John C. Burnham, M.D.

Education:

• University of California, Davis, CA.
  Bachelor of Arts, Zoology
• University of California, San Francisco, CA.
  Doctor of Medicine Degree
• Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA.
  Internship and Residency

Professional:
Specializing in Breast Imaging, Dr. Burnham was a pioneer in developing the image guided breast needle core biopsy practice in Chico. The Stereotactic Core Biopsy Program is ACR (American College of Radiology) accredited.

Personal:
Dr. Burnham was born in San Francisco and Raised in Mill valley, CA. In practice since 1977, he has lived in Marin County and the San Jose area prior to coming to Chico in 1977. He is an activist in Breast Cancer Prevention and Early Detection and enjoys swimming, hiking, tennis, repairing, boating and travel.

   Benjamin H. Cannon, M.D.

Education:

• Davidson College, North Carolina
  Bachelor of Science, Pre-medicine
• Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA.
  Doctor of Medicine Degree
• Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA.
  Internal Medicine Residency
• Letterman Army Medical Center, San Francisco, CA.
  Radiology Residency

Professional:
Dr. Cannon has advanced qualifications (CAQ) as an Interventional Radiologist and performs a wide range of special procedures including (non-cardiac) angioplasty, stent placement, and image guided pain management techniques. He pioneered the local practice of vertebroplasty, the latest technique in "mending" spinal fractures that occur with Osteoporosis. He has since been elected to the American Society of Spine Radiologists and serves as Medical Director of Radiology at Enloe Hospital, as well as North State Radiology’s Director at Large. 

Personal:
Dr. Cannon was born and raised in Statesboro, Georgia. He served in the US army for 4 years as staff radiologist before going into private practice in Eureka, CA. An avid diver, golfer, and kayak enthusiast, he has made Chico his home since 1991.

   Garth Gregory, M.D.

Education:

• Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H.
  Bachelor of Arts
• Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
  Doctor of Medicine Degree
• USC Medical Center - Los Angeles County Hospital, Los Angeles, CA.
  Internship in Surgery
• Cornell University Medical Center - The New York Hospital, New York
  Diagnostic Radiology Residency

Professional:
Dr. Gregory specializes in Mammography with separate interests in quality control and billing.  He is a past member of North State Radiology’s Corporate Compliance Committee and also serves on the Board of Directors for the Butte-Glenn Medical Society.

Personal:
Dr. Gregory was born in Wilmington, DE and raised in Longview, WA. He has been in practice since 1972; on active duty in Berlin, Germany from 1972 - 1975 as Chief of Radiology of US Army Hospital in Berlin before coming to Chico in 1976. He enjoys duplicate bridge, golf, exercise and travel abroad.

   Marcia Hinkle (Diaz), M.D.

Education:

• Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
  Bachelor of Science
• Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
  Doctor of Medicine Degree
• White Memorial Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
  Radiology Internship
• White Memorial Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
  Residency in Radiology

Professional:
Dr. Hinkle joined North State Radiology in February of 2007. She is MQSA compliant in Breast Imaging and Intervention.

Personal:  Dr. Hinkle’s interests include music, gardening, and cooking. 

   Robert Huberman, M.D.

Education:

• State University of New York
  Bachelor of Arts Degree
• New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
  Doctor of Medicine Degree
• Metropolitan Hospital, NY
  Internship and Residency
• Flower-Fifth Avenue Hospital, NY
  Residency
• UCLA Center for Health Services, CA
  Neuroradiology Fellowship

Professional:
Dr. Huberman joined our staff in October 2007. Previously, he was in private practice in Sonora after also working in Humboldt County.   He performs a variety of procedures including Cerebral and Visceral Angiography, Percutaneous Interventional Procedures, CT and Ultrasound guided Procedures and Breast Interventional Procedures.

Personal:
Dr. Huberman was born and raised in New York. He moved to California 30 years ago and enjoys hiking, skiing, sea kayaking, photography and traveling.

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   Douglas M. Hughes, M.D.

