations, strategy, and quality at 17 different breast imaging centers, and Medical Director of both the Swedish Breast Imaging Center and Women's Diagnostic Imaging Center at the Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle, Washington.
Dr. Parikh has a long-standing record of service. He is President of the Texas Radiological Society. Dr. Parikh is Chair of the Committee on Breast Ultrasound Accreditation and Chair of the Committee on Fellowship Credentials in the American College of Radiology. Dr. Parikh has served as President of the National Consortium of Breast Centers, President of the Pacific Northwest Radiological Society, and President of the Washington State Radiological Society. Dr. Parikh has been honored for his leadership and clinical expertise as a Fellow of the American College of Physician Executives, Fellow of the American College of Radiology, Fellow of the Society of Breast Imaging, and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Dr. Parikh is an internationally recognized educator and researcher. He has provided over 450 educational on-site presentations and co-authored over 100 original peer-reviewed original publications. His areas of educational expertise include breast imaging, community expansion, leadership, mentorship, and wellness.
In his spare time, Dr. Parikh enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, traveling, exploring nature, trying new cuisines, and being a loyal fan of the Seattle Seahawks.
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Professor, Department of Breast Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Professor, Department of Breast Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1990 | University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, CA, MD |
Postgraduate Training
| 2021-2021 | Stanford WellMD, WellPhD Physician Well-being Director Course, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA |
| 2003-2005 | Certified Physician Executive, Certifying Commission of Medical Management, American College of Physician Executives, Tampa, FL |
| 1996-1997 | Clinical Fellowship, Breast Imaging, The Susan G. Komen Breast Center & St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois |
| 1992-1996 | Clinical Residency, Diagnostic Radiology, Queen's University, Kingston, ON |
| 1990-1991 | Clinical Internship, Rotating and General Comprehensive, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto |
Board Certifications
| 1996 | American Board of Radiology |
| 1996 | Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2017 - 2019
Associate Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2017
Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 2001 - 2008
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Division Wellness Lead, Department of Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2020 - 2023
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
External Promotion Reviewer, Weill Cornell Medical College Cornell University, New York, NY, 2024 - 2024
External Promotion Reviewer, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, 2024 - 2024
External Promotion Reviewer, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 2023 - 2023
External Promotion Reviewer, Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook, NY, 2023 - 2023
External Promotion Reviewer, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, 2022 - 2022
External Promotion Reviewer, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, 2022 - 2022
Consultant, The Royal College of Radiologists, London, England, 2022 - 2023
External Promotion Reviewer, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, 2022 - 2022
External Promotion Reviewer, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, 2021 - 2021
External Promotion Reviewer, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, 2020 - 2020
External Promotion Reviewer, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, 2018 - 2018
Member, Medical Management Committee, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA, 2014 - 2014
Member, Professional Behavior Quality Review Committee, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA, 2014 - 2014
Member, Peer Review Committee, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA, 2014 - 2014
Member, Patient Experience Committee, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA, 2013 - 2014
Invited expert reader, Seno Pilot Study, San Antonio, Texas, 2013 - 2016
Member, Radiology Quality Assurance Committee, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA, 2010 - 2014
Invited expert reader, U-Systems Screening Ultrasound Reader Study, Bedford, MA, 2010 - 2010
Consulting external radiologist, Arkansas State Department of Health Breast Care Program, AR, 2007 - 2007
Mission Conference Content Advisory Committee, The Susan G. Komen Foundation, Dallas, TX, 2006 - 2007
Trustee, Executive Board, Washington State Medical Association, Seattle, WA, 2006 - 2015
Invited expert reader, Sectra Reader Study, Rochester, NY, 2006 - 2006
