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NEWS RELEASES
HOUSTON – (May 05, 2010) –
Texas Children’s Hospital is pleased to announce that Dr. George
Bisset has joined the organization as its new chief of pediatric
radiology, effective April 1.
Dr. Bisset comes to Texas Children’s from Duke University Medical
Center, where he served as a practicing physician and administrator
since 1994. His leadership roles at Duke, at various points,
included chief of pediatric radiology, vice chairman of radiology
and, beginning in 2009, interim chairman of radiology.
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Dr. George Bisset has been
named Texas Children's New Chief of Pediatric Radiology.
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A native of Miami, Fla., Dr. Bisset earned his medical degree from
the University of South Florida. He completed residencies and
fellowships in pediatric cardiology and pediatric radiology at
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
Widely recognized as a leader in the field of radiology, Dr. Bisset
is currently chairman of board of the 40,000-member Radiological
Society of North America. He has authored or co-authored nearly 200
scientific papers and abstracts, and serves as a reviewer for
multiple scientific journals.
“Texas Children’s Hospital is one of the largest and most
prestigious pediatric institutions in the United States. I look
forward to working with the members of the Department of Pediatric
Radiology and with the hospital’s leadership team to further
establish this department as one of nation’s leading sources of
pediatric radiological care and research,” said Bisset.
About Texas Children’s Hospital
Texas Children's Hospital is committed to a community of healthy
children by providing the finest pediatric patient care, education
and research. Renowned worldwide for its expertise and breakthrough
developments in clinical care and research, Texas Children’s is
ranked in the top ten best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World
Report. Texas Children’s also operates the nation’s largest primary
pediatric care network, with more than 40 offices throughout the
greater Houston community. Texas Children’s has embarked on a $1.5
billion expansion, Vision 2010, which includes a comprehensive
neurological research institute, the formation of a maternity
center, and the development of the new West Campus, Texas Children’s
first pediatric hospital in a suburban setting. For more information
on Texas Children's Hospital, go to
www.texaschildrens.org.
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