Brian K. Tan

Brian K. Tan, M.D. serves as an Associate Professor of Clinical Imaging Sciences in the Department of Imaging Sciences at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He has held a position as Assistant Professor of Radiology at Highland Hospital since 2003 and is affiliated with the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) and Accountable Health Partners (AHP). Board certified in Diagnostic Radiology by the American Board of Radiology, Dr. Tan specializes in advanced imaging techniques and currently does not accept new patients.

Dr. Tan's educational background includes:

• M.D. from Albany Medical College, Albany, New York (1997)
• Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, from Union College, Schenectady, New York (1993) with double majors in Biology (Departmental Honors) and History (Departmental Honors) through the B.S./M.D. Combined Accelerated Medical Education Program

His primary research focuses on diagnostic medical imaging with expertise in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound applications. Dr. Tan has developed specialized concentrations in musculoskeletal, neuro, and body imaging, with significant contributions to stroke awareness protocols and fetal imaging diagnostics. His work emphasizes practical clinical applications of imaging technologies across multiple medical specialties.

Dr. Tan's publication history demonstrates consistent expertise in imaging science, highlighted by his major contribution to the 2002 textbook 'Differential Diagnosis in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.' His research spans critical areas including fetal ultrasound diagnostics, vascular medicine interventions, and behavioral health applications, reflecting a versatile approach to medical imaging that bridges radiological science with clinical practice across diverse medical domains.

As an educator, Dr. Tan has supervised radiology, internal medicine, and family practice residents at Highland Hospital since 2003, while delivering specialized lectures to radiology residents at Strong Memorial Hospital. He actively participates in interdisciplinary initiatives including Internal Medicine Morning Report since 2009 and hospital-wide stroke awareness education programs, fostering cross-departmental collaboration in clinical diagnostics and patient care.