Steven Montner, MD, has been named as the next Chair of the Department of Radiology, effective June 1, 2025.
Dr. Montner is a full Professor and has been serving as Interim Chair of Radiology since October 2023. Prior to that, he was Executive Vice Chairman for Clinical Operations for the department, where he managed a team of senior administrators who were responsible for managing daily operations and physician staffing. He also acts as a liaison with other departments and hospital groups and is the immediate past president of the medical staff organization.
Dr. Montner joined the faculty at UChicago in 1988. As a practicing radiologist, he specializes in pulmonary imaging, analyzing and interpreting chest radiographs and CT scans for thoracic diseases, and has an expertise in interstitial lung disease and diseases of the large and small airways.
Through his research, he has worked with the section of pulmonary medicine studying how imaging plays a role in the characterization of interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and occupational lung disease. He has authored or co-authored over 45 peer-reviewed articles that have been published in scientific journals and given numerous presentations internationally.
In addition to his clinical work and research efforts, Dr. Montner is active with the Radiological Society of North America and the Society of Thoracic Imaging, having served on several committees primarily concerned with radiology education and physician well-being.
As Chair, Dr. Montner plans to continue expanding imaging services both in Hyde Park and at facilities throughout the health system. This will include an emphasis on breast and lung cancer screening to support the growth of the new AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion and cancer service line, targeting more efficient use to help reduce hospital costs and increase access to imaging services for more patients.
