Julia Geary Rissmiller

Julia Geary Rissmiller, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at UMass Chan Medical School and the T.H. Chan School of Medicine. Her professional address is at UMass Chan Medical School, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655, with a contact phone number of 508-856-6316.

Education:

• BA from Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
• MD from University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA
• Internship in Pediatrics at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
• Residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME
• Residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
• Fellowship in Pediatric Radiology at Children's Hospital, Boston, MA

Dr. Rissmiller's research spans multiple domains of radiology with emphasis on pediatric imaging applications. Her work explores the intersection of musculoskeletal disorders, hematologic malignancies, and pain syndromes. She has made significant contributions to understanding imaging manifestations of pediatric cancers, diagnostic approaches to musculoskeletal lesions, and neurological aspects of chronic pain conditions including complex regional pain syndrome and postherpetic neuralgia. Her expertise bridges diagnostic radiology, pediatric oncology, and pain medicine.

Dr. Rissmiller's publication record spans nearly two decades with a clear evolution from neurological pain disorders toward pediatric oncologic imaging. Her work demonstrates strong collaborative relationships with specialists across multiple disciplines including orthopedics, oncology, and neurology, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of modern radiology research. The citation patterns show her 2006 paper on complex regional pain syndrome has had significant impact with 77 citations, while her more recent work focuses on clinically relevant applications in pediatric cancer imaging.

Dr. Rissmiller maintains active professional relationships within her department, working alongside colleagues including Dr. Benjamin Auer, Dr. Deborah Harmon Hines, and Dr. Srinivasan Vedantham. Her research has reached diverse audiences through academic platforms, social media, and policy discussions, with notable presence on Mendeley (158 readers) and citations in policy sources and Wikipedia.