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Medical Center Radiologists

Medical Center Radiologists (MCR) is a group of physicians and educators dedicated to providing outstanding care to our patients. We are the largest radiology practice in Southeast Virginia, providing diagnostic and interventional imaging services to Hampton Roads for over 65 years.

With fellowship training in all areas of radiology, our doctors are able to provide you the highest level of care.

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  • MCR Radiologist Frances Lazarow interviewed on WVEC TV News 13 about Low Dose Screening Chest CT
    MCR Radiologist Frances Lazarow interviewed on WVEC TV News 13 about Low Dose Screening Chest CT

    MCR Radiologist Frances Lazarow, MD, was recently interviewed for a feature spot on WVEC TV News 13 promoting lung cancer screening efforts.

  • MCR Sponsors Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
    MCR Breast Radiologist Zeal Patel interviewed on Wavy TV News 10

    MCR served as a proud sponsor of a recent 5k walk in Virginia Beach to benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Hampton Roads.

  • MCR Breast Radiologist Zeal Patel interviewed on Wavy TV News 10
    MCR Breast Radiologist Zeal Patel interviewed on Wavy TV News 10

    MCR Breast Radiologist Zeal Patel, MD, was recently interviewed for a feature spot on Wavy TV News 10 regarding the success of the Sentara’s 3D Mobile Mammography, which travels around Hampton Roads to increase accessibility to screening mammography...

  • Congratulations to MCR Radiologist Jose Morey, MD, for being selected as a top 101 most influential Latino Leaders in the 2024 edition of Latino Leaders !
    Congratulations to MCR Radiologist José Morey, MD, for being selected as a top 101 most influential Latino Leaders in the 2024 edition of Latino Leaders !

    Congratulations to MCR Radiologist Jose Morey, MD, for being selected as a top 101 most influential Latino Leaders in the 2024...

  • Congratulations to 15 MCR radiologists who have earned recognition as a 2024 Coastal Virginia Magazine Top Doc!
    Congratulations to 15 MCR radiologists who have earned recognition as a 2024 Coastal Virginia Magazine Top Doc!

    Congratulations to the following MCR radiologists who have earned recognition as a 2024 Coastal Virginia Magazine Top Doc!....

  • Celebrating MCR Breast Radiologist Dr. Nina Fabiszewski’s Distinguished Legacy of Service
    Celebrating MCR Breast Radiologist Dr. Nina Fabiszewski’s Distinguished Legacy of Service

    MCR radiologists, area physicians and Sentara leadership gathered recently to celebrate....

  • MCR Interventional Radiologist Adam Lustig featured on WTKR News 3
    MCR Interventional Radiologist Adam Lustig featured on WTKR News 3

    Kurt Williams of WTKR News 3 recently highlighted the efforts of MCR Interventional ....

  • MCR Breast Radiologist John Plemmons recognized as 2024 Inside Business Healthcare Hero
    MCR Breast Radiologist John Plemmons recognized as 2024 Inside Business Healthcare Hero

    Congratulations to MCR Breast Radiologist John Plemmons, MD for being selected as a 2024 I....

  • MCR Radiologist inducted in EVMS Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
    MCR Radiologist inducted in EVMS Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

    Congratulations to MCR Radiologist John Plemmons, MD for being inducted as an alumni member ...

  • MCR and EVMS Radiologists attend 2024 ACR Annual Meeting
    MCR and EVMS Radiologists attend 2024 ACR Annual Meeting

    MCR Radiologists Adam Specht, MD, FACR and Peter Van Geertruyden, MD, FACR attended the 2024...

  • Congratulations to Medical Center Radiologists and these five physicians who have been recognized as Virginia Business magazine’s Top Doctors!
    Congratulations to Medical Center Radiologists and these four physicians who have been recognized as Virginia Business magazine’s Top Doctors!

    Congratulations to Medical Center Radiologists and these five physicians who have been...

  • MCR Serves as Title Sponsor for Professional Squash Exhibition Match
    MCR Serves as Title Sponsor for Professional Squash Exhibition Match

    Medical Center Radiologists (MCR) served as the title sponsor for the first Hampton Roads Professional Squash Exhibition Match. Held February 9, 2024 at Norfolk Yacht and Country Club....

