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Raphael Alford, MD, Radiology, Fontana, CA, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center

RaphaelAlfordMD

Radiology Fontana, CA

Bone Imaging/Musculoskeletal, Pediatric Radiology

Staff Radiologist, Kaiser San Bernadino County

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Summary

  • I am a graduate of the diagnostic radiology program at the University of Texas at Southwestern in Dallas and have completed pediatric and musculoskeletal radiology fellowships at Stanford and UCLA respectively. My clinical interests lie in normal and abnormal bone growth and development and imaging of biomechanical injury.

Clinical Expertise

  • Orthopedic imaging, General radiology, Pediatric radiology, Musculoskeletal Radiology

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Musculoskeletal Radiology, 2016 - 2017
  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Radiology, 2015 - 2016
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Radiology-Diagnostic, 2012 - 2015
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Radiology-Diagnostic, 2011 - 2012
  • Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2011
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
    Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineClass of 2010
  • Boston University
    Boston UniversityMA, Medical Sciences, 2003 - 2005
  • Boston University
    Boston UniversityMaster's, Arts in Medical Sciences, 2003 - 2005
  • Duke University
    Duke UniversityMS, Electrical and Biomechanical Engineering, 1999 - 2003
  • Duke University
    Duke UniversityB.S., Engineering in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering, 1999 - 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2013 - 2020
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2011 - 2012
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2010 - 2011
  • American Board of Radiology Diagnostic Radiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Resident Excellence Award Nominee Texas Radiology Society, 2015
  • The Harry Resnick Memorial Fund Award Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 2010
  • Texas Resident Excellence Award Nominee 2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Applicability of Apparent Diffusion Coefficient Ratios in Preoperative Diagnosis of Common Paediatric Cerebellar Tumours across Two Institutions  
    Koral K, Alford R.,Choudhury M, Mossa-Basha M, Gargan L, Gimi,B, Gao A, Zhang S, Bowers D, Koral KM, Izbudak I, Neuroradiology, 1/1/2014
  • Clinical Significance of Indeterminate Pulmonary Nodules in Patients with Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma  
    Alford R, Freid D, Huang B, Weissler M, Shores C, Shockley W, Hackman T, Zanation A, Hayes D, Grilley-Olson J, Jewells V, Birchard K, Chera B, Head Neck, 1/1/2014
  • Molecular probes for the in vivo imaging of cancer  
    Alford R, Ogawa M, Choyke PL, Kobayashi H, Mol Biosyst, 1/1/2009

Books/Book Chapters

Lectures

  • MR Imaging of Tumor Associated Macrophages in Pediatric Patients with Malignant Lymphomas and Sarcomas 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2016
  • Pediatric Biofeedback During Non-sedated MRI: Initial Experiences 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2016
  • The Reliability of the Lung Head Ratio Measurements in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Made with Ultrasound as Compared with Fetal MRI 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2016
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Grant Support

  • Joseph S. Silber FellowshipAmerican Cancer Society2007
  • Crile FellowshipCase Western Reserve University School of Medicine2006

Research History

  • Research Scholars Track, University of Texas SouthwesternEvaluating novel imaging sequences for in utero fetal MRI Mentor: Dr. Dianne Twickler, MD2014 - 2015
  • Clinical Research Training Program Fellow , NIHInvestigated the fluorescence lifetime imaging of activatable, target-specific molecular probes. Investigated the safety and efficacy of galactosyl-serum albumin Mentor: Peter Choyke, MD2008 - 2009
  • American Cancer Society Joseph Silber FellowPerformed research focused on developing a MRI contrast agent to indicate the activity of cathepsin-b, an enzyme associated with cancer metastasis. Mentor: Mark Pagel, PhD2007 - 2007
  • Crile Research fellowUtilized PARACEST MRI agents for the investigation of angiogenesis with dynamic contrast enhanced MRI. Mentor: Mark Pagel, PhD2006 - 2006
  • Graduate Student, Boston UniversityWorked to determine the safety of introducing wireless devices into the hospital setting. Mentor: Stephen Moulton, MD2004 - 2005
  • Research Assistant, MD Anderson Cancer CenterUtilized fluorescence spectroscopy to characterize cervical tissue auto-fluorescence with respect to menopausal and dysplasia status. Mentor: Michelle Follen, MD, PhD2001 - 2001

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