About the SIIM Consultant List

As a service for our members, SIIM maintains a list of SIIM Members who provide health imaging informatics/IT consulting services.

This list of imaging informatics/IT consultants who are members of the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) does not contain the names and addresses of all possible imaging informatics consultants and thus is not intended to be exhaustive. As SIIM only provides this list for informational purposes, the listing of any individual consultant or consultants is not to be construed as an explicit or implicit endorsement by SIIM of their qualifications. SIIM bears no responsibility for advice rendered by any of the consultants named in this list. It is only intended to serve as a listing of SIIM members who have submitted their names to the society to be included in the directory as an imaging informatics consultant.

To be included on the Imaging Informatics Consultant online directory, simply fill out the online form.

David Berkowits, CIIP, PMP

Co-founder and CTO
QDOC Ltd.
102-1001 Corydon Ave, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
www.qdoc.ca
berkowits@me.com

Description of Services

  • HL7 DICOM Integration Services
  • Mirth Certified Support, Rhapsody, Cloverleaf
  • Teleradiology design and implementation
  • Custom Billing Solutions. Interventional Radiology, and external provider fee reconciliation
  • PACS RIS solution architecture review
  • Project Management
  • EMR Integration
  • FHIR integration and Standards
  • DICOM migration/ Data integrity

Luke Bideaux, BSRT, RT(R), CIIP

President and CEO
Vega Imaging Informatics
324 Ximeno Ave, Long Beach, CA 90814
+1 (562) 684-2440
http://www.vegainformatics.com
luke@vegainformatics.com

Description of Services

Vega Imaging Informatics is committed to creating value to our clients through quality imaging informatics services and solutions.

Our company offers a wide range of services and solutions that can help virtually any imaging provider harness the latest technology and best practices to solve problems and enhance workflows. Contact us today to learn more!

Consulting Services

  • Imaging Informatics Strategy Development
  • Imaging Informatics Project Management
  • Privacy and Security Services for Medical Imaging

Data Services

  • De-identified Medical Imaging Data
  • Medical Imaging Data Migrations
  • Data Services for Clinical Research

Support Services

  • 24×7 Managed IT Services for Radiology Practices
  • Imaging Informatics Systems Support
  • VNA, RIS, and PACS Administration Services

Tuan Bui

Principal
Healthcare IT Solutions
35341 Wellston Ave
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
847-340-8539
http://www.hc-itsolutions.com
tabui@hc-itsolutions.com

Description of Services

Professionals providing advisory and implementation services customized to address strategy, process, and project management needs. We are a clinical digital consultancy firm focused on leveraging technology into healthcare markets through clinical strategy, industry acknowledged practices, and extensive experience.

  • Enterprise Imaging Planning and Roll-out
  • Technology and Infrastructure Mapping and Alignment
  • System Evaluation and Planning
  • Capital and Technology Assessment and Planning
  • System Technology and Services Consolidation and Divestitures
  • RFP design and evaluation
  • Project Management and Implementation Specialists
  • Helpdesk Services and site augmentation
  • Six Sigma and Operations Improvement

Michael Danson

Healthcare IT Consultant
Synthology Healthcare Solutions Group
5408 N Shore Rd, Pensacola, FL 32507
http://www.synthologysolutions.com
michael.danson@synthologysolutions.com

Description of Services

Synthology Healthcare Solutions Group provides staff augmentation, implementation, user training, project management, workflow analysis and optimization, and Go-Live support for a variety of different systems and vendors.

Ahmad Dawalibi

Founder & HCIT Consultant
HCIT Professionals, LLC
30 N. Gould Street
https://hcit-professionals.com
adawalibi@hcit-professionals.com

Description of Services

We offer professional HCIT services, backed by over 15 years of experience.

Our services are available on-site in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Turkey, or remotely for the rest of the world.

Our services include:

  • Integration Services using HL7, FHIR, API, DB, etc.
  • Data Migration for DICOM, non-DICOM, and Reports
  • Project and System Management: Analysis and planning, and Implementation support.
  • Custom development and patching
  • RIS/PACS Workflow Optimization
  • System Administration and Maintenance
  • Procurement assistance: Analysis of requirements, Vendor selection, Project management, and Post-deployment monitoring
  • Infrastructure management and monitoring
  • Customized acceptance testing
  • Solution Architecture

Resources

Don Dennison

Consultant
Don K Dennison Solutions, Inc.
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
http://dondennison.com

Description of Services

  • Strategy and Business Case Development
  • Consolidated Enterprise & Enterprise Imaging
  • Imaging IT Systems and Workflow Assessment
  • Vendor and Technology Selection (PACS Replacement/Consolidation; Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA); Enterprise Imaging; Enterprise Viewer; Image Sharing; Enterprise Reading Workflow)
  • Education

