Ronald S. Adler, Ph.D., M.D.
Chief, Division of Ultrasound and Body CT

Dr. Ronald S. Adler is a Board-Certified Radiologist specializing in Musculoskeletal Radiology since 1989. He has published 91 investigative original research articles, seven book chapters, and one book. He has an advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering in addition to his medical training. His proven research experience includes theoretical chemistry and nuclear medicine. Current research interests include applications of ultrasound to the detection of early changes of osteoarthritis in articular cartilage. Currently, he is investigating the application of quantitative techniques to estimate soft tissue blood flow in pathological states of the musculoskeletal system. Dr. Adler is a co-developer of Power Doppler Imaging, a relatively new form of ultrasonic blood flow detection methods. Dr. Adler has been funded for his cartilage related work by the Arthritis Institute of the NIH and is nationally and internationally recognized for his expertise in the application of Ultrasound to the musculoskeletal system.

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In the News

• Haglunds Syndrome
• De Quervains Syndrome

Appointments

• Chief Division of Ultrasound and Body CT, Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery
• Attending Radiologist, Hospital for Special Surgery
• Attending Radiologist, New York Presbyterian Hospital
• Professor of Radiology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University
• Research Scientist, Hospital for Special Surgery

Specialty

• Diagnostic Radiology

Subspecialty

• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Certification

• National Board of Medical Examiners - 1985
• Diplomate, American Board of Radiology - 1988

State Licensure

• New York, Connecticut, Michigan

Education

• MD, Wayne State University Medical School, Detroit, MI, 1984

Residency

• University of Michigan Medical Center; Ann Arbor, MI, 1984-1988

Fellowship

• Fellow in Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI, 1988-1989

Clinical Interests

• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Selected Awards

• "Best Doctors in New York, New York Magazine", 2004, 2005
• Editorial Consultant NIH, 1997
• National Institute of Health, 1991
• James A. Shannon Award, Department of Health and Human Services, 1990
• Fellow, Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound, 1989
• Clinical Oncology Fellowship, American Cancer Society, 1988
• "Outstanding Scientific Paper by a House Officer", Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, 1988
• National Research Service Award, National Institutes of Health, 1979
• American Nuclear Society Midwest Student Conference, "Best Paper", 1977
• General Electric Foundation Award, 1976
• Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, 1976
• Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship, 1975
• Sixth Annual Laurence A. Mack Research Award; Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound

Affiliations

• American College of Radiology
• Radiological Society of North America
• International Skeletal Society
• Michigan Radiological Society
• Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound, Fellow
• Society of Skeletal Radiologists
• Sigma Xi Honor Society

Selected Publications

• Adler RS , Diagnostic and Theraputic Use of Sonography-Guided Iliopsoas Peritendinous Injections. AJR October 2005 Vol. 185, No 4 P 940-943
• Sofka CM, Saboeiro G, Adler RS. Ultrasound guided adult hip injections. J. Vasc Interv Radiol 2005; 16(8): 1121-1123
• Cooper G, Lutz GE, Adler RS. Ultrasound guided needle aspiration and lavage for treatment of rotator cuff calcific tendonitis: A case report. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 84(1):81 June 2005
• Sofka CM, Lin D, Adler RS. Advantages of color B-mode imaging with contrast optimization in sonography of low contrast musculoskeletal lesions and structures in the foot and ankle. J Ultrasound Med 24: 215-218 Feb 2005
• Adler RS , Allen A. Percutaneous Ultrasound guided injections in the shoulder. Tech Shoulder Elbow Surg. 5(2):122-133 June 2004
• Millet TT, Adler RS , Friedman. Sonography of injury of the ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow-initial experience. Skeletal Radiol; 33:386-391 July 2004
• Sofka CM, Adler RS Sonography of Cubital Bursitis. AJR. 183:51-53, July 2004
• Kamaya A, Abate S, Nan B, Grover I, Adler RS , Jamadar D, Rubin JM. Characterization of linear streak artifact with pulse inversion tissue harmonics in musculoskeletal sonography. J Ultrasound Med. 23(12),1597-1605, Dec 2004
• Sofka CM, Haddad ZK, Adler RS . Detection of muscle atrophy on routine ultrasonography of the shoulder. J Ultrasound Med. 23: 1031-1034, August 2004
• Wahl C, Warren RF, Adler RS , Hannifin JA, Hansen. B. Internal Coxa Saltans (Snapping Hip) as a result of overtraining AM. J.Sports Med.;32(5),1302-9, July-August 2004

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