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Allison M. Aripoli, MD

Professional Background

Dr. Aripoli is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of Kansas Medical Center and director of resident education for the Division of Breast Imaging. She specializes in breast imaging, including screening mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, and breast biopsy procedures.

Dr. Aripoli received her medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and proceeded to complete a Breast Imaging fellowship at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Her research interests include internal mammary adenopathy in breast cancer patients and patient adherence to imaging follow-up recommendations. She is passionate about resident/fellow education and mentors learners through research studies, academic writing, presentations, and other scholarly efforts.

Education and Training
  • BA, Human Biology, University of Kansas
  • MD, Medical Doctorate, University of Kansas School of Medicine
  • Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center
  • Residency, Diagnostic Radiology, University of Kansas Medical Center
  • Clinical Fellowship, Breast Imaging, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
Professional Affiliations
  • Society of Breast Imaging, Member, 2017 - Present
  • American Roentgen Ray Society, Member, 2016 - Present
  • American College of Radiology, Member, 2011 - Present
  • American Medical Association, Member, 2008 - Present

Selected Publications
  • Terence Myckatyn, Melissa Thornton, Utku Dolen, Marissa Tenenbaum, Allison Aripoli, Amy Patel, Amy Cyr, Yan Yan, Catherine Appleton, Julie Margenthaler. 2020. A Prospective Cohort Study to Analyze the Interaction of Tumor Versus Breast Volume in Breast Conservation Therapy and Mastectomy with Reconstruction Patients. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 181 (3), 611-621. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10549-020-05639-w
  • Aripoli Allison, Fountain Kelly, Winblad Onalisa, Gatewood Jason, Wick Jo, Inciardi Marc, Hill Jacque. 2018. Supplemental Screening with Automated Breast Ultrasound in Women with Dense Breasts: Comparing Notification Methods and Screening Behaviors. American Journal of Roentgenology, 210 (1), W22-W28. https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.17.18158
  • Aripoli Allison, Fishback Shelby, Morgan Rustain, Hill Jacque, Robinson Amie. 2016. Rounding Radiologists: Clinical Collaboration Between Radiology Residents and Internal Medicine Teams. Journal of American College of Radiology, 13 (5), 562-565. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1546144015011308?via%3Dihub
  • Aripoli Allison, Miller Kirk, Fishback Shelby, Morgan Rustain. 2017. Engaging Senior Residents in Medical Student Education: A Resident's Perspective. Journal of American College of Radiology, 14 (5), 678-680. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1546144016313692?via%3Dihub
  • Aripoli Allison, Lee Michelle. 2020. Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the Breast. Journal of Breast Imaging, 2 (4), 410-411. https://doi.org/10.1093/jbi/wbaa026
  • Michelle Lee, Allison Aripoli, Jason Messinger. 2019. Pseudoaneurysm of the Breast Following Stereotactic Core Needle Biopsy. The Breast Journal, 25 (5), 1004-1005. https://doi.org/10.1111/tbj.13387