Ryan A. McTaggart, MD

Ryan A. McTaggart, MD is a neuroradiologist who specializes in interventional neuroradiology at Rhode Island Hospital. He has particular expertise in flow diversion for difficult intracranial aneurysms. He is an associate professor of diagnostic imaging, neurology and neurosurgery at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. He is also the director of Interventional neuroradiology at Rhode Island Hospital.

Dr. McTaggart’s research interest is in the minimally invasive therapy of neurovascular disease, including acute ischemic stroke. In addition, he is passionate about transforming systems of care for stroke patients to improve timely access to mechanical thrombectomy. His work has been published in more than 90 peer-reviewed journals, books and book chapters. He is a senior member of the American Society of Neuroradiology and the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery and serves on the Standards and Guidelines Committee of the Society of Neurointerventional Surgery.

Degrees
2000
M.D.
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

1995
B.S., summa cum laude 
University of Vermont

Residencies
2006-2010
Resident in Radiology
Brown University/ Rhode Island Hospital
593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI

2002 – 2005
Resident, Surgery
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

2001 – 2002
Intern, General Surgery
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Fellowships
2011-2013
Clinical Instructor, Interventional Neuroradiology
Stanford University
450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA

2010 – 2011
Fellow, Diagnostic Radiology
Standford University
450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA

Board Certifications
American Board of Radiology

Titles
Associate Professor of Diagnostic Imaging, Neurology, and Neurosurgery
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Director of Interventional Neuroradiology

Awards, Memberships and Publications
2018
Rhode Island Hospital’s Service to Community Award, for leadership and contribution to humanitarian services.

Dr. McTaggart has many honors, memberships and publications. To see a full list of credentials, download his CV.