Christopher Beaulieu M.D., Ph.D.

Christopher Beaulieu M.D., Ph.D.

Radiologist, Diagnostic radiologist


Professor of Radiology (Musculoskeletal Imaging) and, by courtesy, of Orthopaedic Surgery

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Biography


Christopher F. Beaulieu MD, PhD, is Professor of Radiology, Associate Chair of Education, and former Chief of Musculoskeletal Imaging at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, USA. He received his MD degree and a PhD degree in Biological Structure from the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. He was a resident and chief resident in radiology at Duke University in Durham, NC, followed by a fellowship in Body Imaging at Stanford. He was a visiting fellow in musculoskeletal imaging (MSK) at the University of California, San Diego. His research has focused on computer graphics, computer-aided diagnosis, artificial intelligence, as well as numerous technical and clinical musculoskeletal imaging and interventional projects. He has a popular YouTube channel that highlights a variety of clinical topics in MSK. His most recent academic work involves development of an open-source teaching and learning software platform “STELLA” – the STanford Electronic Learning Library and Applications system, which went live at Stanford in 2023.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Fellowship: Stanford Health Services - Fellowship/Diagnostic Radiology (1995) CA
  • Residency: Duke University Radiology Residency (1994) NC
  • Internship: Virginia Mason Medical Center Transitional Year Residency (1990) WA
  • Board Certification: American Board of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology (1994)
  • Medical Education: University of Washington School of Medicine (1989) WA
  • Fellow, Stanford University, Body Imaging (1995)
  • Resident, Duke University, Radiology (1994)
  • Ph.D., University of Washington, Biological Structure (1989)
  • M.D., University of Washington, Medicine (1989)
  • B.S., University of Washington, Chemistry (1982)

Honors & Awards
  • Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Washington School of Medicine (1987)
  • Chief Resident in Radiology, Duke University Medical Center (1993)
  • Cum Laude Award, SCBTMR (1998)
  • Cum Laude Award, SCBTMR (1999)
  • Cum Laude Award, Society of Computed Body Tomography and MRI (SCBTMR) (1996)
  • Cum Laude Award (Co-recipient), SCBTMR (2004)
  • Cum Laude Award (Co-recipient), SCBTMR (2007)
  • Doctor of Medicine with High Honors, University of Washington (1989)
  • Fellow Election, Society of Computed Body Tomography and MRI (2000)
  • Hounsfield Award, SCBTMR (2000)
  • Lauterbur Award (Co-recipient), SCBTMR (2001)
  • Lauterbur Award (Co-recipient), SCBTMR (2002)
  • Lauterbur Award (Co-recipient), SCBTMR (2003)
  • Picker AUR Faculty Development Award, Association of University Radiologists (1996)
  • RSNA Scholars Award, Radiological Society of North America (1997)

Administrative Appointments
  • Associate Chair of Education, Department of Radiology (2018 - Present)
  • Chief of Musculoskeletal Imaging, Stanford University Medical Center (2001 - 2018)

Publications

Specializing In

  • General Radiology

Practice Locations


Imaging Services at Blake Wilbur Outpatient Clinic in Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

900 Blake Wilbur Drive

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 723-6855

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Imaging Services at Stanford Medicine Cancer Center Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

875 Blake Wilbur Drive

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 723-6855

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Imaging Services at Stanford Medicine Imaging Center in Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

451 Sherman Avenue

Palo Alto , CA 94306

(650) 723-6855

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Imaging Services at Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center in Redwood City Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA

450 Broadway Street, Pavilion B

Redwood City , CA 94063

(650) 723-6855

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