Editorial Advisory Board

As Medical Imaging begins its 20th year as the industry resource covering news, issues, and trends in health technology management, it was time for the magazine’s first editorial advisory board (EAB). An EAB is a wonderful resource that offers advice and guidance to the publication and represents many of the job titles that the magazine serves.

Our first effort consists of nine men and women from around the country who are leaders in the industry. We’re thrilled with this initial group and look forward to working with them in the coming year.

Of course, we’re always looking for additional EAB members. If you’d like to be considered, please contact Editorial Director Dan Anderson at for more information.

Antony G. Clarke

Cofounder, President, and CEO of Renaissance Medical Ventures LLC (Bellevue, Wash)
Originally hailing from Sydney, Australia, Antony G. Clarke helped to form Renaissance Medical in 2004, a company that acquires distressed assets and businesses in the outpatient market, including diagnostic imaging facilities. Clarke has more than 13 years of healthcare sales, marketing, and management experience. Prior to his current position, Clarke was a corporate account manager for GE Medical Systems (Newport Beach, Calif) and then VP of the entrepreneurial business group for Philips Medical Systems (Seattle). A triathlete and springboard diving competitor, Clarke has a BS in biochemistry from Macquarie University (Sydney) and an MBA from the University of California at Irvine.

Nancy Elliott, MD, FACS

Founder and Director of Montclair Breast Center (Montclair, NJ)
A pioneer for women’s health and the focus of the May 2004 Medical Imaging Q&A, Nancy Elliott, MD, FACS, is a breast surgeon who started her practice in 1989 after completing a fellowship in breast disease at UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (New Brunswick, NJ). Montclair Breast Center is a comprehensive women’s health facility offering patients digital mammography, breast ultrasound, ductal lavage, stereotactic biopsies, bone density screening, surgical treatment of breast cancer, and counseling, all under one roof. Elliott received her medical degree from Mount Sinai Medical Center (New York) and completed a general surgery residency at St Vincent’s Hospital (New York). She is a member of the President’s Council of the National Breast Cancer Coalition, the National Consortium of Breast Centers, the Metropolitan Breast Cancer Group, and the American Society of Breast Surgeons.

J. Brian Fowlkes, PhD

Associate Professor of Radiology and Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering in the Basic Radiological Sciences Division of the Department of Radiology at the University of Michigan Health System (Ann Arbor, Mich)
J. Brian Fowlkes, PhD, has both an MS and PhD in physics from the University of Mississippi and a research fellowship in the department of radiology from the University of Michigan, where he is currently an associate professor. A frequent lecturer, Fowlkes is a fellow of both the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine and the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering. Current grant support includes such studies as ultrasound techniques for tumor perfusion measurements, high-intensity ultrasound for noninvasive surgery, and 3-D registration for breast ultrasound.

Hwa T. Kho, MBA, PhD

Director of Imaging Informatics at the UCLA Medical Center (Los Angeles)
As director of imaging informatics, Hwa T. Kho, MBA, PhD, has recently led the implementation of a large enterprise-wide PACS at the UCLA Medical Center. Kho has had 12 years of experience in software development and implementing clinical information systems. At UCLA, Kho is directing the integration of PACS, RIS, and voice recognition to streamline radiologists’ workflow and improve revenue. Kho has a PhD in theoretical plasma physics from the Imperial College at the University of London and both an MS in computer science and an MBA from UCLA.

John A. Rumberger, PhD, MD, FACC

Medical Director of the HealthWISE Wellness Diagnostic Center (Dublin, Ohio) and Clinical Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at the Ohio State University (Columbus)
Specializing in preventive cardiology and cardiovascular imaging, John A. Rumberger, PhD, MD, FACC, is a diplomate of both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Cardiovascular Disease. Prior to his current position, Rumberger was a professor of medicine and consultant in the Department of Cardiovascular Diseases at the Mayo Clinic (Rochester, Minn) and was on the faculty of the University of Iowa. He has published more than 150 peer-reviewed articles, 200 abstracts, and 35 book chapters dealing with a variety of applications for electron beam CT (EBCT). Rumberger received his MD from the University of Miami’s School of Medicine and his PhD in bioengineering from Ohio State’s graduate school.

Robert D. Stoffey, DO

Staff Radiologist at St. John’s Hospital (Springfield, Mo)
After training and serving in the US Army Medical Corps for 14 years, Robert D. Stoffey, DO, completed a dedicated MRI fellowship with the Birmingham Radiology Group (Alabama). Now in private practice, Stoffey is a member of the Radiology Advisory Council for Ball Memorial Hospital’s 2-year Radiology Technology School. Other fellowships include a visiting academic fellowship in PET from Duke University’s Department of Nuclear Medicine (Durham, NC), a visiting fellowship in musculoskeletal MRI from Duke University’s Department of Radiology, and a visiting academic fellowship in MRI from the MRI Education Foundation Inc (Cincinnati).

Steven M. Strobbe, DO

Executive Physician and CEO of the Florida Institute for Advanced Diagnostic Imaging (FIFADI of Port Richey, Fla)
With more than 27 years as a practicing physician and founder/operator of several medical facilities, Steven M. Strobbe, DO, is with FIFADI, which fields research in CT coronary angiography and the development of cardiac MR and its practical applications with high-end diagnostic equipment. Strobbe has helped FIFADI to acquire a deep understanding of the diagnostic future and application of imaging science and technology in cardiovascular disease therapies. Strobbe attended Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (Kirksville, Mo) and completed his training at Suncoast Hospital (Largo, Fla).

John H. Suh, MD

Director of the Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Center, Clinical Director of Radiation Oncology, and Staff Physician in the Brain Tumor Institute at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Currently a written board contributor for the American Board of Radiology, John H. Suh, MD, is a member of several societies, including the American College of Radiology and the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology. Suh has participated in various in-house pharmaceutical and cooperative group trials and is chairing an international phase trial of whole-brain radiation therapy and supplemental oxygen for women with brain metastases from breast cancer. After receiving his medical training from the University of Miami’s School of Medicine, Suh completed a host of additional training, including a clinical fellowship in radiation oncology at the Cleveland Clinic and a brachytherapy elective at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (New York).

Tracy Wiese

VP of Product Management and Marketing at the Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI of Minneapolis)
Tracy Wiese brings nearly 15 years of communications and product development experience to CDI, where she works closely with radiologists and clinical staff to oversee new product and service development and implementation. In 2004, developments included breast MRI, quantitative CT, PET/CT, and 3 Tesla MRI services. Wiese also directs CDI’s referring physician and patient education efforts and ongoing marketing communications in all 10 of CDI’s geographic areas. Prior to joining CDI, Wiese was a communications consultant. She has a BA in English from St Olaf College (Northfield, Minn) and a mini-MBA in healthcare management from the University of St Thomas (Minneapolis).