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MD Anderson Cancer Center1515 Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77030
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Summary
- Dr. L. Alexandre Frigini is a radiologist based in Houston, TX, specializing in abdominal imaging. He completed his medical training with a residency in diagnostic radiology and a fellowship in abdominal radiology. Dr. Frigini is currently a professor at various institutions, including M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and Baylor College of Medicine. His experience encompasses abdominal imaging, computed tomography, medical education, leadership, and point-of-care ultrasonography. He has contributed to multiple publications and has been recognized with several awards, including Super Doctors Texas and Educator of the Year from Baylor College of Medicine.
Education & Training
Baylor College of MedicineCertificate, Master Teacher Fellowship Program, 2013 - 2015
Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Abdominal Radiology, 2001 - 2002
The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve UniversityResidency, Radiology-Diagnostic, 1997 - 2001
New York-Presbyterian/QueensInternship, Transitional Year, 1996 - 1997- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Certificate of Completion (William J. Harrington Programs for Latin America, Internal Medicine and Subspecialty Clerckships, 1993 - 1994
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2005 - 2026
OH State Medical License 2000 - 2007
American Board of Radiology Diagnostic Radiology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Medical Student Educator of the year Award Department of Radiology, Baylor College of Medicine, 2019
- Super Doctors Texas National Research Division of MSP Communications, Peer nomination, and Blue Ribbon Panel Review. Texas Monthly Magazine, 2019
- Norton-Rose Fulbright Award: Educational Leadership Baylor College of Medicine, 2018
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 8 citationsMedical Malpractice and Diagnostic Radiology: Challenges and Opportunities.Christina Sumner, Alexander Kietzman, Nadja Kadom, Alexandre Frigini, Mina S Makary
Academic Radiology. 2024-01-01 - 14 citationsClinical Decision Support: Impact on Appropriate Imaging Utilization.Matthew E Zygmont, Ichiro Ikuta, Xuan V Nguyen, L Alexandre R Frigini, Colin Segovis
Academic Radiology. 2023-07-01 - 8 citationsRecovering Joy in the Workplace Requires P.R.A.C.T.I.C.E.Lily M Belfi, Alison Chetlen, Alexandre Frigini, Ann Jay, Sosamma T Methratta
Academic Radiology. 2023-03-01
Journal Articles
- DNAH5 is associated with total lung capacity in chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseLee JH, McDonald ML, Cho MH, Wan ES, Castaldi PJ, Hunninghake GM, Marchetti N, Lynch DA, Crapo JD, Lomas DA, Coxson HO, Bakke PS, Silverman EK, Hersh CP; COPDGene and ..., Respir Res, 1/1/2014
- Comparison between an Alternative and the Classic Definition of Chronic Bronchitis in COPDGeneVictor Kim, James Crapo, Huaqing Zhao, Paul W. Jones, Edwin K. Silverman, Alejandro Comellas, Barry J. Make, Gerard J. Criner, and the COPDGene Investigators (Frigini LA), Annals of theAmerican Thoracic Society, 1/1/2015
- Thymic HyperplasiaFrigini LA, American College of Radiology Case in Point, 1/8/2007
Abstracts/Posters
- Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) Workshops:An Experiential Team-based Approach to Teaching Quality Improverment.Frigini LA, VA Quality Scholars Summer Institute Conference, Houston, TX, 1/14/2018
- Cardiac Masses: Role of Non-invasive Imaging for Diagnosis and Preoperative PlanningRahman S, Panchal R, Bray C, Hudspeth T, Kampalath R, Frigini L. A, MisraA, Santiago N, Tsai P, Lenge de Rosen, CVRI Annual Symposium, Houston, TX, 1/4/2017
- Performance quality improvement (PQI) workshops: An experiential team-based approach to teaching residents quality improvement.Marc H. Willis, DO; L. Alexandre R. Frigini, MD; Veronica Lenge de, Rosen, MD; KarlaA. Sepulveda, MD; Jay Lin, MD; Erik Soloff, MD; Pedro J. Diaz-Marchan, MD, RSNA 102nd Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, 1/27/2016
Lectures
- Radiology Errors and Peer ReviewBaylor College of Medicine - 1/17/2018
- Abdominal Imaging I: PF and FluoroscopyBaylor College of Medicine - 1/10/2018
- Promoting Health and Wellness for Radiologists. Radiologist Burnout Prevention Strategies.Orlando, FL - 1/7/2018
Other
- Getting Ready for Value-Based Radiology. The Baylor R-Scan Story (Lecture video)Frigini LA, American College of Radiology
1/1/2016 - Clinical Decision Support at the Point-of-Order Entry:An Education Simulation Pilot with Medical Students.Willis, MH, Frigini, LA, Lin J, et al
1/1/2016 - The Baylor R-Scan Story (Skype interview)Frigini LA
www.r-scan.org
Committees
- Member, AUR Well Being Ad-Hoc Committee 2019 - Present
- Chair, Radiology Research Alliance. Peer Review to Peer Learning Task-Force 2018 - Present
- Editor, ACR Radiology-TEACHES 2018 - Present
- Member, American College of Radiology RADPEER Committee 2015 - 2019
Other Languages
- Portuguese, Spanish, Italian
External Links
- LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/luiz-alexandre-frigini-md-876b6a61/
- Baylor College of Medicinehttps://www.bcm.edu/people-search/l-alexandre-frigini-21666
- Google Scholarhttps://scholar.google.com/citations?user=zvgT4GAAAAAJ
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