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Patrick J. Fultz, M.D.

Patrick J. Fultz, M.D.

Imaging Sciences

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Appointment (585) 784-2985
Office (585) 275-8366
Fax (585) 273-1033

About Me

Dr. Fultz is a Diagnostic Radiologist Certified by the American Board of Radiology with special competence in Chest, Abdominal and Pelvic Imaging.

Education

He earned his medical degree from the State University of New York - Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY. He finished his ...
Dr. Fultz is a Diagnostic Radiologist Certified by the American Board of Radiology with special competence in Chest, Abdominal and Pelvic Imaging.

Education

He earned his medical degree from the State University of New York - Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY. He finished his Medical Internship from Rochester General Hospital. He then completed his Residency and Fellowship training at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

Certified Specialties

Diagnostic Radiology - American Board of Radiology

Faculty Appointments

Professor - Department of Imaging Sciences (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Radiology, General, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1987 - 1988

Residency, Diagnostic Radiology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1984 - 1987

Internship, Internal Medicine, Rochester General Hospital. 1983 - 1984

Graduate, Harvard University. 1978 - 1979

Education

MD | SUNY Upstate College of Health Professions. 1983

Awards

Certificate of Merit and Excellence in Design Awards. 2013

Arvin E. Robinson Award to senior faculty for excellence in Radiology Resident Teaching. 2003 - 2004

Quality Assurance Achievement Award. 1993

Shu-Ren Lin Award for excellence in Radiology Resident Teaching. 1993 - 1994

Shu-Ren Lin Award for excellence in Radiology Resident Teaching. 1990 - 1991

Alpha Omega Alpha. 1983

Outstanding Geology Major Graduate. 1978

Publications

Journal Articles

Imaging of acute gastric emergencies: a case-based review.

Jetty S, Fultz PJ, Patel A, Chaturvedi A

Clinical imaging.. 2021 April 72 :97-113. Epub 11/06/2020.

Gastropleural Fistula with Aortic Intramural Involvement.

Gupta A, Chaturvedi A, Fultz P, Hobbs S

Journal of clinical imaging science.. 2017 7 :7. Epub 02/20/2017.

Recurrent Small-Bowel Obstruction Caused by a Meckel's Diverticulum Diagnosed on Video Capsule Endoscopy.

Day NJ, Fultz P, Marino D

Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association.. 2016 June 14 (6):A21-A22. Epub 02/27/2016.

Resident and fellow education feature: US assessment of acute female pelvic pain: test your knowledge.

Kaproth-Joslin K, Sidhu R, Bhatt S, Voci S, Fultz P, Dogra V, Rubens D

Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc.. 2014 34 (5):1440-1. Epub 1900 01 01.

Safety and efficacy of fluoroscopic versus ultrasound guidance for core liver biopsies in potential living related liver transplant donors: preliminary results.

Saad WE, Ryan CK, Davies MG, Fultz P, Rubens DJ, Patel NC, Sahler LG, Lee DE, Kitanosono T, Sasson T, Waldman DL

Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR.. 2006 August 17 (8):1307-12. Epub 1900 01 01.

Ultrasound diagnosis of arterial injuries and the role minimally invasive techniques in their management

Saad, N.E.; Saad, W.E.; Rubens, D.; Fultz, P.J.

Ultrasound Clin. 2006; 1: 183-199.

Pseudoaneurysms and the role of minimally invasive techniques in their management.

Saad NE, Saad WE, Davies MG, Waldman DL, Fultz PJ, Rubens DJ

Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc.. 2005 October 25 Suppl 1 :S173-89. Epub 1900 01 01.

Comparing thin-section and thick-section CT of pericardial sinuses and recesses.

Kodama F, Fultz PJ, Wandtke JC

AJR. American journal of roentgenology.. 2003 October 181 (4):1101-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Sonographically guided biopsy of supraclavicular lymph nodes: a simple alternative to lung biopsy and other more invasive procedures.

Fultz PJ, Harrow AR, Elvey SP, Feins RH, Strang JG, Wandtke JC, Johnstone DW, Watson TJ, Gottlieb RH, Voci SL, Rubens DJ

AJR. American journal of roentgenology.. 2003 May 180 (5):1403-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

Randomized prospective study comparing routine versus selective use of sonography of the complete calf in patients with suspected deep venous thrombosis.

Gottlieb RH, Voci SL, Syed L, Shyu C, Fultz PJ, Rubens DJ, Strang JG, Carson N, DiGrazio WJ, Francis CW

AJR. American journal of roentgenology.. 2003 January 180 (1):241-5. Epub 1900 01 01.

