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    John Lewin, MD

    Associate Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging
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    Division Chief, Breast Imaging

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    Associate Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging

    Division Chief, Breast Imaging

    Biography

    Dr. Lewin completed his undergraduate and medical school education at Harvard followed by residency and breast imaging fellowship at the University of Colorado. He remained in Colorado since then, working successfully in both academic and private practice settings. His research accomplishments include the first clinical trial of digital mammography for screening and the development and first clinical demonstration of dual-energy contrast-enhanced mammography. He has served on many national radiology bodies including ACR’s ACRIN Working Group on Digital Mammography, its Breast MRI Lexicon Working Group and its Contrast Mammography BI-RADS Group. He is currently the Vice President for the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) and will be serving as SBI President in 2022.

    Last Updated on May 22, 2025.

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    MD
    Harvard (1990)
    MS
    University of Rochester, Electrical Engineering (1986)
    AB
    Harvard, Physics (1982)

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    A big-picture view of John Lewin's research output by year.
    6Publications
    141Citations

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      Society of Breast Imaging (SBI)

      2022 - 2023Professional OrganizationsPresident

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    Overview

    John Lewin, MD, is a specialist in breast cancer radiotherapy. He provides comprehensive care through breast imaging, including mammography, which helps in the early detection and management of breast cancer.

    As an associate professor of radiology and biomedical imaging at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Lewin is involved in research that aims to improve breast cancer screening and diagnosis. His notable research includes pioneering the first clinical trial of digital mammography and demonstrating dual-energy contrast-enhanced mammography.

    Dr. Lewin completed his medical training at Harvard Medical School and pursued residency and fellowship in breast imaging at the University of Colorado.

    Clinical Specialties

    Breast Cancer Radiotherapy

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    • Diagnostic Radiology

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      AB of Radiology
      Original Certification Date
      1995

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