Chris L. Palaskas, MD

Director of Radiology, Fairview University Medical Center

Musculoskeletal Imaging

Hometown:
Kansas City, KS

Personal Interests:
Parenting, sailing, biking, skiing and playing guitar.

Why did you decide to become a radiologist?
I loved all subjects I studied in medical school and I just couldn’t make up my mind so I decided to pursue a field that deals will all facets of medicine…..Radiology.

What is your favorite part of being a radiologist?
I love the multiple patient interactions I have each day as well as challenging and interesting cases.

Why do you enjoy working for Suburban Imaging?
Suburban Imaging is a culture of professionalism and caring. All the people working at Suburban Imaging have a passion for what they are doing. I can’t imagine working in a better environment.

Residency:
Diagnostic Radiology
Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology
St. Louis, MO
1982-1986

Education:
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, 1982
Undergraduate: University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, 1978

Certifications and Licenses:
American Board of Radiology
Minnesota Medical License

Memberships:
American College of Radiology
Radiological Society of North America
American Roentgen Ray Society
Minnesota Radiological Society