Tyson Chadaz, MD

Associate Professor
Chief, Musculoskeletal Radiology
Associate Program Director, Diagnostic Radiology Residency
Program Director, Advanced Musculoskeletal Imaging and Musculoskeletal Radiology Fellowships

Tyson Chadaz, MD, is an Associate Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at the University of Arizona. He serves as Chief of the Musculoskeletal Radiology Division. He also serves as Associate Program Director, Diagnostic Radiology Residency, and Program Director, Advanced Musculoskeletal Imaging and Musculoskeletal Radiology Fellowships.

Dr. Chadaz earned his Medical Degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, DC. He went on to complete his Diagnostic Radiology Residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center.  While there, Dr. Chadaz completed accelerated training in advanced musculoskeletal imaging. He went on to complete Musculoskeletal Imaging Fellowship at the University of Arizona and Banner-University Medical Center Tucson.

Dr. Chadaz is board certified by the American Board of Radiology in Diagnostic Radiology. His research interests include musculoskeletal infection, traumatic and sports related musculoskeletal injuries, and physician/resident well-being. In 2021, Dr. Chadaz founded the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences Resident Wellness Committee. 

When he is not working, Dr. Chadaz enjoys spending time with his family. His hobbies include hiking/backpacking, skiing, skateboarding, running, and playing guitar.

Research Interests: 
  • Musculoskeletal infection
  • Traumatic and sports related musculoskeletal injuries
  • Physician/resident well-being
Degrees
  • MD: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2010
Honors and Awards
  • Grand Saguaro Faculty Teaching Award, University of Arizona Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, 2025
  • Outstanding Specialty Advisor Award, College of Medicine - Tucson, 2024
  • Grand Saguaro Faculty Teaching Award, University of Arizona Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, 2023
  • Outstanding Specialty Advisor Award, College of Medicine - Tucson, 2023
  • Certificate of Merit for educational exhibit at RSNA; Declawed: A Review of Lesser Toe Deformities and Treatment, 2022
  • Grand Saguaro Faculty Teaching Award, University of Arizona Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, 2022
  • 1st Place - AUR 5k Fun Run/Walk, 2021
  • The George R. Barnes Award Faculty Teaching Award, University of Arizona, 2020
  • RSNA Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award, University of Rochester Medical Center, 2015
  • Cum Laude Award for educational exhibit at RSNA; Drug-Related Changes in Bone, 2014
  • Resident of the Year, Lehigh Valley Health Network, 2011
Internship
  • Lehigh Valley Health Network, Transitional Year, 2010-2011
Residency
  • Diagnostic Radiology, University of Rochester Medical Center, 2011-2015
Fellowship
  • Musculoskeletal Imaging, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson, 2015-2016
Board Certifications
  • American Board of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology

Select Publications

2022

Chadaz, T., J'R. Lu, and D. Motamedi, "Cactus thorn causing metatarsal osteomyelitis", Case in Point: American College of Radiology, 2022.
Chadaz, T., and J. Buchtel, "ORIF screw abutting ECRL", Case in Point: American College of Radiology, 2022.
Chadaz, T., and B. Rounsenville, "Accessory Flexor digitorum superficialis causing carpal tunnel syndrome", Case in Point: American College of Radiology, 2022.
Chadaz, T., and J. Matthews, "Tibial plateau fracture with trapped meniscus", Case in Point: American College of Radiology, 2022.
Chadaz, T., and D. Motamedi, "Femoral Diaphyseal osteochondroma with mass effect on sciatic nerve", Case in Point: American College of Radiology, 2022.

2019

Gimber, L. Hirai, L. Garland, E. A. Krupinski, T. S. Chadaz, M. Schwenk, B. Najafi, and M. S. Taljanovic, "Diffusion Tensor Imaging of the Ankle as a Possible Predictor of Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: Pilot Study.", Curr Probl Diagn Radiol, vol. 48, issue 2, pp. 121-126, 2019 Mar - Apr.
Kim, W., J. A. Porrino, K. A. Hood, T. S. Chadaz, A. S. Klauser, and M. S. Taljanovic, "Clinical Evaluation, Imaging, and Management of Adolescent Idiopathic and Adult Degenerative Scoliosis.", Curr Probl Diagn Radiol, vol. 48, issue 4, pp. 402-414, 2019 Jul - Aug.

2018

Taljanovic, M. S., L. H. Gimber, I. M. Omar, A. S. Klauser, M. D. Miller, J. R. Wild, and T. S. Chadaz, "Imaging of Postoperative Infection at the Knee Joint.", Semin Musculoskelet Radiol, vol. 22, issue 4, pp. 464-480, 2018 Sep.
Gimber, L. Hirai, M. S. Taljanovic, Z. A. Rockov, E. A. Krupinski, T. S. Chadaz, and L. F. Rogers, "The Veil of Obscuration: Additional Radiographic Sign of Posterior Shoulder Dislocation.", Acta Med Acad, vol. 47, issue 2, pp. 165-175, 2018 Nov.

2017

Taljanovic, M. S., L. H. Gimber, A. S. Klauser, J. A. Porrino, T. S. Chadaz, and I. M. Omar, "Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Soft-Tissue Masses.", Semin Roentgenol, vol. 52, issue 4, pp. 241-254, 2017 Oct.

2015

Chadaz, T., BS. Talbot, and J. Monu, "Imaging of Drug-Related Changes in Musculoskeletal System", Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology, vol. 38, issue 23, 11/2015.

2013

Chadaz, T., S. K. Hobbs, and H. Son, "Chest wall sarcoma: 18F-FDG PET/CT in a patient with Li-Fraumeni syndrome.", Clin Nucl Med, vol. 38, issue 10, pp. 818-20, 2013 Oct.