SonoFiler: Profiling Dr. Michael Stone

It is with great pleasure that this SonoFiler edition – profiling leaders in bedside ultrasound –  is none other than “The Prez”, “The Holy Stone”, “The Mikester” (as we like to call him) – Dr. Mike Stone, current President of the ACEP US Section, and best described as “husband and dad” as he puts it. His nickname is simply, Stone –  “because it’s my name and let’s face it, sounds cool.” It does have a nice ring to it! Kind of like Cher, Madonna, Sly….ok, maybe a bit more important to the world than that. So, lets talk a bit about Stone…

SonoFiler: Profiling Dr. Arun Nagdev

The next edition of the Sonofiler – profiling a leader in bedside US – is about a person who is a great friend (and neighbor), an avid researcher in IVC and nerve block US (among other apps), who travels the world teaching US to the masses, and, most importantly, who is just as much of a foodie as I am : Dr. Arun Nagdev. He has plenty of nicknames, none of which I can say publicly (you’re welcome, Arun), but he likes to call himself the “ultrasound dork.”

SonoFiler: Profiling Dr. Vicki Noble

The next edition of the Sonofiler – profiling a leader in bedside US – is going to be about a person who I admire immensely, has truly changed the way others perceive bedside US, and who was a great president of the ACEP US section: Dr. Vicki Noble – or as we call her “Queen Vicki” – because she keeps a straight face when she needs to and perfectly describes the best utility for bedside US (especially in response to the haters out there… and we all have heard and read what they say). Her response to any and all criticism is always honest and clear – she is my hero. I sent VIcki a few questions, and the answers are so honest, humble, and selfless (and not surprisingly spunky too). They are a true testament as to why she is one of the leaders in bedside US. So let’s talk about how I know that… 

SonoFiler: profiling Dr. Chris Fox

The inaugural Sonofiler – profiling a leader in bedside US, is, of course, going to be about the guy who first taught me everything there is to know about US during my residency at UC Irvine, Dr. Chris Fox – or as I used to call him “Foxy Methoxy” – not exactly how he got that nickname but I bet it had something to do with a psych patient in ED Rm 20. I sent Chris a few questions, and the answers are not only sooo Chris (and not surprising with his amazingly sarcastic and funny wit), but also quite profound, and a true testament as to why he is one of the leaders in bedside US.