Stamatia Destounis, M.D.

Dr. Destounis joined the EWBC in 1993 after completing her Diagnostic Radiology Residency at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She performed a Breast Imaging Fellowship at EWBC with Dr. Wende LoganYoung, and stayed at EWBC as a member of the faculty. Dr. Destounis is a member of the American Cancer Society Medical Advisory Team. She sits on medical advisory boards for several breast imaging technology companies. Within the local community, she has participated on radiology committees for several health care provider companies and is a volunteer for many community organizations and activities. Dr. Destounis frequently lectures to professional groups, both nationally and internationally, on a variety of radiological subjects related to mammography, Breast ultrasound, Breast MRI, biopsy techniques and also new modalities such as Elastography and
3D Digital Mammography.

In May 2011, Dr. Destounis was honored as a Fellow by the American College of Radiology, one of the highest honors bestowed upon members for exceptional achievement in the radiology profession. ACR Fellows are members who have distinguished themselves with a long history of service and dedication to the College, organized radiology, teaching and/or research. Only 10% of active College members attain these credentials.

In 2001, Dr. Destounis was awarded the National American Cancer Society Reach to Recovery Award of Excellence.
The Rochester Business Journal recognized Dr. Destounis as the Honored Recipient of the 2009 Health Care Achievement Award.

Dr. Destounis was awarded the Mary Grace Ryan Pillar of Hope Award by the American Cancer Society in June of 2010. This award is presented annually to an individual who offers hope and inspiration to cancer patients, survivors and their caregivers.

Also in 2010, Dr. Destounis was selected as a distinguished Fellow of the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI). This honor is given to Members of the Society for pursuing academic excellence, promoting teaching, Education and Research.

Dr. Destounis has many research interests including computer aided detection, digital mammography, breast MRI, breast ultrasound and breast biopsy. She has written several clinical and research peer review articles published in many Radiology journals. She is the principal investigator of several ongoing research projects at our facility and is a Reviewer of many peer review journals.

Current Studies, Principal Investigator

Acquisition of Mammography Images by Fuji Computed Radiography for Mammography System (FCRm). PI: Stamatia Destounis, MD

Evaluation of Breast Lesions Using Ultrasound Elasticity Imaging. PI: Stamatia Destounis, MD

A Comparison of Short Acquisition Breast Tomosynthesis Mammography and Conventional Mammography in the Visualization and Characterization of Breast Calcifications. PI: Stamatia Destounis, MD and Philip Murphy, MD