Michael J. Manzano, MD
Radiologist | Diagnostic Radiology
1812 Verdugo Blvd Glendale CA, 91208About
Dr. Manzano is a radiologist practicing at the USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Radiology Department, in Glendale, CA since 2017. Michael Manzano, MD, is the Neuroradiologist Clinical Instructor at the USC Keck School of Medicine, Neuroradiology division, where he delivers high-quality patient care.
Dr. Manzano specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and computed tomography (CT) exams. Dr. Manzano’s extensive education history includes post-graduate training, and he completed his diagnostic radiology residency at the George Washington University (GWU) in Washington, DC, serving as Chief resident.
From 2014-2017, he served as the Chief of Musculoskeletal Radiology for Loma Linda University Hospital Murrieta. He performed a wide variety of diagnostic and interventional radiology services for both hospital and outpatient-based patient care. Dr. Manzano has enjoyed giving lectures since 2000, covering topics ranging from neuroradiology, neurology, and musculoskeletal MRIs- at venues like San Diego State University, Loma Linda University Medical Center, and George Washington University.
Dr. Manzano is an active member of several professional memberships and committees, including the Neuroradiology Conference, the Radiology Resident Conference, the Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta, the Radiologic Society of North America (RSNA), the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS), the Los Angeles Radiological Society (LARS), the District of Colombia Metropolitan Radiological Society (DCMRS), and the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR).
Education and Training
San Diego State University Bachelor of Science 2003
George Washington University MD 2007
Board Certification
Diagnostic Radiology (Physician Specialties)
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Tumor Board Loma Linda University Hospital-Murrieta 2017 - 2019
- Clinical Committee Meeting Keck Medicine of USC 2019 - 2019
- Radiology Service (Hospital) Quaterly Keck Medicine of USC 2019 - 2019
- Ortho Case Conference USC Verdugo Hills Hospital 2019 - 2022
- Tumor Board Brain Tumor Center, Keck SOM of USC 2018 - Present
- Critical Care Committee USC Verdugo Hills Hospital 2019 - Present
- VHH Radiology Operations USC Verdugo Hills Hospital 2019 - Present
- Credentials Commitee USC Verdugo Hills Hospital 2021 - Present
- Interdisciplinary Sensitive Health exams Commitee USC Verdugo Hills Hospital 2021 - Present
- VHH Acilliary Committee Department of Radiology , USC Verdugo Hills Hospital 2019 - Present
- Performance Improvement Committee USC Verdugo Hills Hospital 2021 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Radiologic Society of North America (RSNA)
- Caduceus Society
- Los Angeles Radiological Society (LARS)
- American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS)
- District of Colombia Metropolitan Radiological Society (DCMRS)
Articles and Publications
- REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES:Poulder, D., Bakshian, S., Matthews, R., Rao, V., Dardashti, S., Manzano, M., Utility of 18F sodium fluoridePET/CT in the evaluation of postoperative pain following surgical spine fusion. OriginalArticle. Musculoskeletal Surgery. Received 21 November 2016/Accepted 22 January2017. DOI 10.1007/s12306-017-0465-0Manzano, M., Troncale, T., Crues, J. Radnet Musculoskeletal MRI Protocols. Electronic Publication 2013.http://www.radnet.com/fellowship.htmlManzano, M., Khati, N. Intrauterine Testicular Torsion. Electronic Publication. American College of RadiologyCase In Point. March 8 th , 2011.http://3s.acr.org. /CIP/ArchiveCaseView.aspx?CaseID=muxVQU23Vec%3dManzano, M., Hill, M., Khati, N. Retrospective Analysis of CT, US, and MRI for the diagnosis of HepaticSteatosis. Manuscript in progress.BOOKS, MONOGRAPHS, AND TEXT BOOKS:Manzano, M., Foster, L., Crues, J. Magnetic, MRI Policies and Procedures for an Outpatient Facility. ReferenceManual for Magnetic Resonnance Safety, Implants, and Devices. Shellock, F., Crues, J.,Karacozoff, A. Biomedical Research Publishing Group: Los Angeles, 2013 Edition.Alaghmand,M., Manzano, M., Venbrux, A., Alimentary Tract Vaculatur, Image-Guided Intervention. Mauro, M.,Murphy, K., Thomson, K., Venbrux, A., Zollikofer, C. Saunders. Elsevier: Philadelphia,2008; Vol I, pp 380-390.ABSTRACTS AND PRESENTATIONS:Manzano, M., Katzen, J., Levy, L., Diffusion Tensor Tractography of Language Pathways. Educational Exhibit.The George Washington University, Childrens National Medical Center, VeteransAdministration Medical Center 14 th Annual Research Symposium, 2009.
Hobbies / Sports
- Team Physician/ Advisor: La Canada High School Spartans Wrestling
Areas of research
2017-Current USC Limb and Stroke NIH R01 Fan, Z., et al
2017-2022 ENIGMA PROJECT. http://enigma.ini.usc.edu/about-2/
2000-2001 The Synthesis of Virginiamycin Derivatives, Primary Investigator: Shelli McAlpine, P.h.D.
EDITORSHIPS AND EDITORIAL BOARDS:
2017 Reviewer, American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) Neuroradiographic’s Journal
2017 Reviewer, Journal of Clinical Neuroscience (JOCN)
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