Welcome to the Department of Radiology
Stanford Ranked No. 2 Globally for Radiology Education by U.S. News & World Report
Stanford was ranked No. 2 in the world for radiology, nuclear medicine and medical imaging in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities subject rankings, based on research-focused metrics, including publications, citations and international collaboration.
Congratulations Class of 2026!
We are so excited to celebrate the clinical and research trainees who completed the latest step in their professional journeys. This year, 12 clinical trainees are completing their radiology residency programs, and 14 research trainees were awarded their PhD degrees.
F. Frank Zboralske, former Stanford Radiology leader and beloved educator, dies at 93
Dr. Zboralske was a leading gastrointestinal radiologist and former director of diagnostic radiology. His colleagues remember him for his infectious enthusiasm and dedication to teaching.
Canary Center Symposium showcases Stanford's approach to early disease detection
The event highlights research spanning cancer screening, detection of neurologic disease, innovative imaging technologies, and approaches to make those innovations more accessible.
Margaret Lin Receives Award from the Stanford Asian American Activities Center
This award is in recognition of Dr. Lin’s leadership, mentorship, and contributions to advancing Asian American issues in medicine through her roles as residency director of the diagnostic radiology program and as a thoracic radiologist.
Ronald A. Castellino, former interim chair of diagnostic radiology, passes away at 88
Dr. Castellino led the department after it separated into separate diagnostic radiology and radiation oncology. He also made contributions to research in imaging the lymphatic system.
AI Development and Evaluation Lab Impact Report
The AI Development and Evaluation (AIDE) Lab’s Impact Report showcases both the significance of pre-deployment evaluations of clinical tools and select research projects spanning new tools, new evaluation methods, cognitive load when using AI, and foundation models.
Stanford Radiology at ISMRM 2026
Stanford Radiology was strongly represented at the ISMRM 2026 meeting, with Jonathan Polimeni recognized as a Fellow of the Society, along with four Summa Cum Laude awards, three Magna Cum Laude awards, and two trainee awards recognizing outstanding scientific presentations.
Director of Medical Student Education in Radiology
Lindsey Negrete, MD, has been appointed as the inaugural Director of Medical Student Education in Radiology, reflecting the department’s commitment to strengthening medical student engagement and education in imaging.
David Larson Elected Vice President of the American College of Radiology
Dr. Larson’s election reflects his longstanding leadership in quality, safety, and systems improvement in radiology, as well as his national contributions to education, innovation, and the future direction of the specialty.
CRF Impact Report
The CRF Impact Report tells the story how the facility has positioned Stanford to be at the forefront of molecular imaging and theranostics. Behind every number in this report is a person, a collaboration, and a community that the CRF has had the privilege to support since it opened its doors 20 years ago.
PATIENT CARE
To Schedule an Exam:
Call (650) 723-6855. Our expert radiologists work with highly trained technologists and nursing staff to provide personalized imaging for our patients. We are committed to quality service and patient safety.
Radiology Physician to Physician Consult Line: (650) 736-1173. Available 24/7/365.
RESEARCH
Our expert scientists lead research in biomedical imaging using MRI, CT, PET/CT, ultrasound, bioinformatics and other developing modalities. Our high NIH funding reflects our research goals and interests in all imaging related areas.