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Aparna Balachandran, M.D.

Present Title & Affiliation

Primary Appointment

Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas M. D. 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 M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Boulevard
Unit Number: 368
Houston, TX 77030-4009
Room Number: B3.4526
Phone: (713) 794-5670
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 M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, Ronelle DuBrow, M.D.
1997-2002 Clinical Residency, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
1996-1997 Clinical Internship, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX

Board Certifications

2002 American Board of Radiology

Experience/Service

Institutional Committee Activities

Member, Clinical Research Committee, 2007-present

Honors and Awards

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

Selected Publications

Peer-Reviewed Original Research Articles
1. Vikram R, Balachandran A, Bhosale PR, Tamm EP, Marcal LP, Charnsangavej C. Pancreas-peritoneal reflections, ligamentous connections and pathways of disease spread. Radiographics 29:e34, 1/2009. e-Pub 2009. PMID: 19168761.
2. Peungjesada S, Bhosale PR, Balachandran A, Iyer RB. Magnetic resonance imaging of endometrial carcinoma. J Comput Assist Tomogr 33(4):601-608, 2009.
3. 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, 2009. PMID: 18483805.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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 postprocessing aids diagnosis and surgical planning and helps radiologists problem solve and communicate with referers. Diagnostic Imaging 30(2):S6-S9, 2008.
3. Balachandran A, Iyer RB. Imaging 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: Handbook of Pancreatic Cancer. Springer. In Press.
2. Tamm E, Balachandran A, Bhosale P, Marcal L. MRI and MRCP: diagnosis and staging of pancreatic cancer. In: Handbook of Pancreatic Cancer. In Press.
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, 2006.
5. Parulekar SG, Balachandran A. Spleen measurements. In: Atlas of Ultrasound Measurements, 2nd. Ed(s) B Goldberg, JP McGahan. Mosby: Philadelphia, 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: 8/26/2009