Jenny T. Bencardino, MD, FACR

Jenny T. Bencardino, MD, FACR is a distinguished Professor of Radiology and Vice-Chair of Academic Affairs at Montefiore Einstein, as well as a leading Musculoskeletal Radiologist. She began her academic career as an Assistant Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School and subsequently earned a full professorship in Radiology and Orthopedic Surgery at NYU School of Medicine. At Montefiore, Dr. Bencardino serves as Chair of the Promotions Committee and Faculty Affairs Liaison, overseeing initiatives that advance academic excellence and faculty development within the Department of Radiology. Dr. Bencardino earned her medical degree and diagnostic radiology certification from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia, before completing her residency in diagnostic radiology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and a fellowship in musculoskeletal radiology at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital. She is an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the American College of Radiology, the International Skeletal Society, the Society of Skeletal Radiology, and the Radiological Society of North America. Her research and clinical expertise focus on musculoskeletal imaging, muscle and nerve imaging, and advancing educational methodologies in radiology. A prolific author and editor, Dr. Bencardino has published 144 indexed articles and served as Guest Editor and Section Editor for leading radiology journals and texts. Her accolades include the RSNA Honored Educator Award, the International Skeletal Society President’s Medal, the ISS medal and multiple Editor’s Recognition Awards. She is also the author of The Shoulder: Imaging Diagnosis with Clinical Implications, a widely accessed reference with over 20,000 downloads. Throughout her career, Dr. Bencardino has combined clinical excellence, research innovation, and mentorship, making a profound impact on the field of radiology and the next generation of medical professionals.

• Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - MD
• Long Island Jewish Medical Center - Residency
• New York University Grossman School of Medicine - Fellowship

• American Board of Radiology
• Fellow of the American College of Radiology

• Presidents Medal of the International Skeletal Society
• Honored Educator Award of the Radiological Society of North America
• Diversity in Business Award of the Long Island Business News
• Medal of the ISS

• American Association for Women Radiologists
• Society of Skeletal Radiology
• International Skeletal Society
• Association of Academic Radiologists
• American College of Radiology
• American Roentgen Ray Society
• New York State Radiological Society
• International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine

• Free Spirit at JDC in Westbury

Arbona-Lampaya A, Cooper K, Bencardino JT. Spontaneous regression of "pauci-hemosiderotic" fibrolipomatous tumor. J Ultrasound. 2025 Jul 26. doi: 10.1007/s40477-025-01060-5. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40715765.

Garcia-Diez AI, Marques LQ, Lugo N, Barfoot G, Hassankhani A, Bencardino JT. Imaging Diagnosis of Pelvic Nerve Syndromes. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2025 Aug;33(3):515-527. doi: 10.1016/j.mric.2025.03.008. Epub 2025 Apr 30. PMID: 40610162.

Sherman AE, Shokrekhuda AM, Kalbi DP, Bencardino JT, Chun KJ. Bone Mineral Density and Trabecular Microarchitecture Screening in Lung Transplant Candidates. J Am Coll Radiol. 2025 Mar;22(3):342-348. doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2024.12.009. PMID: 40044313.

Duarte A, Román Antonio A, Bencardino JT. Diagnostic Evaluation of Stress Injuries of the Hip Using MR Imaging. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2025 Feb;33(1):135-142. doi: 10.1016/j.mric.2024.07.005. Epub 2024 Sep 26. PMID: 39515953.

Isern-Kebschull J, Mechó S, Kassarjian A, Bencardino JT. Injuries of the Hamstring Tendons: MR Imaging Diagnosis. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2025 Feb;33(1):115-133. doi: 10.1016/j.mric.2024.07.004. Epub 2024 Sep 28. PMID: 39515952.

Chiang A, Sperling K, Peng Q, Bencardino JT. Update on MR Imaging Techniques of the Hip. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2025 Feb;33(1):1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.mric.2024.06.002. Epub 2024 Aug 1. PMID: 39515951.