Dr. Alejandro G. Descovich
Overview
Dr. Alejandro Garces-Descovich is a board-certified radiologist specializing in breast imaging. He is an assistant professor of radiology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and an attending radiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Garces-Descovich is experienced in all types of breast imaging and breast cancer diagnosis, including mammography, ultrasound, and MRI, as well as image-guided interventional procedures such as stereotactic breast biopsy, ultrasound-guided biopsy, MR-guided biopsy, and radioactive seed placement and wire localizations.Dr. Garces-Descovich received his medical degree in his home country of Colombia and practiced as a general practitioner for four years before pursuing his passion for radiology research. He completed a four-year research fellowship at Harvard Medical School, focusing on MRI and abdominal imaging, which resulted in multiple peer-reviewed publications, oral presentations in medical conferences, including RSNA and book chapter contributions. He then completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at ChristianaCare, followed by a dedicated fellowship in breast imaging at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City.For a full list of Dr. Garces-Descovich’s publications, visit Google Scholar.
His top area of expertise is Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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161 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alejandro G. Descovich
Is Dr. Alejandro G. Descovich a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alejandro G. Descovich is classified as an Experienced expert for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alejandro G. Descovich specialize in?
While Dr. Alejandro G. Descovich is a Radiology, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiology.
Does Dr. Alejandro G. Descovich participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alejandro G. Descovich has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. You can view a list of Dr. Alejandro G. Descovich's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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