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I am a board-certified radiologist and nuclear medicine physician with a subspecialty in breast imaging. I chose to develop a career in oncology due to its complexity and the need for motivated, dedicated physicians with different backgrounds and expertise to work together to tackle this disease.
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As a breast radiologist, I use a variety of imaging modalities, such as mammography, ultrasound, and MRI, to screen patients for early signs of breast cancer. I also perform imaged-guided breast procedures, such as biopsies and preoperative lesion localizations. I have always been intrigued by how we can image and detect different types of cancer based on their molecular composition and physiology; this is why I decided to pursue additional training in nuclear medicine. Beyond my duties as a breast radiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, I provide interpretation of PET studies using different radiotracers to help detect cancers and assess their response to treatment.
When seeing patients as a breast imager, I make sure that my patients understand why I am recommending either a short-term follow-up or a biopsy. If I am suggesting the latter, I make it a point to briefly summarize how the procedure is performed, so my patients know what to expect. I strive to paint a clear picture of the plan leading up to the patient’s next visit at our radiology clinic. I enjoy my profession and appreciate that it allows for development of the patient-physician relationship. During the times when I must give a new cancer diagnosis, I reassure my patients that they are not alone in this journey; I and an entire team of amazing physicians are with them every step of the way.
My Role at MSK
A radiologist is a doctor with special training in using imaging to diagnose and treat disease. Imaging includes X-rays, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
A nuclear medicine physician is a doctor with special training in using radioactive drugs to diagnose and treat disease.
Areas of Expertise
Conditions I Treat
Breast cancers and conditions
My Specialties
Molecular imaging
Body imaging
Diagnostic radiology
Education & Honors
Education
MD, Ponce Health Sciences University, Puerto Rico
Residencies
Diagnostic Radiology - University of Alabama at Birmingham
Fellowships
Women’s Imaging - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Board Certifications
Radiology - Nuclear Medicine
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Aetna
In Network Coverage Type HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant
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Roberto Carlos Valentin discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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