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 70 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 sponsors Tidewater Captains Beach Soccer Club at the largest USA beach soccer tournament
From June 6–8, 2025 the Virginia Beach Oceanfront was transformed into a high-energy beach soccer arena as the 31st Annual...
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MCR recognized in Virginia Business Magazine as Top Doctors
Congratulations to Medical Center Radiologists and its physicians who have been recognized as 2025 Virginia Business magazine’s Top Doctors...
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MCR and EVMS Radiologists attend 2025 ACR Annual Meeting
MCR Radiologists Jose Morey, MD, Adam Specht, MD, FACR, and Peter Van Geertruyden, MD, FACR attended the 2025 American College of Radiology...
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Dr. Amy Farkas travels to Tanzania in support of Rad-Aid
Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) at Old Dominion University (ODU) Department of Radiology hosts a chapter of Rad-Aid, a nonprofit organization...
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MCR Gathers for CasinoThemed Annual Holiday Party
A large group of the MCR family including Radiologists, Physicians Assistants, Administrative Personnel, Eastern Virginia Medical School(EVMS) radiology residents...
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YouTube Health backs The Doctor Is In, a production developed by MCR Radiologist Jose Morey and Ad Astra Media
YouTube Health is backing The Doctor Is In — an educational preschool show from Ad Astra Media and Joel Bervell...
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MCR Radiologist John Plemmons interviewed on WAVY TV News 10 about Low Dose Screening Chest CT
MCR Radiologist John Plemmons, MD, was recently interviewed for a feature spot on WAVY TV News 10 promoting lung cancer screening efforts.
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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.
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MCR Sponsors Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
MCR served as a proud sponsor of a recent 5k walk in Virginia Beach to benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Hampton Roads.
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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...
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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 Jose Morey, MD, for being selected as a top 101 most influential Latino Leaders in the 2024...
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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!....
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Celebrating MCR Breast Radiologist Dr. Nina Fabiszewski’s Distinguished Legacy of Service
MCR radiologists, area physicians and Sentara leadership gathered recently to celebrate....
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MCR Interventional Radiologist Adam Lustig featured on WTKR News 3
Kurt Williams of WTKR News 3 recently highlighted the efforts of MCR Interventional ....
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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....
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MCR Radiologist inducted in EVMS Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
Congratulations to MCR Radiologist John Plemmons, MD for being inducted as an alumni member ...
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MCR and EVMS Radiologists attend 2024 ACR Annual Meeting
MCR Radiologists Adam Specht, MD, FACR and Peter Van Geertruyden, MD, FACR attended the 2024...
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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 five physicians who have been...
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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....
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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....
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MCR radiologists honored during 2023 EVMS Service and Recognition Awards Ceremony
Multiple MCR Radiologists were honored during the 2023 Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS)....
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MCR Ladiologists Gather for Halloween themed Celebration
EVMS Ladiologists, led by MCR Breast Imager Shannon Wilson, recently held a Halloween themed celebration at Historic Greenbrier Farms....
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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.
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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 MCR Radiologist José Morey, MD, as being selected...
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Congratulations to MCR Top Docs!
Congratulations to these MCR radiologists who have earned recognition as a 2023 Coastal Virginia Magazine Top Doc!
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MCR welcomes 23 new Radiologists!
After recently growing its geographic coverage area and total study volume...
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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 ...
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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MCR welcomes six new radiologists
MCR is very pleased to add six radiologists to its growing team.
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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 ...
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MCR Gathers for Annual Holiday Party
Over 150 of the Medical Center Radiologists family including Radiologists, Physicians Assistants, Administrative Personnel...
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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...
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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.
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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 !
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Congratulations to MCR Top Docs!
Congratulations to these MCR radiologists who have earned recognition as a 2022 Coastal Virginia Magazine Top Doc!
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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)..
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MCR sponsors annual Tee One Up for CHKD golf tournament
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.
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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.
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Drs. Susan Grasso and Jennifer Rush named *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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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MCR Radiologists attend 2022 American College of Radiology (ACR) Annual Meeting
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) .
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Peter Van Geertruyden, MD, FACR, speaks to 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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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EVMS Research Day 2021
Multiple members of MCR recently mentored EVMS Radiology Residents in 14 presentations at the 33rd Annual EVMS Research Day.
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MCR celebrates National Physician Assistant Week
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.
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Congratulations to MCR Top Docs!
Congratulations to these MCR radiologists who have earned recognition as a 2021 Coastal Virginia Magazine Top Doc!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Comprehensive Stroke Center
We provide minimally invasive stroke treatment as well as endovascular treatment for complex neurovascular conditions.
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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.
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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.
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EVMS Radiology Residency and Fellowships
MCR is the primary Radiology practice for the Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) and their Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program.
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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Interventional Radiology: Prostate Artery Embolization
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