Brian Schirf
M.D.
Vascular Interventional Radiology
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Fellowship: Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Northwestern University
Residency: McGaw Medical Center, Northwestern University
Internship: General Surgery, McGaw Medical Center, Northwestern University
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame
CURRICULUM VITAE
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| CURRENT POSITION |
2008 - Present
Riverside Radiology & Interventional Associates, Inc |
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| BOARD CERTIFICATION |
2008 American Board of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology |
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| CERTIFICATIONS |
ACLS Certification – Expiration Date: 07/2010 |
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| ACADEMIC AND HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS |
2009 – Present
Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, Ohio
2009 - Present
Fostoria Community Hospital, Fostoria, Ohio
2009 - Present
Mercy Hospital Willard, Willard, Ohio
2009 – Present
Dayton VA Hospital, Dayton, Ohio
2008 – Present
Medical Center of Newark, Newark, Ohio
2008 – Present
Community Mercy Health Partners, Springfield, Ohio
2008 – Present
Berger Health Systems, Circleville, Ohio
2008 – Present
Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
2008 – 2008
Clinton Memorial Hospital, Wilmington, Ohio |
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| PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
Contract Staff
Department of Surgery & Radiology
Evanston, Northwestern Healthcare |
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| AWARDS AND HONORS |
- Radiology Resident Excellence in Research Award (2006), Department of Radiology - Northwestern University
- Illinois Radiological Society Annual Steven M. Pinsky, MD Resident Research Award Finalist (2004 and 2005)
- Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Research and Education Foundation Travel Scholarship Award (2004)
- Clinical Honors in Orthopedic Surgery, Urology (SLU), Neurology, Urology (Washington University - St. Louis)
- Pre-Clinical Honors in Neurosciences I, Biochemistry Research Elective, Biostatistics
- Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Summer Fellowship (1993)
- Dean’s Honor List (Fall 1991, Spring 1992)
- Varsity Letter Award Recipient (1988-1992)
- Captain Notre Dame Varsity Lacrosse (1991-1992)
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| RESEARCH PROJECTS |
2002 - 2004
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Reed A. Omary, M.D., M.S., Department of Radiology, Northwestern University
- Performed interventional endovascular procedures, under s-ray and MRI guidance
- Investigational MRA pulse sequence experience.
- Created surgical animal models (coronary and renal artery stenoses).
- Submitted an IRB protocol for animal research.
- Contributed to the development of an animal research facility
- Managed pre-, intra-, and post-procedural animal care and handling (including intubation, ventilation and anesthesia.)
- Learned sound research methodology while working with an interdisciplinary team.
1997
Combine Biochemistry Research Elective
John A Corbett, Ph.D., Saint Louis University, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
- Studied the mediating effect of nitric oxide synthase in pancreatic islet cell death.
1996
Research Assistant
Aldo A. Rossini, M.D., University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Diabetes Division.
- Analyzed data and tissue samples, implemented experimental protocols and maintained cell culture lines
- Conducted FACS and Western Gel Analysis
1993
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Summer Fellow/Research Assistant
Aldo A. Rossini, M.D., University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Diabetes Division.
- Conducted oral insulin studies in the BB/Wor rat.
- Isolated pancreatic islet cells and administered drug therapies.
- Extensive animal handling and tissue processing including necropsy and cryostat experience.
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| PUBLICATIONS |
Park JK, Rhee TK, Cashen TA, Shin W, Resnick SA, Gehl JA, Schirf BE, Wang D, Larson AC, Carroll TJ, Omary RA. MR Imaging Assessment of Changes in Renal Function with Renal Artery Stent Placement in Swine. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2007 Nov; 18(11): 1409-1416.
Park JK, Rhee TK, Cashen TA, Shin W, Schirf BE, Gehl JA, Larson AC, Prasad PV, Li D, Carroll TJ, Omary RA. Renal artery stenosis in swine: feasibility of MR assessment of renal function during percutaneous transluminal angioplasty. Radiology. 2007 Jul; 244(1):144-50.
