Episode 8 - Damon Shearer

Today we are joined by Dr. Damon Shearer - a breast imager and general radiologist currently practicing at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He previously spent nearly a decade with Consulting Radiologists, Ltd., where he served on the Board of Directors, as Medical Director of CRL Women’s Imaging, and as Director of Physician Scheduling. He completed his breast imaging fellowship at the University of Iowa and his radiology residency at Loyola University Medical Center, where he was Chief Resident and earned multiple research and service awards. A former U.S. Navy Undersea/Dive Medical Officer and Submarine Medical Officer, he served in operational, clinical, and humanitarian roles both stateside and abroad. His clinical interests include breast imaging, patient-centered care, and medical education. He is married to Erica, a physician's assistant and they have 2 amazing daughters as well as 2 cute dogs. A random assortment of small animal pets come in and out of their household as well - guinea pigs, hamsters and even bearded dragons! As a family, they love to travel and often to National Parks, beach destinations or skiing in the mountains.