Detection and diagnosis of nonpalpable supraclavicular lymph nodes in lung cancer at CT and US.

Fultz PJ, Feins RH, Strang JG, Wandtke JC, Johnstone DW, Watson TJ, Gottlieb RH, Voci SL, Rubens DJ

Radiology.. 2002 January 222 (1):245-51. Epub 1900 01 01.

Delayed computed tomographic characterization of renal masses: preliminary experience.

Voci SL, Gottlieb RH, Fultz PJ, Mehta A, Parthasarathy R, Rubens DJ, Strang JG

Abdominal imaging.. 2000 25 (3):317-21. Epub 1900 01 01.

Ovarian cancer: comparison of observer performance for four methods of interpreting CT scans.

Fultz PJ, Jacobs CV, Hall WJ, Gottlieb R, Rubens D, Totterman SM, Meyers S, Angel C, Del Priore G, Warshal DP, Zou KH, Shapiro DE

Radiology.. 1999 August 212 (2):401-10. Epub 1900 01 01.

Role of color Doppler imaging in interventional sonography.

Rubens DJ, Gottlieb RH, Fultz PL

Journal of clinical ultrasound : JCU.. 1999 June 27 (5):259-71. Epub 1900 01 01.

A multicenter, randomized, double-blind study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of OptiMARK (gadoversetamide injection) compared with Magnevist (gadopentetate dimeglumine) in patients with liver pathology: results of a Phase III clinical trial.

Rubin DL, Desser TS, Semelka R, Brown J, Nghiem HV, Stevens WR, Bluemke D, Nelson R, Fultz P, Reimer P, Ho V, Kristy RM, Pierro JA

Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI.. 1999 February 9 (2):240-50. Epub 1900 01 01.

Delayed computed tomographic characterization of renal cell carcinoma: preliminary experience

Voci SL, Gottlieb RH, Mehta AL, Fultz PJ.

AJR Supplement. 1999; 172(3): 32.

Coating agent permits improved visualization of biopsy needles during sonography.

Gottlieb RH, Robinette WB, Rubens DJ, Hartley DF, Fultz PJ, Violante MR

AJR. American journal of roentgenology.. 1998 November 171 (5):1301-2. Epub 1900 01 01.

Extravisceral masses in the peritoneal cavity: sonographically guided biopsies in 52 patients.

Gottlieb RH, Tan R, Widjaja J, Fultz PJ, Robinette WB, Rubens DJ

AJR. American journal of roentgenology.. 1998 September 171 (3):697-701. Epub 1900 01 01.

Nontraumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta: chest radiographic features of an often unrecognized condition.

Fultz PJ, Melville D, Ekanej A, Holzwasser G, Voci S, Wandtke JC, Risher W, Stewart S

AJR. American journal of roentgenology.. 1998 August 171 (2):351-7. Epub 1900 01 01.

Radiolucent mandibular lesions

Lee DE, Westesson P-L, Fultz PJ, Petersson A.

Postgraduate Radiology. 1998; : 87-105.

Sonographic guidance of mediastinal biopsy: an effective alternative to CT guidance.

Rubens DJ, Strang JG, Fultz PJ, Gottlieb RH

AJR. American journal of roentgenology.. 1997 December 169 (6):1605-10. Epub 1900 01 01.

Effective ultrasonographically guided intervention for diagnosis of musculoskeletal lesions.

Rubens DJ, Fultz PJ, Gottlieb RH, Rubin SJ

Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.. 1997 December 16 (12):831-42. Epub 1900 01 01.

Interobserver and intraobserver variation in determining intrarenal parameters by Doppler sonography.

Gottlieb RH, Snitzer EL, Hartley DF, Fultz PJ, Rubens DJ

AJR. American journal of roentgenology.. 1997 March 168 (3):627-31. Epub 1900 01 01.

Radiologic consultation: effect on inpatient diagnostic imaging evaluation in a teaching hospital.

Gottlieb RH, Hollenberg GM, Fultz PJ, Rubens DJ

Academic radiology.. 1997 March 4 (3):217-21. Epub 1900 01 01.

Magnetic resonance imaging appearance of fibromatosis colli.

Snitzer EL, Fultz PJ, Asselin B

Magnetic resonance imaging.. 1997 15 (7):869-71. Epub 1900 01 01.

Interstitial pregnancy complicated by rectal bleeding.

