Benjamin H. Taragin, MD, FACR
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About Benjamin H. Taragin, MD, FACR
Titles
Attending Radiologist
Adjunct Professor of Radiology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Certifications
Diagnostic Radiology – American Board of Radiology
Pediatric Radiology – American Board of Radiology
CITI Certified – Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
BRITI Certified – Blind Reader & Investigator Training Institute (BRITI)
Awards and Honors
2024, "Excellence in Clinical Teaching", Medical School for International Health (MSIH) at Ben Gurion University
2021, Fellow (FACR) of the American College of Radiology (ACR)
2019, Honorable Mention Award, "Gulliver's Travels in the Pediatric Radiology Department, the Tale of the Upgrade of an Upper GI Fluoroscopy Simulator for Resident Education", Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) Annual Meeting
2012, Walter E. Berdon Award for Outstanding Clinical Paper in Pediatric Radiology, Society of Pediatric Radiology (SPR)
2008, Distinguished Lecturer Award, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University Medical Center
2007, Outstanding Teacher Award, ASTRA International Award, Department of Pediatrics, St. Joseph's Children's Hospital
2002, Housestaff Research Stipend, Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC)
Leadership and Memberships
International
2006-present, Society of Pediatric Radiology (SPR)
- 2013-present,2013-present, Editor, SPR Website
- 2010-present, Website Committee
- 2008-present, Co-Creator and Editor, SPR Online Interesting Case Contest
2001-present, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
National
2017-present, Israeli Radiology Association (ISRA)
2001-present, American College of Radiology (ACR)
- 2021-present, Pediatric Artificial Intelligence Working Group
- 2020-present, Commission on Publications and Lifelong Learning
- 2019-present, Pediatric Radiology Workforce Committee
- 2015-present, Section Head, Pediatric GI Rapid Response Committee
- 2014-present, Medicaid Advisory Committee
- 2012-present, Subcommittee Co-Chair, Pediatric Education
Editorial and Academic Positions
Editorial Positions
2020-present, Manuscript Reviewer & Editorial Board Member, Pediatric Radiology
2015-present, Manuscript Reviewer, South African Journal of Radiology
2015-present, Manuscript Reviewer, Pediatrics
2014-present, Manuscript Reviewer, British Medical Journal (BMJ)
2013-present, Manuscript Reviewer, Clinical Imaging
2012-present, Poster Reviewer, Pediatrics Radiographics, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
2012-present, Manuscript Reviewer, Radiographics
2011-present, Manuscript Reviewer, Pediatric Radiology
1990-present, Manuscript Reviewer, BMC Medical Imaging
Academic and Institutional Committees
2022-present, Radial Team, Department of Radiology
2022-present, Governance of Radiology Information Technology, Department of Radiology
2021-present, Quality Assurance Team, Department of Radiology
Education & training
Undergraduate Degree
BA in Biology - Yeshiva University, New York, NY
Medical Degree
MD - Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
Internship
Internal Medicine - Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY
Residency
Diagnostic Radiology - Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY
Fellowship
Pediatric Radiology - Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center New York, NY
Publications
Publications
2025
Martinez-Correa S, Freeman CW, Lerebo WT, Taragin BH, Moats A, Haddad S, Tierradentro-Garcia LO, Hwang M. : Added Value of Microvascular Imaging for the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Strokes in Newborns and Infants. Pediatric neurology 165: 1- 8, April 2025.
2024
Jedwab, R., Boas, S., Potashner, D., Ostrovsky, D., Wacht, O., Taragin, B. H., Gat, T., Dayan, R. R., & Fuchs, L: A Comparison of Online Self-Training and Standard Bedside Training in Lung Ultrasonography for Medical Students. Academic medicine: journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges 99(3): 304-309, Mar 2024 Notes: DOI: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000005462.
Scheier E, Taragin B.: Resolution of Sonographic Appendicitis in Pediatrics: a Point of Care Ultrasound Case-Series. POCUS journal 9, April 2024.
