Manuel Paris, M.A., CNMT
Founder, Rad Health Equity
Healthcare Executive | Director of Radiology Administration I Innovator in Molecular Imaging & Theranostics I Advocate for Health Equity
Manuel Paris is a highly accomplished healthcare executive with over 25 years of experience in radiology and healthcare administration. He currently serves as the Director of Radiology Healthcare Administration at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville. His extensive expertise includes health equity, molecular imaging, theranostics, strategic planning, program development, and operations management.
Manuel’s career is marked by his leadership in radiology services in several prestigious healthcare institutions. At Memorial Sloan Kettering, he managed one of the nation’s leading Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics Services. There, he collaborated with global experts to spearhead innovations in nuclear medicine, PET/CT, and theranostics. He later served as the Director of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology at New York Presbyterian-HVH, where he played a pivotal role in enhancing the institution’s cancer care services, acting as interim Director of the Cancer Center on two occasions, and as an Administrator on-call during the Covid period.
In addition to his work in healthcare management, Manuel co-founded Rad Health Equity, a consulting think tank dedicated to improving access to high-quality diagnostic and interventional services in underserved communities. His work in this field is recognized through his involvement in groundbreaking research on health disparities and access to cancer care.
Manuel holds a Master’s degree in History from Rutgers University, a B.S. in Biology, a B.A. in History from William Paterson University, and a Nuclear Medicine Technology degree from the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey. Throughout his career, Manuel has been a leader in expanding access to advanced diagnostic imaging technologies, continuously advocating for equitable care.
His contributions to healthcare research are notable, with published papers addressing disparities in access to cancer care, patient satisfaction across diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and innovative approaches to integrating molecular imaging into oncology services.
Manuel Paris’ career reflects a deep commitment to improving healthcare services and outcomes for all patients, particularly those in underserved communities. His passion for innovation and strategic leadership continues to drive meaningful change in the healthcare sector.
Recommended
- Eliminate Inequities – National Cancer Plan
- RSNA Editorial: Imaging Cancer. Alternate CMS Payment Structure for Outpatient Services: A Road to Improving Access to Molecular Imaging in Oncologic Care
- Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. Cancer Health Impact Program (CHIP): Identifying Social and Demographic Associations of mHealth Access and Cancer Screening Behaviors Among Brooklyn, New York, Residents
- Racial Disparities in Lung Cancer Screening Among Veterans, 2013 to 2021
- The Patient Experience of Prior Authorization for Cancer Care