Dennis Bielecki, MD

Dennis K. Bielecki, MD, is an accomplished musculoskeletal radiologist and educator. His many contributions to clinical practice, research, and medical training as an Associate Professor of Radiology at King's College Hospital in London and a Visiting Professor at Hadassah Ein Karem Medical Center in Jerusalem, Israel, have been widely recognized. Dr. Bielecki has been influential in organizing several radiology conferences and charitable initiatives. With 30 peer-reviewed publications in leading medical journals, his work has significantly advanced imaging techniques and clinical practices, benefiting patients and healthcare professionals worldwide. His commitment to global radiology education is evident through his provision of high-quality virtual instruction to radiology residents in the UK, Poland, Ukraine, and Israel, reflecting his unwavering dedication to improving medical training and patient care. 

Dr Bielecki graduated summa cum laude from the Medical College of the Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland. His connection to MSK radiology and to Don Resnick began in 1985 when he returned to the United States to undertake a residency in radiology. He was hired as a research assistant for Don Resnick at UCSD. He was instrumental in developing the early applications of three-dimensional CT imaging on a prototype computing system, the CMAX-1000. Later, he returned to San Diego to hone his expertise through a volunteer research fellowship in musculoskeletal radiology at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) and UCSD Medical Center. Under the mentorship of Don Resnick, even then a leading expert in the field, Dr. Bielecki refined his skills in musculoskeletal imaging and developed a strong research foundation. Dr. Resnick became his long-time mentor, and have known each other for nearly 40 years.