Jonathan Mezrich, MD, JD, MBA, LLM
Associate Professor of Radiology and Biomedical ImagingCards
About
Research
Publications
2024
Editorial Comment: Radiology Practice Consolidation Is on the Rise-But Bigger Is Not Always Better.
Mezrich J. Editorial Comment: Radiology Practice Consolidation Is on the Rise-But Bigger Is Not Always Better. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2024, 223: e2431577. PMID: 38864703, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.24.31577.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMalpractice From Afar: Teleradiology May Increase Malpractice Risk.
Mezrich J. Malpractice From Afar: Teleradiology May Increase Malpractice Risk. Radiology 2024, 311: e240651. PMID: 38563668, DOI: 10.1148/radiol.240651.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe disproportionate impact of peer learning on emergency radiology
Czerminski J, Pahade J, Davis M, Mezrich J. The disproportionate impact of peer learning on emergency radiology. Emergency Radiology 2024, 31: 133-139. PMID: 38261134, DOI: 10.1007/s10140-024-02207-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEmergency radiologistsPotential learning opportunitiesFollow-up reviewEmergency department patientsPost hoc analysisIncreasing case volumePediatric patientsCT examsAttending radiologistsAcademic medical centerCase volumeLearning methodsDepartment patientsPurposeThe useHoc analysisShorter turn-around timeMedical CenterRadiologistsAttending coveragePeer learning methodLearning feedbackHospital systemPatientsAnalysis of varianceCaveat Emptor: Medicolegal Issues May Arise From the Opaque and Unpredictable Nature of Current Large Language Models Used in Diagnostic Imaging
Beheshtian E, Siegel E, Mezrich J. Caveat Emptor: Medicolegal Issues May Arise From the Opaque and Unpredictable Nature of Current Large Language Models Used in Diagnostic Imaging. Academic Radiology 2024, 31: 2156-2158. PMID: 38216415, DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2023.12.033.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2023
Help, I’ve been sued! Demystifying the steps of malpractice litigation for the emergency radiologist
Mezrich J. Help, I’ve been sued! Demystifying the steps of malpractice litigation for the emergency radiologist. Emergency Radiology 2023, 31: 97-101. PMID: 38006518, DOI: 10.1007/s10140-023-02190-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGuideline ambivalence may contribute to conservative IV contrast premedication policies
Malhotra A, Mezrich J. Guideline ambivalence may contribute to conservative IV contrast premedication policies. Journal Of The American College Of Radiology 2023, 21: 849. PMID: 37956884, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2023.10.024.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersAnalysis of Medical Malpractice Claims Involving Interventional Radiologists: A Comprehensive Analysis From Two National Legal Databases
Khan A, Garg T, Khunte M, Bajaj S, Wu X, Mezrich J, Malhotra A. Analysis of Medical Malpractice Claims Involving Interventional Radiologists: A Comprehensive Analysis From Two National Legal Databases. Journal Of The American College Of Radiology 2023, 21: 656-662. PMID: 37769859, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2023.02.039.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPercent of casesInterventional radiologistsVascular proceduresMedical malpractice claimsInformed consentMalpractice claimsMalpractice lawsuitsMedical negligenceDiagnostic arteriographyEmbolization proceduresHealth care institutionsFrequent reasonCare institutionsCase summariesBiopsyMedical malpractice lawsuitsMalpractice casesLegal databaseRadiologistsMedical malpracticePercentNational legal databasesTreatmentConsentContrast Agent Administration as a Source of Liability: A Legal Database Analysis.
Khan A, Bajaj S, Khunte M, Payabvash S, Wintermark M, Gandhi D, Mezrich J, Malhotra A. Contrast Agent Administration as a Source of Liability: A Legal Database Analysis. Radiology 2023, 308: e230802. PMID: 37724972, PMCID: PMC10546284, DOI: 10.1148/radiol.230802.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsContrast agent administrationKidney injuryMedical complicationsAnaphylactic reactionsAgent administrationCommon medical complicationsAcute kidney injuryContrast medium extravasationImaging proceduresMedium extravasationDatabase inceptionTerms of specialtyFrequent causeMedical malpracticeOutcomes of lawsuitsHealth care institutionsMedical malpractice claimsContrast mediumClinical contextPractice areaCare institutionsMalpractice claimsCase summariesInappropriate managementComplicationsMalpractice Litigation Related to Diagnosis and Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms
Khan A, Khunte M, Wu X, Bajaj S, Payabvash S, Wintermark M, Matouk C, Seidenwurm D, Gandhi D, Parizel P, Mezrich J, Malhotra A. Malpractice Litigation Related to Diagnosis and Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms. American Journal Of Neuroradiology 2023, 44: 460-466. PMID: 36997286, PMCID: PMC10084911, DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a7828.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchClinical Implementation of a Combined Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing Quality Assurance Program for Pulmonary Nodule Detection in the Emergency Department Setting
Cavallo J, de Oliveira Santo I, Mezrich J, Forman H. Clinical Implementation of a Combined Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing Quality Assurance Program for Pulmonary Nodule Detection in the Emergency Department Setting. Journal Of The American College Of Radiology 2023, 20: 438-445. PMID: 36736547, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2022.12.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmergency department settingPulmonary nodulesCT examinationsDepartment settingSecondary reviewNumber of patientsQuality assurance studyMedian timeEmergent settingPatient followImaging recommendationsAppropriate followMajority of reviewsRadiological reportsAssurance studyClinical implementationLung anatomyQuality assurance programPatientsSignificant delayNodulesFollowExaminationPulmonary nodule detectionNodule detection
Clinical Care
Overview
Dr. Jonathan Mezrich specializes in emergency radiology and trauma imaging. He is highly skilled in using CT scans for detailed imaging assessments, crucial for accurate patient diagnosis and care in the emergency/trauma setting. Dr. Mezrich provides rapid and precise imaging results essential for treating patients who need immediate care.
Certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology, Dr. Mezrich integrates advanced imaging techniques into patient care, enhancing both the treatment quality and educational resources for medical students and residents.
Dr. Mezrich is a former lawyer and his research is focused on medico-legal issues impacting radiology. His background and perspective is unique in that helps to educate his colleagues and trainees on their legal and ethical obligations and understanding of how new laws and regulations may impact and benefit patient care.
Dr. Mezrich is affiliated with Yale School of Medicine.
Clinical Specialties
Radiology & Biomedical Imaging; Emergency Radiology
Board Certifications
Diagnostic Radiology
- Certification Organization
- AB of Radiology
- Original Certification Date
- 2016