Tom Stavros MD
Radiologist | Diagnostic Ultrasound
8023 Vantage Dr Suite 1000 San Antonio TX, 78230About
Dr. Thomas Stavros is a distinguished radiologist specializing in women’s imaging, with over 30 years of expertise in breast imaging. He has played a pivotal role in advancing mammography and high-frequency hand-held breast ultrasound since the 1970s. Dr. Stavros is a recognized leader in the field, having authored numerous publications, including the definitive textbook Breast Ultrasound. A sought-after speaker, he has delivered over 2,000 invited lectures worldwide. He is a fellow of multiple prestigious radiology organizations and has served as a medical advisor for various companies. Dr. Stavros continues to contribute to innovations in breast imaging and intervention, focusing on ultrasound-guided biopsy techniques.
Education and Training
St. Olaf College Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology and Chemistry 0
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Medical Degree 0
Board Certification
American Board of Radiology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chief Medical Officer Seno Medical Instruments, Inc. -
- Professor Specialist University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio -
Professional Memberships
- American College of Radiology
- Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound
- Honorary Fellow of the Royal Australian
- New Zealand College of Radiology
Internships
- University of California (Irvine)1973Internal Medicine
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Radiology, Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound, Honorary Fellow of the Royal Australian, New Zealand College of Radiology
Articles and Publications
- Dr. Stavros is a reviewer for several medical journals. He has written or co-authored numerous articles including the definitive textbook for reference and learning in the specialty, Breast Ultrasound. Dr. Stavros is recognized as a leader in the field of breast ultrasound and speaks globally on this topic having presented more than 2,000 invited lectures and abstracts.Tom was most recently the VP of Business Development for Bioventus, a privately held ortho-biologics company in Durham, NC. Tom has led the Business Development efforts at both Bioventus and Hologic, the largest dedicated Womens Health company in the U.S. Toms role in managing mergers and acquisitions helped to grow Hologic from a small single-product company with $100 million in revenue to a large diversified company with more than $2.5 billion in sales in his 15 years with the company.Prior to Hologic, Tom was the President of Direct Radiography Corp. (DRC). He led the development and commercialization of the digital x-ray detector technology, which he ultimately sold to Hologic in 1999. This companys technology became the core to Hologics market leading digital mammography system and was the engine to Hologics significant growth.Prior to DRC, Tom worked at Sterling Diagnostic Imaging for 3 years and DuPont for 20 years. At those two companies, Tom held senior management positions in operations, engineering, sales and marketing.
- Optoacoustic imaging and gray-scale us features of breast cancers: Correlation with molecular subtypes Basak E. Dogan, Gisela L G Menezes, Reni Butler, Erin I. Neuschler, Roger Aitchison, Philip T. L
- Clinical optoacoustic imaging combined with ultrasound for coregistered functional and anatomical mapping of breast tumors Alexander A. Oraevsky, Bryan Clingman, Jason Zalev, Anthony Thomas Stavros,
- Analysis of utilization patterns and associated costs of the breast imaging and diagnostic procedures after screening mammography. Anna Vlahiotis, Brian Griffin, A Thomas Stavros, Jay M. Margolis
- Exploring the Negative Likelihood Ratio and How It Can Be Used to Minimize False-Positives in Breast Imaging Wei T. Yang, Jay R. Parikh, A. Thomas Stavros, Pamela M Otto, Greg Maislin
What do you attribute your success to?
- Do the best for patient always
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Chief Medical Officer at Seno Medical Instruments, Inc. Driving Breakthroughs in Opto-Acoustic Imaging
Seno Medical Instruments, Inc., a pioneering medical imaging company in San Antonio, Texas dedicated to advancing cancer screening and diagnosis technologies, proudly announces the continued dedication of Dr. Thomas Stavros, MD, FACR, FSRU, FRANZCR, as Chief Medical Officer since mid-2012. With over 30 years of specialized experience in breast imaging, Dr. Stavros brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the company, leveraging his extensive experience to drive the commercialization of groundbreaking imaging technologies that improve patient outcomes.
Dr. Stavros has been a prominent figure in the field of mammography since 1976 and has played a vital role in the development of high-frequency hand-held breast ultrasound since 1981. His expertise encompasses general ultrasound, breast imaging, and intervention, including ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core biopsy techniques in the thyroid and head and neck regions.
Seno Medical Instruments is at the forefront of medical innovation, developing opto-acoustic imaging, a novel technique that combines optical and ultrasound imaging to enhance the detection and diagnosis of breast cancer. The company’s strong management team, alongside a nationally recognized Medical Advisory Board, is dedicated to securing regulatory approval and successfully launching these transformative products into the market.
Dr. Stavros holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology and Chemistry from St. Olaf College and a Medical Degree from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. He completed his internship at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, and his residency in diagnostic radiology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
Recognized as a Diplomate of the American Board of Radiology, Dr. Stavros is a Fellow of multiple prestigious organizations, including the American College of Radiology, the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound, and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiology, where he was the Traveling Baker Professor in 1999.
In addition to his leadership role at Seno Medical Instruments, Dr. Stavros is a Professor Specialist at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He is a reviewer for several medical journals, has authored numerous articles, and is the co-author of the definitive textbook on breast ultrasound. Renowned for his contributions to the field, Dr. Stavros has delivered over 2,000 invited lectures and abstracts worldwide and is an investor in many companies.
With Dr. Thomas Stavros at the helm of its medical initiatives, Seno Medical Instruments, Inc. is poised to make significant strides in the fight against breast cancer, enhancing diagnostic capabilities and ultimately improving patient care.
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