Susan L. Koelliker, MD, of Barrington, a radiologist with Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, a Care New England hospital, and assistant professor (clinical) of Diagnostic Imaging at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, has been appointed the new Chief of Diagnostic Imaging beginning January 1, 2016.
“We have been very fortunate to have Dr. Koelliker on staff in the Diagnostic Imaging Department here at Women & Infants. A 20 year member of our team, I am confident she will continue the important advancements of the department in contributing to the multidisciplinary care we provide our patients,” said Mark R. Marcantano, president and chief operating officer of Women & Infants.
Dr. Koelliker has been a radiologist with Women & Infants since 1996. She received her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Williams College and went on to receive her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati. She completed her residency in radiology at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. She then returned home to Rhode Island where she completed her fellowship in cross-sectional imaging at Rhode Island Hospital.
“I worked very closely with former chief, Dr. Patricia Spencer, over the span of her career here at Women & Infants,” said Dr. Koelliker. “I look forward to continuing the progress she has made with the profession of radiology as a whole, as well as improving quality and the patient experience within our department.”
Dr. Koelliker currently serves on multiple hospital committees including the Medical Executive Committee, Women & Infants Quality Council, and the Care New England Breast Leadership Committee. Her research interests specifically include breast health and lymph nodes.
The Department of Diagnostic Imaging at Women & Infants Hospital provides a full range of basic and specialized services for adults and newborns.