About

Meet the radiologist behind every session.

I'm Alex Pankratov, MD. I built this service because I kept seeing patients walk out of imaging centers holding a report they couldn't read. I review every case personally and lead every walkthrough.

Alexander Pankratov, MD

Alexander Pankratov, MD

Diagnostic Radiology

Board status
Board-eligible — passed the American Board of Radiology Core Examination in June 2025.
Current role
Senior diagnostic radiology resident, final year of training, at a Boston academic medical center.
Incoming
Subspecialty fellow in body and chest cancer imaging at one of Boston's major academic cancer programs, starting July 2026.
Medical license
Massachusetts.

Why this exists

Radiology reports are written for clinical communication. They're efficient, precise, and useful to other clinicians — but not always easy for patients to absorb on their own. People can usually access their report; they often can't fully read it.

I've been drawn to the teaching side of radiology for as long as I've been doing it. A short, careful walkthrough of a report — what the words mean, what's being described, what to ask your doctor — fills a gap that nothing else in the system fills.

Background in radiology

My training has centered on looking at imaging studies carefully, describing what I see clearly, and explaining findings to people who didn't go to medical school.

This service is one person doing that work outside the constraints of a clinical visit — no team, no AI behind the curtain, no panel of specialists. Just me, your report, and the time to walk through it together.

How I think about this work

The session is education, not medical care. The boundary isn't fine print — it's how I structured the whole thing, so a clear explanation can sit alongside your treating clinicians without trying to replace them.

Each operational detail is built that way on purpose. I personally review every case before payment. Sessions run with a defined time so they stay focused on explanation. Uploaded materials are deleted within 14 days of your session. These aren't add-on policies; they're what keeps the service what it claims to be.

See the full operational promises

What I won't do

  • I won't act as your treating physician through this service.
  • I won't issue a diagnosis, a treatment recommendation, or a second opinion on your scan.
  • If you need urgent guidance, please contact your treating clinician or local emergency services.

Read the full educational scope

Educational only — not a diagnosis, second opinion, or substitute for medical care.

Ready to read the report you've been holding?

Educational only — not a diagnosis, second opinion, or substitute for medical care.