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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


Expert panel on monitoring radiation doses from recurrent medical diagnostic procedures: Sixth Gilbert W. Beebe Webinar.

Journal Article J Appl Clin Med Phys · February 26, 2025 Recurrent imaging is an essential tool for patient care but with an attendant dose from radiation exposure. Recurrent imaging has been the subject of increasing scrutiny and debate based largely on the risk from increasing cumulative doses. However, the ac ... Full text Link to item Cite

Ranking the Relative Importance of Image Quality Features in CT by Consensus Survey.

Journal Article J Am Coll Radiol · January 2025 OBJECTIVE: This study sought to determine consensus opinions from subspecialty radiologists and imaging physicists on the relative importance of image quality features in CT. METHODS: A prospective survey of subspecialty radiologists and medical physicists ... 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.