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Maria Piraner

  • Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences
    Associate Professor
  • maria.piraner@emory.edu
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Overview

Dr. Piraner specializes in breast Imaging. She played a vital role in designing the Center for Breast Care at Johns Creek. Her interests include sonography, women's imaging, and quality control/improvement. Dr. Piraner enjoys teaching.

She completed the Young Faculty Development Course sponsored by the School of Medicine and has achieved the clinical distinction of Eminent Physician. Dr. Piraner serves on multiple committees including Ultrasound Quality, Practice Quality Improvement, and Professional Practice Evaluation. Recent projects include streamlining workflow, decreasing turnaround times, increasing patient satisfaction, and cutting waste/costs.

Academic Appointment

  • Assistant Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Division of Community Radiology Specialists, Emory University School of Medicine

Education

Degrees

  • Doctor of Medicine from Emory University School of Medicine
  • Bachelor of Science-Biology from Georgia Institute of Technology

Research

Publications

  • Imaging and pathologic features of non-calcified ductal carcinoma in situ: can sonography predict upgrade?
    Br J Radiol Volume: 95 Page(s): 20211013
    02/01/2022 Authors: Komarla R; Gilliland L; Piraner M; Seidel R; Clifford K; Kunjummen J
  • Pure Radial Scars Do Not Require Surgical Excision When Concordant and Benign at Image-guided Breast Biopsy.
    J Breast Imaging Volume: 3 Page(s): 572 - 580
    09/16/2021 Authors: Piraner M; D'Amico K; Gilliland LL; Newell MS; Cohen MA
  • Adverse events in a freestanding radiology office.
    J Am Coll Radiol Volume: 6 Page(s): 263 - 267
    04/01/2009 Authors: Shah-Patel LR; Piraner M; Silberzweig JE
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