Ronald M Peshock

Ronald M Peshock is a Professor of Radiology and Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW), with a career spanning over four decades since completing medical school at UT Southwestern in 1976. His academic journey includes Internal Medicine training at Parkland Health & Hospital System (internship 1977, residency 1979) followed by a Cardiology fellowship (1982).

Dr. Peshock's research focuses on cardiac imaging, particularly using MRI and CT technologies to assess cardiovascular risk and disease. His work heavily involves the Dallas Heart Study, examining left ventricular hypertrophy, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular risk factors across diverse populations. In recent years, he has become a prominent researcher in artificial intelligence applications for radiology, with numerous publications on AI implementation in clinical workflows, diagnostic accuracy improvement, and integration of AI into radiology training programs.

His publication record shows consistent productivity from 1979 through 2025, with 218 total publications according to available records. Recent work demonstrates particular expertise in cardiac CT, pulmonary embolism imaging, and developing quantitative imaging biomarkers for cardiovascular disease. His Scopus profile indicates an h-index of 67 with 14,914 citations, reflecting significant scholarly impact in his fields.

Dr. Peshock maintains active clinical and research affiliations with Parkland Health & Hospital System and serves as a key researcher in the Dallas Heart Study. His work examining ethnic differences in cardiovascular disease, left ventricular hypertrophy patterns, and aortic stiffness has contributed significantly to cardiovascular imaging literature.