Dr. Stacey Foley, Medical Director of Breast Cancer at CARTI

Dr. Stacy Smith-Foley, Medical Director of The Breast Center at CARTI

Dr. Stacy Smith-Foley is a seasoned physician with over 17 years of clinical experience in breast imaging. She currently serves as the Medical Director of The Breast Center at CARTI. Dr. Smith-Foley completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Central Arkansas and earned her medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She then went on to complete her Diagnostic Radiology residency at the University of Tennessee and a fellowship in breast imaging at the University of Washington/Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.

Area of Specialty: Breast Imaging

Fellowship: Breast Imaging University of Washington/Fred Hutch Cancer Center Seattle, Washington

Residency: Diagnostic Radiology University of Tennessee Memorial Medical Center Knoxville, Tennessee

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, Arkansas

College: University of Central Arkansas Conway, Arkansas

Board Certifications: American Board of Radiology

Affiliations:

  • American College of Radiology
  • Radiologic Society of North America
  • American Roentgen Ray Society
  • Society of Breast Imagers
  • American Association of Women Radiologists
  • Arkansas Chapter American College of Radiology
  • American Society of Breast Disease
  • National Consortium of Breast Centers
  • Arkansas Medical Society
  • Pulaski County Medical Society

Contributions to the Field

Dr. Smith-Foley has co-authored several peer-reviewed journal articles and has participated in multiple breast imaging reader studies. She is a leader in her field, serving on the Hologic Scientific Advisory Board and advising Beekley Medical. Her work focuses on detecting and diagnosing breast cancer, offering genetic testing, and providing supplemental screening for women with dense breasts and high-risk screening with MRI.

Personal Life and Philosophy

Dr. Smith-Foley is not just a physician; she’s also a wife of 27 years and a mother of two. She understands the importance of women’s health and is passionate about empowering women to take charge of their health. She has been in private practice for more than 17 years in various settings and refers to herself as a breast imaging specialist because her role extends beyond just interpreting images.

Breast Cancer Awareness is more than a color and month in the fall, If you have breasts and you have birthdays you have risk for developing breast cancer.  I am honored to partner with Learn Look Locate to help educate women about breast health and wellness.  LLL is an amazing resource and I hope to help more people find it. – Dr. Smith Foley

Her expertise and dedication make her an invaluable addition to the Learn Look Locate Team of Medical Advisors.