Contact & Appointment Information
- Phone: 855-WVU-CARE
Department: Radiology
About Dr. Sohyun Boo, MD
Dr. Sohyun Boo, MD, leads in this expert field. She ranks among America’s top 50 radiology doctors. Her skills cover diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, neuroradiology, and neurointerventional radiology. These areas demand high skill, anatomy knowledge, and tech know-how.
From West Virginia, Dr. Sohyun Boo works at WVU Medicine. She pairs new scan tools with top care to treat brain, spine, and blood vessel issues.
Her path shows deep study, fellowships, and focus on patient results. She uses small cuts guided by images.
The Quiet Strength of Radiology in Medicine
People call radiology medicine’s eyes. Without it, many illnesses stay hidden until late. Scans spot tumors. They direct key treatments. Radiologists aid all medical fields.
Dr. Sohyun Boo’s role links scans to action. Images turn into treatment paths.
Her skills include:
Diagnostic radiology, Interventional radiology, Neuroradiology, Neurointerventional radiology
Each needs grasp of body structure, illness patterns, and scan tools.
Medical School: Base for Top Work
Dr. Boo started at West Virginia University School of Medicine. She got her MD in 2005.
Early training built skills in:
Body structure and function, Clinical testing, Patient care basics, Evidence-based medicine
She showed early interest in scans and tests. She saw radiology’s key place in care.
Residency at WVU Medicine: Gaining Scan Skills
After school, Dr. Sohyun Boo did her radiology residency at WVU Medicine Ruby Memorial Hospital.
She finished in 2010. She gained real-world practice in:
CT scans, MRI scans, X-ray reads, Ultrasound tests, Emergency scans, Brain scans
This time honed her speed and accuracy on tough images. It proved vital for urgent care.
Fellowship Training: Expert Radiology Steps
Post-residency, Dr. Sohyun Boo did fellowships at WVU Medicine. She sharpened diagnostic and treatment skills.
2014 – Fellowship Training
In 2014, she finished an interventional and diagnostic radiology fellowship at WVU Medicine.
It built skills in small, image-led procedures.
2015 – Key Fellowship in Interventional Radiology
In 2015, Dr. Sohyun Boo completed a diagnostic and interventional radiology fellowship at WVU Medicine.
Focus areas were:
Image-led blood vessel work, Tumor block methods, Small biopsies, Blood vessel fixes, Brain blood vessel scans
Fellowships made her a top expert in scans and treatments.
Board Certification: Sign of Top Skill
The American Board of Radiology certifies Dr. Sohyun Boo in diagnostic radiology.
It shows:
Hard training and tests, Real skill in scans, Life-long learning, Pro standards
Patients get care from a proven scan expert.
Skills in Key Radiology Areas
Dr. Boo excels across advanced radiology types.
Diagnostic Radiology
This field reads scans to find illness and plan care.
Dr. Boo spots:
Tumors and cancers Brain issues Blood vessel problems Inner wounds Organ failures
Her reads aid early finds and plans.
Interventional Radiology
It uses scans to guide small procedures.
Dr. Boo does:
Tube-based treatments, Blood vessel fixes, Tumor care, Biopsy work, Fluid removal
These beat open surgery. They bring:
Quick healing, Fewer risks, Short stays
Neuroradiology
It images the brain, spine, and nerves.
Dr. Boo’s work covers:
Brain tumors, Stroke spots, Spine issues, Brain decline, Head wounds
She aids urgent brain care and surgery plans.
Neurointerventional Radiology
This top field mixes scans and small fixes for brain issues.
Dr. Boo handles:
Stroke clot removal, Aneurysm care, Brain vessel maps, AVM fixes
It needs great care in fine brain paths.
Radiology’s Place in Patient Help
Radiologists seldom see patients face-to-face. Yet they drive:
Early illness finds Surgery guides Treatment checks Urgent team aid
Dr. Boo’s images let all doctors choose well.
Academic Role and WVU Leadership
Dr. Boo fits into WVU Medicine’s teaching world, key at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. She aids care and training.
Her tasks:
Case reviews Resident teaching Team case talks, Better scan methods
She trains new radiologists. She lifts the scan quality.
Focus on Accuracy and New Tools
Radiology changes fast. Dr. Boo keeps ahead with tools like:
Clear MRI machines, Multi-slice CT 3D images, Live X-ray views
They boost the right calls and plans.
Patient Wins: Hidden Work, Clear Gains
Radiology works out of sight. Its effects hit fast and change lives.
Dr. Boo’s help:
Spots cancers soon Stops strokes with quick fixes Directs small surgeries, cuts test doubts
Her work boosts survival and healing.
Career of Steady Growth
Dr. Boo’s path stresses ongoing study.
She keeps up by:
Tracking scan news, Joining research, Attending meetings, Teamwork across fields
Patients gain from fresh advances.
Life at WVU Medicine Ruby Memorial Hospital
Dr. Boo treats patients at:
Radiology Department, Ruby Memorial Hospital, 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, WV
In this top teaching hospital, she faces busy days with tough cases. Radiology plays a key role in most departments.
Women in Advanced Radiology
Dr. Boo shows the rise of women in skilled, hands-on medical fields.
Her path highlights:
Leadership in a field long led by men, Top skills in complex radiology procedures, Dedication to teaching medicine, and motivation for women doctors to come
A Doctor Who Looks Past the Scan
Dr. Sohyun Boo, MD, shapes radiology’s future. Imaging goes beyond views inside the body. It changes patient results.
From West Virginia University medical school to top training and leading interventional work, her career stresses accuracy, hard work, and new ideas.
With clear scans, small-cut treatments, and brain vessel skills, she aids key choices in today’s medicine.
Time matters in care. Dr. Boo works behind the scenes. She turns images into the right diagnosis, good treatment, and stronger lives.
FAQs
Q. Who is Dr. Sohyun Boo, MD?
Dr. Sohyun Boo, MD, is a radiologist. She ranks among America’s Top 50 Doctors. Her focus covers diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, neuroradiology, and neurointerventional radiology.
Q. What is Dr. Boo’s office phone?
Call 855-WVU-CARE to reach her office.
Q. Where does Dr. Boo work now?
She practices in the Radiology Department at Ruby Memorial Hospital.
Q. What is her key expertise?
She excels in diagnostic scans, hands-on procedures, and advanced brain vessel radiology.
Q. Does Dr. Boo do procedures or just read scans?
She does both. She reads images and performs scan-guided small procedures.
Q. Does Dr. Boo teach medicine?
Yes. She trains and guides residents at WVU Medicine.