  • MCR Gathers for Annual Holiday Party
    MCR Gathers for Annual Holiday Party

    A large group of the MCR family including Radiologists, Physicians Assistants, Administrative Personnel, Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) radiology residents....

  • MCR radiologists honored during 2023 EVMS Service and Recognition Awards Ceremony
    MCR radiologists honored during 2023 EVMS Service and Recognition Awards Ceremony

    Multiple MCR Radiologists were honored during the 2023 Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS)....

  • MCR Ladiologists Gather for Halloween themed Celebration
    MCR Radiologists Gather for Halloween themed Celebration

    EVMS Ladiologists, led by MCR Breast Imager Shannon Wilson, recently held a Halloween themed celebration at Historic Greenbrier Farms....

  • MCR participates in Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) Annual Meeting
    MCR participates in Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) Annual Meeting

    MCR radiologist Dr. Rachel Pevsner Crum recently attended the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) Annual Meeting held in Norfolk, Virginia.

  • Congratulations to MCR Radiologist José Morey, MD, as being selected as a top 101 most influential Latino Leaders in the 2023 edition of Latino Leaders !
    Congratulations to these MCR radiologists who have earned recognition as a 2023 Coastal Virginia Magazine Top Doc

    Congratulations to MCR Radiologist José Morey, MD, as being selected...

  • Congratulations to MCR Top Docs!
    Congratulations to MCR Top Docs!

    Congratulations to these MCR radiologists who have earned recognition as a 2023 Coastal Virginia Magazine Top Doc!

  • MCR welcomes 23 new Radiologists!
    MCR welcomes 23 new Radiologists!

    After recently growing its geographic coverage area and total study volume...

  • Dr. Peter Van Geertruyden lectures at annual VPMA Scientific Session
    MCR musculoskeletal radiologist Peter Van Geertruyden, MD, FACR, was an invited lecturer at the Virginia Podiatric Medical Association (VPMA) Annual Scientific Meeting held at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront from August 10-13, 2023.

    MCR musculoskeletal radiologist Peter Van Geertruyden, MD, FACR, was an invited lecturer at the Virginia Podiatric Medical ...

  • MCR Radiologist featured in The Virginian Pilot
    MCR Radiologist featured in The Virginian Pilot

    MCR radiologist Dr. Jose Morey was featured in a front page *Virginian Pilot *article discussing artificial intelligence in the realm of health care.

  • MCR sponsors Hampton Roads Refugee Relief Event
    MCR sponsors Hampton Roads Refugee Relief Event

    Medical Center Radiologists (MCR) was a proud participant and sponsor of a recent evening dinner fundraising event hosted by the Hampton Roads Refugee Relief Organization

  • MCR participates in ACR 2023 Capitol Hill Day
    MCR participates in ACR 2023 Capitol Hill Day

    The annual ACR meeting culminated in Capitol Hill Day, during which Drs. Specht and Van Geertruyden along with Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) Radiology

  • MCR expands partnership with Sentara Healthcare
    MCR expands partnership with Sentara Healthcare

    Medical Center Radiologists (MCR), the largest hybrid academic-private radiology group in Virginia, has expanded its partnership with Sentara Healthcare.

  • MCR welcomes six new radiologists
    MCR participates in Unveiling of Sentara Mobile 3D Mammography Van

    MCR is very pleased to add six radiologists to its growing team.

  • MCR participates in Unveiling of Sentara Mobile 3D Mammography Van
    MCR participates in Unveiling of Sentara Mobile 3D Mammography Van

    MCR Breast Section Chief John Plemmons, MD and other MCR representatives were on hand February 10, 2023 for the ...

  • MCR Gathers for Annual Holiday Party
    MCR Gathers for Annual Holiday Party

    Over 150 of the Medical Center Radiologists family including Radiologists, Physicians Assistants, Administrative Personnel...

  • MCR Ladiologists Gather for Annual Holiday Celebration and Support of Soles for Souls Charity
    MCR Ladiologists Gather for Annual Holiday Celebration and Support of Soles
for Souls Charity

    EVMS Ladiologists, led by MCR Breast Imager Shannon Wilson, recently held an annual holiday gathering to celebrate the holidays, mentor...

  • MCR attends 2022 Fall Town Point Virginia Wine Festival
    MCR attends 2022 Fall Town Point Virginia Wine Festival

    Under a sun filled blue sky, MCR team members recently attended the 2022 Fall Town Point Virginia Wine Festival.