Warshal DP, Fultz PJ, Dawson AE, Del Priore G, DuBeshter B

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology.. 1996 November 175 (5):1373-5. Epub 1900 01 01.

Extrapelvic applications of endocavitary ultrasonographic transducers.

Snitzer EL, Rubens DJ, Fultz PJ, Lerner RM

Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.. 1996 March 15 (3):261-3. Epub 1900 01 01.

The prostate: decreasing cost-effectiveness of biopsy with advancing age.

Gottlieb RH, Mooney C, Mushlin AI, Rubens DJ, Fultz PJ

Investigative radiology.. 1996 February 31 (2):84-90. Epub 1900 01 01.

Ultrasonographic diagnosis of abdominal abnormalities in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Gokan T, Munechika H, Rubens DJ, Fultz PJ, Totterman SMS.

Japanese Journal Medical Imaging. 1996; 15(1): 17-23.

An additional imaging sign preceding spontaneous fragmentation and embolization of an implanted subclavian vein catheter.

Abulafia O, Sherer DM, Fultz PJ

American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.. 1995 July 4 (4):322-4. Epub 1900 01 01.

Hepatic cysticercosis. Report of an unusual case.

Sickel JZ, Fultz PJ, Penwarden B, Laczin J

Journal of clinical gastroenterology.. 1995 March 20 (2):160-3. Epub 1900 01 01.

Primary lymphoma of bone. Correlation of magnetic resonance imaging features with cytokine production by tumor cells.

Hicks DG, Gokan T, O'Keefe RJ, Totterman SM, Fultz PJ, Judkins AR, Meyers SP, Rubens DJ, Sickel JZ, Rosier RN

Cancer.. 1995 February 1575 (4):973-80. Epub 1900 01 01.

Chest mass in a patient with leukemia with hemoptysis.

Manzi SV, Fultz PJ, Sickel JZ, Feins R

Investigative radiology.. 1994 October 29 (10):940-3. Epub 1900 01 01.

Worsening right flank pain over a 24-hr period.

Summers TA, Fultz PJ, Sacks D

Academic radiology.. 1994 October 1 (2):194-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Postmenopausal hydrometrocolpos.

Abulafia O, Fultz PJ, Sherer DM

International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics : the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics.. 1994 September 46 (3):335-7. Epub 1900 01 01.

Computed tomographic detection of asymptomatic striated muscle metastasis from ovarian carcinoma.

Abulafia O, Sherer DM, Fultz PJ

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology.. 1994 August 171 (2):560-1. Epub 1900 01 01.

Unusual endovaginal ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging of placental site trophoblastic tumor.

Abulafia O, Sherer DM, Fultz PJ, Sternberg LB, Angel C

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology.. 1994 March 170 (3):750-2. Epub 1900 01 01.

Differential diagnosis of fat-containing lesions with abdominal and pelvic CT.

Fultz PJ, Hampton WR, Skucas J, Sickel JZ

Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc.. 1993 November 13 (6):1265-80. Epub 1900 01 01.

Computed tomography of leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata with malignant transformation.

Abulafia O, Angel C, Sherer DM, Fultz PJ, Bonfiglio TA, DuBeshter B

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology.. 1993 July 169 (1):52-4. Epub 1900 01 01.

Computed tomography of pyonephrosis.

Fultz PJ, Hampton WR, Totterman SM

Abdominal imaging.. 1993 18 (1):82-7. Epub 1900 01 01.

CT in upper gastrointestinal tract perforations secondary to peptic ulcer disease.

Fultz PJ, Skucas J, Weiss SL

Gastrointestinal radiology. 1992 17 (1):5-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Comparative imaging of gallbladder cancer.

Fultz PJ, Skucas J, Weiss SL

Journal of clinical gastroenterology.. 1988 December 10 (6):683-92. Epub 1900 01 01.

Radiology of extra-articular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis

Jacobs CV, Fultz PJ, Totterman SMS, Condemi JJ.

Postgraduate Radiology. : 153-165.

Books

General Thoracic Surgery, 7th Ed (2009)

Chapter: "Radiologic Evaluation of Lung Cancer"

General Thoracic Surgery (2005)

Chapter: Radiologic Evaluation of Lung Cancer

Ultrasound Clinics (2005)

Chapter: Ultrasound Diagnosis of Arterial Injuries and the Role of Minimally Invasive Techniques in Their Management

Ultrasound Secrets (2003)

Chapter: Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Neck Lymph Nodes

CT Teaching Manual (2000)

Differential Diagnosis in Computed Tomography (1996)

Chapter: Pelvis

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