Megan E. Speer, M.D.
Department of Breast Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging
About Dr. Speer
Megan Speer, MD came to MD Anderson as a fellow in 2014 and joined the Section of Breast Imaging as a faculty member in 2015. She has authored a chapter for Introduction to Diagnostic Radiology, first edition.
She is passionate about her clinical service to the patients of MD Anderson.
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Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Breast Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Research Interests
Utilization of breast magnetic resonance imaging in high risk lesions
Clinical Interests
Breast MRI
High-risk Breast Lesions
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2009 | University of Texas at Houston Medical School, Houston, Texas, US, MD |
| 2005 | University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, US, Biology, BA |
Postgraduate Training
| 2014-2015 | Clinical Fellowship, Breast and Body Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2010-2014 | Clinical Residency, Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, The University of Texas at Houston, Houston, Texas |
| 2009-2010 | Clinical Internship, Transitional Program, The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas |
Board Certifications
| 2015 | American Board of Radiology |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, Veterans Affairs Hospital, Houston, TX, 2013 - 2015
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Lead Interpreting Physician, Department of Breast Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, League City, TX, 2023 - Present
Lead Interpreting Physician - Memorial Hermann Pearland, Department of Breast Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center/ Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, Houston, TX, 2018 - 2020
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Medical Records Committee, 2023 - Present
Member, Breast Imaging Department Awards Committee, 2021 - Present
Member, Faculty Recognition Program, 2019 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2008 | Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society |
| 2005 | Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society |
| 2003 | Gamma Beta Phi Society |
| 2002 | The National Society of Collegiate Scholars |
| 2001 | University Honors, University of Texas at Austin |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Bragg AC, Chung HL, Speer ME, Shin K, Sun J, Leung JWT. Screening chest wall ultrasound in the mastectomy patient. Clin Imaging 108:110114, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38460253.
- Cohen EO, Perry RE, Legha RS, Tso HH, Shin K, Speer ME, Phalak KA, Sun J, Leung JWT. Suspicious ultrasound-occult non-calcified mammographic masses, asymmetries, and architectural distortions are moderate probability for malignancy. Cancers (Basel) 16(3):655, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38339406.
- Chung HL, Bragg AC, Shin K, Speer ME, Sun J, Leung JWT. Diagnostic ultrasound of the chest wall in the symptomatic patient after mastectomy. Clin Imaging 101:126-132, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37331150.
- Chung HL, Bevers TB, Legha RS, Speer ME, Tso HH, Sun J, Leung JWT. Nipple discharge imaging evaluation with mammography, ultrasound, galactography, and MRI. Acad Radiol 30(5):783-797, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 35760711.
- Speer ME, Yoon EC, Berg WA, Chang Sen LQ. Pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia: radiologic-pathologic correlation. J Breast Imaging 5(1):67-72, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36778653.
- Speer ME, Adrada BE, Arribas EM, Hess KR, Middleton LP, Whitman GJ. Imaging of intracystic papillary carcinoma. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol 48(4):348-352, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30072190.
- Speer ME, Huang ML, Dogan BE, Adrada BE, Candelaria RP, Hess KR, Hansakul P, Yang WT, Rauch GM. High risk breast lesions identified on MRI-guided vacuum-assisted needle biopsy: Outcome of surgical excision and imaging follow-up. Br J Radiol 91(1090):20180300, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29947265.
- Huang ML, Speer ME, Dogan BE, Rauch GM, Candelaria RP, Adrada BE, Hess KR, Yang WT. Imaging-concordant benign MRI-guided vacuum-assisted breast biopsy may not warrant MRI follow-up. Am J Roentgenol 208(4):1-7, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28140609.
Other Articles
- Legha RS, Martaindale S, Speer ME, Beal T, Kalambo M Interinstitutional outside imaging transfer: Benefits, challenges, and evolving technology. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol, 2024. PMID: 39048501.
Abstracts
- Huang ML, Speer ME, Dogan B, Rauch GM, Candelaria RP, Yang WT, Hess K, Adrada BE. Following imaging-concordant benign MRI-guided vacuum-assisted breast biopsy: Is MRI follow up needed?. 101st Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America Meeting Program (#SSG01-09), 2015. e-Pub 2015.
Book Chapters
- Speer ME, Mahlmann M, Caero J, Morani AC. Pediatric radiology. In: Introduction to Diagnostic Radiology. McGraw-Hill, 541-594, 2014.
Selected Presentations & Talks
National Presentations
- 2021. Nipple discharge: Does it even matter?. Conference. 107th Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly of the Radiological Society of North America, US.
- 2015. Following Imaging-Concordant Benign MRI-Guided Vacuum-Assisted Breast Biopsy: is MRI Follow up Needed?. Conference. 101st Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified March 26, 2025