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Donald Paul Frush

Professor of Radiology
Radiology, Pediatric Radiology
Box 3808 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
1904 Childrens Hlth Ctr, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


Current research interests are in the field of pediatric radiology. CT technology and application to children. Clinical interests include magnetic resonance imaging, sonography, computer tomography and sedation. Special interest in historical material in pediatric radiology.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Radiology · 2021 - Present Radiology, Pediatric Radiology, Radiology

In the News


Published April 29, 2016
What Parents Should Ask Before Their Kids’ X-Rays, CT Scans
Published May 1, 2015
Duke Announces 2015 Distinguished Professors

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Recent Publications


The Journey and Relevant Influences for the 15-month Pathway Addressing the Pediatric Radiology Workforce Shortage.

Journal Article Pediatr Radiol · July 2025 The number of trainees pursuing pediatric radiology as a subspecialty is decreasing. Multiple formal and informal discussions have led to a variety of proposed solutions to address the workforce shortage in pediatric radiology. This article focuses on the ... Full text Link to item Cite

Photon-counting CT yields superior abdominopelvic image quality at lower radiation and iodinated contrast doses.

Journal Article Pediatr Radiol · May 2025 BACKGROUND: Photon-counting detector (PCD) computed tomography (CT) has been shown to provide better image quality at lower radiation and intravenous contrast doses than energy-integrating detector (EID) CT in adult patients. There is limited data on these ... Full text Link to item Cite

Pediatric Imaging 2040.

Journal Article Radiology · May 2025 Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Automated Image Quality Assessment Utilizing Machine Learning in Clinical Chest Projection Imaging in Young Children

ResearchCollaborator · Awarded by Society for Pediatric Radiology · 2018 - 2019

A Diagnostic Capability Concurrence study of a SSXI Mobile Fluoroscopy System and the OEC 9900 Elite Mobile Fluoroscopy

Clinical TrialCollaborator · Awarded by General Electric Corporation · 2013 - 2016

Cross-disciplinary Training in Medical Physics

Inst. Training Prgm or CMECo-Mentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2007 - 2013

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Education, Training & Certifications


Duke University · 1985 M.D.