Education:

• Pacific Union College, Angwin, CA
  Bachelor of Science, Biophysics
• Loma Linda University, CA.
  Doctor of Medicine Degree
  Internship and Residency
• University of California, Davis Medical Center
  Fellowship, Interventional and Vascular Radiology

Professional:
Dr. Hughes has advanced qualifications (CAQ) as an interventional Radiologist and performs a number of special vascular procedures including stent placement and (non-cardiac) angioplasty. Dr. Hughes currently serves as Medical Director of the Oroville Imaging Center, and is a member of both the Interventional and Clinical Committees at North State Radiology. 

Personal:
Dr. Hughes was born in Loma Linda, CA, and raised in Ridgecrest, CA and has made his home and practice here in the North Valley since 1996. He and his family enjoy traveling, camping, dirt-biking and water sports, and are active in their church.

   Gregory J. Lauten, M.D.

Education:

• Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.
  Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
• University of Colorado, Denver, CO
  Doctor of Medicine Degree
• Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center, Denver CO.
  Internships in Medicine, and Diagnostic Radiology
• Walter Reed Medical Center, Washington DC
  Fellowship in Angiography & Neuroradiology

Professional:
Dr. Lauten has advanced qualifications (CAQ) as an Interventional Radiologist.  In addition to practicing general Diagnostic Radiology, he performs a wide range of special procedure.  These include (non-cardiac) angioplasty, stent placement, MR-guided breast biopsy, and other non-invasive image guided procedures. He is also certified in Neuroradiology. He currently is Director of the North Valley MRI & CT Center and is a member of the clinical and interventional committees.  

Personal:
Dr. Lauten was born and raised in Chicago, IL. When he began practice in 1977, he worked at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, TX., then Letterman Army Medical Center in San Francisco as Staff Radiologist and Chief of Special procedures. He has made Chico his home since 1980 and enjoys sports, golf, hiking, and bike riding.

   Craig Letner, M.D.

Education:

• University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
  Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
• UC Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, CA
  Doctor of Medicine Degree
• Methodist Hospital, Sacramento, CA
  Family Practice Residency
• Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA
  Diagnostic Radiology Residency

Professional:
Dr. Letner started practicing with North State Radiology in 2005 after he completed his residency at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. He specializes in Diagnostic Radiology and is a current member of the finance committee. 

Personal:
Dr. Letner was born and raised in Chico and is married with two young children.  

   Richard W. Livesay, M.D.

Education:

• Michigan State University
  Pre-Medical Study
• University of Michigan Medical School
  Doctor of Medicine Degree
• Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
  Radiology Internship
• Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.
  Radiology Residency
• Loma Linda University Medical Center, CA.
  Fellowships; General Radiology and Angiography

Professional:
Prior to joining the staff at North State Radiology, Dr. Livesay formerly worked at both Paradise Medical Imaging and El Cajon Valley Hospital in El Cajon, CA.

Personal:
He was born and raised in Flint, MI , and began practice in 1973. He has made the North Valley his home since 1983. He enjoys computers, music, photography, boating and travel.

   Joseph Howard McIntosh, M.D.

Education:

• University of Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas
  Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
• University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas
  Doctor of Medicine Degree
• Mercy St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
  Radiology Internship and Residency
• St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, MO.
  Radiology Residency

Professional:
Dr. Joseph McIntosh practices general Diagnostic Radiology and has a special interest in digital imaging.   

Personal:
He was born and raised in Ottawa, Kansas. He has practiced in Omaha, and Norfolk, Nebraska, as well as Clovis, California before making his home in the North Valley in 1989. In his spare time he enjoys reading, cycling, photography and target shooting.

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   Kevin M. Nash, M.D.

Education:

• Pacific Union College, Angwin, CA
  Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
• Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
  Doctor of Medicine Degree
• Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA
  Diagnostic Radiology, Residency
• Louisiana State University Medical Center/ Charity Hospital, New Orleans, LA.
  Diagnostic Radiology, Residency
• University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
  Nuclear Medicine, Residency
• University of Washington, Seattle, WA
  Interventional Radiology, Fellowship

Professional:
Dr. Nash has advanced qualifications (CAQ) as an Interventional Radiologist. He performs a wide variety of procedures including stent placement and (non-cardiac) angioplasty. He also serves as the secretary of North State Radiology and chairman of the Interventional Committee. 