Yaya-Quezada C, Fanney L, Patel V, Taragin BH, Williams BA, Simoni P, Nguyen JC. : Imaging of the Pediatric Knee. Semin Musculoskelet Radiology 28(4): 462-476, 2024.
2023
Sammer, M. B. K., Akbari, Y. S., Barth, R. A., Blumer, S. L., Dillman, J. R., Farmakis, S. G., Frush, D. P., Gokli, A., Halabi, S. S., Iyer, R., Joshi, A., Kwon, J. K., Otero, H. J., Sher, A. C., Sotardi, S. T., Taragin, B. H., Towbin, A. J., & Wald, C: Use of Artificial Intelligence in Radiology: Impact on Pediatric Patients, a White Paper From the ACR Pediatric AI Workgroup. Journal of the American College of Radiology: JACR 20(8): 730-737, Aug 2023 Notes: DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2023.06.003.
Sammer, M. B. K., Akbari, Y. S., Barth, R. A., Blumer, S. L., Dillman, J. R., Farmakis, S. G., Frush, D. P., Gokli, A., Halabi, S. S., Iyer, R., Joshi, A., Kwon, J. K., Otero, H. J., Sher, A. C., Sotardi, S. T., Taragin, B. H., Towbin, A. J., & Wald, C: A Comparison of Online Self-Training and Standard Bedside Training in Lung Ultrasonography for Medical Students. Journal of the American College of Radiology: JACR 20(8): 730-737, Aug 2023 Notes: DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2023.06.003.
Francis, S., Kim, E., Jotkowitz, A., Huneke, M., & Taragin, B. H.: COVID-Necessitated Online Radiology Elective Improves Student Imaging Appropriateness in Clinical Case Vignettes. Academic radiology 30(10): 2401-2405, Oct 2023 Notes: DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2023.06.015.
2022
Khashper, A., Shwartz, D., Taragin, B. H., & Shalmon, T.: Splenic size as a marker for active inflammation in Crohn's disease. Clinical imaging 84: 164-167, Apr 2022 Notes: DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2022.02.012.
Li, L., Zhang, A., Chen, D., Taragin, B. H., & Luo, X.: Preliminary study of sound touch elastography in diffuse thyroid disease in children. Frontiers in pediatrics 10: 964413, Oct 2022 Notes: DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.964413; eCollection 2022.
2021
Shamir, S. B., Schwartz, C., Morrone, K., Taragin, B., & Liszewski, M. C: Acute Appendicitis in Pediatric Patients With Sickle Cell Disease: Lower Incidence, More Imaging, and More False-Positives. Journal of the American College of Radiology: JACR, 18(2): 257-264, Feb 2021 Notes: DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2020.09.052.
Shany, E., Marks, K., Levitas, A., Golan, A., Abramsky, R., Taragin, B. H., & Shelef, I: Clinical Application of Postmortem Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Neonates. Neonatology 118(1): 54-63, Feb 2021 Notes: DOI: 10.1159/000512923.
Khashper, A., Shelef, I., Taragin, B. H., & Smolikov, A.: Therapeutic Computed Tomography-Guided Pericardiocentesis: Lessons Learned Based on a 7-Year Single-Center Experience. Journal of computer assisted tomography 45(4): 643-648, Jul-Aug 2021 Notes: DOI: 10.1097/RCT.0000000000001190.
Liszewski, M. C., Richard, S., Gross, J. N., Schonberger, A., Levin, T. L., Blumfield, E., Nafday, S. M., & Taragin, B. H: Feasibility study of a novel portable digital radiography system modified for fluoroscopy in the neonatal intensive care unit. Pediatric radiology 51(9): 1667-1675, Aug 2021 Notes: DOI: 10.1007/s00247-021-05022-x.
Kim, E., Goodman, E., Sebbag, G., Ohana, G., Jotkowitz, A., & Taragin, B. H: Adapting Surgical Clerkship Curricula in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Israel Medical Association journal: IMAJ 23(11): 690-692, Nov 2021 Notes: https://www.ima.org.il/MedicineIMAJ/viewarticle.aspx?year=2021&month=11&page=690.
