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Schirf, Brian
Brian Schirf, M.D.
| Fellowship(s) | Vascular and Interventional Radiology, McGaw Medical Center - Northwestern University |  |
| Residency | Radiology, McGaw Medical Center - Northwestern University | |
| Internship | Howard University School of Medicine | |
| Medical School | Saint Louis University School of Medicine | |
| Undergraduate | University of Notre Dame |
Curriculum Vitae
CURRENT POSITION
2008 - present
Riverside Radiological Associates, Inc.
EDUCATION
1996 - 2000
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
M.D., 2000
1995 - 1996
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Post-Baccalaureate Program Anatomy and Physiology
1988 - 1992
University of Notre Dame
B.A., Government and International Studies, 1992
POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING
2006 - 2007
Fellow, Vascular and Interventional Radiology
McGaw Medical Center - Northwestern University
2004 - 2006, 2007 - 2008
Radiology Resident, DIRECT Pathway
McGaw Medical Center - Northwestern University
2002 - 2004
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Department of Radiology, Northwestern University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2000 - 2002
Premier Radiology Group, Inc.
Beavercreek, Ohio
2000 - 2002
Diagnostic Imaging Associates of Ohio, Inc.
Springfield, OH
1998 - 2000
Southwest Medical Imaging, Odessa, TX
1995 - 1998
Arnett Clinic, Lafayett, IN
AWARDS AND HONORS
Radiology Resident Excellence in Research Award (2006), Department of Radiology - Northwestern University
Illinois Radiological Society Annual Steven M. Pinsky, MD Resident Research Award Finalist (2004 and 2005)
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Research and Education Foundation Travel Scholarship Award (2004)
Clinical Honors in Orthopedic Surgery, Urology (SLU), Neurology, Urology (Washington University - St. Louis)
Pre-Clinical Honors in Neurosciences I, Biochemistry Research Elective, Biostatistics
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Summer Fellowship (1993)
Dean’s Honor List (Fall 1991, Spring 1992)
Varsity Letter Award Recipient (1988-1992)
Captain Notre Dame Varsity Lacrosse (1991-1992)
PUBLICATIONS
Park JK, Rhee TK, Cashen TA, Shin W, Resnick SA, Gehl JA, Schirf BE, Wang D, Larson AC, Carroll TJ, Omary RA. MR Imaging Assessment of Changes in Renal Function with Renal Artery Stent Placement in Swine. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2007 Nov; 18(11): 1409-1416.
Park JK, Rhee TK, Cashen TA, Shin W, Schirf BE, Gehl JA, Larson AC, Prasad PV, Li D, Carroll TJ, Omary RA. Renal artery stenosis in swine: feasibility of MR assessment of renal function during percutaneous transluminal angioplasty. Radiology. 2007 Jul; 244(1):144-50.
Shaibani A, Khawar S, Shin W, Cashen TA, Schirf B, Rohany M, Kakodkar S, Carroll TJ. First results in an MR imaging--compatible canine model of acute stroke. Am J Neuroradiol. 2006 Sep; 27(8):1788-93.
Rhee TK, Park JK, Cashen TA, Shin W, Schirf BE, Gehl JA, Larson AC, Carr JC, Li D, Carroll TJ, Omary RA. Comparison of intraarterial MR angiography at 3.0 T with X-ray digital subtraction angiography for detection of renal artery stenosis in swine. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2006 Jul; 17(7):1131-7.
Deshpande VS, Cavagna F, Maggioni F, Schirf BE, Omary RA, Li D. Comparison of gradient-echo and steady-state free precession for coronary artery magnetic resonance angiography using a gadolinium-based intravascular contrast agent. Invest Radiol. 2006 Mar; 41(3):292-8.
Omary RA, Gehl JA, Schirf BE, Green JD, Lu B, Pereles FS, Huang J, Larson AC, Li D. MR imaging- versus conventional X-ray fluoroscopy-guided renal angioplasty in swine: prospective randomized comparison. Radiology. 2006 Feb; 238(2):489-96.
Green JD, Omary RA, Schirf BE, Tang R, Lu B, Gehl JA, Huang JJ, Carr JC, Pereles FS, Li D. Comparison of X-ray fluoroscopy and interventional magnetic resonance imaging for the assessment of coronary artery stenoses in swine. Magn Reson Med. 54(5): 1094-9. November 2005.
Green JD, Omary RA, Schirf BE, Tang R, Carr JC, Li D. Three-dimensional contrast-enhanced steady-state free precession for improved catheter-directed coronary magnetic resonance angiography. J Magn Reson Imaging. 22(3): 415-9. September 2005.
Shea SM, Fieno DS, Schirf BE, Bi X, Huang J, Omary RA, Li D. T2-Prepared Steady-State Free Precession (SSFP) Blood Oxygen Level Dependent (BOLD) MRI of Myocardial Perfusion in Dog Coronary Artery Stenosis Model. Radiology. 236(2): 503-9. August 2005.
Schirf BE, Green JD, Sato K, Larson AC, Shaibani A, Salem R, Li D, Omary RA. Determination of Optimal Gadolinium Concentration using SSFP for Catheter-Directed Contrast-Enhanced Coronary MR Angiography. Acad Radiology. 12(6): 771-5. June 2005.
Green JD, Schirf BE, Omary RA, McCarthy RM, Carr JC, Li D. Projection Imaging of the Right Coronary Artery with an Intravenous Injection of Contrast Agent. Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. 52(4): 699-703, October 2004.
Shea SM, Schirf BE, Bi X, Tang R, Lu B, Omary RA, Li D. Myocardial Perfusion Evaluation with T2-Prepared Gradient Echo Blood Oxygen Level Dependent Imaging at 3 Tesla. Comput Cardiol. 2004; 31:145.148
Green JD, Omary RA, Schirf BE, Tang R, Li D. Catheter-Directed Contrast-Enhanced Coronary MR Angiography in Swine using Magnetization-Prepared True-FISP. Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. 50(6): 1317-1321, December 2003.
Omary RA, Green JD, Schirf BE, Carr J, Finn JP, Li D. Real-Time Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Coronary Catheterization in Swine. Circulation. 107(21):2656-2659, June 3 2003.
Mordes JP, Schirf B, Roipko D, Greiner DL, Weiner H, Nelson P, and
Rossini AA: Oral Insulin Does Not Prevent Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus in BB Rats. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 778:418-421, Feb 13 1996.
Schirf BE, Kim ST, Donaldson JS. Image Guided Biopsy in Pediatric Patients. Chapter 188. In: Caffey's Pediatric Diagnostic Imaging, 11th edition. Vol 2. Slovis TL, editor. December 2007.
Schirf BE, Vogelzang RL, Chrisman HB. Complications of Uterine Fibroid Embolization. Semin Interv Radiol. 2006; 23:143-149
