Advancing Colorectal Cancer Screening with Virtual Colonoscopy

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• Expert Background and Credentials
• Virtual Colonoscopy Explained
• Colorectal Cancer Screening Importance
• Research Publications and Impact
• Career in Academic and Military Medicine
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Expert Background and Credentials

Dr. Perry Pickhardt, MD, is a leading authority in gastrointestinal radiology. He holds the position of Professor of Radiology at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Dr. Pickhardt also serves as the Chief of Gastrointestinal Imaging and Medical Director of Oncological Imaging at the UW Carbone Cancer Center.

His medical degree was earned at the prestigious University of Michigan. Dr. Pickhardt completed his radiology residency training at the University of Washington in St. Louis. This strong educational foundation prepared him for a distinguished career in abdominal imaging.

Virtual Colonoscopy Explained

Dr. Perry Pickhardt, MD, specializes in virtual colonoscopy, also known as CT colonography. This advanced imaging technique provides a non-invasive method for examining the colon. It uses low-dose CT scanning to create detailed 3D images of the large intestine.

Virtual colonoscopy offers a crucial alternative to traditional optical colonoscopy. The procedure is particularly valuable for patients who cannot undergo standard screening. During his interview with Dr. Anton Titov, MD, Dr. Pickhardt emphasized its role in early polyp detection.

Colorectal Cancer Screening Importance

Colorectal cancer screening saves lives through early detection of precancerous polyps. Dr. Perry Pickhardt, MD, has dedicated his career to improving screening accessibility and accuracy. His work helps identify individuals at high risk for developing colon cancer.

Effective screening programs significantly reduce colorectal cancer mortality rates. Dr. Pickhardt's research demonstrates how virtual colonoscopy complements other screening methods. This approach provides patients with more options for preventive healthcare.

Research Publications and Impact

Dr. Perry Pickhardt, MD, has authored over 300 scientific publications and book chapters. His extensive body of work includes three authoritative textbooks on abdominal imaging. These contributions have shaped modern practices in gastrointestinal radiology.

Dr. Pickhardt's research has been published in leading medical journals worldwide. His 2002 Figley Fellowship at the American Journal of Radiology editorial office further established his academic credentials. This prolific output continues to influence colorectal cancer diagnosis standards.

Career in Academic and Military Medicine

Before his academic appointments, Dr. Perry Pickhardt, MD, served in top radiology positions within the U.S. Navy. His military medicine experience includes work at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. This unique background provided him with diverse clinical perspectives.

Dr. Pickhardt's transition to academic medicine allowed him to focus on research and education. His military service informs his approach to patient care and systematic screening protocols. Dr. Anton Titov, MD, highlights this distinguished career path during their discussion.

Full Transcript

Dr. Perry Pickhardt is Professor of Radiology and Chief of Gastrointestinal Imaging at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. His main clinical and research interest is in virtual colonoscopy, or CT colonography, and colorectal cancer screening. His work in abdominal imaging has resulted in over 250 scientific publications and book chapters, as well as three textbooks.

Dr. Anton Titov, MD: Hello, we are joined by Dr. Perry Pickhardt. He is one of the most prominent radiologists in the United States in colon cancer diagnostics and screening. Dr. Perry Pickhardt, MD, is Professor of Radiology and Chief of Gastrointestinal Imaging at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He is also Medical Director of Oncological Imaging at the UW Carbone Cancer Center.

Dr. Pickhardt received his M.D. from the University of Michigan and completed his residency in radiology at the University of Washington in St. Louis. He also worked in top radiology positions in several U.S. Navy military hospitals, including the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

Dr. Pickhardt's main clinical and research interest is in virtual colonoscopy, or CT colonography, and colorectal cancer screening. He was awarded a Figley Fellowship in the American Journal of Radiology editorial office in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 2002. His work in abdominal imaging has resulted in over 300 scientific publications and book chapters, as well as three textbooks.

Dr. Anton Titov, MD: Dr. Pickhardt, hello and welcome!

Dr. Perry Pickhardt, MD: Hello, thank you, a pleasure!