Scott W. Atlas

Clinical Focus

• Diagnostic Radiology
• Radiology

Professional Education

Web Site Links

• Hoover website for Scott Atlas

Research Interests

Dr. Atlas has authored more than 100 scientific publications in leading journals. His research has centered on advanced applications of new MRI technologies in neurologic diseases. He has lectured throughout the world on a variety of topics, most notably advances in MRI of the brain, and the key economic issues related to the future of such technology-based advances.

Dr. Atlas's research interests as a Senior Fellow at Hoover center on issues pertaining to public policy in health care. He is investigating the role of government in the emerging era of consumerism in health care, both within the United States and globally. His work includes investigations into the effects of the changing health care marketplace on technology-based innovations in medicine. At the Freeman-Spogli Institute for International Studies, he has particular interests in the evolving health care system of emerging economies, and has a recent Fulbright award to collaborate with academic leaders in China on structuring health care solutions for China. Dr. Atlas is also participating with leaders from government and academia on the World Bank’s Commission on Growth and Development.

Publications

• Neonatal brain structure on MRI and diffusion tensor imaging, sex, and neurodevelopment in very-low-birthweight preterm children. Rose J, Butler EE, Lamont LE, Barnes PD, Atlas SW, Stevenson DK. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2009; 51 (7): 526-35
• Arterial spin-label imaging in patients with normal bolus perfusion-weighted MR imaging findings: pilot identification of the borderzone sign. Zaharchuk G, Bammer R, Straka M, Shankaranarayan A, Alsop DC, Fischbein NJ, Atlas SW, Moseley ME. Radiology. 2009; 252 (3): 797-807
• Expanded use of imaging technology and the challenge of measuring value. Baker LC, Atlas SW, Afendulis CC. Health Aff (Millwood). 2008 Nov-Dec; 27 (6): 1467-78
• Embracing subspecialization: the key to the survival of radiology. Atlas SW, J Am Coll Radiol. 2007; 4 (11): 752-3
• Advertising, patient decision making, and self-referral for computed tomographic and magnetic resonance imaging. Illes J, Kann D, Karetsky K, Letourneau P, Raffin TA, Schraedley-Desmond P, Koenig BA, Atlas SW. Arch Intern Med. 2004 Dec 13-27; 164 (22): 2415-9