Mitchell A. Chess

Mitchell A. Chess, MD, is a Professor of Imaging Sciences and Pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center, serving as Chief of Pediatric Imaging. He earned his MD from Columbia University and completed a Transitional Year Internship at Hackensack Medical Center, followed by residency in Diagnostic Radiology and a neuroradiology fellowship at the University of Rochester.

• Education: MD (Columbia University, 1987), Residency (URMC, 1988-1992), Fellowship (URMC, 1992-1993)
• Specialties: Pediatric Radiology, Neuroradiology, Fetal Imaging

His research focuses on pediatric imaging applications in trauma, emergency diagnostics, and fetal development. He has led multicenter studies and published extensively on optimizing imaging protocols for children.

Recent publications emphasize pediatric trauma imaging, CT scan reduction, and ultrasound-based diagnostics. He also contributed chapters to board review textbooks in obstetrics and neonatology.

• Scientific Awards: Best Doctors (2019-2020, 2008-2011), Golisano Children's Hospital Board Member (2014-2020), Cum Laude (Union College, 1983)

Dr. Chess has served as Chairman at multiple regional hospitals and played a pivotal role in establishing Golisano Children's Hospital as a Level 1 Trauma Center through his imaging expertise.