2020
Vo, A., Levin, T. L., Taragin, B., & Khine, H: Management of Intussusception in the Pediatric Emergency Department: Risk Factors for Recurrence. Pediatric emergency care 36(4): e185-e188, Apr 2020 Notes: DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000001382.
Sacks, R. S., Anconina, R., Farkas, E., Zolotnik-Krupenich, D., Kravarusic, D., Tsodikov, V., Shelef, I., & Taragin, B: Sedated ultrasound guided saline reduction (SUR) of ileocolic intussusception: 20 year experience. Journal of pediatric surgery 55(10): 2009-2014, Oct 2020 Notes: DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.05.049.
Samueli, B., Sror, N., Jotkowitz, A., & Taragin, B: Remote pathology education during the COVID-19 era: Crisis converted to opportunity. Annals of diagnostic pathology 49: 151612, Dec 2020 Notes: DOI: 10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2020.151612.
Shoag, J. M., Michael Burns, K., Kahlon, S. S., Parsons, P. J., Bijur, P. E., Taragin, B. H., & Markowitz, M.: Lead poisoning risk assessment of radiology workers using lead shields. Archives of environmental & occupational health 75(1): 60-64, 2020 Notes: DOI: 10.1080/19338244.2018.1553843.
2018
Tan, S., Peng, Q., Liszewski, M. C., & Taragin, B. H.: From the bottom of the heart: Measuring liver iron concentration on cardiac MRI. Clinical imaging 47: 124-129, Jan-Feb 2018 Notes: DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2017.09.008.
Lam, A., Boenerjous, S. A., Lo, Y., Abzug, J. M., Kurian, J., Liszewski, M. C., Sanderson, D. E., Scholnick, J. M., Taragin, B. H., Gomez, J. A., Otsuka, N. Y., & Hanstein, R: Diagnosing slipped capital femoral epiphysis amongst various medical specialists. Journal of children's orthopaedics 12(2): 160-166, Apr 2018 Notes: DOI: 10.1302/1863-2548.12.170200.
Goldberg-Stein, S., Friedman, A., Gao, Q., Choi, J., Schulz, J., Fornari, E., & Taragin, B: Narrowing of ischiofemoral and quadratus femoris spaces in pediatric ischiofemoral impingement. Skeletal radiology 47(11): 1505-1510, Nov 2018 Notes: DOI: 10.1007/s00256-018-2962-0.
Chen, D.; Taragin, B.H.; Rosenberg, J.B.; Marks, E.; Levin, T.L: The Utility of Ultrasonography in Evaluating the Pediatric Orbit. American Society of Neuroradiology 8(6): 413-423, Dec 2018 Notes: https://doi.org/10.3174/ng.1700074.
2017
Scheinfeld, M. H., Moon, J. Y., Fagan, M. J., Davoudzadeh, R., Wang, D., & Taragin, B. H: MRI usage in a pediatric emergency department: an analysis of usage and usage trends over 5 years. Pediatric radiology 47(3): 327-332, Mar 2017 Notes: DOI: 10.1007/s00247-016-3764-y.
Burns, K. M., Shoag, J. M., Kahlon, S. S., Parsons, P. J., Bijur, P. E., Taragin, B. H., & Markowitz, M: Lead Aprons Are a Lead Exposure Hazard. Journal of the American College of Radiology: JACR 14(5): 641-647, May 2017 Notes: DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2016.10.024.
Hena, Z., Sutton, N. J., Gates, G. J., Taragin, B. H., & Pass, R. H: Initial experience with the 3.3 Fr Mongoose® pigtail catheter for aortic angiography during patent ductus arteriosus closure in small patients. Annals of pediatric cardiology 10(3): 240-244, Sep-Dec 2017 Notes: DOI: 10.4103/apc.APC_9_17.
Fay, J. S., Chernyak, V., & Taragin, B. H: Identifying intestinal malrotation on magnetic resonance examinations ordered for unrelated indications. Pediatric radiology 47(11): 1477-1482, Oct 2017 Notes: DOI: 10.1007/s00247-017-3903-0.