Personal:
Dr. Nash was born in Glendale, CA. In practice since 1985, he worked in Sacramento and San Jose prior to coming to Chico in 1993. He enjoys golf, tennis, motorcycle riding, metal and wood working.

   Elton Noyes, M.D.

Education

• Walla Walla College, College Place, WA
  Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry
• Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
  Doctor of Medicine Degree
• Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane, WA
  Rotating Internship
• St. Luke's Hospital, Milwaukee, WI
  Diagnostic Radiology Residency
• University of New Mexico Affiliated Hospitals
  Diagnostic Radiology Residency & Neurology Fellowship

Professional:
Dr. Noyes has been practicing Diagnostic Radiology with North State Radiology since 2004, and is a current member of the Finance Committee.  He previously practiced in Cottonwood, Tempe, Show Low and Chandler, Arizona

Personal:
Born in Portland, Oregon, Dr. Noyes has been practicing since 1970. He was stationed in Albuquerque, NM with the United States Air Force from 1976-1977.

   Kenneth G. Petty, M.D.

Education:

• University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
  Bachelor of Arts, Biology
• University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
  Doctor of Medicine Degree
• Baptist Medical Center of Oklahoma , Oklahoma City, OK.
  Radiology Residency
• Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon
  Fellowship, Nuclear Medicine

Professional:
Dr. Ken Petty specializes in Nuclear Medicine studies, which utilizes radioisotopes to "illuminate" areas inside the body. He previously held the position of Staff Radiologist/Director of Nuclear Medicine at St. John's Medical Center in Joplin, MO. He is currently the treasurer for North State Radiology, as well as a member of the finance committee. 

Personal:
Born and raised in Nuremberg, Germany. Dr. Petty has been in practice since 1996 in the mid-west, and later in Portland, OR before making Chico his home in 1998. He is an avid backpacker and bicyclist. He greatly enjoys the wonders of Northern, CA.

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   George D. Rawley, M.D.

Education:

• University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
  Bachelor of Science, Psychology
• University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
  Doctor of Medicine Degree
• St. Louis University Hospitals, St Louis, MO.
  Radiology Internship
• University of Minnesota Hospitals, Minneapolis, MN.
  Radiology Residency

Professional:
Dr. Rawley has advanced qualifications (CAQ) as an Interventional Radiologist.  He performs a wide range of procedures including (non- cardiac) angioplasty, stent placement, and biopsies. He served as Director of Radiology at Enloe Hospital for many years and currently practices there as well as Oroville and Feather
River Hospital.

Personal:
Born and raised in Minneapolis, MN, he began practice in 1970 in Minneapolis before making his home in Chico in 1975. An avid cyclist, he enjoys the arts and travel as well as a multitude of outdoor activities.

   James Schlund, M.D.

Education:

• University of California, Davis, CA.
  Bachelor of Science, Bio-Chemistry
  Doctor of Medicine Degree
• University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY.
  Internal Medicine Internship
• University California, Davis Medical Center, Davis, CA.
  Radiology and Internal Medicine Residencies
• University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
  Fellowship, Cross Sectional Body Imaging

Professional:
Dr. Jim Schlund practices general Diagnostic Radiology with a focus on breast imaging.  He was a former Assistant Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine at UC Davis Medical Center. Dr. Schlund currently serves as the Vice President and Medical Director of North State Radiology, as well as Director of the Breast Care Center of Northern California.  He is also the chairman of  both the Clinical and Quality Assurance Committees.   

Personal:
Dr. Schlund was born and raised in Whittier, CA. Upon completion of his Imaging Fellowship at Chapel Hill, he moved to Chico in 1994 to start a family and practice Radiology. A commercial pilot and former flight instructor, he enjoys fishing with his daughters, flying, and camping.

   Mauricio T. Schrader, M.D.