Shaibani A, Khawar S, Shin W, Cashen TA, Schirf B, Rohany M, Kakodkar S, Carroll TJ. First results in an MR imaging--compatible canine model of acute stroke. Am J Neuroradiol. 2006 Sep; 27(8):1788-93.
Rhee TK, Park JK, Cashen TA, Shin W, Schirf BE, Gehl JA, Larson AC, Carr JC, Li D, Carroll TJ, Omary RA. Comparison of intraarterial MR angiography at 3.0 T with X-ray digital subtraction angiography for detection of renal artery stenosis in swine. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2006 Jul; 17(7):1131-7.
Deshpande VS, Cavagna F, Maggioni F, Schirf BE, Omary RA, Li D. Comparison of gradient-echo and steady-state free precession for coronary artery magnetic resonance angiography using a gadolinium-based intravascular contrast agent. Invest Radiol. 2006 Mar; 41(3):292-8.
Omary RA, Gehl JA, Schirf BE, Green JD, Lu B, Pereles FS, Huang J, Larson AC, Li D. MR imaging- versus conventional X-ray fluoroscopy-guided renal angioplasty in swine: prospective randomized comparison. Radiology. 2006 Feb; 238(2):489-96.
Green JD, Omary RA, Schirf BE, Tang R, Lu B, Gehl JA, Huang JJ, Carr JC, Pereles FS, Li D. Comparison of X-ray fluoroscopy and interventional magnetic resonance imaging for the assessment of coronary artery stenoses in swine. Magn Reson Med. 54(5): 1094-9. November 2005.
Green JD, Omary RA, Schirf BE, Tang R, Carr JC, Li D. Three-dimensional contrast-enhanced steady-state free precession for improved catheter-directed coronary magnetic resonance angiography. J Magn Reson Imaging. 22(3): 415-9. September 2005.
Shea SM, Fieno DS, Schirf BE, Bi X, Huang J, Omary RA, Li D. T2-Prepared Steady-State Free Precession (SSFP) Blood Oxygen Level Dependent (BOLD) MRI of Myocardial Perfusion in Dog Coronary Artery Stenosis Model. Radiology. 236(2): 503-9. August 2005.
Schirf BE, Green JD, Sato K, Larson AC, Shaibani A, Salem R, Li D, Omary RA. Determination of Optimal Gadolinium Concentration using SSFP for Catheter-Directed Contrast-Enhanced Coronary MR Angiography. Acad Radiology. 12(6): 771-5. June 2005.
Green JD, Schirf BE, Omary RA, McCarthy RM, Carr JC, Li D. Projection Imaging of the Right Coronary Artery with an Intravenous Injection of Contrast Agent. Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. 52(4): 699-703, October 2004.
Shea SM, Schirf BE, Bi X, Tang R, Lu B, Omary RA, Li D. Myocardial Perfusion Evaluation with T2-Prepared Gradient Echo Blood Oxygen Level Dependent Imaging at 3 Tesla. Comput Cardiol. 2004; 31:145.148
Green JD, Omary RA, Schirf BE, Tang R, Li D. Catheter-Directed Contrast-Enhanced Coronary MR Angiography in Swine using Magnetization-Prepared True-FISP. Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. 50(6): 1317-1321, December 2003.
Omary RA, Green JD, Schirf BE, Carr J, Finn JP, Li D. Real-Time Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Coronary Catheterization in Swine. Circulation. 107(21):2656-2659, June 3 2003.
Mordes JP, Schirf B, Roipko D, Greiner DL, Weiner H, Nelson P, and
Rossini AA: Oral Insulin Does Not Prevent Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus in BB Rats. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 778:418-421, Feb 13 1996.
Schirf BE, Vogelzang RL, Chrisman HB. Complications of Uterine Fibroid Embolization. Semin Interv Radiol. 2006; 23:143-149 |
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| SPECIAL INTERESTS |
- Aortic Vascular Disease
- Interventional Oncology
- Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Phlebology
- Uterine Fibroid Embolization
- Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty
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