Valerie Jewells MD
Radiologist | Diagnostic Radiology
430 Waterstone Drive First Floor Hillsborough NC, 27278About
Dr. Valerie Jewells is a radiologist practicing in Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Jewells specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.
Education and Training
Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 1988
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR- Neuroradiology- 2001
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR- 1994
Provider Details
Awards
- 1982 Tri Beta Honorary Biological, Tri Beta Honorary Biological Society
- 1992 Chief Resident, Radiology, PCOM/Graduate Medical C, PCOM
- 1993 Board Certification in Radiology, Recertified 10/2, AOCR
- 1994-2000 Radiation Safety Officer, SE Regional Me, SE Regional Medical Center
- 1994 Chair Staff Development Committee, SE Reg Medical, SE Regional Medica
- 2002 Reviewer for American Journal of Neuroradiology, AJNR
- 2003 Radiation Safety Committee, UNC, Evaluation of res, UNC
- 2004 CAQ Certification in Neuroradiology, AOCR
- 2006 ACR Alternate Delegate fo, ACR
- 2009 Bayer Award Best Paper in General Neuroradiology, ASNR
- 2008-2009 President Elect State of, ACR
- 2009-2010 President State of NC, America, ACR
Professional Memberships
- Member Orange County Medical Society
- Member Medical Society of North Carolina
- Member American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
- Member American Society of Neuroradiology
- Member Radiologic Society of North America
- Member American Osteopathic College of Radiology
- Member American College of Radiology
- Member American Osteopathic Association, DO
Fellowships
- Hahnemann University Hospital, Body Imaging Radiology, PA, USA 1994
- Duke University Medical Center, Neuroradiology Fellowship, NC, USA 2001
- Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, Body Imaging 1993
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