Category: URA

Cody Jarrett received a Bachelor of Science in Advanced Radiologic Sciences at Weber State University. He then completed the Physician Assistant Program and received a Master of Health Sciences degree from Duke University. He is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. He is professionally certified in basic and advanced cardiac life support.

Cody’s past work experience includes working as a Radiologic Technologist at LDS hospital and Intermountain Medical Center. Responsibilities included conventional and fluoroscopic imaging in the operating room, emergency department, and intensive care units.

His primary area of focus is performing procedures through fluoroscopic and sonographic imaging including gastrointestinal imaging, lumbar punctures, joint injections, and thyroid biopsies.

Jason received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Utah Valley State College and completed a Master of Science in the Family nurse practitioner program at Brigham Young University. He is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and the American College of Phlebology. He is professionally certified in basic life support, pediatric advanced life support and advanced cardiac life support.

Jason’s past work experience includes coordinating care for post myocardial infarction and post angiography patients in a 17 bed cardiac intensive care unit at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. He is an experienced charge nurse coordinating staff and patient assignments, and responding to hospital emergencies as a team lead. He is currently certified on Intra Aortic Balloon Pump and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy.

His primary area of focus in the vein center is new patient consultations and coordinating care for established patients. He also works in the hospital with the Interventional Radiologists performing procedures including joint injections, lumbar punctures, PICC lines, paracentesis, thoracentesis and thyroid biopsies.

Medical School

University of Utah School of Medicine

Internship

University of Utah Medical Center

Residency

Diagnostic Radiology
University of Utah Medical Center

Fellowship

Interventional and Oncologic Radiology
M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute

Dr. Dennis Heaston is fellowship-trained and board certified in diagnostic radiology and radiation oncology. His primary interest is in diagnostic oncoradiology and minimally invasive procedures related to that field, such as tumor embolization, radiofrequency ablation, etc. His expertise includes treatment of disorders of the arterial and venous circulation, like acute stroke intervention, vascular stenting, endovenous ablation and embolization.

Dr. Heaston obtained his medical degree and completed an internship in therapeutic radiology and a residency in diagnostic radiology from the University of Utah School of Medicine. His fellowship in interventional and oncologic radiology was completed at the M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute in Houston, Texas. He taught interventional and therapeutic radiology at Duke University for four years before coming to Provo in 1983. He speaks English, French and Spanish.

Medical School

University of Utah School of Medicine

Internship

University of Utah
Medical Education Program

Residency

Diagnostic Radiology
Duke University Medical Center

Fellowship

Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Duke University Medical Center

Dr. Daniel Hatch’s primary professional areas of focus are in the latest techniques of minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of disease (vascular and nonvascular). He is highly trained and instructs in both laser and radiofrequency procedures. These new state-of –the-art procedures are minimally invasive ways to treat varicose veins. Dr. Hatch’s expertise includes treatment of disorders of the arterial and venous circulation, acute stroke intervention, Uterine Fibroid Embolization for the treatment of uterine fibroids as well as spine interventions for pain management including vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty of acute vertebral body compression fractures. Dr. Hatch is fellowship-trained and board certified in interventional radiology.

Dr. Hatch graduated from the University of Utah College of Medicine and received numerous awards including the top research award at the Western Neurological Society. He then completed his Internship in Medicine at the same institution and was elected as one of the top Interns of the Year. Dr. Hatch filled a residency in radiology followed by a fellowship in vascular intervention at Duke University Medical Center.

Dr. Hatch is a member of SIR (Society of Interventional Radiology), ACP (American College of Phlebology), RSNA (Radiological Society of North America), and ARRS (American Roentgen Ray Society).

Medical School

University of California, San Francisco

Internship

Transitional Medicine
LDS Hospital

Residency

Diagnostic Radiology
University of Utah School of Medicine

Fellowship

Body Imaging
University of Utah School of Medicine

Dr. Roy Charles Hammond first made the personal goal of joining Utah Valley Radiology Associates while in college at Brigham Young University. He was excited to accomplish that goal in 2001 after graduating with Honors from medical school at the University of California, San Francisco and completing a Diagnostic Radiology residency and fellowship at the University of Utah.

Dr. Hammond’s fellowship was in Body Imaging with an emphasis in Body and Musculoskeletal MRI. He is board-certified in Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Hammond is currently the Director of MRI for Utah Valley Hospital, American Fork Hospital and Orem Community Hospital and Medical Director of Imaging at Spanish Fork Hospital. He has also served as Medical Staff President at Utah Valley Hospital.

Dr. Hammond’s current areas of special interest include MRI, coronary artery multi-detector CT angiography and digital mammography. He has been working with several of the radiologists on implementing the coronary artery CT angiography program at UVH.

Dr. Hammond maintains professional membership in the American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), American Roentgen Ray Society, American Medical Association, Utah Medical Association and Huntsman- Intermountain Cancer Care Program.

Dr. Hammond states that the best part of his job is the daily personal interactions with referring physicians and working through challenging cases with them. He loves being able to make a significant contribution to patient care. He also enjoys the constant intellectual stimulation provided by advances in medical imaging. Dr. Hammond met his wife of 25 years, Jennifer, while a radiology resident at the University of Utah. They have 4 children and make their home in Springville. He enjoys skiing, boating, hiking, golfing, movies, and spending quality time with his family.

