Diagnostic Radiology Eric K. Fitzcharles MD, CABR
Certified by the
American Board of Radiology
Serving Chambers Medical Group
Kentucky
Diagnostic Radiology

Eric K. Fitzcharles

MD, CABR
Diagnostic Radiologist
Certified by the American Board of Radiology

Eric K. Fitzcharles, MD, is a board-certified diagnostic radiologist who reads musculoskeletal and neurological MRI, CT and ultrasound studies for Chambers Medical Group patients.

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About Dr. Fitzcharles

Advanced Diagnostic Imaging for Injury Care

Eric K. Fitzcharles, MD, is a board-certified diagnostic radiologist who specializes in musculoskeletal and neurological MRI, CT and ultrasound. He provides imaging interpretation that helps Chambers Medical Group physicians identify and document the source of injury after an auto accident.

He completed a Diagnostic Radiology residency at the University of Iowa and a Sports Medicine MRI clinical and research fellowship at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute and Clinic in Vail, Colorado. His training focuses on the cartilage and tendon imaging used to evaluate joint and soft tissue injuries.

Dr. Fitzcharles has published peer-reviewed research on advanced MRI techniques and is licensed to practice medicine in Kentucky, Colorado, Florida, Illinois and Arkansas.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Education

Undergraduate

University of Kansas

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Summa Cum Laude, 1988

Medical School

University of Virginia School of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine
1994

Residency

University of Iowa

Diagnostic Radiology Residency
1998

Fellowship

Steadman Philippon Research Institute & Clinic

Sports Medicine MRI — Clinical and Research Fellowship
Vail, Colorado, 2011–2012

Professional Credentials

Certifications & Licensure

Certifications

  • Certified by the American Board of Radiology
  • USMLE Certified

Licensure

  • Kentucky
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • Illinois
  • Arkansas
Professional Memberships

Professional Affiliations

Member

  • Society of Skeletal Radiology
  • American College of Radiology
  • Radiological Society of North America
  • American Roentgen Ray Society
Research

Selected Publications & Research

Peer-Reviewed Work

  • Lucas EP, Surowiec RK, Giphart JE, Fitzcharles EK, Petre BM, Ho CP. “Normative Articular Cartilage T2 Values in Clinically Relevant Subregions of the Knee.” ICRS Newsletter, Special Focus: Imaging.
  • Anz AW, Lucas EP, Fitzcharles EK, et al. “MRI T2 Mapping of the Asymptomatic Supraspinatus Tendon by Age and Imaging Plane Using Clinically Relevant Subregions.” European Journal of Radiology, 2014.
  • Lucas EP, Surowiec RK, Fitzcharles EK, et al. “T2 Values of Articular Cartilage in Clinically Relevant Subregions of the Asymptomatic Knee.” Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 2014; 22(6).
  • Ho CP, Surowiec RK, Ferro FP, Lucas EP, Saroki AJ, Dornan GJ, Fitzcharles EK, et al. “Subregional Anatomical Distribution of T2 Values of Articular Cartilage in Asymptomatic Hips.” Cartilage, 2014.
  • Matsumoto AH, Tegtmeyer CJ, Fitzcharles EK, Selby JB, Tribble CG, Angle JF, Kron IL. “Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty of Visceral Arterial Stenoses.”
  • Hyde TM, Fitzcharles EK, Weinberger DR. “Age-Related Prognostic Factors in the Severity of Illness of Tourette’s Syndrome in Monozygotic Twins.” Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience.
Professional Experience

Medical Career

Lexington Radiology, PLLC

Founder

Multistate teleradiology practice based in Vail, Colorado.

Outpatient Diagnostic Center

1998 – 2007

Senior Radiologist — Lexington, Kentucky.

University of Kentucky, Dept. of Neurology

2006 – 2011

Assistant Professor, Voluntary Faculty.

Engineering Consultant

1988 – 1990

Washington, D.C.

Need Care After an Auto Accident?

Chambers Medical Group provides coordinated medical, chiropractic and rehabilitative care at locations throughout Florida and Kentucky.

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