About Steven R. Urbanski

EDUCATION

  • University of Virginia, Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, Virginia, Fellowship in MRI / US / CT
    July 1989-July 1990
  • University Hospital, State University of New York, Stony Brook, New York, Residency in Department of Radiology
    July 1985-July 1989
  • Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York, Intern in Internal Medicine
    July 1984-July 1985
  • State University of New York, Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, New York
    Degree: M.D.
    September 1980-June 1984
  • State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, New York
    Degree: B.S., Biochemistry
    September 1976-June 1980

CERTIFICATIONS

  • American Board of Radiology, 1989
  • National Board of Medical Examiners, 1985

LICENSURE

  • Connecticut, 1990
  • Virginia, 1998
  • New York, 1985
  • Maine, 2003
  • Washington, 2009
  • Massachusetts, 2010

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

  • Clinical Instructor
    University of Connecticut School of Medicine
    2001 – present
  • Clinical Assistant Instructor
    State University of New York at Stony Brook
    1985 – 1989

HONORS/AWARDS

  • AMA Physician’s Recognition Award for Continuing Education
    Ninth Award (with commendation), April 2011 – April 2014
    Eighth Award (with commendation), April 2008 – April 2011
    Seventh Award (with Commendation), April 2005 – April 2008
    Sixth Award, April 2002-April 2005
    Fifth Award, April 1999-April 2002
    Fourth Award, May 1996-May 1999
    Third Award, June 1993-June 1996
    Second Award, September 1990-July 1993
    First Award, September 1987-July 1990
  • Certificate of Merit for Scientific Exhibit (Knee MRI)
    Radiological Society of North America
    76th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting
    November 1990
  • Phi Beta Kappa
    State University of New York at Binghamton
    May 1980
  • B.S., Biochemistry with Academic Excellence
    State University of New York at Binghamton
    May 1980

MEMBERSHIPS/ORGANIZATIONS

  • American College of Radiology
  • American Roentgen Ray Society
  • Radiological Society of North America

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Staff Radiologist, Jefferson Radiology, Hartford, Connecticut
    July 1998-Present
  • Radiologist, The Connecticut Valley Radiological Group, P.C., Hartford, Connecticut
    July 1990-June 1998

PUBLICATIONS

  • Urbanski SR, deLange EE, and Eschenroeder Jr. HC.
    Magnetic resonance imaging of transient osteoporosis of the hip.
    The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 73-A: 451-455, 1991.
  • Urbanski SR, deLange EE, and Frierson JR. HF.
    Magnetic resonance imaging of peritoneal pseudocyst associated with Crohn’s disease.
    European Journal of Radiology 12: 38-40, 1991.
  • deLange EE, Urbanski SR, Mugler III JP, and Brookeman JR.
    Magnetization-prepared rapid gradient echo (MP-RAGE) magnetic resonance imaging of Morgagni’s hernia.
    European Journal of Radiology 11: 196-199, 1990.
  • Abbitt PL, Goldwag S, and Urbanski SR. Endovaginal
    Sonography for guidance in draining pelvic fluid collections.
    American Journal of Radiology 154: 849-850, 1990.

LEADERSHIP ROLES

  • Holyoke Medical Center Service
    • Chairman, Department of Radiology
      2012-present
    • Medical Executive Committee
      2012-present
    • Credentials Committee
      2012-present
    • Patient Care Assessment Committee
      2012-present
    • Breast Cancer Committee
      2012-present
    • Tumor Committee
      2012-present
  • Johnson Memorial Hospital Service
    • Chairman, Department of Radiology
      2003–2012
    • Medical Executive Committee-Hospital
      2007–2012
      1996-2000
    • Joint Conference Committee
      2007-2012
    • Service Excellence Task Force – Civil Communications
      2010-2012
    • Physician Quality Improvement Committee
      2009-2010
    • Board of Trustees Turnaround Committee
      2008-2010
    • Secretary/Treasurer Medical Staff
      2007-2010
      1999-2000
      1996-1998
    • Physician Steering Committee
      2008-2009
    • Quality Care Steering Committee
      2007-2009
    • Medical Executive Committee – Surgery Center
      2005-2007
    • Cancer Care Committee
      2006-2007
    • Administrative Affairs Committee
      2001-2002
      1998-1999 (Chair)
    • Peer Review Investigation Committee
      2001
    • Director, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
      1990-1998
    • Vice President, Medical Staff
      1998-1999
    • Chair, Medical Records/Utilization Review Committee
      1994-1997
      Radiation Safety Officer
      1992-1997
  • Jefferson Radiology Service
    • Physician Committee
      2009-2011
    • Chair, Task Force on Physician Work, Fatigue, & Safety
      2010-2011
    • Chair, Lifestyle Task Force
      2006-2010
    • Finance Committee
      2006-2007
    • Staffing Committee
      2006-2007
    • Board of Directors
      1998-2004

Our Partners

Connecticut Children’s
Day Kimball Healthcare
ECHN
Griffin Health
Hartford Hospital
Holyoke Medical Center
Windham Hospital