Michelle Romero, M.D., M.A., President

Michelle Romero, M.D., M.A., President

Michelle Romero, M.D., M.A., President

Specialty:

Multi-Modality Breast Imaging and Intervention
CT, MRI & US Body Imaging
Diagnostic Radiology
Emergency Radiology Imaging
Musculoskeletal Radiology

Medical School:

Rutgers University/New Jersey Medical School, New Jersey

Residency:

Rutgers University/New Jersey Medical School, New Jersey

Fellowship:

University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT

Board Certification:

American Board of Radiology

Tawana Toms-Haynes, Director of Outpatient Operations

Tawana Toms-Haynes, Director of Outpatient Operations

Tawana Toms-Haynes, Director of Outpatient Operations

Tawana began her career at Radiology Associates of Hartford, P.C. in 2011 as a Team Lead overseeing three sites. Throughout her 11 years at RAH, she has successfully grown into the Director of Outpatient Operations for RAH. As Director, Tawana provides oversight of daily operations for five, full-service imaging centers in the greater Hartford, Connecticut area. These responsibilities include personnel management, patient services, complete oversight of all imaging modalities accreditations, as well as all technical, clinical, and business operations. She plays a key role in EHR/PACS optimization and regulatory compliance.

Prior to joining RAH, Tawana was a Lead Mammographer at a nearby center, and held positions in Diagnostic Radiology and Breast Imaging at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center. Tawana earned her Associates Degree from Capital Community College, a Bachelor’s in Health Care Administration from Charter Oak State College and lastly, a Master’s Degree with a concentration in Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership which was obtained in 2018.

Lynn Crum, Accountant

Lynn Crum, Accountant

Lynn Crum, Accountant

After receiving a BS from Uconn School of Business Administration, Lynn worked at Deloitte to become a CPA. For several years she worked in home healthcare as an Accounting Manager. In 1990, she joined RAH as Administrator and now serves as the Accountant. Through the years, responsibilities have grown as the group has flourished to over 100 employees, five imaging centers and two Hospitals.

Kathy Smith, Executive Director

Kathy Smith, Executive Director

Kathy Smith, Executive Director

Kathy joined Radiology Associates of Hartford in 2011 after serving Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center as the Assistant Director of Radiology/Imaging for 11 years. Beginning her imaging career as a Radiographer, she subsequently earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Connecticut State University. She has worked in several management roles in her career at various health systems in Connecticut and in medical sales. Driven by patient focused care, she has a strong background in information technology and revenue cycle management.

Joanna Carlson, M.D.

Joanna Carlson, M.D.

Joanna Carlson, M.D.

Specialty:

Diagnostic Radiology
Neuroradiology

Medical School:

New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY

Residency:

St. Joseph’s Hospital, Omaha, NE
Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA

Fellowship:

Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
National Research Service Award, NIH

Board Certification:

American Board of Radiology