Resources

Mohannad Hussain

Principal Consultant
Techie Maestro Inc.
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
519-208-1872
mhussain@techiemaestro.com
http://techiemaestro.com

Description of Services

  • Imaging informatics: Workflow optimization. Experience with a wide range of products like EHR/EMR, RIS, PACS, VNA, Universal viewers.
  • Analytics and dashboards.
  • AI/ML DevOps: Curation/classification/routing. Clinical implementation and Integration of output back into the workflow.
  • Project Management: Proven track record of delivering a quality product on time and within budget.
  • Integrations and Interoperability: Expertise with current and up-and-coming standards from HL7, DICOM and IHE.
  • Training: Facilitating in-person and virtual training. Self-paced modular e-learning.
  • Software Development: Web, mobile, native and SOA (e.g. REST) development in multiple programming languages. Building both new applications (e.g. POC or MVP) as well as upgrading/maintaining existing ones.

Resources

Feel free to Google my name for more resources on other sites (publications, recorded lectures on YouTube, etc.)

Todd Jensen

Consultant
Jensen Informatics LLC
2613 E Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207 USA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddjensen
todd@jenseninformatics.com

Description of Services

Independent consulting and software development services (requirements definition, design, implementation, and testing) for medical imaging and informatics companies.

David Kwan

Principal
Insygnia Consulting Inc.
Toronto, ON, Canada
david@insygniaconsulting.com
+1 (416) 460-8097

Description of Services

Extensive informatics, clinical, management, sales and marketing experience in the Diagnostic Imaging (DI) and Health Information Technology domains. Providing advisory and consulting services for developing strategy, technology assessment, process change, and project planning. Effective and experienced conduit for developing strategies and concepts to address clinical needs and effective technology adoption.

Consulting Services:

  • Imaging and Health Informatics Strategy Development
  • Enterprise Imaging Operational Reviews and Optimization
  • Workflow analysis, Current State Assessment and Optimization
  • Clinical requirements definition, Use case development, Technology assessment
  • Strategic Project Management

Advisory Services:

  • Strategic and tactical advice, based on comprehensive assessment of clinical and business requirements
  • Current State Assessment and Future Opportunities Development
  • Application of Clinical Terminology and Ontologies

Resources:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/david-kwan-13334120

Yuri Nikolski

Principal Consultant
Clinical Imaging Consulting
784 Westbury Cres, London, Ontario N6J3C7
226-637-0330
https://www.clinical-imaging-consulting.com/
yuri.nikolski@clinical-imaging-consulting.com

Description of Services

  • Unlock Superior Imaging Practice Performance with Clinical Imaging Consulting!
  • Drawing on nearly two decades of front line clinical imaging expertise and key roles at renowned vendors, our consultant specializes in clinical discovery, workflow optimization, and custom clinical support solutions.
  • Clinical Support
    Ensure your clinical imaging operations run smoothly with our tailored support solutions. With years of experience, we offer solutions for real-time assistance to your front-end clinical users. Choose from custom solutions staffed by our consultants or your own personnel.
  • Clinical Optimization of Existing PACS Performance:
    Streamline and improve the efficiency of your current PACS system to maximize productivity and enhance patient care outcomes.
  • Consulting Services for New PACS Installs and Upgrades:
    Receive expert guidance and support during the implementation of new PACS systems or upgrades.
  • Assistance with Vendor Selection:
    Navigate the complex landscape of vendor options with confidence, leveraging our industry insights to select the best-suited solutions for your specific needs.
  • Clinical Discovery:
    We tailor our approach to ensure your system is configured correctly, either aligning seamlessly with staff preferences or guiding necessary adaptations, empowering efficient operations and maximizing patient care satisfaction.
  • Consulting Services for Vendors:
    Partner with us to optimize your offerings for the market, drawing on our extensive experience and understanding of industry trends to enhance your products and services.

Please reach out and lets start a conversation!

Resources

Cheryl Petersilge

Physician
Vidagos Advisors
7775 Thistle Lane, Novelty, OH 44072
440-554-3991
http://www.vidagos.com
cherylp@vidagos.com

Description of Services

Advisory firm focusing on Enterprise Imaging. Opportunities for engagement include: Education Current State Assessment Future Opportunities Development Establishing Governance Building a Roadmap Technical Solutions Selection Developing and Implementing Technical Solutions.

Resources

Well known subject matter expert who developed one of the most advanced enterprise imaging services at a major multi-institution, multi-state academic center.

