Bio
Dr. Guido A. Davidzon is a physician-scientist board certified in Nuclear Medicine. He is an attending physician in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging at Stanford Health Care.
He graduated with honors from medical school in Argentina and completed an internship at Yale University New-Haven Hospital in Connecticut. He did his residency and was chief resident at Stanford Health Care. He completed a research fellowship in mitochondrial diseases at Columbia University in New York and, a U.S. National Library of Medicine Award supported, Biomedical Informatics fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in conjunction with a Science Masters at MIT.
Dr. Davidzon is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology at Stanford University. His clinical specialties include early diagnostic imaging of cancer, coronary artery disease, and dementias using molecular probes as well as the treatment of cancer for which he employs targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy.
Dr. Davidzon investigates the use of machine learning in medical imaging to improve clinical outcomes, he is involved in the professional Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. He serves as a peer reviewer for multiple medical journals. Dr. Davidzon is a native of Buenos Aires, Argentina and has lived in the U.S. for over a decade. He travels to Argentina frequently, with his wife and three sons.
Clinical Focus
- Nuclear Medicine
- Molecular Imaging
- Positron Emission Tomography
- Targeted Radionuclide Therapy
Administrative Appointments
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Interim Lead, Targeted Radionuclide Therapy Program (2017 - 2018)
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Alt Member, Clinical Radiation Safety Committee (2017 - Present)
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Director, DXA Imaging Program (2017 - Present)
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Lead, Cardiac PET Program (2020 - Present)
Honors & Awards
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First SNMMI Emerging Leader Award, SMMMI (6/2017)
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Future Leaders Academy Award, SNMMI (1/2015)
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Best Abstract Award Young Professionals Competition 2nd Sino-American Conference, SNMMI/CSNM (1/2013)
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Best Essay Travel Award, SNMMI/ACNM (1/2012)
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Nuclear Oncology Council Young Investigator Award, SNMMI (6/2011)
Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations
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President, SNMMI Northern California Chapter (2020 - Present)
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Vice President, SNMMI Northern California Chapter (2018 - 2020)
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Member, Radiology Faculty Diversity Committee, Stanford University (2017 - Present)
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Secretary/Treasurer, SNMMI Northern California Chapter (2016 - 2018)
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Member, Prostate Cancer Outreach Working Group, SNMMI (2017 - 2019)
Professional Education
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Board Certification: American Board of Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Medicine (2013)
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Residency: Stanford Health Services - Fellowship/Diagnostic Radiology (2013) CA
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Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital - LCS, Clinical Informatics (2010)
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SM, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Biomedical Informatics (2010)
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Internship: Yale - New Haven Hospital (2007) CT
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Fellowship, Columbia University, Mitochondrial Genetic Disorders (2006)
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MD with Honors, Universidad Maimonides, Argentina, Doctor in Medicine (2003)