Education:

• Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Columbia
  Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine Degrees
• Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI,
  Diagnostic Radiology, Internship
• University Hospitals Cleveland/Case Western Reserve University
  Diagnostic Radiology Residency
• University of California , Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA.
  Fellowship in MRI/CT/Ultrasound

Professional:
Dr. Schrader practices Diagnostic Radiology in addition to specializing in Breast Imaging, MRI, CT, and Ultrasound. He serves as the Medical Director for Feather River Hospital Radiology Department and is member of North State Radiology’s Clinical Committee.

Personal:
Born in Cleveland, OH and raised in Bogotá, Columbia, Dr. Schrader has been in Chico practicing since 1992. His background includes volunteer medical work in South America, and medical illustration work. He enjoys the arts, travel and bicycling.

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   James F. Silverman, M.D.

Education:

• University of Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, PA.
  Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy
• Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA.
  Doctor of Medicine Degree
• Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York, NY.
  Rotating Internship
• Philadelphia General Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.
  Internal Medicine, Residency
• Hospital of St. Raphael, New Haven, CT.
  Diagnostic Radiology, Residency
• Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA.
  Cardiovascular Radiology, Residency

Professional:
Dr. James Silverman practices general Diagnostic Radiology, and was formerly Director of the Medical Imaging Department at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, PA. He was also Chief of Staff, and Clinical Professor at Stanford University Hospital, Stanford, California. He has been published in several renowned medical publications including American Journal of Roentgenology, American Journal of Medicine; New England Journal of Medicine - in relation to cardiovascular radiology and healthcare politics.

Personal:
He was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. He served in the army prior to becoming a physician. In practice since 1963, he has lived in the East and the Bay Area prior to coming to Chico in 1999 to retire and work with North State Radiology.

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   Kiran Singh, M.D.

Education:

• University of California - Irvine, Irvine, CA
  Bachelor of Science
• Virginia Commonwealth University Medical School
  Doctor of Medicine Degree
• Sinai-Grace Hospital, Detroit, MI
  Transitional Internship
• Detroit Medical Center, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
  Radiology Residency
• Detroit Medical Center, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
  Musculoskeletal Fellowship

Professional:
Dr. Singh joined the North State Radiology team in January 2007. She specializes in General Diagnostic Radiology.

Personal:
Dr. Singh is interested in black and white photography, literature, and art history. She enjoys traveling and hiking and she is fluent in Punjabi and Hindi.

Education:

• Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA.
  Bachelor of Arts, Biological Sciences
• Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI.
  Doctor of Medicine Degree
• Mercy Hospital, San Diego, CA.
  Radiology Internship
• Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA.
  Radiology Residency

Professional:
Dr. Stromberg specializes in General Diagnostic Radiology. He currently serves as President of North State Radiology Medical Group, Inc. and is also the Medical Director of North State Imaging.  Additionally, he is Chairman of the Finance Committee, as well as a member of the Clinical Committee. 

Personal:
Dr. Stromberg was born and raised in Eureka, California. He first began practice in 1982 in Chico, California, and has been practicing here ever since. He enjoys hiking, snow skiing, fly-fishing and cruises with his family.

Education:

• University of New York, Staten Island, NY.
  Bachelor of Science, Engineering
• Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.
  Doctor of Medicine Degree
• Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA.
  Diagnostic Radiology Residency & Vascular / Interventional Radiology Fellowship,

Professional:
Dr. Warren performs a wide range of special procedures in addition to practicing general Diagnostic Radiology. These include (non-cardiac) angioplasty, stent placement, and other non-invasive image guided procedures. Prior to entering the medical profession, he was Senior Test Engineer and Project Engineer in the Aerospace Industry in Florham, New Jersey.  He is a current member of the clinical, finance, and interventional committees at North State Radiology. 

Personal:
Dr. Warren was born in New York City (Governor's Island, which looks at the statue of Liberty) and raised in Staten Island, New York as well as parts of Europe. Later, he moved to Florham Park, New Jersey. In practice since 1997, he has lived in Loma Linda, CA and Philadelphia, PA, prior to coming to Chico in 2002. He enjoys motorcycle riding, home improvement, modern design, and traveling.

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