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TOP DOCTORS Dr. Michael A. Pollack & Dr. Denise C. McFadden MONTCLAIR RADIOLOGY | WWW.MONTCLAIR RADIOLOGY.COM | (973) 661-4674 116 PARK ST. | MONTCLAIR 20 HIGH ST. | NUTLEY 1140 BLOOMFIELD AVE. | WEST CALDWELL 271 GROVE AVE. | VERONA LIKE THEIR FOUNDERS OVER 75 YEARS AGO, THE PHYSICIANS AT MONTCLAIR RADIOLOGY continue to set the bar high and lead the way in full-service diagnostic imaging. The first clinical facility in America to use MRI in diagnostic imaging, Montclair Radiology is physician-owned and is a recognized leader in the field of Radiology. Montclair Radiology is accredited by the American College of Radiology both as an overall Center of Excellence and as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. Montclair Radiology prides itself on its state-of-the-art equipment, including 3D tomosynthesis mammography which creates 1 millimeter thick slices of breast tissue that can help detect up to 41% more cancers, multidetector CT scanners that utilize ultra low-dose radiation, as well as shorter and wider MRIs that reduce patient anxiety and claustrophobia. These endeavors have consistently kept Montclair Radiology at the forefront of radiologic imaging. As part of the MRA team, Dr. Denise McFadden focuses much of her practice on breast imaging. With formal training in body imaging, Dr. McFadden most enjoys interacting with her patients. “Some of the procedures we do can cause stress and anxiety. I strive to talk to my patients to keep them informed and at ease,” states Dr. McFadden. “In our continued drive for improving women’s health, we now offer mammography parties where a minimum of four women can come together for their mammograms, support one another, and enjoy snacks and a massage therapist. It’s a great way to encourage yearly exams.” Dr. McFadden is particularly proud to offer patients Stereotactic Biopsy which is a less invasive way to obtain tissue samples needed for diagnosis. This procedure requires less recovery time than a surgical biopsy, SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION and there is no significant scarring to the breast. Dr. McFadden’s extensive training began with a medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and an internship at St. Barnabas Medical Center. This was followed by a residency in Diagnostic Radiology at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center where she was Chief Resident. Dr. McFadden then completed a fellowship in Abdominal Imaging at the NYU Medical Center where she was Clinical Assistant Professor in Radiology. Dr. Michael Pollack specializes in orthopedic and sports-related injuries with a special interest in musculoskeletal radiology. He received a medical degree from NYU followed by an internship at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York. Dr. Pollack then completed his residency in Diagnostic Radiology as Chief Resident at NYU Medical Center. Following his formal training at NYU, Dr. Pollack completed a fellowship in Musculoskeletal Radiology at the NYU Langone Medical Center and Hospital for Joint Disease. A strong advocate of technological advancements in radiology, Dr. Pollack specializes in developing protocols to lower radiation exposure from medical imaging. “Making a difficult diagnosis correctly that will have a significant impact on a patient’s life without causing any harm is the most rewarding part of this profession,” states Dr. Pollack. All 14 of the Montclair Radiology physicians are on staff at Chilton Memorial Hospital where they provide a wide range of radiology services as they do in their offices in Montclair, Nutley, West Caldwell, and Verona. BACK TO SCHOOL 2016 MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE 63