Nazif, J. M., Taragin, B. H., Azzarone, G., Rinke, M. L., Liewehr, S., Choi, J., & Esteban-Cruciani, N: Clinical Factors Associated With Chest Imaging Findings in Hospitalized Infants With Bronchiolitis. Clinical pediatrics 56(11): 1054-1059, Oct 2017 Notes: DOI: 10.1177/0009922817698802.
Goldwasser, B., Baia, C., Kim, M., Taragin, B. H., & Angert, R. M: Non-central peripherally inserted central catheters in neonatal intensive care: complication rates and longevity of catheters relative to tip position. Pediatric radiology 47(12): 1676-1681, Nov 2017 Notes: DOI: 10.1007/s00247-017-3939-1.
2015
Erlichman, D. B., Blitman, N., Weinstein, S., & Taragin, B: Use of multidetector computed tomography 3D reconstructions in assessing lower tracheal-bronchial pathology and subsequent surgical interventions. Clinical imaging 39(2): 259-63, Mar-Apr 2015 Notes: DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2014.12.004.
Abraham, S. S., Taragin, B., & Djukic, A: Co-occurrence of Dystonic and Dyskinetic Tongue Movements with Oral Apraxia in Post-regression Dysphagia in Classical Rett Syndrome Years of Life 1 Through 5. Dysphagia 30(2): 128-38, Apr 2015 Notes: DOI: 10.1007/s00455-014-9587-9.
Blitman, N. M., Anwar, M., Brady, K. B., Taragin, B. H., & Freeman, K: Value of Focused Appendicitis Ultrasound and Alvarado Score in Predicting Appendicitis in Children: Can We Reduce the Use of CT? AJR. American journal of roentgenology 204(6): W707-12, Jun 2015 Notes: DOI: 10.2214/AJR.14.13212.
Goodman, S. Z., Rosenblum, J., Tuna, I., Levsky, J. M., Ricafort, R., & Taragin, B: Is dedicated chest CT needed in addition to PET/CT for evaluation of pediatric oncology patients. Clinical imaging 39(5): 794-8, Sept-Oct 2015 Notes: DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2015.05.005.
2014
Dym, R. J., Burns, J., & Taragin, B. H: Appropriateness of Imaging Studies Ordered by Emergency Medicine Residents: Results of an Online Survey. AJR. American journal of roentgenology 201(4): W619-25, Oct 2013 Notes: DOI: 10.2214/AJR.12.10487.
Krausz, D. J., Fisher, J. S., Rosen, G., Haramati, L. B., Jain, V. R., Burton, W. B., Godelman, A., Levsky, J. M., Taragin, B. H., Cynamon, J., & Aviram, G: Retained fibrin sheaths: chest computed tomography findings and clinical associations. Journal of thoracic imaging 29(2): 118-24, Mar 2014 Notes: DOI: 10.1097/RTI.0b013e318299ff22.
2013
Ng, L., Khine, H., Taragin, B. H., Avner, J. R., Ushay, M., & Nunez, D: Does bedside sonographic measurement of the inferior vena cava diameter correlate with central venous pressure in the assessment of intravascular volume in children. Pediatric emergency care 29(3): 337-41, Mar 2013 Notes: DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0b013e31828512a5.
Anwar, M., Wood, J., Manwani, D., Taragin, B., Oyeku, S. O., & Peng, Q: Hepatic Iron Quantification on 3 Tesla (3 T) Magnetic Resonance (MR): Technical Challenges and Solutions. Radiology research and practice 2013: 628150, May 2013 Notes: DOI: 10.1155/2013/628150.
2011
Schachar, J. L., Zampolin, R. L., Miller, T. S., Farinhas, J. M., Freeman, K., & Taragin, B. H: External validation of the New Orleans Criteria (NOC), the Canadian CT Head Rule (CCHR) and the National Emergency X-Radiography Utilization Study II (NEXUS II) for CT scanning in pediatric patients with minor head injury in a non-trauma center. Pediatric radiology 41(8): 971-9, Aug 2011 Notes: DOI: 10.1007/s00247-011-2032-4; *Walter E. Berdon Award for Outstanding Clinical Paper in Pediatric Radiology, Society of Pediatric Radiology (SPR).
