I’ve been a chest radiologist for over 30 years. I trained back when low-dose lung cancer screening was just being introduced, and I’ve been deeply immersed in it ever since. 

After more than two decades in academic and hospital-based practice—including 18 years at the VA medical center of NJ, where I helped launch their screening program—I was ready for something different. Less bureaucracy. More flexibility. And ideally, work that centered on what I enjoy most: chest x-ray interpretation.

Now, not only do I read chest x-rays from home, I’ve built a full-time practice around it. 

A Workflow Built for Subspecialists

DocPanel is one of the few places that lets you pick your specialty and stick to it. I’m not being shuffled into reading things I’m not comfortable with or not quite as passionate about. If something does land in my queue that doesn’t fit, I simply decline it. No pressure. No politics.

I’m credentialed at multiple sites through the platform, and I set my own volume targets. Some days I read more, some days less. I tend to work later in the day because it suits my rhythm, and as long as I meet the average I committed to, the flexibility is entirely mine.

DocPanel does a lot for you. The credentialing, licensing, and logistics are no longer on my plate. Onboarding for a new site consists of a few emails that need your signature. That level of administrative support is a massive shift from my years in institutional practice. And for someone who still has other responsibilities, it’s exactly what I need.

No Shifts. No Call. No Commute.

If you've worked in a hospital for any length of time, you know the drill: call coverage, after-hours reads, meetings, and a daily routine dictated by someone else’s schedule. 

With DocPanel, there’s none of that. I don’t take call. I don’t work overnight. I work when I want, for as long as I want. Sometimes I’ll read for a few hours, go for a swim, and come back. Other times, I’ll take a bike ride or walk between batches. I’m a fidgety person, and having the ability to build movement into my day without disrupting my workflow has been great. 

And the commute? Nonexistent. The time I used to spend getting to and from the hospital is now mine, either to enjoy or to reinvest into reading (because I do read a lot). That’s the beauty of radiology work from home—the pace is yours to set.

Tech That Keeps Up

DocPanel’s platform has come a long way. The PACS interface is fast, clean, and efficient. The dictation system is the best I’ve used in my career. Better than any hospital setup I’ve worked with.

If something goes wrong (which is rare), I send a quick message to the support team, and it’s handled fast. Everything just works. And for someone who values efficiency, that makes a big difference.

Self-Reliance, with Support When You Need It

I’ve watched colleagues decline dinner plans because they were on call. That’s no longer my reality. I don’t miss the rigid scheduling, and I certainly don’t miss the administrative headaches.

I still work a lot but the key difference is that I choose when and how. The switch to radiology work from home has been financially rewarding. I consistently meet my income goals while having far greater control over my time and workflow. I also provide second opinions through the platform, which are interesting and enjoyable. 

I’ve built a practice around my strengths and interests, specializing in chest x-ray interpretation. That autonomy is not something you find elsewhere. 

Dr. Jeffrey Miller is a board-certified diagnostic and thoracic radiologist. He completed medical school at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, followed by two residencies at Stony Brook University and a fellowship in Thoracic Radiology at Columbia University. Dr. Miller currently serves as a thoracic radiology expert at the Veterans Affairs Health Care System in New Jersey

A recognized authority in low-dose CT lung cancer screening, Dr. Miller has over 30 years of experience. He has been the Director of Imaging for the Department of Energy's Workers Health Protection Program in conjunction with the International Early Lung Action Program since 2000.