Radiologist settles with state following failed mammogram readings
Former Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center radiologist Mark F. Guilfoyle, MD, reached a settlement with the New Hampshire state Board of Medicine following his failure to detect evidence of breast cancer in multiple patients, according to the New Hampshire Union Leader.
According to the Union Leader, the hospital conducted a review of mammogram interpretations performed by Guilfoyle between 2015 and 2018. Guilfoyle resigned from his position during that review.
“The board’s investigation and review of a select number of mammogram studies indicated that respondent had failed to detect evidence of breast cancer in a number of patients who were eventually diagnosed with breast cancer,” the settlement reads.
The settlement didn’t reveal the number of mammograms reviewed or how many patients were affected. Guilfoyle will pay $750 as part of the settlement.
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Matt joined Chicago’s TriMed team in 2018 covering all areas of health imaging after two years reporting on the hospital field. He holds a bachelor’s in English from UIC, and enjoys a good cup of coffee and an interesting documentary.