Helene Pavlov, MD, FACR
Radiologist-in-Chief, Radiology and Imaging
Dr. Helene Pavlov is a Board-Certified Radiologist specializing in Orthopaedic Radiology since 1976. She was elected to be a Fellow of the American College of Radiology (FACR) in 1989 and an Allied Specialty member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons in 1989. She has published over 100 investigative original research articles, 62 book chapters and review articles and has displayed over 36 exhibits at national radiologic and orthopaedic scientific assemblies. Dr. Pavlov is the first author of 3 textbooks: Atlas of Knee Menisci: Arthrographic Pathologic Correlation - 1983; The Running Athlete Roentgenograms and Remedies - 1987; and Orthopaedic Guide to Plain Film Imaging - 1999. She is well known in both the radiologic and orthopaedic communities for having co-authored two monthly columns in the orthopaedic literature entitled "Radiology for the Orthopaedic Surgeon-What is your Diagnosis?" from 1982-1996 and also " Legislative Update" detailing the current changes in the healthcare/provider laws and regulations from 1988-1996.
Dr. Pavlov serves on the Expert Panel Task Force on Appropriateness Criterion for Musculoskeletal Imaging and was a member of the AAOS Task Force on musculoskeletal outcomes research forum. She is a past delegate to the New York State Chapter of the American College of Radiology and current President Elect to the New York Roentgen Society.
She is an invited lecturer and presenter, including instructional course faculty, at local, national, and international scientific specialty meetings and is a recognized authority of sports medicine radiology and imaging of athletic injuries. She is funded for several clinical research projects by corporate grants.
Dr. Pavlov has been recognized as one of "The Best Doctors in New York" as reported in New York magazine and Castle Connelly in 2000 and 2001. Dr. Pavlov has been listed in the Consumer's Research Council of America: "Guide to America's Top Radiologists First Edition 2002-2003"; and also in Castle Connelly's: "Best Doctors in Metro Area 2000-2005."
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Appointments
Radiologist-In-Chief, Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for Special SurgeryAttending Radiologist, Hospital for Special Surgery
Attending Radiologist, New York Presbyterian Hospital
Professor of Radiology, Weill Cornell Medical College
Professor of Radiology in Orthopedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College
Specialty
Radiology and ImagingSubspecialty
Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal ImagingSpecial Expertise
Sports Medicine ImagingAwards
Elizabeth Winston Lanier Kappa Delta Award, 2004
North American Spine Society Award for "Outstanding Research Paper in Orthopaedics," 1997
Inducted into Gallery of Success: Temple University representing School of Medicine, 2008
Nicholas Andry Award for "Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Orthopaedic Surgery," 1994
RT Image "Top 25 Most Influential People," 2004
Consumer's Research Council of America: Guide to America's Top Radiologists. First Edition, 2002-2003
Castle Connelly Best Doctors in New York -Metro Area, 2000-2008
Society of Medical Jurisprudence Board of Trustees, 2000
Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsAmerican Association of Women Radiologists
American College of Radiology
American College of Sports Medicine
American Roentgen Ray Society
Association of University Radiologists
International Skeletal Society
Medical Society of the County of New York
New York Academy of Medicine
Radiologic Society of North America
Society for Health Services Research in Radiology
Society of Medical Jurisprudence
Society of Skeletal Radiologists
 | Industry Relationships |
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Below are the healthcare industry relationships reported by Dr. Pavlov as of March 11, 2009.
