Denise Thigpen
About Denise Thigpen
Denise Thigpen serves as an Assistant Professor of Radiology at The George Washington University and a Radiologist specializing in Breast Imaging and Intervention at The George Washington University Hospital, roles she has held since 2017. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from Rice University and her Doctor of Medicine from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Work at The George Washington University
Denise Thigpen has been serving as an Assistant Professor of Radiology at The George Washington University since 2017. In this role, she contributes to the academic environment by educating future healthcare professionals in the field of radiology. Additionally, she works as a Radiologist specializing in Breast Imaging and Intervention at The George Washington University Hospital, where she has been involved in patient care and advanced imaging techniques for the past seven years.
Education and Expertise
Denise Thigpen holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from Rice University, which she completed from 1999 to 2003. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in radiology, particularly in breast imaging.
Background
Before her tenure at The George Washington University, Denise Thigpen worked for the US Navy as a Radiologist and Director of the Breast Imaging Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. She held this position from 2007 to 2017, accumulating ten years of experience in a military healthcare setting. This role involved overseeing breast imaging services and ensuring high standards of care for patients.
Professional Experience
Denise Thigpen has extensive professional experience in the field of radiology. Her career includes a significant role at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where she directed the Breast Imaging Center. Since 2017, she has continued her practice at The George Washington University Hospital, focusing on breast imaging and intervention. Her work encompasses both clinical practice and academic responsibilities.