Dr. Roy A. Filly

Dr. Roy Filly is cofounder of the Fetal Treatment Center at the UCSF Children's Hospital and chief of diagnostic sonography. His specialty is the detection and observation of fetal birth defects through ultrasound.

After completing his undergraduate studies at Ohio University, Filly attended Ohio State University College of Medicine, graduating summa cum laude. A mere 10 years later, he received the Ohio State University Alumni Achievement Award. He completed his residency in diagnostic radiology at Stanford University, where he also served as chief resident and received the Robert Reid Newell Award. He is a fellow in the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound and the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine.

Dr. Filly has co-authored two textbooks, created an interactive teaching CD-ROM and published more than 400 scientific manuscripts. In addition, he has appeared regularly in the publication Best Doctors in America and has received numerous other awards for his work as both an extemporary doctor and professor, including the William J. Fry Memorial Award, which is the highest award for an American sonologist. He is board certified in diagnostic radiology.