  • Dr. José Morey selected as Top 101 most influential Latino Leaders
    Dr. José Morey selected as Top 101 most influential Latino Leaders

    Congratulations to MCR Radiologist José Morey, MD, as being selected as a top 101 most influential Latino Leaders in a recent edition of Latino Leaders !

  • Congratulations to MCR Top Docs!
    Congratulations to MCR Top Docs!

    Congratulations to these MCR radiologists who have earned recognition as a 2022 Coastal Virginia Magazine Top Doc!

  • Dr. Peter Van Geertruyden lectures at annual VPMA Scientific Session
    Dr. Peter Van Geertruyden lectures at annual VPMA Scientific Session

    MCR musculoskeletal radiologist Peter Van Geertruyden, MD, FACR, was an invited lecturer at the Virginia Podiatric Medical Association (VPMA)..

  • MCR sponsors annual Tee One Up for CHKD golf tournament
    MCR Team holds annual summer picnic

    MCR continued its annual support of the Tee One Up for Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters (CHKD) golf tournament held on June 18, 2022 at the Riverfront Golf Course in Suffolk, Virginia.

  • MCR Team holds annual summer picnic
    MCR Team holds annual summer picnic

    Under a sun filled blue sky, MCR recently held its annual summer picnic for extended team members and their families. It was a great opportunity to reconnect over amazing food, drinks, and epic games of cornhole.

  • Drs. Susan Grasso and Jennifer Rush named *Coastal Virginia Magazine *Top Docs All-Stars
    Coastal Virginia Magazine *Top Docs All-Stars

    Congratulations to MCR pediatric radiologists Susan Grasso, MD and Jennifer Rush, DO for well deserved recognition as *Coastal Virginia Magazine *Top Docs All-Stars.

  • Dr. Kathy Byun inducted into National Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
    Dr. Kathy Byun inducted into National Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

    The Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society of Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) recently inducted faculty member and MCR radiologist Kathy Byun, MD into the national society...

  • MCR holds 2nd Annual Spring Physical Fitness Test
    MCR holds 2nd Annual Spring Physical Fitness Test

    This past Saturday, MCR team members and their families participated in the 2nd annual MCR Physical Readiness Test (PRT) at Mount Trashmore Park in Virginia Beach.

  • MCR Radiologists attend Samaritan House Mural Unveiling
    MCR Radiologists attend Samaritan House Mural Unveiling

    Multiple MCR Radiologists and their families recently attended the unveiling of a mural in Norfolk’s Railroad District as part of Samaritan House Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness month. Located on 24th Street at 757Makerspace, the colorful mural is an amazing addition to a vibrant area of Norfolk.

  • MCR Radiologists attend 2022 American College of Radiology (ACR) Annual Meeting
    Norfolk Academy Medical Scholars

    MCR Radiologists Adam Specht, MD, FACR and Peter Van Geertruyden, MD, FACR attended the 2022 American College of Radiology (ACR) Annual Meeting as councilor representatives for the Virginia Radiological Society (VRS) .

  • Peter Van Geertruyden, MD, FACR, speaks to Norfolk Academy Medical Scholars
    Norfolk Academy Medical Scholars

    MCR Radiologist and Norfolk Academy class of 1992 member Peter Van Geertruyden, MD, FACR, recently served as an invited lecturer to members of the Norfolk Academy Medical Scholars Program.

  • Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia Youth of the Year Gala
    Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia Youth of the Year Gala

    MCR radiologists had the pleasure of attending the 2022 Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia Youth of the Year Gala held at the Westin Virginia Beach Town Center on March 31, 2022.

  • MCR teams with Ad Astra Media to produce and deliver bilingual S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) books to local Afghan refugee children
    MCR teams with Ad Astra Media to produce and deliver bilingual S.T.E.A.M.
  • MCR announces corporate sponsorships
    MCR announces corporate sponsorships

    Medical Center Radiologists is excited to announce perpetual corporate sponsorship with three Hampton Roads organizations: Southside Boys and Girls Club, Samaritan House, and HOPES Free Clinic.

  • MCR Ladiologists Gather for Annual Holiday Celebration and Coat Drive
    MCR Ladiologists Gather for Annual Holiday Celebration and Coat Drive

    EVMS’s Ladiologists, led by MCR Breast Imager Shannon Wilson, recently held an annual holiday gathering to celebrate the holidays, mentor EVMS radiology residents, and collect Coats for Families.

