Awards and accolades - August 2020

Matt Hawkins, MD, FSIR
SIR 2020 Fellow
Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) fellows have earned the FSIR designation by demonstrating their dedication to interventional radiology through their achievements in research, scientific literature, teaching and SIR involvement. A fellowship is one of the most prestigious honors granted to SIR's Members and International Associate Members, and is the ultimate recognition of professional achievement. Based on outstanding credentials, achievements and community contributions to interventional radiology and SIR and SIR Foundation, those who are elected to Fellowship signal to peers and patients their commitment to quality IR care through the use of the FSIR designation. This year, Dr. Hawkins was the only interventional radiologist in Georgia to be named a fellow.
SIR 2020 Fellow
Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) fellows have earned the FSIR designation by demonstrating their dedication to interventional radiology through their achievements in research, scientific literature, teaching and SIR involvement. A fellowship is one of the most prestigious honors granted to SIR's Members and International Associate Members, and is the ultimate recognition of professional achievement. Based on outstanding credentials, achievements and community contributions to interventional radiology and SIR and SIR Foundation, those who are elected to Fellowship signal to peers and patients their commitment to quality IR care through the use of the FSIR designation. This year, Dr. Hawkins was the only interventional radiologist in Georgia to be named a fellow.

Anna Holbrook, MD
Exceptional Reviewer, Society of Breast Imaging
The Journal of Breast Imaging excellence requires many dedicated reviewers who volunteer their time to improve the content of our journal. This year, Exceptional Reviewers provided at least five reviews with near perfect scores for timeliness and depth of review, while Outstanding Reviewers completed at least three timely and relevant reviews.
Exceptional Reviewer, Society of Breast Imaging
The Journal of Breast Imaging excellence requires many dedicated reviewers who volunteer their time to improve the content of our journal. This year, Exceptional Reviewers provided at least five reviews with near perfect scores for timeliness and depth of review, while Outstanding Reviewers completed at least three timely and relevant reviews.

Elizabeth Krupinski, PhD
RSNA Honored Educator Award 2020
The Radiological Society of North America recognizes RSNA members who've produced an array of radiologic resources in the last 12 months. Every year, the Honored Educator Award acknowledges those most invested in furthering radiologic education through the creation of high-quality educational content in their field of study. Dr. Krupinski was one of 49 RSNA members to receive this honor in 2020.
RSNA Honored Educator Award 2020
The Radiological Society of North America recognizes RSNA members who've produced an array of radiologic resources in the last 12 months. Every year, the Honored Educator Award acknowledges those most invested in furthering radiologic education through the creation of high-quality educational content in their field of study. Dr. Krupinski was one of 49 RSNA members to receive this honor in 2020.

Curtis Lewis, MD
Atlanta Magazine – Top Doctor 2020
Every year, Atlanta Magazine publishes a roster of the best doctors in metro Atlanta as chosen by their peers. This year, there were more than 1,000 doctors named the area’s most trusted physicians. Dr. Lewis is one of three Emory radiologists who received recognition this year as one of Atlanta’s top doctors.
Atlanta Magazine – Top Doctor 2020
Every year, Atlanta Magazine publishes a roster of the best doctors in metro Atlanta as chosen by their peers. This year, there were more than 1,000 doctors named the area’s most trusted physicians. Dr. Lewis is one of three Emory radiologists who received recognition this year as one of Atlanta’s top doctors.

Ryan Peterson, MD
RSNA Honored Educator Award 2020
The Radiological Society of North America recognizes RSNA members who've produced an array of radiologic resources in the last 12 months. Every year, the Honored Educator Award acknowledges those most invested in furthering radiologic education through the creation of high-quality educational content in their field of study. Dr. Peterson was one of 49 RSNA members to receive this honor in 2020.
RSNA Honored Educator Award 2020
The Radiological Society of North America recognizes RSNA members who've produced an array of radiologic resources in the last 12 months. Every year, the Honored Educator Award acknowledges those most invested in furthering radiologic education through the creation of high-quality educational content in their field of study. Dr. Peterson was one of 49 RSNA members to receive this honor in 2020.

Maria Piraner, MD
Atlanta Magazine – Top Doctor 2020
Every year, Atlanta Magazine publishes a roster of the best doctors in metro Atlanta as chosen by their peers. This year, there were more than 1,000 doctors named the area’s most trusted physicians. Dr. Piraner is one of three Emory radiologists who received recognition this year as one of Atlanta’s top doctors.
Atlanta Magazine – Top Doctor 2020
Every year, Atlanta Magazine publishes a roster of the best doctors in metro Atlanta as chosen by their peers. This year, there were more than 1,000 doctors named the area’s most trusted physicians. Dr. Piraner is one of three Emory radiologists who received recognition this year as one of Atlanta’s top doctors.

J. David Prologo, MD
Atlanta Magazine – Top Doctor 2020
Every year, Atlanta Magazine publishes a roster of the best doctors in metro Atlanta as chosen by their peers. This year, there were more than 1,000 doctors named the area’s most trusted physicians. Dr. Prologo is one of three Emory radiologists who received recognition this year as one of Atlanta’s top doctors.
Atlanta Magazine – Top Doctor 2020
Every year, Atlanta Magazine publishes a roster of the best doctors in metro Atlanta as chosen by their peers. This year, there were more than 1,000 doctors named the area’s most trusted physicians. Dr. Prologo is one of three Emory radiologists who received recognition this year as one of Atlanta’s top doctors.

Nabile Safdar, MD
RSNA Honored Educator Award 2020
The Radiological Society of North America recognizes RSNA members who've produced an array of radiologic resources in the last 12 months. Every year, the Honored Educator Award acknowledges those most invested in furthering radiologic education through the creation of high-quality educational content in their field of study. Dr. Safdar was one of 49 RSNA members to receive this honor in 2020.
RSNA Honored Educator Award 2020
The Radiological Society of North America recognizes RSNA members who've produced an array of radiologic resources in the last 12 months. Every year, the Honored Educator Award acknowledges those most invested in furthering radiologic education through the creation of high-quality educational content in their field of study. Dr. Safdar was one of 49 RSNA members to receive this honor in 2020.