Thomas C. Winter III

Thomas C. Winter III, MD, MA

Languages spoken: English

Academic Information

Departments Emeritus - Radiology & Imaging Sciences

Board Certification

  • American Board of Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
  • National Board of Medical Examiners

Dr. Winter is an Emeritus Professor of Radiology with Tenure. His primary interest is patient care, followed closely by teaching. He has given over 700 invited lectures, >120 of which were outside of the USA (including all continents except Antarctica and Africa). Particular clinical and research interests include obstetric sonography, musculoskeletal sonography, ultrasound-guided biopsies, tumor ablation, virtual colonoscopy, abdominal transplant organ imaging, and the multistep progression of hepatocellular carcinogenesis. His work has resulted in over 120 refereed scientific publications, 57 other publications, 55 book chapters, 3 books, 128 scientific presentations, and 3 patents. He graduated from a large public high school in Virginia (valedictorian), earned his BA double majoring in Math and Physics (ΦΒΚ), MA in Physics (5 A+’s, 5 A’s, and 1 B+), and MD (ΑΩΑ) degrees from Duke University, received his radiology training at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, and did a fellowship in Abdominal Imaging at the University of Washington. Away from work, he attempts to spend as much time as possible with his family enjoying the stunning outdoor scenery that is found throughout the incredibly beautiful state of Utah.

Education History

Fellowship University of Pennsylvania
 Visiting Fellow
Fellowship University of Washington School of Medicine
 Fellow
Residency Washington University
 Resident
Graduate Training Duke University
 MA
Professional Medical Duke University
 MD
Undergraduate Duke University
 BA

Selected Publications

Patent

  1. Goldberg SN, Haemmerich D, Lee FT, Sampson L, Winter TC (2010). Radiofrequency Ablation with Independently Controllable Ground Pad Conductors. U.S. Patent No. 7,736,357. Washington, D.C.:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
  2. Hebert JJ, Taylor AJ, Winter TC (2009). Contrast Agents to Improve Gastrointestinal Tract Opacification During Abdominal and Pelvic CT Scans. U.S. Patent No. 7,582,283. Washington, D.C.:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
  3. Haemmerich D, Lee FT, Sampson L, Winter TC (2009). Radiofrequency ablation system using multiple prong probes. U.S. Patent No. 7,520,877. Washington, D.C.:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.