Mary Elizabeth Buchanan, MD

Assistant Professor, Radiology

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Medical School
  • MD, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (2017)
Internship
  • Intermountain Medical Center Program (2018)
Residency
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Program, Diagnostic (2022)
Fellowships
  • University of Wisconsin (Madison) Program, Musculoskeletal Radiology (2023)
Languages
English
Department
Radiology

Professional Titles

  • Assistant Professor

Publications

  • Suwal S, Singh A, Dzefi-Tettey K, Buchanan ME. Role of Imaging in Nondegenerative Arthritis in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Semin Musculoskelet Radiol. 2025 Apr;29(2):315-326. doi: 10.1055/s-0045-1802953. Epub 2025 Mar 31. PMID: 40164086.
  • Lowry MKJ, Buchanan ME. Sacroiliac Joint: Mimics and Pitfalls. Semin Musculoskelet Radiol. 2025 Apr;29(2):210-220. doi: 10.1055/s-0045-1802971. Epub 2025 Mar 31. PMID: 40164078.
  • Kolfenbach Rheumatology Secrets 5th Edition. Radiographic and Imaging Modalities. Strickland, C and Buchanan, ME. 2025.
  • Symanski JS, Arnold J, Buchanan ME, Punathil R, Tuite MJ, Ross AB. Arthrocentesis of suspected septic sternoclavicular arthritis: microbial yield and predictors of culture positivity. Skeletal Radiol. 2024 Oct;53(10):2263-2269. PubMed PMID: 38238456
  • Buchanan ME, Markhardt BK. (2024). Systematic review of techniques in cartilage imaging. Journal of Cartilage & Joint Preservation, 4(1), 100155. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjp.2023.100155.
  • Symanski JS, Arnold J, Buchanan ME, Punathil R, Tuite MJ, Ross AB. Arthrocentesis of suspected septic sternoclavicular arthritis: Microbial yield and predictors of culture positivity. Skeletal Radiology. 2024 Jan 19; doi:10.1007/s00256-024-04596-5
  • Buchanan ME, Markhardt BK. Systematic review of techniques in cartilage imaging. Journal of Cartilage & Joint Preservation. 2023 Sept;100155. doi:10.1016/j.jcjp.2023.100155
  • Buchanan ME, Fishman EK, Azadi JR. CT evaluation of the esophagus: The role of CT imaging and CT imaging findings in diagnosing esophageal abnormalities. Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. 2023 Jul;52(4):289–99. doi:10.1067/j.cpradiol.2023.03.002
  • Lowry M, Buchanan ME. Sacroiliac Joint: Mimics and Pitfalls. Seminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology
  • Suwal S, Singh A, Dzefi-Tettey K, Buchanan ME. Role of Imaging in Non-Degenerative Arthritis in Lower and Middle-Income Countries. Seminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology
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Practice Locations

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Musculoskeletal Radiology, Board Certification (, 2023)

School of Medicine

CU Anschutz

Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place

Campus Box C290

Aurora, CO 80045


303.724.5375