RSNA 2025 Gold Medalist
Mary C. Mahoney, MD
A nationally recognized proponent and staunch advocate of patient-centered radiology, Mary C. Mahoney, MD, has made significant contributions to patient and provider experiences in radiology through her leadership roles. She currently serves as the Benjamin Felson Endowed Chair & Professor of Radiology at the University of Cincinnati and Chief of Imaging Services for UC Health.
“Dr. Mahoney has been a transformative leader in radiology, steadfastly advancing patient-centered care and championing the importance of human-centered design in both clinical practice and communication,” said RSNA President, Umar Mahmood, MD, PhD. “Her dedication to improving the experiences of patients and providers alike, along with her decades of service to RSNA, make her an extraordinary and deeply deserving recipient of the RSNA Gold Medal.”
A strong proponent for the importance of design thinking and its role in the patient and provider experience, Dr. Mahoney has championed efforts throughout her career to enhance both patient and provider experiences in radiology, especially in patient-radiologist communication.
Dr. Mahoney is a former president and chair of the RSNA Board of Directors. She joined the Board in 2014, serving as the Board liaison for publications. She was the RSNA scientific session presiding officer and served on many committees, including the R&E Foundation Public Relations Committee and the Public Information Advisors Network. She has chaired the Public Information Committee, Patient-Centered Radiology Steering Committee and the Radiology Editor Search Committee.
Dr. Mahoney is a former member of the Board of Chancellors and executive committee for the American College of Radiology (ACR). She also was chair of both the ACR's Breast Committee on Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards and the Appropriateness Criteria Committee. She served on the American Board of Radiology (ABR) Board of Trustees and the ABR Board of Governors. She also was chair of the ABR Professionalism Committee. She also previously served as a member of the Society of Breast Imaging’s Rapid Response Committee. She currently serves as councilor for the Society of Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments.
Dr. Mahoney has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and 15 book chapters and has co-authored two books with an emphasis on breast imaging. She has served as principal or co-investigator on numerous funded grants, including several grants focused on imaging modalities and biopsy. Dr. Mahoney has presented nationally and internationally and has been an invited lecturer at meetings worldwide.
The recipient of many awards and honors throughout her career, Dr. Mahoney was twice recognized by ABR for her extraordinary service and dedication. She was named a Health Care Hero finalist twice by the Cincinnati Business Courier and received a Marquis Who’s Who Lifetime Award in 2017. She has been included on the “Best Doctors in Cincinnati” list, selected for inclusion in Top Doctors in America and selected for “Top Doctors” by Cincinnati Magazine.
Dr. Mahoney received her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed her diagnostic radiology residency and fellowship at UC Medical Center.