Rizwan Aslam, M.B., Ch.B., M.R.C.P., F.R.C.R.
Department of Abdominal Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging
About Dr. Rizwan Aslam
Rizwan Aslam, MBChB, is a Professor of Diagnostic Imaging at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Aslam received his MBChB from the University of Aberdeen Medical School, Scotland, UK in 1991. He completed his residency in radiology and internal medicine in the United Kingdom. His fellowship was completed at the University of California, San Francisco in the Abdominal Imaging Department where he continued on as faculty in the Abdominal Imaging and Musculoskeletal Sections at the University of California from 2003 until 2015.
Dr. Aslam’s research emphasizes in abdominal imaging; he has continued to pursue his interest in the technique of virtual colonoscopy. Currently his interest are the utilization of newer MRI contrast agents for evaluating the liver and abdominal vasculature.
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Professor, Department of Abdominal Imaging Department, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Professor, Department of Oncologic Sciences, University of South Florida, Houston, Texas
Research Interests
Virtual Colonoscopy, CT Colonography, Hepatic MRI Imaging and Same Contrast Imaging.
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2019 | Texas Medical Board, US, Texas Medical Board Full Medical License |
| 1991 | The University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland, GB, Medicine, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery |
Postgraduate Training
| 2017-2017 | Radiologist, Level One Leadership Fundamentals Course, American College of Radiology, Reston, VA |
| 2002-2003 | Postgraduate Fellow, Abdominal Imaging, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA |
| 1996-2002 | Postgraduate Fellow, Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists, The University of Manchester, Manchester |
| 1995-1995 | Resident, Immunology, Endocrinology, and Renal, North General Hospital Sheffield, Sheffield |
| 1994-1995 | Resident, Neurology and Neurosurgery, North Manchester General Hospital Sheffield, Manchester |
| 1993-1994 | Resident, Chest, Cardiovascular, and Neurology, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston |
| 1993-1993 | Resident, Accident and Emergency, St. James University Hospital, Leeds, Yorkshire |
| 1992-1992 | Clinical Intern, Accident and Emergency, St. James University Hospital, Leeds, Yorkshire |
| 1991-1992 | Clinical Intern, General Surgery, Raigmore Hospital Inverness, Inverness, Scotland |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2019 | Texas Medical Board Full Medical License |
| 2006 | American Board of Radiology |
| 1996 | Royal Colleges of Physicians of United Kingdom |
| null | Specialty Training Curriculum for Clinical Radiology |
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
Professor, Department of Oncologic Sciences, The University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, 2023 - 2024
Senior Member, Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, 2023 - 2024
Senior Member, Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, 2023 - 2024
Professor, Department of Abdominal Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2019 - 2023
Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2015 - 2019
Associate Professor, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, The University of California, San Fransisco, CA, 2009 - 2015
Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Fransisco, CA, 2003 - 2009
Professor, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, The University of California, San Fransisco, CA
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Medical Director, Department of West Houston Outpatient Imaging Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2015 - 2023
Chair, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, San Franssco, 2014 - 2015
Chair, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, San Fransisco, CA, 2014 - 2015
Member, University of California, San Fransisco, CA, 2013 - 2015
Member, University of California, San Fransisco, CA, 2013 - 2015
Director, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, San Frasisco, CA, 2013 - 2015
Membe, University of California, San Fransisco, CA, 2013 - 2015
Member, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, San Fransisco, CA, 2009 - 2015
Associate Clinical Professor, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, San Fransisco, CA, 2009 - 2015
