Dr. Alison Chetlen

Alison L. Chetlen, DO, FACR, FAAR, FSBI, is a board-certified radiologist specializing in breast imaging. She is Professor of Radiology, Vice Chair for Education, and Division Chief of Breast Imaging in the Department of Radiology at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, with additional faculty roles at the Penn State Cancer Institute and Penn State College of Medicine. Her clinical focus includes advanced breast imaging, image-guided breast procedures, and specialized screening and diagnostic imaging for high-risk and diverse patient populations. Dr. Chetlen’s research interests center on breast imaging outcomes, patient safety and quality improvement in imaging practice, and medical education innovation. A respected leader in academic radiology, she is active with the Society of Breast Imaging, the Association of Academic Radiologists and the American College of Radiology. Her contributions to teaching and mentorship have been recognized with Penn State Health’s Distinguished Educator Award, Mid-Career Mentor Award, and multiple Scholarship in Education Awards. Dr. Chetlen earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed her diagnostic radiology residency at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, and pursued fellowship training in breast imaging at the University of Virginia Medical Center.