Consultant, The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Dallas, Texas, 2006 - 2007
Medical Advisor, Confirma, Kirkland, WA, 2005 - 2008
Expert Witness, Medicolegal Case Review, Seattle, WA, 2004 - 2014
Member, Medical Care Committee, Washington State Cancer Coalition Program, Seattle, WA, 2004 - 2007
Member, Cancer Committee, Swedish Cancer Institute, Seattle, WA, 2003 - 2014
Consultant, Scientific Advisory Panel, Hologic, Danbury, CT, 2003 - 2012
External Consultant, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Breast Health Center, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 2002 - 2002
Chairman, Breast Imaging Guidelines Committee, Swedish Cancer Institute, Seattle, WA, 2001 - 2005
Breast Imaging Specialist, Women's Diagnostic Imaging Center, Seattle, WA, 2000 - 2001
Radiology Representative, Cancer Committee, Palos Community Hospital, Chicago, IL, 1998 - 2000
Radiologist and Breast Imaging Specialist, Palos Community Hospital, Palos Heights, IL, 1997 - 2000
Junior Resident Representative, Queen's University, Kingston, 1993 - 1994
General Practitioner, Medical Clinics, Toronto, 1991 - 1992
Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners, Philadelphia, PA, 1991 - 1991
Honors & Awards
| 2024 | Neiman News Expert Spotlight, Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute |
| 2024 | Editor’s Recognition Award for Reviewing with Distinction, RadioGraphics |
| 2024 | Outstanding Reviewer, Journal of Breast Imaging |
| 2024 | Senior Author, Editor's Choice Article Award, Leadership Category, Journal of the American College of Radiology |
| 2024 | Letter of Commendation - Outstanding Subject Editor, Clinical Imaging |
| 2022 | Bronze medal, Educational exhibit, American Roentgen Ray Society |
| 2021 | Senior Author, Editor's Choice Article Award, Journal of Breast Imaging |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Christensen EW, Parikh JR, Drake AR, Rubin EM, Rula, EY. Projected U.S. radiologist supply, 2025-2055. J Am Coll Radiol 22(2):161-169, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39952776.
- Christensen EW, Drake AR, Parikh JR, Rubin EM, Rula EY. Projected U.S. Imaging Utilization, 2025-2055. J Am Coll Radiol 22(2):151-158, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39952774.
- Dawar R, Grimm LJ, Sonnenblick EB, Dontchos BN, Coffey K, Goudreau S, Reig B, Jacobs SA, Shah Z, Mullen L, Dialani V, Dawar R, Sayre J, Dodelzon K, Parikh JR, Milch HS. Mammography Home Workstations and Remote Diagnostic Breast Imaging: Current Practice Patterns and Planned Future Directions. J Breast Imaging, 2025. PMID: 39899373.
- Dodelzon K, Bhole S, Coffey K, Dashevsky BZ, Mullen L, Parikh JR, Reig B, Grimm L. Non-Technical factors and post-procedural considerations for image-guided breast biopsy. J Breast Imaging 7(1):85-93, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39499496.
- Parikh JR, Cavanaugh KJ. Formal wellness training of academic radiology leaders improves work-life conflict. Eur Radiol 34(10):6454-6459, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38639913.
- Kowalski A, Anderson A, De Moraes AR, Chen J, Liu D, Parikh JR, Bruera E. Conducting physician engagement research in a pandemic: Persevering when burnout mitigation is needed most. JPM Journal of Palliative Medicine 10(1):1374-1378, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39185564.
- Lexa FJ, Parikh JR. The role of Allies in successful change management. J Am Coll Radiol 21(9):1537-1538, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38537906.
- Dodelzon K, Grimm L, Coffey K, Reig B, Mullen L, Dashevsky BZ, Bhole S, Parikh J. Tips and tricks for image guided breast biopsies technical factors for success. J Breast Imaging, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39313444.
- Wang, SS, Parikh, JR. A Radiologist's Wellness Journey. AJR. Am J Roentgenol 223(3):e2431888, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39140629.
- Christensen, EW, Chung, YK, Rula, EY, Parikh, JR. Changes in the Radiology Practice Landscape and Indicators of Practice Consolidation From 2014 to 2023. AJR Am J Roentgenol 223(2), 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38838234.
- Parikh JR, Drake AR, Waid MD, Rula EY, Christensen EW. Radiologists' out-of-network billing trends, 2007 to 2021. J Am Coll Radiol 21(6):851-857, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38244025.
- Parikh JR, Lexa F. Practical strategies to retain radiologists. J Am Coll Radiol 21(6):963-968, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38101499.
- Christensen EW, Chung Y, Rula EY, Parikh JR. Changes in the radiology practice landscape and indicators of practice consolidation from 2014 to 2023. AJR:1-26, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
- Dodelzon K, Milch HS, Mullen LA, Dialani V, Jacobs S, Parikh JR, Grimm LJ. Factors contributing to disproportionate burnout in women breast imaging radiologists: A Review. J Breast Imaging 6(2):124-132, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38330442.