Chair, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, San Fransisco, CA, 2009 - 2015
Chief of CT, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, San Fransisco, CA, 2008 - 2015
Member, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, San Fransisco, CA, 2006 - 2015
Representative, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, San Fransisco, CA, 2004 - 2015
Assistant Clinical Professor, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, San Fransisco, CA, 2003 - 2009
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Voting Member, Institutional MR Safety Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - Present
Member, Regional Practice Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - Present
Member, Regional Practice Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - Present
Member, Abdominal Imaging Education Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - Present
Member, Diagnostic Imaging Houston Area Locations Committee, Diagnostic Imaging Houston Area, 2017 - Present
Member, Katy Regional Care Center Interdisciplinary Rounds Committee, Katy Regional Care Center Interdisciplinary Rounds, 2015 - Present
Member, Abdominal Imaging Operations Committee, Abdominal Imaging Operations, 2015 - Present
Editorial Activities
Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography, 2021 - Present
Abstract Reviewer, Society of Gastrointestinal Radiology/Society of Abdominal Radiology, 2011 - Present
Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI, 2010 - Present
Manuscript Reviewer, Radiographics Journal, 2006 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2015 - Present | Educational Exhibit Certificate of Merit, Radiological Society of North America |
| 2014 - Present | Educational Exhibit Certificate of Merit, Radiological Society of North America |
| 2014 - Present | MR Safety Study Group ISMRM Poster Award, International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine |
| 2014 - Present | Educational Exhibit Certificate of Merit, Radiological Society of North America |
| 2013 - Present | Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award, American Roentgen Ray Society |
| 2009 - Present | Educational Exhibit Certificate of Merit, Radiological Society of North America |
| 2009 - Present | Educational Exhibit Certificate of Merit, Radiological Society of North America |
| 2008 - Present | Educational Exhibit Certificate of Merit, Radiological Society of North America |
| 2008 - Present | Excellence in Teaching Awards, The Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators of University of California |
Selected Presentations & Talks
National Presentations
- 2009. Imaging of Adrenals. Invited. Scottsdale, Arizona, US.
- 2009. CT/MRI of focal liver lesions. Invited. Scottsdale, Arizona, US.
- 2009. CT/MRI of focal liver lesions. Invited. Scottsdale, Arizona, US.
- 2009. Imaging of surgical complications. Invited. Maui, HI, US.
- 2009. Non Contrast MRA. Invited. Maui, HI, US.
- 2009. Virtual Colonoscopy. Invited. Palm Sprigs, FL, US.
- 2009. CT/MRI of diffuse liver disease. Invited. Maui, HI, US.
- 2009. CT/MRI of Focal Liver Lesions. Invited. St. John, Virgin Islands, US.
- 2009. CT/MRI of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma. Invited. Palm Springs, FL, US.
- 2009. Imaging of Atypical Pancreatic Lesions Masses. Invited. Palm Springs, FL, US.
- 2009. Virtual Colonoscopy Inc. Invited. Maui, HI, US.
- 2009. The Clinical Application of CT Colonography Techniques and Protocols. Invited. Toronto, Ontario, CA.
- 2009. CT Colonography Course: Common and Uncommon Pitfalls on CTC. Invited, US.
- 2008. The clinical application of the filet view in CT Colonography. Invited. Baltimore, Maryland, US.
- 2008. CT colonography course. Invited, US.
- 2008. Flat Lesion Detection on CT Colonography. Invited. Toronto, Ontario, CA.
- 2005. Virtual colonoscopy. Invited. St. John, Virgin Islands, US.
- 2005. CT/MRI of focal liver lesions. Invited. Palm Springs, Florida, US.
- 2005. Imaging of adrenal mass lesions. Invited. St John, Virgin Islands, US.
- 2005. CT/MRI of pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Invited. Maui, HI, US.
- 2005. Imaging of atypical pancreatic lesions. Invited. St. John, Virgin Islands, US.
Formal Peers
- 2016. Imaging of solid cystic pancreatic lesions. San Fransisco, CA, US.
- 2014. PRIME Internal/Imaging of Acute Abdomen. San Francisco, California, US.
- 2012. Masters Biomedical Imaging: CT Colonography Techniques and Applications. San Fransisco, CA, US.
- 2012. VA Lecture/Workshop CT/MRI/3D Lab. San Francisco, California, US.
