CONTACT INFORMATIONBIOGRAPHYCREDENTIALSAWARDSPUBLICATIONSMitchell Alan Chess, M.D.Contact InformationPhone NumbersAppointment: (585) 784-2985Administrative: (585) 273-1971Fax: (585) 276-2851A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty GroupgroupAn Accountable Health PartnerassignmentAccepting New PatientsLocations601 Elmwood AveRochester, NY 14642Faculty AppointmentsProfessor of Clinical Imaging Sciences - Department of Imaging Sciences (SMD) Professor of Clinical Pediatrics - Department of Pediatrics (SMD) - JointPatient Care SettingsImaging Sciences, PediatricsBiographyProfessional BackgroundMitchell Chess, MD is a Professor of Imaging Sciences and Pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center and currently serves as Chief of Pediatric Imaging. He obtained his medical degree at Columbia College of Physicians & Surgeons in NY, NY. He completed his Transitional Year Internship at Hackensack Medical Center in Hackensack, NJ. He then went on to complete residency in Diagnostic Radiology at the University of Rochester Medical Center, in Rochester, NY. He completed a fellowship in Neuroradiology at the University of Rochester Medical Center and holds a lifetime certification in Diagnostic Radiology from the American Board of Radiology. He holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Pediatric Radiology. Dr. Chess has worked extensively via teleradiology with many sites in both New York and Pennsylvania. He has served at various times as Chairman at several area hospitals, including Clifton Springs Hospital, St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell, Olean General Hospital, St. Jerome's Hospital in Batavia and Lakeside Memorial Hospital in Brockport. With his prior experience in department administration, outpatient imaging and Teleradiology he brings a fresh and unique set of skill to the Imaging Sciences Department. Academically, Dr. Chess has worked collaboratively with surgery, orthopedic surgery and the emergency department to develop projects, leading to multiple publications and presentations. He has written chapters for both Obstetric and Neonatal Board review textbooks. While a specialist in Pediatric and Nero Imaging, Dr. Chess also has extensive experience with fetal imaging, including obstetric ultrasound in which he is certified to assess early fetal screening as well as fetal MRI.CredentialsEducation1987MD | Columbia University College of Physicians & SurgeonsPost-doctoral Training & Residency07/01/1992 - 06/30/1993Fellowship in Neuroradiology at University of Rochester Medical Center07/01/1988 - 06/30/1992Residency in Diagnostic Radiology at University of Rochester Medical Center07/01/1987 - 06/30/1988Internship at Hackensack University Medical Center-GMEVIEW ALL expand_moreAwards2019 - 2020Best Doctors2014 - 2020Golisano Children's Hospital Board2008 - 2011Best Doctors2006 - 2014Certificate of Appreciation, Genesee County Healthy Living Partnership1983Cum Laude, Union College1983Sigma Xi, Biology Honors Society, Union CollegeVIEW ALL expand_morePublicationsJournal Articles10/2012Chess MA, Chaturvedi A, Stanescu AL, Blickman JG. "Emergency pediatric ear, nose, and throat imaging." Seminars in ultrasound, CT, and MR.. 2012 Oct; 33(5):449-62. 4/2009Huang BK, Chess MA. "Cholecystitis of a duplicated gallbladder complicated by a cholecystoenteric fistula." Pediatric radiology.. 2009 Apr; 39(4):385-8. Epub 2009 Feb 11. 4/1997Chess PR, Chess MA, Manuli MA, Guillet R. "Screening head ultrasound to detect intraventricular hemorrhage in premature infants." Pediatric radiology.. 1997 Apr; 27(4):305-8. Books & Chapters2019 Chapter Title: Neurologic Imaging Book Title: Avery's Neonatology Review 1st Ed Author List: Chess, MA Published By: Elsevier 20192019 Chapter Title: Miscellaneous Imaging Book Title: Avery's Neonatology Review 1st Ed Author List: Chess, MA. Published By: Elsevier 20192019 Chapter Title: Abdominal Imaging Book Title: Avery's Neonatology Review 1st Ed Author List: Chess, MA. Published By: Elsevier 2019VIEW ALL PUBLICATIONSClose WindowSchedule an appointment with Mitchell Alan Chess, M.D.Please answer the following questions to help us find the right appointment for you.Important: If you believe that you have a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. This website is not intended for emergency care.Have you seen this provider in the last 2 years?YesNoExisting Patient Schedule or request a follow up appointment online through MyChart. If you do not have a MyChart account, please close this window and call the appointment phone number. Mitchell Alan Chess, M.D. is currently scheduling for the following appointment type(s): Our policy does not permit patients to establish care with multiple providers within the same practice or specialty without prior approval. If you choose a new provider in the same office, we will cancel the appointment. Please contact the office directly with questions on this policy.