- Coffey K, Berg WA, Dodelzon K, Jochelson MS, Mullen LA, Parikh JR, Hutcheson L, Grimm LJ. Breast radiologists' perceptions on the detection and management of invasive lobular carcinoma: Most agree imaging beyond mammography is warranted. J Breast Imaging 6(2):157-165, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38340343.
- Christensen EW, Waid MD, Hirsch JA, Parikh JR, Raja AS, Rathmell JP, Rula EY. Financial viability of the no surprises act independent dispute resolution process: radiology and other hospital-based specialties. AJR Am J Roentgenol 222(4), 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38230900.
- Dibble EH, Rubin E, Duszak R, Parris D, Tarrant MJ, Parikh JR. The 2021 ACR/RBMA Workforce survey: practice types employment trends and hiring needs. J Am Coll Radiol 21(3):493-502, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 37820838.
- Baird GL, Mainiero MB, Bernstein MH, Parikh JR. Should I Stay, or Should I Go? Early phase instrument development of workforce movement-a pilot study with breast radiologists. J Am Coll Radiol 21(3):515-522, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 37816468.
- Wang SS, Dibble EH, Gibbs IC, Rubin E, Parikh JR. The 2021 ACR/Radiology Business management association workforce survey: diversity in radiology. J Am Coll Radiol 20(12):1269-1276, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37543155.
- Tso HH, White CY, Parikh JR. How breast radiologists can deal with the disruptive technologist. Clin Imaging 104:109994, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37883829.
- Parikh, JR, Baird, GL, Mainiero, MB. A pre-post study of stressors and burnout affecting breast radiologists before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. European Journal of Radiology Open 11, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37538382.
- Parikh JR, Moore AV, Mead L, Bassett R, Rubin E. Prevalence of burnout of radiologists in private practice. J Am Coll Radiol 20(7):712-718, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36898491.
- Parikh JR, Baird GL, Mainiero MB. A pre-post study of stressors and burnout affecting breast radiologists before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. European Journal of Radiology Open 11, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
- Dibble EH, Parikh JR, Rubin E, Arleo EK. Family and medical leave utilization in U.S. radiology practices. J Am Coll Radiol 20(8):812-815, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37390884.
- Lexa FJ, Parikh JR. Leadership: causing and curing burnout in radiology. J Am Coll Radiol 20(5):500-502, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36914082.
- Ponce SB, Small C, Amini A, Johnstone C, Parikh JR, Rosenthal SA, Salerno KE, Schechter N, Small W. Overcoming burnout and promoting wellness in Radiation Oncology: a report from the ACR commission on radiation oncology. J Am Coll Radiol 20(5):487-493, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36925094.
- Parikh JR, Cavanaugh KJ. Formal wellness training of academic radiology leaders and improved teamwork scores of their faculty. J Am Coll Radiol 20(5):510-512, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36948409.
- Parikh JR, Van Moore A, Mead L, Bassett R, Rubin E. Prevalence of burnout in private practice radiology leaders. Clinical Imaging 92:1-6, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36126440.
- Parikh JR, Cavanaugh KJ, Holladay CL. Misalignment of values associated with radiology staff burnout. J Am Coll Radiol 19(11):1295-1297, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35970473.
- Phalak KA, Gerlach K, Parikh JR. Peer Learning in Breast Imaging. Clinical Imaging 85:60-63, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35247790.
Other Articles
- Dodelzon, K, Grimm, LJ, Coffey, K, Reig, B, Mullen, LA, Dashevsky, BZ, Bhole, S, Parikh, JR Tips and Tricks for Image-Guided Breast Biopsies:Technical Factors for Success. J of Breast Imaging 6(6):658-667, 2024. PMID: 39313444.
- Gerlach KE, Phalak KA, Parikh JR The Disruptive Radiologist. Clinical Imaging 87:5-10, 2022. PMID: 35447372.
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2015. Accountable Care Organizations and Breast Imaging. Invited. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2012. Making Sense of Current Breast Screening Guidelines. Conference. California Hospital Medical Center. Los Angeles, CA, US.
- 2011. The Fundamentals of Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer - A Primer for Technologists. Conference. 2011 Swedish Cancer Institute Annual Breast Seminar for Technologists. Seattle, WA, US.
- 2009. Troubleshooting Stereotactic Core-Needle Biopsies. Conference. Providence Alaska Medical Center. Anchorage, AK, US.
