Our mission is to improve quality of care by promoting patient-centered and evidence-based radiology. We offer consultations to help guide patients and providers through imaging exams and follow-up. Our team of imaging experts includes Radiologists, Radiologist Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Navigators.
We are pleased to offer the following services while our program expands and grows. Please click the links below for more information on each specialty.
- Breast Imaging Consultations
- Lung Imaging Consultations
- Imaging Ordering Assistance
Contact Us
For a consultation or for more information, please contact us:
Phone: (646) 962-2273
Email: radconsult@med.cornell.edu
Hours: Monday through Friday 9AM to 4PM ET
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the benefits of a consultation?
Our imaging experts offer consultations to help patients and referring providers navigate radiology and to ensure safe and effective imaging. We are available to answer questions about the appropriateness of an exam as well as results.
Q: Do I need an appointment?
Many consultations are performed over the phone, however, we do offer the option for patients to be seen in our office. Appointments for office visits help to minimize wait times.
Q: What is the cost of a consultation?
We do not charge for imaging ordering assistance or breast consultations. Please call to inquire about specific coverage or pricing information.
Our Team
Bradley Pua, MD, FSIR
Dr. Bradley Pua is the Director of the Radiology Consultation Services and Lung Cancer Screening Program as well as the Chief of the Division of Interventional Radiology. This dual role allows Dr. Pua to offer comprehensive lung cancer care from early diagnosis to state-of-the-art minimally invasive treatment. In addition to lung cancer care, his training and interest in interventional radiology allows him to offer the latest in treatment of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations, peripheral/pediatric arteriovenous malformations, and minimally invasive care of most cancers.
Meghan Cahill, MPH
Meghan earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Northeastern University and, most recently, earned her Master in Public Health in Epidemiology from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. With prior research experience in cardiovascular science, Meghan is excited about entering a new area of research and learning further about the relationship between lung cancer screening and public health practice.
Kimberly Del Mauro, MS, AGPCNP-BC
Kimberly earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Fairfield University and graduated from the master’s program at New York University as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. She currently sees patients as part of our comprehensive lung cancer screening program including tobacco cessation counseling.
Brooke O’Neill, MSN, RN
Brooke earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Columbia University and graduated from the master’s program at New York University for Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP). She helps to coordinate the Radiology Consultation Services with a focus on lung health projects.
Tara Ruddy, BSN, RN
Tara is a Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Navigator in Breast Imaging. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Salve Regina University. She specializes in women’s imaging patient consultations.
Deirdre Sullivan, MHS, RRA, RT(R)(CT)(ARRT)
Deirdre is a Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA). She earned her Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Imaging and Master of Health Science from Quinnipiac University. Passionate about ensuring patients receive the proper imaging, Deirdre is the point person for imaging ordering assistance.
Samantha Vigada, MS, A-GNP-C
Samantha earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Binghamton University and graduated from New York University with a Masters in Science as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. Samantha promotes lung health seeing patients for lung cancer screening and incidental pulmonary nodules as well as tobacco cessation.