Our Physicians

Dr. Bankston, a native of Alexander City, Alabama, joined The Radiology Clinic in August of 2006. He received his undergraduate degree from Duke University in Durham, NC and his medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. He completed his internship at Carraway Methodist Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama and his residency at the University of Alabama Birmingham, Department of Radiology. Dr. Bankston completed a fellowship in MRI with an emphasis on body and musculoskeletal imaging at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. He maintains board certification by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Bankston practices at The Radiology Clinic and is also on staff at DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center, Fayette Medical Center, Thomasville Regional Medical Center, Whitfield Regional Hospital, Hale County Hospital, and Northwest Regional Health.

Dr. Bearden, a native of Selma, Alabama, joined The Radiology Clinic in July of 2006. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. His completed his medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. He completed his internship and residency at Baptist Health System in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bearden completed his fellowship in neuroradiology at the Barrow Neurological Institute of St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, AZ. He practices at The Radiology Clinic and is also on staff at DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center, Fayette Medical Center and Pickens County Medical Center. Dr. Bearden, while performing most radiology procedures, specializes in neuroradiology.

Dr. Hugh Borak, a native of New York, NY, has lived in Tuscaloosa since 2001. He received an undergraduate degree from University of Texas, a medical degree from University of Alabama School of Medicine, and a fellowship in musculoskeletal radiology from University of Alabama at Birmingham. He practices at The Radiology Clinic and is also on staff at DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center, Fayette Medical Center, Thomasville Regional Medical Center, Whitfield Regional Hospital, Hale County Hospital, and Northwest Regional Health. Dr. Borak while performing most radiology procedures specializes in musculoskeletal radiology.

Dr. Elizabeth Caldwell, a native of Grenada, MS, has lived in Tuscaloosa since 1996. She received an undergraduate degree in physics from The University of Mississippi and a medical degree from University of Mississippi Medical School. She then completed a diagnostic radiology residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, and then a fellowship in neuroradiology at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. She practices at The Radiology Clinic and is also on staff at DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center, Fayette Medical Center, Thomasville Regional Medical Center, Whitfield Regional Hospital, Hale County Hospital, and Northwest Regional Health. Dr. Caldwell practices almost all aspects of general radiology and specializes in neuroradiology.

Dr. Eric Carruth, a native of Tennessee, joined The Radiology Clinic in 2022. He completed his undergraduate degree and his medical degree at the University of Tennessee, where he also completed a Radiology Residency and served as Chief Resident. Dr. Carruth completed his fellowship in Interventional Radiology at Virginia Commonwealth University. He practices at The Radiology Clinic and is also on staff at DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center, Fayette Medical Center, Thomasville Regional Medical Center, Whitfield Regional Hospital, Hale County Hospital, and Northwest Regional Health. Dr. Carruth, while performing most radiology procedures, specializes in interventional radiology.

Dr. Margaret Guarisco, a native of Shreveport, LA, has lived in Tuscaloosa since 1998. She received an undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University Medical Center and a medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical Center. After graduating second in her class from LSU Medical School, she moved to Alabama for her residency and fellowship at UAB. She practices at The Radiology Clinic and is also on staff at DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center, Fayette Medical Center, Thomasville Regional Medical Center, Whitfield Regional Hospital, Hale County Hospital, and Northwest Regional Health. Dr. Guarisco while performing most radiology procedures, specializes in body imaging with special emphasis on CT, MR and ultrasound.

Dr. Douglas Hamiter, a native of Tuscaloosa, AL, has lived in Tuscaloosa since 2001. He received an undergraduate degree from University of Alabama, a medical degree from University of Alabama School of Medicine at Birmingham, where he also received his diagnostic radiology training. He completed a fellowship in vascular and interventional radiology from University of Alabama Hospital. He practices at The Radiology Clinic and is also on staff at DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center, Fayette Medical Center, Thomasville Regional Medical Center, Whitfield Regional Hospital, Hale County Hospital, and Northwest Regional Health. Dr. Hamiter while performing most radiology procedures, has special interest in vascular diseases and endovascular treatments.

Dr. Howard Holley, a native of Birmingham, AL, has lived in Tuscaloosa since 1988. He received an undergraduate degree from Emory University, a medical degree from University of Alabama School of Medicine at Birmingham, and a fellowship in CT, MRI and ultrasound from University of Alabama Hospital.He practices at The Radiology Clinic and is also on staff at DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center, Fayette Medical Center, Thomasville Regional Medical Center, Whitfield Regional Hospital, Hale County Hospital, and Northwest Regional Health. Dr. Holley while performing most radiology procedures, specializes in CT, MRI and ultrasound.