- 2011. Abdominal Imaging Modules 1 - 6. San Fransisco, CA, US.
- 2010. Podiatry Residents. San Fransisco, CA, US.
- 2007. Cancer: Bench to Bedside Imaging of Breast Cancer. San Fransisco, CA, US.
- 2006. Diagnostic Radiology: Abdominal Imaging Modules 1-6. San Francisco, California, US.
- 2005. Virtual Colonoscopy Workshop. San Fransisco, CA, US.
- 2005. Clinical Radiology - VAMC. San Francisco, California, US.
- 2005. Clinical Radiology - VAMC. San Fransisco, CA, US.
- 2005. Radiology of the Pancreas. San Fransisco, CA, US.
- 2005. Application of Radiology Knowledge to Practice. San Frasisco, CA, US.
- 2005. Application of Radiology Knowledge to Practice. San Francisco, California, US.
- 2003. Case Read Out Sessions. San Francisco, California, US.
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Saleh, M, Mujtaba, B, Jensen, CT, Aslam, R, K. Elsayes, A, Kuchana, V, Bhosale, PR. Feasibility of half the recommended dose of IV contrast in DECT. Clinical Imaging 88:59-65, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35643044.
Abstracts
- Zissen MH, Wang ZJ, Yee J, Aslam R, Monto A, Yeh BM. Contrast-enhanced CT quantification of the hepatic fractional extracellular space: correlation with diffuse liver disease severity 201(6):1204-10.
- Somsouk M, To'o K, Ali M, Vittinghoff E, Yeh BM, Yee J, Monto A, Inadomi JM, Aslam R. Esophageal varices on computed tomography and subsequent variceal hemorrhage 39(2):251-6.
- Aparici CM, Aslam R, Win AZ. Initial experience of utilizing real-time intra-procedural PET/CT biopsy 4(54).
- Jacobs MA, Weinstein S, Hope TA, Aslam R, Yee J, Coakley F. Neuroendocrine tumors: beyond the abdomen 38(6):898-914.
- Sebro R, Aslam R, Muglia VF, Wang ZJ, Westphalen AC. Low yield of chemical shift MRI for characterization of adrenal lesions with high attenuation density on unenhanced CT 40(2):318-26. PMID: 25095753.
- Weinstein S, Mabray MC, Aslam R, Hope T, Yee J, Owens C. Intraoperative sonography during carotid endarterectomy: normal appearance and spectrum of complications 34(5):885-94.
- Weinstein S, Morgan T, Poder L, Shin L, Jeffrey RB, Aslam R, Yee J. Value of intraoperative sonography in pancreatic surgery 34(7):1307-18. PMID: 26112636.
- Hope TA, Aslam R, Weinstein S, Yeh BM, Corvera CU, Monto A, Yee J. Change in liver imaging reporting and data system characterization of focal liver lesions using gadoxetate disodium magnetic resonance imaging compared with contrast-enhanced computed tomography 41(3):376-381.
- Mujtaba B, Nassar SM,, Aslam R, Garg N. Hibernoma: Imaging review and management 1(1).
- Taher A, Madewell JE, Nassar SM, Lazar AJ, Aslam R, Hanafy AK, Mujtaba B. Atypical Imaging Characteristics of Metastatic Myxoid Liposarcoma.
- Mujtaba B, Taher A, Fiala MJ, Nassar S, Madewell JE, Hanafy AK, Aslam R. Heterotopic ossification: radiological and pathological review 53(3):275-284.
- Elsherif SB, Kuchana V, Aslam R, Kamat A, Bhosale PR, Klekers AR. Locally advanced prostate cancer imaging findings and implications for treatment from the surgical perspective 45(3):865-877. PMID: 31724081.
- Mujtaba B, Nassar SM, Aslam R, Garg N, Madewell JE, Taher A, Hanafy AK, Whitman G. Primary osteosarcoma of the breast: Pathophysiology and imaging review 49(2):116-123. PMID: 30655112.
