Nuvance Health Imaging and Radiology at Norwalk Hospital

Dr. James Bauman was certified by the American Board of Radiology in 1984, Dr. Bauman received his degree in medicine from Cornell University Medical College. After completing his internship at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, he trained as a radiology resident at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. He served as chief resident in 1984. Dr. Bauman completed a postgraduate program in body imaging at NYU Medical Center in 1985. He has been on staff with Norwalk Radiology Consultants since 1985.

Dr. Elizabeth Gaary was certified by the American Board of Radiology in 1995. Dr. Gaary received her degree in medicine from Georgetown University in 1990. After completing a rotating surgical internship at Pennsylvania Hospital in 1991, she then completed her residency in diagnostic radiology at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in June 1995. Dr. Gaarysubsequently completed a one-year fellowship in musculoskeletal radiology at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) at Cornell Medical Center New York. Dr. Gaary has been on staff at Stamford Health since 2013.

Dr. Michael Cai is a board-certified diagnostic radiologist with specialized expertise in neuroradiology, currently practicing at Stamford Health. He brings a deep commitment to precision medicine and workflow optimization, with a clinical focus on advanced imaging techniques across neurological and body systems. Dr. Cai completed his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia, followed by residency training in diagnostic radiology at Mount Sinai Hospital, Icahn School of Medicine. He went on to complete a dedicated fellowship in neuroradiology at Mount Sinai, refining his skills in advanced brain, spine, and head and neck imaging. A Roy Vagelos Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Cai graduated magna cum laude with a concentration in biochemistry. His academic and clinical journey reflects a longstanding dedication to scientific rigor and patient-centered care. Dr. Cai has held several key leadership roles, including serving as stroke and neuroradiology quality improvement champion at Saint Francis Hospital and as the AI liaison and champion for Empire State Radiology, where he helped integrate emerging technologies to enhance radiology workflows and diagnostic accuracy. He also has additional training through the American College of Radiology in prostate MRI interpretation, underscoring his versatility in both outpatient body imaging and neuroimaging. With a passion for innovation in clinical practice, Dr. Cai actively seeks to improve operational efficiency and diagnostic excellence through evidence-based technology and collaborative quality improvement initiatives.