Rosaleen B Parsons, MD

Diagnostic Imaging

Chair, Department of Diagnostic Imaging

Meet other members of the diagnostic imaging team.

Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111-2497

To make an appointment, call:
215-728-3883/2656.

For general information, call:
1-888-FOX CHASE.
An oncology certified nurse will assist you.

Clinical Expertise:

Cross Sectional Imaging; Genitourinary Cancers; Genitourinary Radiology; Gynecologic Cancers

Medical Education:

Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa., 1986

Residency:

Diagnostic Radiology, Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa.

Certification:

American Board of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology

Professional Societies:

American College of Radiology;
The American Board of Radiology, Board Examiner;
International Cancer Imaging Society;
The Society of Uroradiology;
Radiological Society of North America;
American Roentgen Ray Society

I joined the medical staff at Fox Chase Cancer Center in 1999. I entered radiology because I love the diversity of the specialty and the consultative aspect of the field, "the doctor's doctor" idea. This means that my role is mainly to work closely with the rest of your doctors to determine your diagnosis, the stage (extent) of your cancer and how treatment affects it.

Important treatment decisions are based, in part, on your imaging results. As a physician specially trained in radiology, I use my expertise to correctly interpret these complicated findings. I enjoy comparing patients' imaging results with clinical findings to ensure that all possible diagnoses have been considered. This process takes place in collaboration with other members of your physician team. For patients, this translates to a more accurate diagnosis, which helps oncologists [cancer doctors] design more tailored treatment.

While much of radiology involves interpreting images, I also like the patient interaction afforded while performing procedures such as image-guided biopsies.