UCLA names new radiology chair, plus more leadership moves from SimonMed, GE HealthCare and Siemens Healthineers

The University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine has named its first new radiology chair in 20 years—one of several recent leadership moves of note in the imaging industry.

UCLA has appointed Jonathan Goldin, MD, PhD, as both head of its Department of Radiological Sciences and executive director of radiology for its health system, effective April 1. He has been with the organization for over 30, filling numerous leadership roles including founding member of the medical executive committee at the new Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in southern L.A.

“As an educator and mentor, Dr. Goldin is committed to training the next generation of scientists, radiologists and medical professionals at UCLA, having served on 15 postgraduate training committees for PhD and MD students,” John C. Mazziotta, MD, PhD, CEO of the UCLA Health, and fellow leaders wrote in an April 2 email announcement to staff members. “His dedication to inclusive excellence has led to the implementation of various novel clinical and educational programs at MLKCH.”

Prior to April 1, Goldin was chief of radiology at MLKCH and co-director of the Computer Vision and Imaging Biomarker Program. He earned his MD and PhD from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, and later completed a thoracic radiology fellowship at UCLA. Goldin played a “pivotal role” in establishing a radiology program at Santa Monica Hospital and expanding its community imaging outpatient practice network, Mazziotta noted. He has served as an investigator on over 45 National Institutes of Health grants, resulting in 270-plus publications, 13 book chapters and four patents. Goldin’s research has focused on advanced imaging and AI techniques for diagnosing and managing lung disease and other oncological concerns. 

He replaces noted radiologist Dieter Enzmann, MD, who is stepping down after over 20 years leading the department. UCLA employed a 15-member search committee to help select Goldin to take over the post. 

“In announcing this transition, we want to recognize Dr. Enzmann’s many years of exceptional leadership as department chair as well as over his entire academic career, all of it characterized by highly distinguished contributions to the research, teaching, and clinical missions of both the health system and the school,” wrote Mazziotta, with UCLA Hospital System CEO Johnese Spisso, MPA, and David Geffen School of Medicine Dean Steven Dubinett, MD, also signing the message. 

UCLA operates a 48-resident diagnostic radiology training program across five major teaching hospitals associated with the David Geffen School of Medicine, and the health system delivers the full gamut of imaging services at its numerous locations. 

SimonMed adds new executive

SimonMed Imaging has added a new member to its C-suite, the Scottsdale, Arizona-based radiology practice announced Monday. 

Radiologist Scott Flamm, MD, MBA, is joining the organization as chief medical information officer. He formerly led the cardiovascular imaging program at Cleveland Clinic, bringing “decades of experience” to his new employer, SimonMed noted. 

In the role, Flamm will ensure patients and referrers have access to advanced cardiac MRI technology, expert advice and a quality healthcare experience. SimonMed offers cardiac imaging across multiple centers of excellence including at its Carnegie Hill, New York, location and in Beverly Hills, California. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Flamm to SimonMed. His expertise in cardiac MRI, AI, and healthcare policy will be invaluable as we build out our Cardiac Imaging Centers of Excellence,” Christopher Maroules, MD, director of cardiac imaging, said in a statement April 14, adding that the hire also will “further strengthen our commitment to delivering top-tier cardiovascular imaging nationwide.” 

SimonMed bills itself as one of the largest outpatient imaging providers in the U.S., employing over 300 radiologists working across 170 sites in 11 states. It also offers elective whole-body MRIs and is backed by private equity firm American Securities. 

Radiologists lead state medical societies

Two state medical societies recently tapped radiologists to lead their boards. 

The Medical Association of the State of Alabama swore in Mark LeQuire, MD, as its new president during the organization’s annual meeting on Friday. He is a physician partner with Montgomery Radiology Associates and has practiced medicine for 30 years, according to the Alabama Political Reporter. 

“Every physician, regardless of specialty, shares a deep responsibility to provide the best possible care, to advocate for our patients and to uphold the highest standards of medicine,” LeQuire told the outlet. “I’m honored to lead the medical association in its mission to support Alabama’s physicians and improve healthcare for all.”

LeQuire has served as president-elect over the last year and now replaces Amanda Williams, MD, whose term expired at the meeting. 

Meanwhile, the Medical Society of the State of New York recently named radiologist Mark J. Adams, MD, MBA, as its new president-elect. He is a professor of clinical imaging sciences at the University of Rochester Medical Center and recently received the New York State Radiological Society’s Gold Medal of Achievement. 

Adams has been a member of the MSSNY for 25 years, previously serving as VP (2024-2025), treasurer (2019-2024) and 7th District councilor, the Rochester Business Journal reported April 7. He’s also chair of both the Legislative and Physician Advocacy Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.