- Philips Healthcare - receives royalties for online educational materials
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Education
MD, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1972Residency
Germantown Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1973-1976Fellowship
Hospital for Special Surgery, Musculoskeletal Radiology, New York, 1976-1977New York Hospital/Cornell University Medical College, Skeletal Radiology, New York, 1976-1977
Certification
National Board of Medical Examiners, 1973Diplomate American Board of Radiology, 1976
State Licensure
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, OhioHelene Pavlov, MD, FACR is the author of the following articles on HSS.edu:
For Patients
For Professionals
- Musculoskeletal Imaging Update: Current Applications of Advanced Imaging Techniques to Evaluate the Early and Long-Term Complications of Patients with Orthopedic Implants
- Ultrasound-guided interdigital neuroma injections: Short term clinical outcomes after a single percutaneous injection – preliminary results
Editorial Appointments
Reviewer for the following scientific journals:
Radiology
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
American Journal of Radiology
Arthritis and Rheumatism
Radiographics
Journal Bone and Joint Surgery
Clinical Imaging
Selected Publications
Wright V, Warren RF, Wickiewicz TL, Pavlov H, Marx RG. Long Term Results of ACL Reconstruction with Bone Patella Bone Autograph: 23 Year Follow-up. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology and Arthroscopy Journal. Volume 16, Supplement 1, May 2008.
Kim HJ, Salcott-Sapps, Legget K, Bass A, Adler RA, Pavlov H, Westrich G. The Utilization of Spiral CT Scans for Detection of Pulmonary Embolism. American Association of the Hip and Knee Society – Journal of Arthroplasty. 2008 Sep; 23 (6 Suppl): 31-35.
Hays PL, Pavlov H, Mancuso CA, Graziano S, Salvati EA, Sculco TP. Patients’ Symptoms Compared to Severity of Compartmental Radiographic Hip Arthritis. J Amer Ger Soc 2004;4 (supp): S80-S81.
Torg JS, Pavlov H. The Pathomechanics, Pathophysiology, and Prevention of Reversible and Irreversible Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: Results of a Thirty-Year Clinical Experience." Orthopaedic Research Society Meeting 64th Annual Meeting American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2004.
For more publications, please see the PubMed listing.Selected Books/Chapters
Schneider R, Pavlov H. "Diagnostic Imaging Techniques" in Manual of Rheumatology and Outpatient Orthopaedic Disorders: Diagnosis and Therapy. 5th ed. Paget SA, Sculco T, Gibofsky A. (Eds).
Potter HG, Pavlov H, et al: The Arthritic Knee –CD-Rom Edition. Eds, Rosenberg AG, Mabrey JD, Woolson ST, Cole BJ. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2000.
Math K, Schneider R, Pavlov H, Ghelman B: "Imaging of the Knee" in Surgery of the Knee. 3rd edition. Eds. Insall JN, Scott MN, Churchill, Livingston, NY, 1999.
Pavlov H. "Sports Related Knee Injuries" in Radiology Diagnosis - Imaging Intervention. Eds. Taveras J, Ferucci N. Lippincott - Raven Publishers.
Pavlov H, Potter HG, Ditchek J, Schneider R. "Imaging of the Hindfoot and Ankle." In: Ranawat CS, and Positano RG, Eds. Disorders of the Heel, Rearfoot, and Ankle. Philadelphia: Churchill Livingstone, 1999; 19-57.
Research Description
Dr. Pavlov is a Board-Certified Radiologist specializing in Orthopaedic Radiology since 1976. She was elected to be a Fellow of the American College of Radiology (FACR) in 1989 and an Allied Specialty member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons in 1989. She has published over 100 investigative original research articles, 36 book chapters and review articles and has displayed over 36 exhibits at national radiologic and orthopaedic scientific assemblies. Dr. Pavlov is the first author of 3 textbooks: Atlas of Knee Menisci: Arthrographic Pathologic Correlation - 1983; The Running Athlete Roentgenograms and Remedies - 1987; and Orthopaedic Guide to Plain Film Imaging - 1999. She is well known in both the radiologic and orthopaedic communities for having co-authored two monthly columns in the orthopaedic literature entitled "Radiology for the Orthopaedic Surgeon-What is your Diagnosis?" from 1982-1996 and also “Legislative Update" detailing the current changes in the healthcare/provider laws and regulations from 1988-1996.
Current Research:
- Multiplanar image acquisition and 3D volumetric image display
- Ankle pain in flatfoot deformitiesumetric image display
- Tunnel replacement in ACL repair
- Predictors of Pulmonary Embolism/DVT post total arthroplasty & spine surgery
Clinical Trials
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535 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021
Tel: 212.606.1132
Fax: 212.734.7378
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New York, New York 10021
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