Dedicated to Advancing Forensic Imaging Excellence
Our team is comprised of highly experienced professionals, medically licensed across the United States. With a foundation in forensic imaging and pathology, we provide timely and comprehensive training and consultation services both nationally and internationally. Guided by leading experts in the field, including board-certified forensic pathologists, we are committed to delivering exceptional education and support to meet your needs.
Dr. Jamie Elifritz | FRG Chief Medical Officer & Forensic Radiologist
Dr. Elifritz is a board-certified Diagnostic Radiologist and is the Chief Medical Officer of the Forensic Radiology Group (FRG). Dr. Elifritz is a Fellowship trained forensic imager and is an affiliate of the Office of Medical Investigations (OMI) in Albuquerque, NM. Previously, she was the Medical Director of Forensic Imaging at the OMI, where she established a forensic imaging didactic curriculum for the forensic pathology fellowship. In addition to numerous scientific publications in peer reviewed journals, she co-authored the book Child Abuse and its Mimics in Skin and Bone with Dr. B.G. Brogdon. Dr. Elifritz co-authored the book chapter Forensic Radiology for Pathobiology of Human Disease: A Dynamic Encyclopedia of Disease Mechanisms and co-authored the book chapter Developments in Postmortem Imaging for Principles of Forensic Pathology from Investigation to Certification. She has presented at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME), and the International Society of Forensic Radiology and Imaging (ISFRI). She serves as the Chair of the Guidelines Working Group of ISFRI. Dr. Elifritz is passionate about forensic imaging education and has developed and presented multiple seminars and workshops on the topic of forensic imaging.
Dr. Gary Hatch | FRG Consultant
Dr. Hatch is an Associate Professor at the University of New Mexico, School of Medicine, specializing in General and Forensic Radiology. He is a consultant for Forensic Radiology Group and serves as both consultant and medical expert witness at Forensic Radiology Associates. He is a former member of the Virtopsy Project at the Center of Forensic Imaging and Virtopsy, Switzerland. Dr. Hatch is active in the field of forensic radiology, having published numerous articles, co-authored several book chapters, and presented multiple lectures both nationally and internationally. He is a co-founder and former Board member of the International Society of Forensic Radiology and Imaging (ISFRI). He held positions as Assistant Director and later Medical Director at the Center for Forensic Imaging at the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator.
Subspecialty-Trained Forensic Radiologists
Our radiologists are trained in forensic imaging under Dr. Jamie Elifritz and bring advanced subspecialty expertise to complex postmortem cases.
This combination of forensic-specific training and clinical subspecialty experience allows our team to approach cases with a broader understanding of anatomy, pathology, trauma, and age-specific imaging findings.
Advanced Radiology Specialties
Our forensic radiologists bring expertise across multiple subspecialties that support the interpretation of both adult and pediatric postmortem imaging.
Pediatric Radiology
Specialized experience in pediatric anatomy, development, pathology, and imaging findings, supporting detailed evaluation of pediatric forensic cases.
Neuroradiology
Subspecialty expertise in imaging of the brain, head, neck, and spine, including complex traumatic and neurologic findings.
MSK Radiology
Advanced experience evaluating bones, joints, soft tissues, skeletal trauma, and musculoskeletal abnormalities.
Postmortem Imaging
Specialized postmortem CT interpretation and reporting, providing detailed radiologic findings for use in medicolegal death investigation.
Complex forensic cases often cross traditional specialty boundaries. Our team combines forensic imaging training with advanced radiology subspecialties to provide a more comprehensive assessment.