Scott W. Atlas
Academic Appointments
- Hoover Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution
- Member, Bio-X
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Contact Information
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Clinical Offices
Radiology 300 Pasteur Dr S047 MC 5105 Stanford, CA 94305 Tel Work (650) 723-7426 Fax (650) 498-5374Practices at Stanford Hospital and Clinics and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
- Academic Offices
Personal Information EmailHoover Institution, HHMB 318 EmailNot for medical emergencies or patient use
Professional Overview
Clinical Focus
- Diagnostic Radiology
- Neuroradiology
- Radiology
Professional Education
| Medical Education: | University of Chicago School of Medicine IL (1981) |
| Residency: | Northwestern University Medical Center IL (1985) |
| Fellowship: | University of Pennsylvania Health System PA (1987) |
| Board Certification: | Diagnostic Radiology, American Board of Radiology (1985) |
| Board Certification: | Neuroradiology, American Board of Radiology (1995) |
| Internship: | UC Irvine - Long Beach Medical Program CA (1982) |
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Scientific Focus
Current Research Interests
Dr. Atlas has authored more than 120 scientific publications in leading journals. His research has centered on advanced applications of new MRI technologies in neurologic diseases. He has lectured throughout the world on a variety of topics, most notably advances in MRI of the brain, and the key economic issues related to the future of such technology-based advances.
Dr. Atlas's research interests as a Senior Fellow at Hoover center on issues pertaining to public policy in health care. He is investigating the role of government in the emerging era of consumerism in health care, both within the United States and globally, and the impact of government policies on technology-based innovations in medicine. At the Freeman-Spogli Institute for International Studies, he has particular interests in the evolving health care system of emerging economies, and has a recent Fulbright award to collaborate with academic leaders in China on structuring health care solutions for China. Dr. Atlas is also participating with leaders from government and academia on the World Banks Commission on Growth and Development.
Publications
- Exposure to ionizing radiation and estimate of secondary cancers in the era of high-speed CT scanning: projections from the Medicare population. J Am Coll Radiol. 2012; (4): 245-50
- Ultra-high resolution diffusion tensor imaging of the microscopic pathways of the medial temporal lobe. Neuroimage. 2012; (3): 2065-82
- Assessing cost-effectiveness and value as imaging grows:the case of carotid artery CT. Health Aff (Millwood). 2010; (12): 2260-7
- Challenges of High-resolution Diffusion Imaging of the Human Medial Temporal Lobe in Alzheimer Disease. Top Magn Reson Imaging. 2010; (6): 355-65
- Neonatal brain structure on MRI and diffusion tensor imaging, sex, and neurodevelopment in very-low-birthweight preterm children. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2009; (7): 526-35
- Expanded use of imaging technology and the challenge of measuring value. Health Aff (Millwood). 2008 Nov-Dec; (6): 1467-78
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