Henri Primo

Principal and Founder
Primo Medical Imaging Informatics, Inc.
5646 N Keystone Ave., Chicago, IL 60646
https://pm-ii.org/
rprimo@pm-ii.com

Description of Services

  • Strategic and tactical consulting services for the creation and implementation of an Imaging Service Line (ISL) for Integrated Delivery Networks. An ISL is a requirement for improving the quality of deliverables and operational efficiency.
  • Assisting you in the selection of the right technology and vendor for Imaging Informatics solutions, such as PACS, workflow orchestration, enterprise imaging, vendor neutral archives, advanced visualization, AI, and Cardiovascular PACS. Creation of RFP’s that cut through the marketing hype.
  • It is widely recognized that interoperability between an EHR and various imaging and clinical subsystems is crucial for patient safety and the efficient use of patient data by care providers. We can advise you on how to create standards-based interoperability between these systems for seamless data access.

Resources

Please visit the Primo Medical Imaging Informatics, Inc. website at https://pm-ii.org/
Please also visit the “about us” section

Walid Rafeh

Senior Imaging Applications Manager
AUBMC
Beirut
71689888
https://aubmc.org
rafehwalid@yahoo.com

Description of Services

RFPs, Strategy Design, Project Management, Team Management, Contract Negotiations, SOW, SOPs, IPPS. Clinical Process Design.

Major Projects & Achievements:

  • Orienting new graduates, students, residents, fellows, and new staff members since 1995.
  • Procured & implemented the first cardiology PACS in the middle east @ KFSH
  • Procured & implemented the first enterprise PACS in Lebanon @ AUBMC
  • Consulted on multinational imaging informatics projects for well-known German & American companies.
  • Assigned as an official consultant from AUBMC to lead a major PACS replacement project at RHUH in 2010.
  • Traveled/Consulted as a subject matter expert or an advisor with CEOs of many national & international health care solutions companies.
  • Played a major role in designing, acquiring, and implementing one of the most successful EPIC EHR implementations outside USA.

Arjun Sharma, MD

Suburban Radiologists
2000 Spring Road, Ste 200, Oak Brook, IL 60523
http://arjunsharmarad.wordpress.com
arjunsharma33@gmail.com

Description of Services

  • Radiologist and informaticist interested in department workflow & productivity and software & hardware design.

Resources

  • LinkedIn
  • CV

Samir Stipho, CIIP

Founder and Director
Medsystems (USA)
Phoenix, AZ
602-904-5683
Medsystems.us
samir@stipho.com

Description of Services

We make technology affordable and accessible for all healthcare providers and organizations, we connect multiple imaging centers together anywhere. Our services are available on-site in Iraq, Kurdistan and Jordan. We also provide services for Africa and South America, we have the ability to travel to our customers any time.

Our services include:

  • PACS/RIS/HIS integration Data Migration for DICOM
  • non-DICOM
  • Reports RIS/PACS Workflow Optimization Project management Migration of PACS
  • Implementing Hybrid PACS with multiple location or mobile location and centralized servers and one cloud environment

Brandon Taggart

President
Konfidi Healthcare IT Consulting
Sacramento, CA
916-969-7245
brandon@konfidihealth.com
www.konfidihealth.com

Description of Services

A firm comprised of experienced Technical, Clinical and Business advisors specializing in medical imaging informatics with service offerings supporting both tactical, as well as strategic, initiatives. We are passionate about the advancement of technology that, in synergy with operational and clinical best practices, ensures patients receive the best possible care.

Multi-Specialty (Enterprise) Imaging Services Include:

  • Strategic Planning & Roadmap Development
  • Governance & Business Case Development
  • Data Integrity Analysis & Cleanup
  • Operations & Solution Optimization
  • Vendor Selection & Contract Negotiation
  • Solution Design
  • Solution Deployment
  • Program/Project Management
  • Prosci-certified Change Management
  • Value-add Staff Augmentation

Jef Williams, PMP, CIIP

Managing Partner
Paragon Consulting Partners
PO Box 189294, Sacramento, CA 95818, USA
916-899-8894
http://www.pcpimaging.com
jef@pcpimaging.com

Description of Services

A group of imaging experts with clinical, technical and operational expertise. Our philosophy is that the work we do is important, but it should still be fun! Never has medical imaging been more challenging yet more exciting. Innovation and the changing landscape of how we deliver care is driving change. Let us help you make informed decisions and deploy technology that is nimble and supplemental to your long-term goals.

Our full list of services:

  • Enterprise Imaging Initiatives (Strategy, Vendor Selection, System Design and Implementation)
  • Advisory Services for Strategy, Use Case, and Business Case Development
  • Imaging IT System Integration and Interoperability Solutions
  • Cardiovascular Information System Strategy, Selection, and Implementation
  • Diagnostic Imaging Operations and Workflow Optimization
  • Women’s Health
  • Project/Program Management