Medical School

The George Washington University
School of Medicine

Internship

Transitional Intern
Tripler Army Medical Center
Medical Education Program

Residency

Diagnostic Radiology
Madigan Army Medical Center

Fellowship

Pediatric Radiology
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Dr. Halversen is fellowship-trained and board certified in diagnostic radiology. His expertise includes Pediatric Radiology, Neurological Imaging / MRI, and PET/CT.

After graduating from medical school at The George Washington University School of Medicine, he completed a residency in diagnostic radiology followed by further training in pediatric radiology at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. In addition to his medical expertise, Dr. Halversen holds a BS in Biology with human emphasis, graduating from the University of Utah.

While in the military Dr. Halversen’s responsibilities included Chief of Ultrasound; Quality Assurance and Risk Management Officer in the Department of Radiology; representative to the Madigan AMC Trauma Committee; and a member of the Educational Committee, overseeing a 20 resident training program in Diagnostic Radiology. He has been honored by the United States Army with the Army Achievement Medal in 2002, 2003 and 2005, as well as the Meritorious Service Medal for exemplary service as Academic Staff Radiologist in 2006 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom while serving as Chief of Radiology for the 47th Combat Support Hospital in Mosul, Iraq.

Professional Societies include Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Society of Pediatric Radiology and European Society of Radiology.

Medical School

UCLA School of Medicine

Internship

UCLA – San Fernando Valley Internal
Medicine Program

Residency

Diagnostic Radiology
UCLA Medical Center

Fellowship

Musculoskeletal Radiology
UC – San Diego

Dr. Tyler L. Crawford’s primary professional areas of focus are in musculoskeletal radiology and PET imaging. Dr. Crawford is fellowship-trained in musculoskeletal radiology. Dr. Crawford co-chairs sports medicine and musculoskeletal conferences at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center.

After graduating magna cum laude in his undergraduate work at BYU, Dr. Crawford moved to California for postgraduate work. He completed medical school at the UCLA School of Medicine in Los Angeles, and an internship at the UCLA-San Fernando Valley Internal Medicine Program. Dr. Crawford then completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at the UCLA Medical Center, where he was a chief resident. Finally, he finished a fellowship in musculoskeletal radiology at UC San Diego. While completing his fellowship at UCSD, Dr. Crawford also continued as clinical faculty at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica before joining URA. His professional associations include the Radiological Society of North America, the American College of Radiology, and the American Roentgen Ray Society.

Medical School

Medical College of Wisconsin

Internship

LDS Hospital

Residency

Diagnostic Radiology – University of Arizona Health Sciences Center

Fellowship

MRI & Cross-sectional Imaging
Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ

Dr. David R. Cottam’s primary professional area of focus is in cross-sectional and body imaging. He is skilled in interpreting and acquiring medical imaging using such clinical imaging techniques as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), fluoroscopy, positron emission tomography (PET), projection radiography (x-ray), computed tomography, ultrasound, and other imaging tools. Dr. Cottam is fellowship trained and board certified in diagnostic radiology.

Graduating summa cum laude in his undergraduate work, Dr. Cottam attended the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. After receiving his medical degree, he enrolled for a transitional year of internship at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. This was followed by a diagnostic radiology residency at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. He then completed a body MRI/cross-sectional imaging fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. His professional associations include the Radiological Society of North America, the American College of Radiology, the American Medical Society, and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

Medical School

University of Utah School of Medicine

Internship

Internal Medicine
University of Utah Medical Center
Medical Education Program

Residency

Diagnostic Radiology
University of Utah Medical Center

Fellowship

Neuroradiology
Oregon Health Science University

Dr. Corey is fellowship-trained and board certified in diagnostic radiology. His expertise includes Neurological Imaging.

Dr. Corey grew up in Delta, Utah with 9 siblings. In high school he enjoyed football, wrestling, baseball, and music. After high school he served a mission to Atlanta, GA where he worked with Vietnamese people. He attended Utah State and BYU before going to Creighton University for Physical Therapy school. After physical therapy school, he married Allison and moved to the Los Angeles area where they worked for 2 years during which time he decided to attend medical school.

After graduating from medical school at The University of Utah Medical Center, he completed a residency in diagnostic radiology followed by further training in Neuroradiology at Oregon Health Science University. In addition to his medical expertise, Dr. Corey holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Creighton University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude.

Dr. Corey has been involved in research projects including neurologically-associated intravascular lymphomatosis; anomalous hepatric vein drainage in the right atrium, a review of the embryology and development of portohepatic venous anatomy; the effectiveness of strain/counterstrain; and others involving the needs of emergency department patients.

Membership in professional organizations include Radiological Society of North America, American Roentgen Ray Society, American Society of Neuroradiology, and American Medical Association.

Dr. Corey’s wife is Allison. They have 3 kids: Timothy, Paige, and Mason and are making their home in Orem, UT. Hobbies include: mountain biking, road biking, golf, basketball, running, camping, hiking, and history.

Medical School

Tulane Medical School

Internship

Tulane
Medical Education Program

Residency

Diagnostic Radiology
Harbor/UCLA Medical Center

Fellowship

Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Harbor – UCLA Medical Center

Dr. John S. Collins is fellowship-trained and board certified in interventional radiology. Dr. Collins’s areas of expertise include uterine fibroid embolization, vertebroplasty, stent placements, treatment of superficial venous insufficiency and catheter-directed thrombolysis.

Dr. Collins received his Doctor of Medicine from Tulane Medical School in New Orleans followed by an internship. He then completed a residency in radiology and a fellowship in interventional radiology at Harbor/UCLA Medical Center.