Mahadeo, K. M., Oyeku, S., Taragin, B., Rajpathak, S. N., Moody, K., Santizo, R., & Driscoll, M. C: Increased prevalence of osteonecrosis of the femoral head in children and adolescents with sickle-cell disease. American journal of hematology 86(9): 806-8, Sep 2011 Notes: DOI: 10.1002/ajh.22103.
2010
Hirschl, D. A., Ruzal-Shapiro, C., & Taragin, B. H: Online survey of radiologic ordering practices by pediatric trainees. Journal of the American College of Radiology: JACR 7(5): 360-3, May 2010 Notes: DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2009.12.017.
2009
Kurian, J., Levin, T. L., Han, B. K., Taragin, B. H., & Weinstein, S: Comparison of ultrasound and CT in the evaluation of pneumonia complicated by parapneumonic effusion in children. AJR. American journal of roentgenology 193(6): 1648-54, Dec 2009 Notes: DOI: 10.2214/AJR.09.2791.
2008
Mahadeo, KM; Oyeku, S; Moody, K; Rajpathak, SN; Groner, A; Santizo, R; Driscoll, MC: Hydroxyurea Use Is Associated with Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head among Children with Sickle Cell Disease. Blood 112(11): 2477, Nov 2008 Notes: https://doi.org/10.1182/blood.V112.11.2477.2477.
2003
Taragin, B. H., Feng, L., & Ruzal-Shapiro, C: Online radiology appropriateness survey: results and conclusions from an academic internal medicine residency. Academic radiology 10(7): 781-5, Jul 2003 Notes: DOI: 10.1016/s1076-6332(03)80123-x.
2001
Taragin, B. H., & Newhouse, J. H: Pretreatment of patients with asthma who are administered low-osmolar contrast material. AJR. American journal of roentgenology 177(5): 1211-2, Nov 2001 Notes: DOI: 10.2214/ajr.177.5.1771211.
2000
Cynamon, J., Lerer, D., Veith, F. J., Taragin, B. H., Wahl, S. I., Lautin, J. L., Ohki, T., & Sprayregen, S: Hypogastric artery coil embolization prior to endoluminal repair of aneurysms and fistulas: buttock claudication, a recognized but possibly preventable complication. Journal of vascular and interventional radiology: JVIR 11(5): 573-7, May 2000 Notes: DOI: 10.1016/s1051-0443(07)61608-x.
Abstracts (includes Posters and Scientific Presentations)
2026
Taragin, B: Small Glands, Big Clues: Ultrasound of Pediatric Adrenal Disorders. International Pediatric Radiology (IPR) Congress, Boston, MA Jun 2026 Notes: Poster presentation.
2024
Martinez-Correa, S; Freeman, CW; Lerebo, WT; Taragin, B; Moats, A; Haddad, S; Tierradentro-Garcia, L; Hwang, H: Added Value of Microvascular Imaging for the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Strokes in Newborns and Infants. European Society of Paediatric Radiology (ESPR) Annual Meeting and Postgraduate Course, Seville, Spain June 2024 Notes: Poster presentation.
Editorials, Reviews, Chapters
2024
Scheier, E., & Taragin, B.: Resolution of Sonographic Appendicitis in Pediatrics: a Point of Care Ultrasound Case-Series. POCUS journal 91(1): 44-50, Apr 2024 Notes: eCollection.
2023
Sammer, M. B. K., Farmakis, S. G., Sher, A. C., Taragin, B. H., & Towbin, A. J: Re: Assessment of an artificial intelligence aid for the detection of appendicular skeletal fractures in children and young adults by senior and junior radiologists. Pediatric radiology 53(2): 339-340, Feb 2023 Notes: DOI: 10.1007/s00247-022-05553-x.
