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Nicole Winkler, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital North

2K, Gynecology and Mammography
1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City , UT 84112

Nicole Winkler, MD, FSBI, is an Associate Professor of Radiology at the University of Utah and the Section Chief for Breast Imaging. She is recognized for her leadership in breast imaging education and clinical excellence. Her research focuses on breast cancer screening, image-guided biopsy techniques, and MR-guided focused ultrasound therapies. Dr. Winkler is a frequent contributor to national guidelines and peer-reviewed publications.

Nicole Winkler, MD, FSBI, is an Associate Professor of Radiology at the University of Utah and the Section Chief for Breast Imaging. She is recognized for her leadership in breast imaging education and clinical excellence. Her research focuses on breast cancer screening, image-guided biopsy techniques, and MR-guided focused ultrasound therapies. Dr. Winkler is a frequent contributor to national guidelines and peer-reviewed publications.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Radiology & Imaging Sciences -Associate Professor (Clinical)

Education history

Undergraduate Chemistry - Westminster College B.S.
Professional Medical Medicine - University of Utah M.D.
Internship Intermountain Medical Center Transitional Internship
Residency Diagnostic Radiology - University of Utah Resident
Chief Resident University of Utah Co-Chief Resident
Fellowship Body Imaging (Abdomen and Pelvis) - University of Utah Hospital Clinical Fellow
Fellowship Breast Imaging - Brigham and Women's Hospital Clinical Fellow

