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Richard E. Sharpe, Jr., M.D.

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Departments

Specialty Groups

  1. Breast Imaging and Intervention

Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

Existing patients

Richard E. Sharpe, M.D., M.B.A., is a board certified radiologist specializing in breast imaging. His clinical focus includes diagnosis of breast cancer, as well as benign diseases of the breast. Dr. Sharpe promotes each patient's understanding of disease and empowers patients to become partners in managing their health.

In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Sharpe is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows. He authors publications forwarding knowledge in breast cancer detection, healthcare quality, process improvement, strategic planning and leadership.

  • Breast imaging and Intervention
  • Breast Cancer Research
  • Quality Improvement
  • Systems Design
  1. 2014
    Fellow - Breast ImagingBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  2. 2013
    Resident - Diagnostic RadiologyDepartment of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  3. 2012
    Chief ResidentDepartment of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  4. 2009
    InternshipDepartment of Internal Medicine, Georgetown University Hospital
  5. 2008
    MBAGeorgetown University McDonough School of Business
  6. 2008
    MDGeorgetown University School of Medicine
  7. 2002
    BS - Chemistry; Minor: BiologyGeorgetown University College of Arts and Sciences

Certifications

  1. 2013
    Diagnostic RadiologyAmerican Board of Radiology

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    Cum Laude AwardRadiological Society of North America
  2. 2022
    2022 Exceptional ReviewerJournal of American College of Radiology
  3. 2022
    Cum Laude AwardRadiological Society of North America
  4. 2021
    Editor's Choice PublicationAmerican Journal of Radiology
  5. 2020
    Second Place, Innovator AwardHealthcare Innovation
  6. 2018
    Value Award, Q3 2018Colorado Permanente Medical Group
  7. 2016
    Teacher of the Year AwardColorado Permanente Medical Group
  8. 2015
    CARE Award: Reduction in Time to Diagnosis of Breast CancerKaiser Permanente, Colorado
  9. 2015
    Volunteer Service AwardAmerican Board of Radiology
  10. 2013
    Teaching Award for Excellence in Medical Student Teaching by a ResidentDepartment of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  11. 2012
    Roger Bauman AwardSociety for Imaging Informatics in Medicine
  12. 2012
    Teaching Award for Excellence in Medical Student Teaching by a ResidentDepartment of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  13. 2011
    Introduction to Academic Radiology ScholarshipRadiological Society of North America
  14. 2011
    Teaching Award for Excellence in Medical Student Teaching by a ResidentDepartment of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  15. 2010
    Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award in Recognition of Outstanding Radiologic ResearchRadiological Society of North America
  16. 2010
    Number 5 Presentation at the 2010 Annual Meeting of The Radiological Society of North America AuntMinnie.Org
  17. 2010
    Teaching Award for Excellence in Medical Student Teaching by a ResidentDepartment of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  18. 2008
    Scholae Studiorum SuperiorumGeorgetown University McDonough School of Business
  19. 2008
    New Investigator AwardSociety for Imaging Informatics in Medicine
  20. 2007
    Mid-Atlantic Region Teacher Trainer of the YearKaplan Test Prep, Inc.
  21. 2004
    Mid-Atlantic Region Teacher Trainer of the YearKaplan Test Prep, Inc.
  22. 2002
    Magna Cum LaudeGeorgetown University College of Arts and Sciences
  23. 2002
    Landeggar Community Service Award and ScholarshipGeorgetown University
  24. 2002
    Adams Chemistry Research Grant and Achievement AwardGeorgetown University
  25. 2001
    Georgetown Summer Research Opportunity GrantGeorgetown University