- 2009. Medicolegal Issues in Breast Imaging. Conference. Providence Alaska Medical Center. Anchorage, AK, US.
- 2009. Managing the Full-Field Digital Mammography Transition. Conference. Providence Alaska Medical Center. Anchorage, AK, US.
- 2009. Full-Field Digital Mammography in 2009, Current Capabilities and Limits. Conference. Providence Alaska Medical Center. Anchorage, AK, US.
- 2005. Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention: ARS and Q&A. Conference. Swedish Cancer Institute 2005 Annual Oncology Symposium: Screening and Prevention Tools for the Primary Care Physician. Seattle, WA, US.
- 2005. Screening Breast Cancer with Mammography: The Old and the New. Conference. Swedish Cancer Institute 2005 Annual Oncology Symposium: Screening and Prevention Tools for the Primary Care Physician. Seattle, WA, US.
- 2004. Stereotactic Biopsy - Technical Aspects. Conference. Gilda's Club Seattle. Seattle, WA, US.
- 1998. The Augmented Breast. Conference. Delta Medical Systems, Inc. Mammography Seminar. Napierville, IL, US.
- 1998. Breast Cancer Basics. Conference. Palos Community Hospital. Palos Heights, IL, US.
- 1998. Increasing Breast Cancer Awareness in the Elderly. Conference. Peace Memorial Village. Palos Park, IL, US.
- 1998. Screening Breast Cancer in the Elderly. Conference. Peace Memorial Church. Palos Park, IL, US.
- 1997. Imaging of Implants. Conference. The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Center. Peoria, IL, US.
- 1997. Prevention of Breast Center. Conference. The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Center. Peoria, IL, US.
International Presentations
- 2024. Beating the Burn in Breast Cancer. Invited. EUSOBI Annual Scientific Meeting 2024. Lisbon, US.
- 2024. Diversity in breast care in the United States. Invited. Mongolian Society of Breast Imaging, TM.
- 2024. From Burnout to Brilliance in Breast Radiology. Invited. Mongolian Society of Breast Imaging, TM.
- 2024. Wireless Localization. Invited. Mongolian Society of Breast Imaging, TM.
- 2024. Radiologist Burnout. Invited. Singapore Breast Imaging Conference 2024, SG.
- 2024. Embracing AI in Breast Imaging: Opportunity, Challenge & Concerns. Invited. Singapore Breast Imaging Conference 2024, SG.
- 2024. Advanced Breast Interventions: Wire-free Breast Localization. Invited. 2024 Asian Oceanian Congress of Radiology. Taipei, TW.
- 2024. Going from Burnout to Brilliance in Breast Imaging American College of Radiology Resident and Fellow Section (virtual). Invited. 2024 Asian Oceanian Congress of Radiology. Taipei, TW.
- 2024. Patient Diversity in Breast Imaging Barriers: in the continuum of breast cancer care and strategies to address. Invited. 2024 Asian Oceanian Congress of Radiology. Taipei, TW.
- 2023. Virtual Wellness diversity and breast cancer screening. Invited. RANZCR Brisbane 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting. South Brisbane, Queensland, NZ.
- 2023. Artificial Intelligence in Breast Imaging. Invited. 2023 Ontario Association of Radiologists Annual Breast Imaging CME. Toronto, Ontario, CA.
- 2023. Burnout to Brilliance in Breast Radiology. Invited. 2023 Ontario Association of Radiologists Annual Breast Imaging CME. Toronto, Ontario, CA.
- 2023. Patient Diversity in Breast Imaging. Invited. 2023 Ontario Association of Radiologists Annual Breast Imaging CME. Toronto, Ontario, CA.
- 2023. Non-Wire Breast Localizations. Invited. 2023 Ontario Association of Radiologists Annual Breast Imaging CME. Toronto, Ontario, CA.
- 2023. Panel Discussion and Closing Remarks. Invited. 2023 Ontario Association of Radiologists Annual Breast Imaging CME. Toronto, Ontario, CA.
- 2020. Prevalence of Burnout Amongst Breast Radiologists (poster). Invited. Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Melbourne, AU.
- 2020. Radiologist Burnout According to Surveyed Radiology Practice Leaders (poster). Invited. Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Melbourne, AU.
- 2020. Wellbeing & Mental Health. Invited. Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Melbourne, AU.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified April 17, 2025