Photo submitted to TImes Observer Dr. Paul Shaderowfsky, Warren General Hospital radiology department chairman, was named 2021 Physician of the Year by the Board of Certification in Radiology.

A doctor at Warren General Hospital has been named 2021 “Physician of the Year” by a group representing his specialty.

Dr. Paul Shaderowfsky is chairman of the radiology department at Warren General for six years and has been a general radiologist who “also performs image-guided interventions, such as biopsies and drainage procedures,” according to a WGH release, was honored by the Board of Certification in Radiology (BCR).

“I’m very happy and honored to receive the award,” Shaderowfsky said. “Just doing my best.”

“The Physician of the Year Award was awarded to Dr. Shaderowfsky for contributions to the growth, recognition, and leadership of the Board of Certification in Radiology,” according to a release from the BCR. “He has been actively involved since 2014, having participated in multiple committees and has held numerous offices. Additionally, he has written and reviewed board questions for both the written and oral exams, as well as serving as an oral board examiner.”

“I’m involved in working for the board, holding various positions… developing various exam questions for other radiologists who are either starting out or recertifying,” he said.

Those tests and questions help the board ensure radiologists “have a certain professional standard… that they are up to snuff,” Shaderowfsky said. “We give them clinical scenarios that they perform on the spot.”

The certifications “help patients know these people are reviewing the latest clinical developments,” he said. “You want a doctor that is up to date. I’m trying to keep that going for people who are in our specialty.”

“The BCR has been certifying physicians since 1986 with the American Board of Physicians Specialties,” according to the release.

Being recognized for those efforts – not part of his work at Warren General – that are done during what would otherwise be free time, is gratifying.

“It’s nice to be recognized,” he said.

The publicity also reflects on Warren General, and that’s even better, he said.

“The best part is to have my techs who work in the department, or patients, notice my name on Facebook, and realize that it’s associated with our local hospital,” Shaderowfsky said. “To have them come up to me and say ‘congratulations,’ that makes me feel great.”

One of the comments he received because of the recognition came from a patient. Shaderowfsky said he had suggested a biopsy of a benign lesion in the patient’s case.

“This guy saved my life,” he commented.

“That makes my day,” Shaderowfsky said.