Our Team
Virginia Commonwealth University Breast Imaging — Richmond’s only breast imaging facility to earn the American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Center of Excellence designation — is part of an interdisciplinary team of pathologists, oncologists, plastic surgeons and geneticists. Led by Gilda Cardeñosa, MS, MD, FACR, the staff at VCU Breast Imaging is trained to offer our patients world-class care with expert diagnosis and treatment. We’re here for you.
Management
Gilda Cardeñosa, MS, MD, FACR
Veronica Donovan Sweeney Professor of Breast Imaging
Director, Breast Imaging
Nelson Clinic, Third Floor
Stony Point, Second Floor
Phone: (804) 560-8906, ext. 7862
Fax: (804) 237-6663
E-mail: gcardenosa@vcu.edu
Area of Interest
- Breast imaging
Research Projects/Grants
- Radiology-pathology correlation of breast lesions
- Breast imaging-guided biopsy
- Breast MRI
Education
- M.D. – The College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY
- Residency – Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
- Fellowship – Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Board Certification
- American Board of Radiology
Published Books
- “Breast Imaging Companion,” third edition, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins
- “Clinical Breast Imaging: A Patient Focused Teaching File,” Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins
- “Breast Imaging, Core Curriculum” series. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins
- Portuguese translation: “Breast Imaging Companion,” second edition
- Spanish and Korean translations: “Breast Imaging, Core Curriculum”
Fernanda Kraemer, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Nelson Clinic, Third Floor
Stony Point, Second Floor
Phone: (804) 560-8906, ext. 7859
Fax: (804) 237-6663
E-mail: fkraemer2@vcu.edu
Areas of Interest
- Breast imaging procedures
- Breast MRI
Research Projects/Grants
- Role of Breast MRI in the evaluation of patients with breast cancer
- Radiology-pathology correlation
- Practice management in breast imaging
Education
- M.D. – FFFCMPA, Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Residency – Complexo Hospitalar Santa Casa, Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Fellowship – Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va
Priti A. Shah, MD
Fellow, Breast Imaging
Nelson Clinic, Third Floor
Stony Point, Second Floor
Phone: (804) 560-8906, ext. 7862
Fax: (804) 237-6663
E-mail: pashah@vcu.edu
- M.D. – University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, 2003
- Internship – Crozer Chester Medical Center, Upland, PA, 2003-04
- Residency, Diagnostic Radiology – University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, 2004-08
- Fellowship, Women’s Imaging – VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA
- Fellowhip, Breast Imaging - VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA
Amy Musk, MD
Fellow, Breast Imaging
Nelson Clinic, Third Floor
Stony Point, Second Floor
Phone: (804) 560-8906, ext. 7862
Fax: (804) 237-6663
E-mail: amusk@vcu.edu
- M.D. – University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, 2002
- Internship – University of Pennsylvania Health System., Philadelphia, PA 2002-03
- Residency, Diagnostic Radiology – University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, 2005-09
- Fellowship, Breast Imaging – VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA, 2009-
John Quillin, Ph.D. MPH, CGC
Assistant Professor, Department of Human and Molecular Genetics
E-mail: jquillin@mcvh-vcu.edu
Areas of Interest
- Cancer risk perception
- Cancer risk communication
- Health behavior
Research Projects/Grants
- Exploring genetic testing and DNA banking at the end of life
- Evaluating community education among daughters of patients with breast cancer
Education
- B.A. – University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.
- Ph.D., quantitative genetics – Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va.
- M.P.H. – Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va.
- M.S., genetic counseling – Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va.
Joanne Cousins, RT(R)(M)
Joanne enjoys the hustle and bustle of vacationing in Orlando and the serenity of ocean side vacations in the Outer Banks.
Lynda Giardini, RT(R)(M)(BS)
Lynda enjoys spending time with her family.
Nancy Cooper, Administrative Assistant
Nancy is an avid reader and an amateur photographer.
Technologists
Amy loves to spend time with her husband and son.
Ayana is an avid reader and enjoys traveling with her family, visiting museums and attending concerts.
Audra enjoys outdoor activities with her family, relaxing on the beach and long walks in the park.
Courtney loves reading a great book outside in the warm sun and lying on the beach listening to the waves crash.
Dealia enjoys singing, interacting with her patients, providing care with a smile and reading. She is also a sports fan.
Fareeda is passionate about food, grocery shopping, traveling and her garden.
Nadeen enjoys making bead jewelry, and she is an avid reader of many subjects.
Wanda enjoys life with her family and being outdoors and in the garden, as well as cooking.
Clerical and Call Center
Linda enjoys reading, good plays, walking on the beach, listening to music and cooking.
Pat enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, relaxing and reading a book, completing crossword puzzles and walking.
Rena enjoys reading, writing poetry and going to the movies.
Sharius enjoys shopping, reading, spending time with family, traveling and skating.
Sheron enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and friends and watching old westerns on Sunday afternoons.
Tami enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, listening to music, good movies and outdoor activities.
Trudy enjoys walking her basset hound and looks forward every year to the pruning season, as well as planting tomatoes and new flower seeds.
File Room
Mac enjoys ESPN and outdoor grilling.
Jennifer enjoys shopping, hanging out with her friends and watching sports.
Marcell enjoys playing golf and soccer.
Raleigh enjoys landscaping and cooking.
