Alfred Franklin Turner
Radiologist | Body Imaging
748 South El Molino Avenue Pasadena California, 91106About
Alfred Franklin Turner, MD, FACC, FACR, maintains a position as a radiologist at Arcadia Radiology Medical Group in Arcadia, California. The practice offers a full spectrum of quality imaging services to patients in the San Gabriel Valley. Dr. Turner, with his sixty years of experience, specializes in radiology. He was educated at the University of Western Ontario and continued his studies with an internship at Hamilton General Hospital. In addition, he completed a residency at the Los Angeles Community Hospital. Board certified by the American Board of Radiology, he has published over 100 articles and has been named Top Doc by both Pasadena and LA Magazine.
Education and Training
MD at University of Western Ontario
Board Certification
American Board of Radiology
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional and National Lecture and Public Speaking -
Awards
- Super Doc for 5 Years
- Top Doc- Pasadena Magazine
- Top Doc- LA Magazine
Internships
- Hamilton General Hospital- 1955
Professional Society Memberships
- Western Imaging Center Medical Group
Articles and Publications
- 100 Articles
What do you attribute your success to?
- Passion for the medical field and love of people, making a difference in the field.
Hobbies / Sports
- Family, Friends, Research, Reading
Favorite professional publications
- All major medical and radiology publications
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