Sanders, M., Kapuller, V., Taragin, B., Fridman, E., Cohen, T., & Globus, O: Multiple fetus in fetu in the abdominal mass of a newborn. Pediatrics and neonatology 64(5): 615-616, Sep 2023.
2022
Scheier, E., Fuchs, L., Taragin, B. H., Balla, U., & Shavit, I.: Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound to Identify Occult Fractures of the Tibia in the Pediatric Emergency Department: A Case Series. The Journal of emergency medicine 62(4): 559-565, Apr 2022.
Taragin, B; Sonali, L; Le, J: Abdominal Masses in Children. Problem Solving in Pediatric Imaging, 1st Edition. Milla, SS; Shailee, L (eds.). Elsevier,(1), 127, May 2022 Notes: Section 2; Chapter 6-Renal Masses; ISBN-13 978-1437726121.
2021
Taragin B. H.: COVID and me: a radiologist's perspective. Pediatric radiology 51(8): 1281-1283, Jul 2021.
2020
Kim, JS; Baron, LS; Taragin, BH: Image Gently Approach to Pediatric Imaging. Berkowitz's Pediatrics: A Primary Care Approach Sixth Edition. Berkowitz, CD (eds.). American Academy of Pediatrics, Page: 17, Apr 2020 Notes: ISBN-13: 978-1610023726.
Gatt, D., Aviram, M., Alasad, K., Ben-Shimol, S., Taragin, B. H., & Golan-Tripto, I: A 9-Year-Old Boy With Recurrent Chest Pain and Nonresolving Pneumonia. Chest 158(6): e289-e293, Dec 2020.
2019
Hod, N., Levin, D., Anconina, R., Taragin, B. H., Dudnik, J., & Lantsberg, S: 68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT in Focal Fatty Sparing of the Liver. Clinical nuclear medicine 44(10): 815-817, Oct 2019.
2018
Upadhyay, K., Loke, J., O, V., Taragin, B., & Ostrer, H: Biallelic mutations in FLNB cause a skeletal dysplasia with 46,XY gonadal dysgenesis by activating β-catenin. Clinical genetics 93(2): 412-416, Feb 2018.
2016
Velazquez, DM; Ovchinsky, N; Taragin, B; Bruno, CJ: Case 2: Neonate with Cholestasis, Thrombocytopenia, and Hypoglycemia. NeoReviews: An Official Journal of The American Academy of Pediatrics 17(7): e406-e408, Jul 2016 Notes: https://doi.org/10.1542/neo.17-7-e406.
2015
Taragin, B: The Spine: Congenital and Developmental Conditions. Pediatric Orthopedic Imaging, First Edition. Stein-Wexler, R; Wootton-Gorges, SL; Ozonoff, MB (eds.). Springer,(1), Aug 2015 Notes: Chapter Author; ISBN-13: 978-3662508619.
Keehn, A., Rabinowitz, D., Williams, S. K., & Taragin, B. H: Calcified central venous catheter fibrin sheath: case report and review of the literature. Clinical imaging 39(6): 1130-3, Nov-Dec 2015.
2014
White, CS, Haramati, LB, Chen, JJ, Levsky, JM: Cardiac Imaging. Cardiac Imaging. Oxford University Press, Jun 2014 Notes: Book Chapter Author: Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery, p35; Double Aortic Arch, p38; Coarctation of the Aorta, p42; Right Aortic Arch, p47; https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780199829477.001.0001.
2013
Herman, S. B., Holman, S. K., Robertson, S. P., Davidson, L., Taragin, B., & Samanich, J: Severe osteopathia striata with cranial sclerosis in a female case with whole WTX gene deletion. American journal of medical genetics. Part A 161A(3): 594-9, Mar 2013.
2009
Kim, D., & Taragin, B: Subgaleal hematoma presenting as a manifestation of Factor XIII deficiency. Pediatric radiology 39(6): 622-624, Jun 2009.
1999
Taragin, B: Sancho Panza as an Example of a Secondary in Folie A'Deux. The Einstein Quarterly Journal of Biology and Medicine 16(1): 41-43, Sep 1999.