  • MCR Radiologist cutivates diversity in STEM careers
    MCR Radiologist cutivates diversity in STEM careers

    MCR applauds the efforts of Dr. Jose Morey as he aims to build diversity in STEM careers. Click here for a recent interview Dr. Morey gave to local television affiliate WTKR.

  • EVMS Research Day 2021
    EVMS Research Day 2021

    Multiple members of MCR recently mentored EVMS Radiology Residents in 14 presentations at the 33rd Annual EVMS Research Day.

  • MCR celebrates National Physician Assistant Week
    AAPA

    October 6 – 12, 2021 marks National Physician Assistant Week, a time when we can recognize the PA profession and its contributions to Medical Center Radiologists and the nation’s health.

  • Congratulations to MCR Top Docs!
    Top Doctors of 2021 Coastal Virginia Magazine

    Congratulations to these MCR radiologists who have earned recognition as a 2021 Coastal Virginia Magazine Top Doc!

  • MCR welcomes three new Radiologists!
    MCR welcomes three new Radiologists!

    MCR is very pleased to add three subspecialty radiologists to its growing team: Interventional Radiologist Hampton Andrews, MD, Pediatric Radiologist Amy Farkas, MD, and Neuroradiologist Mitchell Wangsgard, MD.

  • 14th Annual Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine Update
    14th Annual Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine Update

    Peter Van Geertruyden, MD, FACR, participated as an invited lecturer at the 14th Annual Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine Update, presented by Eastern Virginia Medical School and Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughter.

  • MCR radiologists achieve FACR
    MCR radiologists achieve FACR

    Congratulations to Drs. Nina L. Fabiszewski, MD, FACR and Peter H. Van Geertruyden, MD, FACR, on being inducted as Fellows of the American College of Radiology.

  • Dr. Lester Johnson serves as Visiting Professor at Mercer Medical School
    Dr. Lester Johnson serves as Visiting Professor at Mercer Medical School

    MCR Radiologist and EVMS Department of Radiology Chair Lester Johnson, MD, PhD, FACR, served as an invited Visiting Professor teaching Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging to Radiology Resident Physicians.

  • MCR sponsors 4th Liners
    MCR sponsors 4th Liners

    MCR is proud to support local community events and teams such as The 4th Liners, an adult hockey team skating out of the Iceland Skating Center in Virginia Beach.

  • 2021 Advanced Imaging Update for the Primary Care Provider
    MCR sponsors 4th Liners-img

    Always striving to improve patient care in conjunction with our healthcare system partners, six MCR radiologists participated in the Sentara Advanced Imaging Update.

Why Choose Medical Center Radiologists
  • Level 1 Trauma Center and Referral Center
    Level 1 Trauma Center and Referral Center

    As the Premier radiology practice in the area we provide comprehensive Diagnostic and Interventional services including Trauma and high-end Interventional procedures at many Hampton Roads Sentara and Bon Secours Mercy Health hospitals.

  • Comprehensive Stroke Center
    Comprehensive Stroke Center

    We provide minimally invasive stroke treatment as well as endovascular treatment for complex neurovascular conditions.

  • Interventional Oncology
    Interventional Oncology

    We are the only practice in the Tidewater area offering the full spectrum of Interventional Oncology treatment, ensuring you receive the best possible cancer treatment from experienced physicians.

  • Advanced Subspecialists in all areas of Radiology
    Advanced Subspecialists in all areas of Radiology

    Our Radiologists provide subspecialty services such as Breast Imaging, Musculoskeletal Imaging at Sentara Orthopedic Center, Pediatric Imaging at CHKD and Cancer Imaging at Sentara Brock Cancer Center.

  • EVMS Radiology Residency and Fellowships
    EVMS Radiology Residency and Fellowships

    MCR is the primary Radiology practice for the Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) and their Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program.

Comprehensive Review of Imaging Studies
Comprehensive Review of Imaging Studies

Receive expert opinion on your MRI, CT, PET, X-ray, or other imaging studies from the leading experts at MCR. Our experts are all board-certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology. With fellowship training in essentially all areas of radiology, our doctors are able to provide you the highest level of care.

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