Biography

Dr. Jeffrey G. Jarvik, MD, MPH, is a Professor of Radiology and Neurological Surgery (joint) at the University of Washington, and an adjunct professor in the Departments of Pharmacy and Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. He is also a radiologist at UW Medical Center, specializing in neuroradiology. Dr. Jarvik serves as the Principal Investigator and Director of the NIH/NIAMS-funded UW Clinical Learning Evidence And Research (CLEAR) Center for Musculoskeletal Disorders. In addition, he is Co‑Director of both the Comparative Effectiveness, Cost and Outcomes Research Center (CECORC) and the Health Services Research Section within the Department of Radiology.

An internationally recognized expert in MR imaging of the spine, Dr. Jarvik is also a leader in health services and comparative effectiveness research as it relates to radiology. He earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego, and his Master of Public Health from the University of Washington. He completed his residency in diagnostic radiology and fellowship in neuroradiology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, along with completing the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars program.

Dr. Jarvik’s clinical and research interests include the imaging and treatment of patients with low back pain, osteoporotic fractures, comparative effectiveness research, pragmatic clinical trials, and health services research.

Education

  • Master of Public Health, School of Public Health & Community Medicine, University of Washington
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of San Diego School of Medicine
  • Fellowship in Neuroradiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
  • Residency in Diagnostic Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania