Name: Dr. Chivonne L. Harrigal

Specialty: Radiology

Qualification/Board Certification: Medical Doctor, Diagnostic Radiology Residency, Diagnostic Radiology Fellowship

Affiliation(s): Carson Tahoe Health — Carson City, John A. Shields MD Steven A. Schiff MD A Professional Corporation

Locations: Reno, Nevada

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Not listed in the provided profile

NPI Number: 1679741540

About the Doctor

Dr. Chivonne L. Harrigal is a fellowship-trained radiologist with over 20 years of clinical experience, practicing in Reno, Nevada. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and pursued a distinguished and highly rigorous postgraduate training pathway that included a Diagnostic Radiology residency at the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Tucson from 2006 to 2008, a subsequent Diagnostic Radiology residency at Stanford Health Care — Sponsored Stanford University from 2008 to 2011, and a Diagnostic Radiology Fellowship at Stanford Health Care — Sponsored Stanford University from 2011 to 2012. Her dual residency and fellowship training at one of the nation’s most prestigious medical institutions reflects an exceptionally thorough and academically rigorous preparation for her subspecialty practice.

Dr. Harrigal practices with John A. Shields MD Steven A. Schiff MD A Professional Corporation in Reno, Nevada, where she works alongside a multidisciplinary team that includes oncologists, hematologists, and other specialists. She is affiliated with Carson Tahoe Health — Carson City and holds subspecialty expertise in Breast Imaging and Nuclear Radiology — two highly specialized and clinically significant areas of diagnostic radiology that play a critical role in the early detection and staging of cancer, the evaluation of breast disease, and the use of radiotracer-based imaging for systemic disease assessment.

Her Stanford fellowship training in diagnostic radiology, combined with her subspecialty focus in breast imaging and nuclear radiology, positions Dr. Harrigal as a particularly valuable diagnostic resource for patients and referring physicians seeking expert-level interpretation of complex imaging studies. She is also a published researcher with an established academic publication record, reflecting her ongoing contribution to the advancement of radiological science and practice.

Key Highlights:

• Radiologist with 21+ years of experience
• Subspecialties in Breast Imaging and Nuclear Radiology
• Fellowship-trained at Stanford Health Care — Stanford University
• Dual residency training in Diagnostic Radiology (University of Arizona and Stanford)
• Affiliated with Carson Tahoe Health — Carson City
• Published researcher in diagnostic radiology
• Accepts Medicaid across multiple states
• Online appointment booking available
• Speaks English

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Residency: University of Arizona College of Medicine — Tucson — Radiology-Diagnostic, 2006–2008

Residency: Stanford Health Care — Sponsored Stanford University — Radiology-Diagnostic, 2008–2011

Fellowship: Stanford Health Care — Sponsored Stanford University — Radiology-Diagnostic, 2011–2012

Medical Conditions Treated

As a diagnostic radiologist with subspecialty expertise in breast imaging and nuclear radiology, Dr. Harrigal provides imaging-based evaluation and diagnostic support for a broad range of medical conditions. Conditions commonly evaluated through her imaging services include:

• Breast cancer and breast disease requiring imaging evaluation
• Benign breast conditions including cysts, fibroadenomas, and calcifications
• Lung and pulmonary conditions detected on imaging
• Abdominal and gastrointestinal abnormalities
• Musculoskeletal conditions and injuries
• Thyroid and endocrine conditions requiring nuclear imaging
• Cancer staging and metastatic disease evaluation
• Neurological conditions identified on imaging studies
• Cardiovascular conditions detected radiologically
• Bone and soft tissue abnormalities
• Infectious and inflammatory conditions visible on imaging
• Incidental findings requiring radiological follow-up

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Harrigal performs and interprets a comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging and nuclear radiology procedures, including:

• Mammography and digital breast imaging
• Breast ultrasound and breast MRI interpretation
• Breast biopsy guidance and stereotactic procedures
• Nuclear medicine imaging and scan interpretation
• PET scan and PET-CT imaging evaluation
• X-ray and plain film interpretation
• CT scan (computed tomography) interpretation
• MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) interpretation
• Ultrasound imaging interpretation
• Bone scan and radionuclide imaging
• Radiation therapy planning support
• Radiological consultation and second opinion services

Services Offered

Dr. Harrigal offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic radiology services with a particular subspecialty focus in breast imaging and nuclear radiology, providing patients and referring clinicians throughout the Reno, Nevada region with access to expert-level radiological interpretation and diagnostic support. Her practice within a multidisciplinary oncology and specialty medicine group ensures that her imaging expertise is seamlessly integrated into the broader diagnostic and treatment workflows that her patients require.

Her breast imaging subspecialty is a cornerstone of her practice, encompassing the full spectrum of breast diagnostic services from routine screening mammography through advanced breast MRI and ultrasound-guided biopsy procedures. Early and accurate detection of breast cancer and other breast abnormalities is critical to improving patient outcomes, and Dr. Harrigal’s specialized training at Stanford — one of the world’s leading centers for breast imaging research and clinical practice — equips her with the advanced skills required to identify subtle findings, characterize complex lesions, and guide clinical decision-making with precision and confidence. Her breast imaging expertise supports the full continuum of breast health care, from initial screening and diagnostic workup through biopsy guidance and treatment planning support.

Her Nuclear Radiology subspecialty adds a powerful functional imaging dimension to her diagnostic capabilities, enabling her to interpret radiotracer-based imaging studies including PET scans, bone scans, and nuclear medicine examinations that reveal metabolic and physiological processes not visible on conventional anatomical imaging. These studies are particularly valuable in oncology for cancer staging, treatment response assessment, and surveillance, as well as in the evaluation of thyroid conditions, cardiac function, and bone and musculoskeletal abnormalities.

Dr. Harrigal’s broad general diagnostic radiology expertise further encompasses the interpretation of X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds across all organ systems, providing referring physicians with comprehensive and accurate radiological assessments that inform diagnosis and guide treatment decisions across a wide range of clinical specialties.

Services offered include:

• Screening and diagnostic mammography
• Breast ultrasound and breast MRI interpretation
• Ultrasound-guided and stereotactic breast biopsy
• Nuclear medicine imaging interpretation
• PET and PET-CT scan evaluation
• Bone scan and radionuclide imaging
• CT scan interpretation across all organ systems
• MRI interpretation across all organ systems
• X-ray and plain film interpretation
• Ultrasound imaging evaluation
• Cancer staging and treatment response imaging
• Oncology imaging support and consultation
• Radiation therapy planning imaging support
• Radiological second opinion consultations
• Online appointment booking

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Harrigal accepts the following insurance plans, including Medicaid coverage across multiple states. Patients are encouraged to contact the office directly to confirm their specific plan and coverage before scheduling.

• CA State Medicaid (Medicaid)
• ID State Medicaid (Medicaid)
• NV State Medicaid (Medicaid)
• United Healthcare (HMO)

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 5465 Reno Corporate Drive, Suite 200, Reno, NV 89511

Phone: Not listed in the provided profile

Location 2: Not listed in the provided profile

Hospital Affiliations

• Carson Tahoe Health — Carson City, NV