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Les Folio, DO, Radiology, Bethesda, MD, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

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Radiology • Bethesda, MD

Abdominal Imaging, Ultrasound, Clinical Informatics

Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Moffitt Cancer Center

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Summary

  • Dr. Folio is the lead radiologist for Computerized Tomography at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD.

    He is also Clinical Professor of Radiology, George Washington University Hospital.

    His career started as radiologic technologist, including Hospital of University of Pennsylvania as a CT technologist on a research scanner.

    Following medical school his radiology residency was completed as he started his career in the US Air Force, retiring as a Colonel in July 2009.

    He deployed twice to Iraq while in the military, with several other deployments to the Middle East. His most recent assignments included science and technology at the pentagon, a radiologist at Walter Reed Medical Center and an associate professor at the Uniformed Services University.

    He earned 3 Masters Degrees including clinical Radiology, Aeronautical Sciences; and a Masters in Public Health from UC Berkeley.

    Dr. Folio has four medical specialties, has been awarded Fellow of two National Medical Colleges, to include American Osteopathic College of Radiology that awarded him the Trennery Medal, one of the college’s highest honors.

    Dr. Folio published 5 medical textbooks, including “Combat Radiology” and “Chest Imaging” and has over 100 publications in peer reviewed journals, a patent on a combined CT Window Level and a patent on a portable X-ray imaging device; both ideas were born from his experience taking care of combat casualties in Iraq.

Education & Training

  • USAF School of Aerospace Medicine Aerospace Medicine
    USAF School of Aerospace Medicine Aerospace MedicineResidency, Preventive Medicine, 2000 - 2001
  • USAF School of Aerospace Medicine Aerospace Medicine
    USAF School of Aerospace Medicine Aerospace MedicineResidency, Preventive Medicine, 1999 - 2000
  • University of California, Berkeley
    University of California, BerkeleyM.P.H., 1998 - 1999
  • Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
    Embry Riddle Aeronautical UniversityM.A.S., 1997 - 1998
  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineResidency, Radiology-Diagnostic, 1988 - 1991
  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1987
  • Widener University
    Widener UniversityB.S., Radiologic Technology, 1980 - 1983
  • University of California, Berkeley
    University of California, BerkeleyMPH

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State License 2021 - 2026
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State License 2009 - 2022
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State License 2006 - 2022
  • AOA Board of Radiology Diagnostic Radiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Defense Meritorious Service Medal July 2009. • Meritorious Service Medals (3 oak leaf clusters): August 1999, September 2003, July 2005, Sept 2007. • Aerial Achievement Medals (1 Oak leaf cluster): Op
  • Trenery Medal American Osteopath College of Radiology, 2017
  • Ignite Award for Automatic X-Ray Screening for Rural Areas Health and Human Services, 2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Detecting drug-resistant tuberculosis in chest radiographs  
    Jaeger S, et al. Folio LR, Antani S, Gabrielian A, Hurt D, Rosenthal A, Thoma G, Int J Comput Assist Radiol Surg, 1/1/2018
  • Multimedia Radiology Reports: Implementation and Challenges  
    Folio LR, Machado L, Dwyer A, Radiographics, 1/1/2018
  • Radiology reports with hyperlinks improve target lesion selection and measurement concordance in cancer trials  
    Machado LB, Apolo AB, Folio LR, et al, AJR, 1/1/2017
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Algorithmic Approach to Learning the Chest X-Ray. 
    Folio LRSpringer2012
  • Combat Radiology. 
    Folio LRSpringer2010
  • RoboChest 2.1 
    Folio LRYancey Works2010
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Lectures

  • Educational Course on Assessment Tools 
    1/1/2018
  • Educational Course on Interactive Reporting 
    1/1/2018
  • Penetrating Chest Trauma. 
    Harvard Medical School/ Mass General Hospital - 1/14/2011
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Other

  • Senate brief on congressional funding. 
    Folio LR, Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) on Teleradiology
    1/1/2005

Authored Content

  • Folio LR. “Algorithmic Approach to Learning the Chest X-Ray.” Springer 2012 • Folio LR. “Combat Radiology.” Springer. 2010 • Folio LR. “RoboChest 2.1” YanceyWorks. 2010. • Folio LR, Berry D, Butler W, Cockrum D, Cook J, Day R, McLeod S, Yao E. “Aerospace Medicine Board Essentials.” WordBytes Publishing, October 2005. • Folio LR. “Occupational Medicine Board Essentials.” WordBytes Publishing, Second edition: March 2004. • Folio LR, Bryce M, Clark E, Corrigan P, Hanson E, Yao E. “Preventive Medicine Board Essentials.” WordBytes Publishing, Second edition: March 2004. • Bowman W. “Outdoor Emergency Care.” Contributing Medical Advisor; Jones and Bartlett Publishing. 1993.January 2009

Press Mentions

  • Newsbytes
    NewsbytesMarch 21st, 2023

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External Links

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