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330 Cedar StNew Haven, CT 06520
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Summary
- Dr. Claudia Kirsch is a radiology specialist with a subspecialty in neuroradiology, based in New Haven, CT. Dr. Kirsch completed a BA in Neuroscience and Fine Arts at Amherst College and earned a medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Dr. Kirsch has extensive training and experience through internships, residencies, and fellowships at institutions like Sutter Health, University of California, and Mount Sinai. Currently, Dr. Kirsch is a Professor of Radiology at Yale New Haven Health and the Division Chief of the Neuroimaging Service Line at Northwell Health. Previous academic roles include positions at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Ohio State University College of Medicine, and UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica, among others. Skilled in magnetic resonance techniques, Dr. Kirsch has numerous publications in prominent journals and was recognized in the Best Doctors in America database and awarded the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise and Innovation.
Education & Training
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Beth Israel)Fellowship, Neuroradiology, 1997 - 1998
MedStar Health Georgetown UniversityFellowship, Neuroradiology, 1996 - 1997
University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Radiology-Diagnostic, 1992 - 1996
Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1992
University of New Mexico School of MedicineClass of 1991
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 1997 - 2028
OH State Medical License 2009 - 2028
CA State Medical License 1992 - 2027
CT State Medical License 2022 - 2027
DC State Medical License 1996 - 2027
NJ State Medical License 1999 - 2027
American Board of Radiology Diagnostic Radiology
American Board of Radiology Neuroradiology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Selected by peers - Best Doctors in America Database 2014-2015
- Selected by peers - Best Doctors in Ohio 2013
- Second Place Winner – Scientific Exhibit Presentation American Society of Head and Neck Radiology, 2012
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsRadiological Features of Human Papillomavirus (HPV)-Positive and HPV-Negative Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OPSCC)-Considerations for Multimodal Analysis.Nur Ayne Zaharoff, Oscar Emanuel, Umar Rehman, Shachi J Sharma, Eleanor J Crossley
Cancers. 2026-05-20 - A Systematic Approach to the Evaluation of Lumbosacral Plexus MRI: Indications, Protocol, Anatomy, and Pathology.Saeed Rahmani, Christopher Hamilton, Irene Dixe de Oliveira Santo, Jeffers K Nguyen, Omar A Zaree
AJNR. American Journal of Neuroradiology. 2026-02-03 - Endovascular shunt feasibility in shunt responsive idiopathic intracranial hypertension: morphometric radiographic analysis.Andrew B Koo, Kshiraj V Talati, Dhruv Vajipayajula, Abraham Castaneda, Abdelaziz Amllay
Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery. 2026-01-29
Journal Articles
- ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Neck Mass-AdenopathyJoseph M Aulino, Claudia FE Kirsch, Asim F Choudhri, Ryan K Lee, Michael D Luttrull, Bruno Policeni, Maura E Ryan, Aseem Sharma, Journal of The American College of Radiology
- Increasing Incidence and Imaging in Pediatric Head and Neck Cancer and Role of the Human Papilloma Virus and Epstein–Barr VirusClaudia F. E. Kirsch, Gary Dellacerra, Journal of Pediatric Neuroradiology 2016; 05(03):221-228, 2016
- ACR Appropriateness Criteria ® seizures and epilepsyLuttrull MD, Cornelius RS, Angtuaco EJ, Bykowski J, Holloway K, Kessler MMK, Kirsch C, McConnell CT JR, Mechtler LL, Rosenow J, Roth CJ, Shetty VS, Slavin K, Waxman AD..., Reston (VA) American College of Radiology (ACR), 1/1/2014
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Technical Note on the Commonly Use Skull Base Vascularized FlapsTang IP, Carrau RL, Otto BA, Prevedello DM, Prepageran N, Kasemsiri, Ditzl L, Muto J, Kapucu B, Kirsch C, MSOHNS Annual Scientific Meeting and 9th Malaysia-Singapore Joint ENT Meeting, 1/20/2014
- An Alternative Way of Learning Intranasal Pedicled Flap: Correlation of 3D Anatomy Models and Surgical Techniques with Radiographic Images and Case StudiesTang IP, Kasemsiri P, Otto BA, Prevedello DM, Carrau RL, Kirsch C, North American Skull Base Society 24th Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/14/2014
- Volumetric Analysis of a Nasopharyngectomy Performed via Endoscopic Maxillary Transposition and Lateral Temporal-Subtemporal ApproachesKapucu B, Gun R, Kirsch C, Meeks D, Otto BA, Prevedello DM, Carrau R, North American Skull Base Society 24th Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/14/2014
Lectures
- Cranial Nerves - Imaging of Diplopia1/25/2015
- Radiographic Assessment of DiplopiaNorth Shore Hospital, NY - 1/25/2015
- Neuroimaging of Sellar Region & PituitaryUniversity of Costa Rica - 1/18/2015
Other
- Primal’s 3D Human Anatomy for Dental HygieneReynolds P, Berridge NL, Rice S, Burke GA, Berkovitz B, Kirsch CF, Moxham BJ, Alusi G, Cheesman, Digital Media
1/1/2015 - How to be SMART – in the Promotion and Tenure Process – Creating an Effective CV, Alliance of Clinician-EducatorsKirsch CFE, Radiology Newsletter
1/1/2015 - Radiology Medical Student Teaching- The Lead-Serve-Inspire Curriculum at the Ohio State University College of Medicine, Wexner Medical Center, Alliance of Clinician-Ed...Kirsch CFE, Radiology Newsletter
1/1/2014
Authored Content
- Viewing RSNA 2020 Through My Own Experience with COVID-19December 2020
Press Mentions
Severe COVID-19 May Damage the Eyes, Small Study HintsFebruary 17th, 2021
MRI Illuminates COVID-19'S Negative Impact on the EyesFebruary 16th, 2021
Readers' Roundtable with Claudia KirschMarch 9th, 2012
Committees
- Member Educational Exhibits Subcommittee, American Society of Neuroradiology Educational Exhibits Subcommittee of Program 2017 - Present
- Vice-Chair, American College of Radiology - Appropriateness Criteria Neurological Imaging Panel ll 2016 - Present
- Member, Admission Committee - Northwell Hofstra Medical School 2016 - Present
- Member, Committee on Appropriateness Criteria, Expert Panel on Neurologic Imaging, American College of Radiology 2015 - Present
- Committee Member, Radiology Residency Competency Committee - Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine 2015 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Vice -Chair Neuroimaging Panel Appropriateness Committee
- Member of the ASNR Educational Exhibits Subcommittee of Program
- Member
- Member Educational Exhibits Award Committee
Industry Relationships
- Contributor, Primal Pictures 3D Head and Neck Anatomy - InformaContributorDisclosure: Royalty recipient2001 - Present
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