Echo, Vascular and Nuclear
Accreditation and Education

Building Better Cardiovascular Imaging Programs

For nearly two decades, CardioServ has partnered with hospitals and physician practices to strengthen cardiovascular imaging through accreditation, education, diagnostic quality improvement, and operational infrastructure.

Today, we help imaging programs move beyond accreditation toward continuous quality systems that improve consistency, strengthen workforce development, and support better patient care.

Cardioserv provides IAC accreditation support and echocardiography quality improvement

Building Better Cardiovascular Imaging Programs

For nearly two decades, CardioServ has partnered with hospitals and physician practices to strengthen cardiovascular imaging through accreditation, education, diagnostic quality improvement, and operational infrastructure.

Today, we help imaging programs move beyond accreditation toward continuous quality systems that improve consistency, strengthen workforce development, and support better patient care.

Our Mission

We believe every diagnostic study is an opportunity to improve patient care—not only for the patient being examined today, but for every patient who follows. Our mission is to help healthcare organizations become continuously learning diagnostic systems, where education, quality improvement, clinical feedback, and operational excellence work together to strengthen diagnostic confidence and improve outcomes.

Our Legacy of Innovation

Since 2007, CardioServ has been at the forefront of accreditation consulting, continuously evolving to meet the changing needs of healthcare professionals. Here’s how we’ve led the way:

2007

Established as a full-service accreditation consulting firm for echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and vascular imaging.

2014

Designed a streamlined ongoing quality improvement program to enhance imaging standards.

2018

Expanded our impact with an online learning platform, offering Cat 1, AMA CME-accredited echocardiography courses through a joint providership.

2024

Further expanded eCardioServ to support vascular ultrasound quality improvement measures.

2026

Earned ACCME Accreditation, expanding CardioServ’s role in cardiovascular medical education.

2012

Developed the first-ever echo accreditation software, revolutionizing our internal processes.

2016

Launched eCardioServ, our online echo accreditation software, making accreditation more accessible.

2022

Enhanced eCardioServ to include nuclear cardiology quality improvement measures.

2025

Introduced our Accreditation Bootcamp, empowering healthcare professionals with strategic accreditation training.

Meet the Team

Our multidisciplinary team combines clinical expertise, quality improvement, accredited education, software development, artificial intelligence, and medical illustration to advance cardiovascular imaging and improve patient care.

Judith
Buckland

Founder/President
MBA, RDCS, FASE
Leads CardioServ's strategic vision, advancing cardiovascular education, quality improvement, and diagnostic excellence. Since founding the company in 2007, she has guided its growth into a national leader in cardiovascular imaging and continuing medical education.

Joanne
Ryan

Administrative Director
Leads CardioServ's administrative operations and client experience, ensuring every engagement runs smoothly from start to finish. With nearly two decades at CardioServ, Joanne has helped build the trusted relationships and operational excellence that define the company today.

Angie
Burns

Director of Clinical Operations
MS, ACS, RDCS
eads CardioServ's clinical operations and quality initiatives. With more than 20 years of leadership, academic, and cardiovascular imaging experience, Angie partners with healthcare organizations to strengthen quality, competency, and clinical performance.

Don
Gerig

Medical Education Manager
RDCS
Leads CardioServ's ACCME-accredited continuing medical education program, overseeing accreditation compliance, educational operations, and faculty support. He played a key role in achieving ACCME accreditation and advancing CardioServ's physician education mission.

Melissa
Schaffer-Dearman

Director of CV Quality Assurance
RDCS, RVT
Leads CardioServ's echocardiography and vascular quality assurance programs, providing educational feedback and performance improvement for healthcare organizations. She also leads clinical AI validation through image annotation, segmentation, and machine learning dataset development.

Fabienne
Innocent

Director of Clinical AI Validation
BS, RDCS
Leads CardioServ's clinical AI validation initiatives, guiding multidisciplinary teams in the development and validation of intracardiac echocardiography technologies. Her expertise in ICE imaging helps translate complex clinical knowledge into reliable, clinically validated AI solutions.

Hannes
vd Merwe

Director of Software Development
Leads the ongoing development of eCardioServ, designing new features that strengthen accreditation, quality improvement, and workflow management. With more than 15 years at CardioServ, Hannes continues to drive the platform's evolution through innovative software solutions.

Mickel
Campbell

ICE AI Analyst
BS RCS
Supports CardioServ's intracardiac echocardiography AI initiatives through image annotation, quality review, and clinical dataset development. She brings a strong clinical background and a passion for advancing cardiovascular imaging through artificial intelligence.

Saidah
Morisseau

ICE AI Analyst
RDCS RDMS
Supports CardioServ's intracardiac echocardiography AI initiatives through image annotation, quality review, and clinical dataset development. She brings extensive experience in echocardiography, including structural heart imaging and advanced cardiovascular procedures.

Liane
Slicker

Vascular Quality Reviewer
RVT, RDCS, RPhS
Provides vascular ultrasound quality review and educational feedback to strengthen diagnostic quality and consistency. Brings more than 15 years of expertise in venous ultrasound, vein disorders, and echo AI image annotation and segmentation.

Sydney
Hinderer

Echo AI Analyst
RDCS
Supports CardioServ's transthoracic echocardiography AI initiatives through image annotation, segmentation, and clinical dataset development. She helps develop high-quality clinical datasets that advance next-generation cardiovascular imaging.

Ingrid
Marais

Lead Medical Illustrator & Graphic Designer
Leads the creation of CardioServ's medical illustrations, educational graphics, and digital learning resources. Transforms complex cardiovascular concepts into engaging visual education that enhances learning and clinical understanding.

Chloe
Canete

Quality Improvement Analyst
RRT, BS
Supports CardioServ's accreditation and quality improvement programs through clinical data analysis, quality metric validation, and performance reporting. She helps healthcare organizations measure compliance and strengthen continuous quality improvement.

Jason
Wehby

Administrative Assistant
Certified Internet Web Professional
Supports CardioServ's day-to-day administrative operations through document preparation, data entry, and report management. He assists the team with administrative tasks that help keep daily business operations organized and efficient.

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