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Liane Philpotts, MD, FACR

Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging
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Section Chief, Breast Imaging Eastern Region, Radiology & Biomedical Imaging

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Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging

Section Chief, Breast Imaging Eastern Region, Radiology & Biomedical Imaging

Biography

Dr. Philpotts did her medical and residency training at McGill University. She has spent her professional career at Yale University, where she is a Professor of Diagnostic Radiology and Breast Imaging Section Chief, Eastern Region. Her main interests have focused on breast interventional procedures and outcomes, screening breast ultrasound, and breast tomosynthesis. Yale was one of the first sites in the country to utilize and publish studies on breast tomosynthesis. Currently, she is studying applications of AI in breast imaging.

Appointments

Education & Training

MD
McGill University (1988)
Resident
McGill University, Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal, Quebec
Fellow
Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut
Intern
McGill University, Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal, Quebec

Research

Overview

Breast Tomosynthesis

Synthesized (C-View) mammography

Screening Breast Ultrasound

Research at a Glance

Yale Co-Authors

Frequent collaborators of Liane Philpotts's published research.

Publications

2024

2018

2016

2014

Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

  • activity

    American Journal of Radiology

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    Radiology

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    NCCN Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis Panel

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    American College of Radiology Stereotactic Biopsy Accreditation Program

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    American Roentgen Ray Society Scientific Abstract Committee

Clinical Care

Overview

Liane E. Philpotts, MD, did her medical and residency training at McGill University and has spent her professional career at Yale University, where she is currently a Professor of Diagnostic Radiology and Breast Imaging Section Chief, Eastern Region. Her main interests have focused on breast interventional procedures and outcomes, screening breast ultrasound, and breast tomosynthesis. Yale was one of the first sites in the country to utilize and publish studies on breast tomosynthesis.

The co-author of Breast Tomosynthesis (Elsevier 2018), she is leading efforts at Yale to study how 3D mammography (tomosynthesis) is transforming breast imaging and aiding in early breast cancer detection. Currently she is studying applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in breast imaging.

“To patients, a 3D mammogram feels exactly the same as 2D,” Dr. Philpotts says, but for the radiologist, being able to view breast tissue in “slices” makes 3D mammography interpretation more accurate. “And with breast cancer, early detection is key,” she says.

She urges women to make their breast health a priority and consider having regular mammograms. “Many patients will want to begin screening mammography in their 40s, so have a discussion with your health care provider,” she says.

Clinical Specialties

Radiology & Biomedical Imaging; Breast Imaging; Breast Oncology

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Board Certifications

  • Diagnostic Radiology

    Certification Organization
    AB of Radiology
    Original Certification Date
    1995

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Radiology & Biomedical Imaging

PO Box 208042, Tompkin's East 2

New Haven, CT 06520-8042

United States

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