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Brandy Bales, RT(R)(M)(ARRT), RPA/RA(CBRPA)

  • About the Provider
  • Education & Board Certification
  • Professional Associations

Brandy Bales is a certified radiology practitioner assistant (RPA) licensed by the Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants (CBRPA) with licenses in radiography and mammography, both issued by the American Registry of Registered Technologists. She earned her certification for Radiology Practitioner Assistant/Radiologist Assistant at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, in 2006.

Prior to joining Kelsey-Seybold, Brandy cared for patients as a pediatric radiology practitioner assistant and radiology clinical educator at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. She joined Kelsey-Seybold in February 2021.

Joined Kelsey-Seybold: February 2021

Awards & Publications

Publications, Presentations, and Abstracts

  • Pediatric Radiology, University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Diagnostic Imaging Program 2007–2009
  • Society of Pediatric Radiology 56th Annual Meeting, 2013 “Intussusception reduction: Does a retention balloon make a difference?”
  • Society of Pediatric Radiology 62nd Annual Meeting, 2019 “Using Radiology Extenders to Add Value.”
  • Fellows Conference, Texas Children’s Pediatric Radiology, annually since 2011
  • Pediatric Radiology Journal, SPR Annual Meeting and Postgraduate Course: “Intussusception reduction: Does a retention balloon make a difference?” 2013
  • Pediatric Radiology Journal, “Comparative safety and efficacy of balloon use in air enema reduction for pediatric intussusception.” Authors: Farahnaz Golriz; Christopher I. Cassady; Brandy Bales; Christi Herrejon; M. John Hicks; Wei Zhang; Robert C. Orth; R. Paul Guillerman
  • SPR Abstract 2019, “Cost Comparison of Upper GI Versus Ultrasound for Pediatric Patients with Suspected Midgut Volvulus” Authors: Shireen Hayatghaibi; Melissa Cano; Brandy Bales; Varsha Varghese; Marla Sammer; Andy Sher; HaiThuy Nguyen
  • SPR Abstract 2019, “Diagnostic accuracy of Abdominal Ultrasound for Midgut volvulus,” Authors: Nguyen, HaiThuy N.; Guillerman, R P.; Orth, Robert C.; Seghers, Victor J.; Bales, Brandy N.; Sammer, Marla

Hobbies & Interests

Brandy enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, woodworking, and traveling.

Fun Facts

The most interesting place Brandy has visited is Ireland, which was one of the best trips she has experienced. “Driving on the opposite side of the road was both scary and exhilarating!”

Not everyone knows this about Brandy, but she is pretty good at woodworking.

Brandy’s guilty pleasure is chocolate. “Isn’t that everyone’s?”

Education

  • Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, 2006

Internship/Residency

  • Weber State University

Board Certifications

  • Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants - Radiology
Brandy is a member of the Society of Radiology Physician Extenders, the Academy for Radiology Physician Extenders, and the Society of Pediatric Radiology.

Locations

Berthelsen Main Campus

2727 W. Holcombe Blvd.,
Houston, TX 77025

Get Directions 713-442-0000

North Houston Campus

15655 Cypress Woods Medical Drive,
Houston, TX 77014

Get Directions 713-442-1700

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