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Aparna Balachandran, M.D.

Present Title & Affiliation

Primary Appointment

Associate Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX

Office Address

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Boulevard
Unit Number: 1473
Houston, TX 77030-4009
Room Number: FCT15.6081
Phone: (713) 794-5670
Fax: 713-745-1302
Email: abalachandran@mdanderson.org

Education & Training

Degree-Granting Education

1996 Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, MD, Medicine

Postgraduate Training

2003-2004 Clinical Fellowship, Body Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, Ronelle DuBrow, M.D.
1997-2002 Clinical Residency, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, Dr. Faye Laing
1996-1997 Clinical Internship, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX, Dr. Victor Lavis

Board Certifications

2002 American Board of Radiology

Experience/Service

Institutional Committee Activities

Member, Clinical Research Committee 1, 9/2007-9/2010

Honors and Awards

2007 Certificate of Merit, American Roentgen Ray Society
1990 Honors in Biology, Vidya Mandir High School
1990 Indian Central (Federal) Government Scholarship, India Federal Government
1990 Valedictorian, Vidya Mandir High School

Selected Publications

Peer-Reviewed Original Research Articles
1. Bose D, Tamm E, Liu J, Marcal L, Balachandran A, Bhosale P, Fleming JB, Lee JE, Evans DB, Hwang RF. Multidisciplinary Management Strategy for Incidental Cystic Lesions of the Pancreas. J Am Coll Surg 211(2):205-15, 8/2010. e-Pub 6/2010. PMID: 20670858.
2. Peungjesada S, Bhosale PR, Balachandran A, Iyer RB. Magnetic resonance imaging of endometrial carcinoma. J Comput Assist Tomogr 33(4):601-608, Jul-Aug, 7/2009. PMID: 19638859.
3. Vikram R, Balachandran A, Bhosale PR, Tamm EP, Marcal LP, Charnsangavej C. Pancreas: peritoneal reflections, ligamentous connections and pathways of disease spread. Radiographics 29(2):e34, Mar-Apr, 3/2009. e-Pub 1/2009. PMID: 19168761.
4. Tamm EP, Balachandran A, Bhosale P, Szklaruk J. Update on 3D and multiplanar MDCT in the assessment of biliary and pancreatic pathology. Abdom Imaging 34(1):64-74, Jan-Feb, 1/2009. PMID: 18483805.
5. Balachandran A, Darden DL, Tamm EP, Faria SC, Evans DB, Charnsanagavej C.. Arterial variants in pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Abdom Imaging 33(2):214-221, Mar-Apr, 2008. PMID: 17435979.
6. Iyer R, Balachandran A, Devine CE. PET/CT and cross sectional imaging of gynecologic malignancy. Cancer Imaging 7 Spec. No. A:S 130-138, 2007. PMID: 17921092.
7. Iyer RB, Balachandran A, Bruzzi J, Johnson V, Macapinlac HA, Munden R. PET/CT and hepatic radiation injury in esophageal cancer patients. Cancer Imaging 7:189-194, 2007. PMCID: PMC2151325.
8. Frates MC, Visweswaran A, Laing FC. Comparison of tubal ring and corpus luteum echogenicities: a useful differentiating characteristic. J Ultrasound Med 20(1):27-31; quiz 33, 2001. PMID: 11149525.
9. Dachman AH, Visweswaran A, Battula R, Jameel S, Waggoner SE. Role of chest CT in the follow-up of ovarian adenocarcinoma. AJR Am J Roentgenol 176(3):701-705, 2001. PMID: 11222208.
10. MacEneaney P, Visweswaran A, Fennessy J, Masterson J. Supernumerary intrathoracic ribs: imaging features of two cases. J Thorac Imaging 16:123-126, 2001. PMID: 11292204.
11. Fielding JR, Visweswaran A, Silverman SG, Granter SR, Renshaw AA. CT and ultrasound features of metanephric adenoma in adults with pathologic correlation. J Comput Assist Tomogr 23(3):441-444, 1999. PMID: 10348452.
12. Visweswaran A, Liu H, Fajardo LL, De Angelis GA. Comparison of the contrast detail curves of full field digital with screen mammography of breast phantom images. Front Biosci 1b:5-7, 1996.
13. Visweswaran A, Harris JH. Identification of tension hemopneumothorax on supine chest radiograph: visceral pleural line sign. Emerg Radiol 3(4):158-165, 1996.

Invited Articles
1. Tamm EP, Balachandran A, Bhosale P, Marcal L. Primary pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Appl Radiol 37(6):26-34, 2008.
2. Tamm EP, Balachandran A, Bhosale P, Szklaruk J. Three-D techniques showcase the pancreas and biliary tree: advanced post processing aids diagnosis and surgical planning and helps radiologists problem solve and communicate with referrers. Diagnostic Imaging 30(2):S6-S9, 2008.
3. Balachandran A, Iyer RB. Imaging of ovarian cancer. Appl Radiol 34(9):19-29, 2005.

Book Chapters
1. Balachandran A, Bhosale P, Charnsangavej C. CT and fusion PET-CT, diagnosis, staging, and follow-up. In: Pancreatic Cancer, 1st Edition. Ed(s) JP Neoptolemos, R Urrutia, JL Abbruzzese, MW Buckler. Springer Science and Business Media: New York City, 703-729, 2010.
2. Tamm E, Balachandran A, Bhosale P, Marcal L. MRI and MRCP of pancreatic cancer. In: Pancreatic Cancer, 1st Edition. Ed(s) JP Neoptolemos, R Urrutia, JL Abbruzzese, MW Buckler. Springer Science and Business Media: New York City, 731-761, 2010.
3. Balachandran A, Silverman PM. Mesenteric and omental lesions. In: Textbook of Gastrointestinal Radiology, 3rd. Ed(s) RM Gore, MS Levine, I Laufer. WB Saunders: Philadelphia, 2367-2381, 2007.
4. Parulekar SG, Balachandran A. Liver measurements. In: Atlas of Ultrasound Measurements, 2nd. Ed(s) B Goldberg, JP McGahan. Mosby: Philadelphia, 414-418, 2006.
5. Parulekar SG, Balachandran A. Spleen measurements. In: Atlas of Ultrasound Measurements, 2nd. Ed(s) B Goldberg, JP McGahan. Mosby: Philadelphia, 439-443, 2006.

Grant & Contract Support

Title: 3T perfluorocarbon-filled endorectal magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging of prostate carcinoma
Funding Source: US Army (DOD)
Role: Collaborator
Principal Investigator: Haesun Choi, M.D.
Duration: 2006 - present

Last updated: 3/13/2013