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Alyssa Watanabe, MD, Radiology, Manhattan Beach, CA, Scripps Green Hospital

AlyssaTWatanabeMDFACR

[Pronunciation: Lisa ]

Radiology Manhattan Beach, CA

Neuroradiology

Past President of the American Society of Spine Radiology. Clinical Associate Professor at USC Keck School of Medicine. Clinical research in Artificial Intelligence in medical imaging. Medical device development and clearance. Specialty interests in Neuroradiology and Women's imaging.

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Summary

  • Dr. Lisa Watanabe is a nationally recognized expert in radiology with over twenty years of practice experience. She specializes in artificial intelligence research, breast imaging, and advanced neuroimaging. She has an appointment at USC as Clinical Associate Professor and is a Fellow of the American College of Radiology.
    Dr. Watanabe has lectured extensively at continuing medical education meetings including the American Society of Neuroradiology, American Society of Spine Radiology, RSNA, ECR, Society of Breast Imaging,and the National MRI Symposium.
    Her articles have been published in numerous leading journals including the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Journal of Radiology, American Journal of Neuroradiology, Journal of Digital Imaging, and Radiology.
    Dr. Watanabe is a reviewer for American Society of Spine Radiology and American Society of Neuroradiology and currently serves as a Manuscript Reviewer for Radiology: Artificial Intelligence, American Journal of Neuroradiology, Radiology, Journal of Neurosurgery and the on-line journals, Radiology Case Reports and Neurographics. She is an Expert Reviewer for the California Medical Board.
  • Can deep-learning CAD outperform mammographers?

    In a series of studies presented at ECR 2017 earlier this month and at RSNA 2016, researchers led by Dr. Alyssa Watanabe of the University of Southern Californi

Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterFellowship, Neuroradiology, 1993 - 1994
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Neuroradiology, 1992 - 1993
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Radiology-Diagnostic, 1988 - 1992
  • Huntington Memorial Hospital
    Huntington Memorial HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1988
  • University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
    University of California San Francisco School of MedicineClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License Current
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2017 - 2024
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2004 - 2024
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1988 - 2024
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2018 - 2020
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2003 - 2008
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2003 - 2007
  • American Board of Radiology Diagnostic Radiology
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Diagnostic Radiology
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Neuroradiology
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Scientific Abstract Society of Breast Imaging, 2020
  • SuperDoctors of Southern California SuperDoctors, 2019-2020
  • Fellow and Alternate Councilor American College of Radiology
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • COVID-19, Gaslighting, and MRI Accidents Were Top 2021 Stories
    COVID-19, Gaslighting, and MRI Accidents Were Top 2021 StoriesDecember 30th, 2021
  • CureMetrix Expands Medical Advisory Board
    CureMetrix Expands Medical Advisory BoardOctober 19th, 2017
  • Can Deep-Learning CAD Outperform Mammographers?
    Can Deep-Learning CAD Outperform Mammographers?March 23rd, 2017
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Committees

  • ACR Councilor, Executive Committee, California Radiological Society
  • member, Executive Committee, American Society of Neuroradiology

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Industry Relationships

  • Chief Medical Officer and Director of Clinical Research, CuremetrixArtificial intelligence in medical imaging CAD and Triage (workflow automation) software for mammography2016 - Present