Dr. Lucas, a native of West Blocton, Alabama, joined The Radiology Clinic in July of 2014. He received his undergraduate degree from Troy State University. His medical degree was completed at University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. His internship was completed at Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama. He completed his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Lucas' fellowship in Interventional Radiology was completed at University of Colorado in Aurora, Colorado. He practices at The Radiology Clinic and is also on staff at DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center, Fayette Medical Center, Thomasville Regional Medical Center, Whitfield Regional Hospital, Hale County Hospital, and Northwest Regional Health.

Dr. Alex Lushington, a native of Birmingham, AL, has lived in Tuscaloosa since 1992. He received an undergraduate degree from University of Alabama, and a medical degree from University of South Alabama. He practices at The Radiology Clinic and is also on staff at DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center, Fayette Medical Center, Thomasville Regional Medical Center, Whitfield Regional Hospital, Hale County Hospital, and Northwest Regional Health.

Dr. Mathew Merritt, a native of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, has lived in Tuscaloosa since 2001. He received an undergraduate degree from University of Arkansas and a medical degree from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dr. Merritt completed his residency and a fellowship in musculoskeletal radiology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He practices at The Radiology Clinic and is also on staff at DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center, Fayette Medical Center, Thomasville Regional Medical Center, Whitfield Regional Hospital, Hale County Hospital, and Northwest Regional Health. Dr. Merritt while performing most radiology procedures, specializes in musculoskeletal radiology.

Dr. Russell Scholl, a native of New Orleans, LA, has lived in Tuscaloosa since 1989. He received an undergraduate degree from Northeast Louisiana University, a medical degree from Louisiana State University, and a fellowship in neuroradiology from University of Alabama Hospital. He practices at The Radiology Clinic and is also on staff at DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center, Fayette Medical Center, Thomasville Regional Medical Center, Whitfield Regional Hospital, Hale County Hospital, and Northwest Regional Health. Dr. Scholl while performing most radiology procedures, specializes in neuroradiology.

Dr. Shulman joined The Radiology Clinic in April of 2018. He received his undergraduate degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham, and his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. Dr. Shulman completed his internship and residency at Baptist Health System in Birmingham, where he also served as Chief Resident in Radiology. He completed a fellowship in Neuroradiology at Oregon Health and Science University. Dr. Shulman maintains board certification through the American College of Radiology. He practices at The Radiology Clinic and is also on staff at DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center, Fayette Medical Center, Thomasville Regional Medical Center, Whitfield Regional Hospital, Hale County Hospital, and Northwest Regional Health. 

Dr. Sneckenberger, a native of Fort Hood , TX , joined The Radiology Clinic in June of 2005. He received his undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences from the University of South Alabama in Mobile . His medical degree was completed at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Both his internship and a residency program were completed at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville . Dr. Sneckenberger's fellowship in interventional radiology was completed at the University of Alabama Birmingham. He practices at The Radiology Clinic and is also on staff at DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center, Fayette Medical Center, Thomasville Regional Medical Center, Whitfield Regional Hospital, Hale County Hospital, and Northwest Regional Health. Dr. Sneckenberger while performing most radiology procedures, specializes in interventional radiology.

Dr. David A. Smith, a native of Fort Walton Beach, FL, joined the practice in 2004. He received a B.S. in chemical engineering from the University of Alabama and a medical degree from The University of Alabama School of Medicine at Birmingham. Dr. Smith completed his residency in Diagnostic Radiology and his fellowing in Body Imaging at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. He practices at The Radiology Clinic and is also on staff at DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center, Fayette Medical Center, Thomasville Regional Medical Center, Whitfield Regional Hospital, Hale County Hospital, and Northwest Regional Health.

Dr. Jason H. Stuckey joined the practice in 2022. He received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Auburn University and a medical degree from University of South Alabama. Dr. Smith completed his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at University of Soth Alabama and his fellowing in Nuclear Medicine at Duke University. He practices at The Radiology Clinic and is also on staff at DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center, Fayette Medical Center, Thomasville Regional Medical Center, Whitfield Regional Hospital, Hale County Hospital, and Northwest Regional Health.

Dr. Bernard Veillon, a native of Baton Rouge, LA, has lived in Tuscaloosa since 2000. He received an undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge, a medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical Center-Shreveport, and a fellowship in CT, MR and ultrasound (Body Imaging) from University of Mississippi Medical Center. He practices at The Radiology Clinic and is also on staff at DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center, Fayette Medical Center, Thomasville Regional Medical Center, Whitfield Regional Hospital, Hale County Hospital, and Northwest Regional Health. Dr. Veillon while performing most radiology procedures, specializes in CT, MR and ultrasound (Body Imaging).