Melissa Cano, RPA/RA (CBRPA), RT(R) (ARRT)Me
Radiologists' Assistant
Phone:
832-824-1000
Languages: English
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Get to know Melissa Cano, RPA/RA (CBRPA), RT(R) (ARRT)Me
Personal Statement
As a Radiologists' Assistant, I believe the care I provide should involve more than giving contrast or pushing a button. I provide individualized care to my patients by acknowledging their unique situations, educating patients and their families, and providing unconditionally compassionate, high-quality care. It is a privilege to use my skills and knowledge to help patients who cannot help themselves and will continue to dedicate my professional life in making the lives of others better.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weber State University | Certification | Certification for Radiology Practitioner Assistant/Radiologist Assistant | 2009 |
| San Jacinto College | Associates | Associates of Science in Radiologic Technology | 2001 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Academy for Radiology Physician Extenders | Secretary |
| Society of Pediatric Radiology | Member |
| Society of Radiology Physician Extenders | Member |
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Andrew Bratsman, MD, Melissa Cano, RPA, Todd Phillips, MD, Erica Schallert, MD, Bryce Bell, MD. Surgical Excision Versus Ultrasound-Guided Treatment of Symptomatic Wrist Ganglia in Pediatric Patients. Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, Vol.5 No. 1 2023: February 2023
Starosolski Z., Nguyen HN, Cano MC, Jones L., Annapragada A., Kan JH. Pediatric long-bone fracture trinomial sub classification by convolutional neural networks with two-stage decision model. RC313-11 Radiology Society of North America, Chicago, IL, 12/3/19
Hayatghaibi, S., Cano, M., Sammer, M., Bales, B. Time-Driven Activity-Based Cost Comparison of Fluoroscopic Upper Gastrointestinal Examination Versus Abdominal Ultrasound for Suspected Midgut Volvulus in Children. Journal of the American College of Radiology, 2020 Dec; Volume 17(12):1563-1570. doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2020.06.023. Epub 2020 Jul 19.
Scallert, E., Cano, M., Kan, J., Jose, J., Jadhav, S. Percutaneous ultrasound guided ganglion cyst fenestration in children: initial results. Skeletal Radiology, 2021 Jun: Volume 50(6): 1169-1175, doi: 10.1007/s00256-020-03662-Epub 2020 Nov 6.
Cano, M. Tunneled line catheter infection rates in Pediatric Population, Radiology Society of North America, Chicago, Illinois
Cassady, C., Bales, B., Cano, M., Herrigon, C. Intussusception in children: inflating the balloon for successful reduction. Pediatric Radiology. May 2013; Volume 43 (Suppl 2):S205-S458