Kathryn Pearson MD
Radiologist | Body Imaging
823 Waterman Road North Jacksonville Florida, 32207About
Kathryn Pearson Peyton, MD, is the proud Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Mammosphere Inc. A native of San Francisco, Dr. Pearson graduated with honors from Stanford University and UCSF Medical School. Surrounded by three generations of family with breast cancer, she became a passionate Breast Imaging Radiologist and practiced in San Francisco and Jacksonville for 15 years. In 2012, she founded a non-profit technology company, Mammosphere, which improves breast cancer detection and reduces unnecessary additional imaging by providing electronic accessibility to prior comparison mammograms. Kathryn serves as a Vice-Chair for the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens and Operating Board Member of the University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute. She is married to former Mayor John Peyton and has two very active young boys.
Education and Training
Stanford University; University of California at San Francisco
Board Certification
American Board of Radiology- Radiology; State of Florida Medical License; State of California Medical License
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Kathryn Pearson MD's Expert Contributions
Using radiation with prostate cancer
Your question is really for a Therapeutic Radiation Oncologist, which I am not (I am a Diagnostic Radiologist who has specialized in breast cancer diagnosis). That said, radioactive seed implants, surgically placed within the prostate, do emit radiation to treat the localized prostate cancer. Best regards to your uncle. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, and National Public Speaking, Breast Cancer Advocacy Groups, Conferences, Societies -
- Founder, CEO, Chief Medical Officer, Mammosphere Inc., 2012-Present -
Awards
- Women of Distinction Award, Girl Scouts of America, 2009
- Cap & Gown Honor Society, Stanford University, 1988-1989
- Award for Exceptional Contributions in Teaching, Stanford University, 1989
- Concertmaster, UCSF Symphony Orchestra, 1992-1994
- Concertmaster, Stanford University Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra, 1987-1989
- Finalist in the Pepsi Cola Music Competition, 1984-1985
Treatments
- Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Internships
- California Pacific Medical Center (Transitional Medicine)
Fellowships
- Univeristy of California at San Francisco (Breast Imaging, Women's Imaging)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Cancer Society (Board of Directors), Society of Breast Imaging, American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America
Professional Affiliations
- Society of Breast Imaging, American College of Radiology, Radiologic Society of North America, Duval County Medical Society
Articles and Publications
- Generation W Conference Speaker, University of North Florida, 2015, 2014
- Breast Cancer Update: 2010, Keynote Speaker for Pink Ribbon Golf Tournament, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, 2010
- Course Directio, Symposium for the Primary Care Physicians, Continuing Medical Education Program, 2010
- Breast Imaging: Scrinning, Lecutre at Pink Ribbon Symposium, 2010
What do you attribute your success to?
- She has a huge passion to help females fight breast cancer. With 3 generations of women in her family having been afflicted with breast cancer- it is a driving force in her to help women become aware of early detection through correct mammography evaluations by making prior mammograms more accessible.
Philanthropic Initiatives
- University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute, Operating Board Member, 2013-Present; Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, Board of Directors, 2008-Present; Vice Chair Women's Giving Alliance, 2007-Present; American Cancer Society, Board of Directors, Duval & Beaches Units, 2002-2010; Cathedral Arts Project, Advisory Board, 2004-2011; First Lady of Jacksonville, Wife of Jacksonville, Mayor John Peyton, 2003-2011
Hobbies / Sports
- Violin
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