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - 2028
    Appointed ChairPeer Learning Committee, American College of Radiology
  2. 2024 - present
    Appointed MemberCommission on Quality and Safety, American College of Radiology
  3. 2023 - present
    ChairEnterprise Breast Imaging Subspecialty Collaboration Team, Department of Radiology
  4. 2023
    MemberPlanning Committee, Quality and Safety + Informatics Meeting, American College of Radiology
  5. 2022 - present
    MemberCommittee on Screening & Emerging Teach - Breast Imaging, American College of Radiology
  6. 2022 - 2023
    MemberMammography Cost Measure Workgroup, American College of Radiology
  7. 2022 - present
    MemberMR Imaging Operations Committee, Department of Radiology
  8. 2022 - present
    MemberDiversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, Department of Radiology
  9. 2022 - present
    MemberEnterprise Breast Imaging Subspecialty Collaboration Team, Department of Radiology
  10. 2022 - present
    ChairBreast Imaging Operations Committee, Department of Radiology
  11. 2021 - present
    MemberRadioGraphics' Quality Initiatives Review Panel, Radiological Society of North America
  12. 2021 - present
    Abstract ReviewerQuality Initiatives Topic, Annual Meeting, Radiological Society of North America
  13. 2021 - present
    MemberQuality Oversight Committee, Department of Radiology
  14. 2021 - present
    MemberEnterprise Radiology Quality Oversight Committee, Department of Radiology
  15. 2020 - 2024
    MemberPeer Learning Committee, American College of Radiology
  16. 2020 - 2024
    Expert Panel MemberCommittee on Appropriateness Criteria - Breast Imaging, American College of Radiology
  17. 2020 - 2021
    Committee MemberCOVID-19 Task Force, Radiological Society of North America
  18. 2020 - present
    MemberSociety of Breast Imaging
  19. 2017 - 2018
    Immediate Past PresidentColorado Radiological Society
  20. 2017 - 2018
    Fellowship ChairColorado Radiological Society
  21. 2016 - 2019
    MemberCouncil Community, American College of Radiology
  22. 2016 - 2017
    PresidentColorado Radiological Society
  23. 2016 - present
    MemberAmerican Roentgen Ray Society
  24. 2015 - 2020
    MemberRegional Education Committee, Colorado Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser Permanente
  25. 2015 - 2020
    LeadStrategy, Peer Review and Education, Colorado Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser Permanente
  26. 2015 - 2020
    Co-ChairRadiology Value Action Team, Colorado Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser Permanente
  27. 2015 - 2018
    MemberCouncil Community, American College of Radiology
  28. 2015 - 2018
    Councilor 1st TermColorado Radiological Society
  29. 2015 - 2017
    MemberACR Bulletin Editorial Board, American College of Radiology
  30. 2015 - 2016
    Vice PresidentColorado Radiological Society
  31. 2015 - 2020
    ChairPeer Learning/Peer Review Committee, Colorado Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser Permanente
  32. 2015 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Radiology
  33. 2014 - 2017
    MemberIntersociety Executive Committee, American College of Radiology
  34. 2014 - 2020
    MemberExecutive Board, Colorado Radiological Society
  35. 2014 - 2020
    MemberColorado Radiological Society
  36. 2014 - 2015
    Secretary/TreasurerColorado Radiological Society
  37. 2013 - 2015
    ChairResidents and Fellows Committee, Radiological Society of North America
  38. 2012 - 2013
    Vice ChairResidents and Fellows Committee, Radiological Society of North America
  39. 2012 - 2015
    ChairElectronic Educational Resources Subcommittee, Radiological Society of North America
  40. 2011 - 2012
    MemberInitial Certification Advisory Committee, American Board of Radiology
  41. 2011 - 2015
    Committee MemberResidents and Fellows Committee, Radiological Society of North America
  42. 2011 - 2013
    MemberGraduate Medical Education Committee, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  43. 2011 - 2013
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  44. 2011 - 2012
    MemberClinical Informatics Committee, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  45. 2011 - 2012
    MemberClinical Operations Committee, Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  46. 2010 - 2011
    MemberMedicalis Knowledge Based Computer Imaging Order Entry Committee, Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  47. 2010 - 2012
    MemberNew Website Development Subcommittee, IT Advisory Committee, American Board of Radiology
  48. 2008 - present
    MemberRadiological Society of North America
  49. 2002 - 2020
    MemberBeta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
  50. 2002 - present
    MemberNational Honor Society for Religious Studies and Theology, Theta Alpha Kappa
  51. 2002 - present
    MemberAlpha Sigma Nu, The Honor Society of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
  52. 2002 - present
    MemberSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  53. 2002 - present
    MemberSociety for Imaging Informatics in Medicine
  54. 2001 - 2002
    President/Chief ExecutiveGeorgetown Emergency Response Medical Service
  55. 2000 - 2001
    Vice PresidentGeorgetown Emergency Response Medical Service
  56. 1999 - 2002
    MemberEmergency Medical Technician, Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service

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