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Adams-Tew SI, Johnson A, Crockett J, Adams KE, Parker DL, Winkler N, Payne (2026). Impact of breast biopsy markers on magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound. International journal of hyperthermia, 43(1), 2632351.
  2. Kendell AE, Yost S, Yang K, Mills M, Winkler (2025). Prevalence of Axillary Arch Variant Anatomy on Breast MRI and Impact on Axillary Lymph Node Assessment. Journal of breast imaging,
  3. Johnson S, Zimmerman B, Odeen H, Shea J, Winkler N, Factor R, Joshi S, Payne (2023). A Non-Contrast Multi-Parametric MRI Biomarker for Assessment of MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound Thermal Therapies. IEEE transactions on bio-medical engineering, PP,
  4. Bevers TB, Niell BL, Baker JL, Bennett DL, Bonaccio E, Camp MS, Chikarmane S, Conant EF, Eghtedari M, Flanagan MR, Hawley J, Helvie M, Hodgkiss L, Hoyt TL, Ivanovich J, Jochelson MS, Kulkarni S, Lancaster RB, Mauer C, Maxwell J, Patel BK, Pearlman M, Philpotts L, Plecha D, Plichta JK, Shakeri S, Smith ML, Streibert CL, Strigel RM, Tumyan L, Winkler NS, Wolverton DE, Bergman MA, Kumar R, Stehman (2023). NCCN Guidelines® Insights: Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis, Version 1.2023. Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 21(9), 900-909.
  5. Winkler N, Buxton J, Freer P, Raps E, Barraza G, Boucher K, Riegert J, Factor (2023). Comparison of Diagnostic Sensitivity and Procedure-Related Pain of Concurrent Ultrasound-guided Fine-needle Aspiration and Core-needle Biopsy of Axillary Lymph Nodes in Patients with Suspected or Known Breast Cancer. Journal of breast imaging, 5(4), 436-444.
  6. Winkler NS, Tran A, Kwok AC, Freer PE, Fajardo L (2022). Autologous Fat Grafting to the Breast: An Educational Review. Journal of breast imaging, 4(2), 209-221.
  7. Winkler N, Braden S, Al-Dulaimi R, Morgan M, Walczak C, Freer (2021). Perceptions Regarding Optimal Breast Imaging Education for Radiology Residents: Results of a National Survey. Current problems in diagnostic radiology, 51(4), 454-459.
  8. Winkler N (2021). Ultrasound Guided Core Breast Biopsies. Techniques in vascular and interventional radiology, 24(3), 100776.
  9. Winkler N, Peterson M, Factor (2021). Breast Fibromatosis: Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation. Journal of breast imaging, 3(5), 597-602.
  10. Zimmerman B, Johnson S, Odeen H, Shea J, Foote MD, Winkler N, Joshi S, Payne (2020). Learning Multiparametric Biomarkers for Assessing MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound Treatments. IEEE transactions on bio-medical engineering, PP(5), 1737-1747.
  11. Grayev A, Catanzano TM, Sarkany D, Winkler N, Gaetke-Udager K, Mian A, Frederick J, Jordan S (2020). ACGME Diagnostic Radiology Milestones 2.0: the Time is Now. Academic radiology, 29 Suppl 5, S18-S26.
  12. Winkler NS, Freer P, Anzai Y, Hu N, Stein (2019). Impact of Immediate Interpretation of Screening Tomosynthesis Mammography on Performance Metrics. Academic radiology, 26(2), 210-214.
  13. Haider I, Morgan M, McGow A, Stein M, Rezvani M, Freer P, Hu N, Fajardo L, Winkler (2018). Comparison of Breast Density Between Synthesized Versus Standard Digital Mammography. Journal of the American College of Radiology, 15(10), 1430-1436.
  14. Byrge N, Heilbrun M, Winkler N, Sommers D, Evans H, Cattin LM, Scalea T, Stein DM, Neideen T, Walsh P, Sims CA, Brahmbhatt TS, Galante JM, Phan HH, Malhotra A, Stovall RT, Jurkovich GJ, Coimbra R, Berndtson AE, O'Callaghan TA, Gaspard SF, Schreiber MA, Cook MR, Demetriades D, Rivera O, Velmahos GC, Zhao T, Park PK, Machado-Aranda D, Ahmad S, Lewis J, Hoff WS, Suleiman G, Sperry J, Zolin S, Carrick MM, Mallory GR, Nunez J, Colonna A, Enniss T, Nirula (2018). An AAST-MITC analysis of pancreatic trauma: Staple or sew? Resect or drain?. The journal of trauma and acute care surgery, 85(3), 435-443.
  15. Freer PE, Riegert J, Eisenmenger L, Ose D, Winkler N, Stein MA, Stoddard GJ, Hess R (2017). Clinical implementation of synthesized mammography with digital breast tomosynthesis in a routine clinical practice. Breast Cancer Res Treat, 166(2), 501-509.
  16. Chesebro AL, Winkler NS, Birdwell RL, Giess C (2016). Developing Asymmetry at Mammography: Correlation with US and MR Imaging and Histopathologic Findings. Radiology, 279(2), 385-94.
  17. Raza S, Mackesy MM, Winkler NS, Hurwitz S, Birdwell R (2016). Effect of Training on Qualitative Mammographic Density Assessment. Journal of the American College of Radiology, 13(3), 310-5.
  18. Winkler NS, Raza S, Mackesy M, Birdwell R (2015). Breast density: clinical implications and assessment methods. Radiographics, 35(2), 316-24.

Review

  1. Potter S, Gulbahce E, Porretta J, Lomo L, Duffy K, Winkler N, Coleman J, Jedrzkiewicz (2025). Invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Nipple: Case Report With Literature Review. The American Journal of dermatopathology, 47(3), 220-223.
  2. Parker S, Saettele M, Morgan M, Stein M, Winkler N (2017). Spectrum of Pregnancy- and Lactation-related Benign Breast Findings. [Review]. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol, 46, (6), 432-440.
  3. Freer PE, Winkler (2017). Synthesized Digital Mammography Imaging. Radiologic clinics of North America, 55(3), 503-512.
  4. Chesebro AL, Winkler NS, Birdwell RL, Giess C (2016). Developing Asymmetries at Mammography: A Multimodality Approach to Assessment and Management. Radiographics, 36(2), 322-34.

Case Report

  1. Potter S, Gulbahce E, Porretta J, Lomo L, Duffy K, Winkler N, Coleman J, Jedrzkiewicz (2025). Invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Nipple: Case Report With Literature Review. The American Journal of dermatopathology, 47(3), 220-223.

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