Brielle Paolini, MD, PhD

Brielle Paolini, MD, PhD

Physician in Charleston, SC
Specialties:Cancer - Breast, Radiology
NPI #1720512999

Brielle Paolini, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor

Brielle Paolini, MD, PhD is an Assistant Professor in Radiology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) specializing in Breast Imaging in Charleston, SC. Dr. Paolini completed her diagnostic radiology training at MUSC.

Dr. Paolini graduated Salutatorian from Cape Henry Collegiate in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She attended undergraduate at the College of William and Mary where she also competed on varsity at Division I golf for four years. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Neuroscience in 2010. Dr. Paolini was then awarded an MD/PhD scholarship to Wake Forest School of Medicine where she completed a seven-year program from 2010-2017. Dr. Paolini earned her PhD in Neuroscience in 2015 involving work on Complex Brain Networks, and she completed her MD degree in 2017. While at Wake Forest, Dr, Paolini spent seven years studying and researching on Neuroscience and other topics and she participated in the Mind and Life Institute, lectured on high-performance teams and mental toughness and co-founded the Student Wellness Center.

Dr. Paolini then started an internship and residency in Radiology at MUSC. During her time there, Dr. Paolini sat on multiple hospital committees. Dr. Paolini has a passion for teaching, and she has received multiple teaching awards.

Dr. Paolini has more than 11 publications, 3 book chapters and 13 invited talks. Her current research interests including breast cancer genetics, utilization of breast MRI and leadership training. Notably, Dr. Paolini received the Radiology Society of North America-Roentgen Research Award in 2022.

Dr. Paolini also has multiple clinical interests involving access to breast care, high-risk breast cancer screening and medical wellness. Dr. Paolini currently resides in Charleston, SC with her husband. She enjoys lecturing on leadership and teambuilding, researching nutrition topics, painting, ballroom dancing, golfing, meditation/yoga and pilates in her free time.

Board Certifications: Board Eligible for the American Board of Radiology

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