Bital Savir-Baruch, MD, FACNM is Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences and Associate Chair of Clinical Research at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. She also serves as Division Chief of Nuclear Medicine and Theranostics at both the college and Banner-University Medical Center. In addition, Dr. Savir-Baruch leads the institution’s Theranostics practice and directs the Nuclear Radiology Fellowship Program.
Dr. Savir-Baruch earned her medical degree from Semmelweis University in Budapest, Hungary. She began her postgraduate training as a Nuclear Medicine Research Associate at Emory University, later completing a general surgery internship and residency in nuclear medicine at Emory. She is board-certified in nuclear medicine and nuclear cardiology.
After joining the University of Arizona, Dr. Savir-Baruch established a Theranostics program offering targeted therapies for advanced neuroendocrine and prostate cancers, along with thyroid disease treatments. The program quickly achieved national recognition as an SNMMI Comprehensive Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Center of Excellence.
Under her leadership, the Division of Nuclear Medicine and Theranostics provides a full spectrum of imaging services for oncologic and non-oncologic conditions. These services are anchored in cutting-edge clinical protocols, state-of-the-art technology, and a dedicated team of board-certified physicians and technologists committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
A passionate advocate for personalized medicine, Dr. Savir-Baruch is dedicated to improving outcomes through evidence-based, precision healthcare. She fosters interprofessional collaboration, bringing together physicians, technologists, nurses, and referring clinicians to ensure the highest standards of care.
As a clinician, educator, and researcher, she has mentored numerous medical students, residents, and fellows, cultivating excellence in clinical service and academic scholarship. Dr. Savir-Baruch is an active leader within professional societies, including the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and the American College of Nuclear Medicine (ACNM), where she currently serves as President.
Her research centers on nuclear oncology and theranostics, with a focus on advancing cancer diagnosis and therapy through molecular imaging and precision-based approaches.
View Dr. Savir's Banner web profile here.
Nuclear Oncology:
1) New techniques to guide invasive procedures
2) Research involving the role of novel radiotracers and imaging devices in the detection and management of neoplastic diseases such as prostate, breast, brain, and GYN cancers
3) Studying multiple strategies aimed at tumor therapy