- Mujtaba B, Wang F, Taher A, Aslam R, Madewell JE, Spear R, Nassar S. Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans: Pathological and Imaging Review 50(2):236-240. PMID: 32620358.
- Nassar S, Taher A, Spear R, Wang F, Aslam R, Madewell JE, Mujtaba B. Multiple Myeloma: Role of Imaging in Diagnosis, Staging, and Treatment Response Assessment 42(2):184-193. PMID: 33814104.
- Saleh M, Mujtaba B, Jensen C, Aslam R, Elsayes A, Kuchana V, Bhosale P. Feasibility of half the recommended dose of IV contrast in DECT: image quality evaluation and diagnostic acceptability in cancer patients August(88):59-65.
- Aslam R, Coakley FV, Williams G, Yeh BM, Joe BN, Zuraek MB, Warren RS. Prognostic importance of superior diaphragmatic adenopathy at computed tomography in patients with resectable hepatic metastases from colorectal carcinoma 32(2):173-7.
- Keedy A, Westphalen AC, Qayyum A, Aslam R, Rybkin AV, Chen MH, Coakley FV. Diagnosis of cirrhosis by spiral computed tomography: a case-control study with feature analysis and assessment of interobserver agreement 32(2):198-203.
- Taylor SA, Charman SC, Lefere P, McFarland EG, Paulson EK, Yee J, Aslam R, Barlow JM, Gupta A, Kim DH, Miller CM, Halligan S.. CT colonography: investigation of the optimum reader paradigm by using computer-aided detection software 246(2):463-71. PMID: 18094263.
- Mujtaba B, Wang F, Taher A, Aslam R, Madewell JE, Nassar S. Myxoid liposarcoma with skeletal metastases: pathophysiology and imaging characteristics 50(1):66-73. PMID: 31813645.
- Benedetti N, Aslam R, Wang ZJ, Joe BN, Fu Y, Yee J, Yeh B. Delayed enhancement of ascites after i.v. contrast material administration at CT: time course and clinical correlation. PMID: 2962936.
- Qayyum A, Bhosale P, Aslam R, Avritscher R, Ma J, Pagel MD, Sun J, Mohamed Y, Rashid A, Beretta L, Kaseb AO. Effect of sarcopenia on systemic targeted therapy response in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma 46(3):1008-1015.
- Yee J, Sadda S, Aslam R, Yeh B. Extracolonic findings at CT colonography 20(2):305-22. PMID: 20451819.
- Gu L, Madewell JE, Aslam R, Mujtaba B. The effects of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor on MR images of bone marrow 48(2):209-218. PMID: 30091008.
- Charalambous C, Malik RA, Aslam R, Young RJ. The sub-acute presentation of emphysematous cholecystitis in a type 2 diabetic patient. International Journal of Diabetes and Metabolism.
- Whitehouse RW, Aslam R, Bukhari M, Groves C, Cassar-Pullicino V. The sesamoid index in psoriatic arthropathy 34(4):217-20.
- Landeras LA, Aslam R, Yee J. Virtual colonoscopy: technique and accuracy 45(2):333-45. PMID: 17502221.
- Aslam R, Yee J. Computed tomographic colonography 2(3):371-84. PMID: 19072386.
- Yee J, Sadda S, Aslam R, Yeh B. Extracolonic findings at CT colonography 20(2):305-22. PMID: 20451819.
- Aslam R, Yeh BM, Yee J. MR imaging evaluation of the hepatic vasculature 18(3):515-23. PMID: 21094453.
- Aslam R, Yeh BM, Yee J. MR imaging evaluation of the hepatic vasculature 18(3):515-23. PMID: 21094453.
- Russell JS, Sawhney R, Monto A, Nanavati S, Davoren JB, Aslam R, Corvera CU. Periprocedural complications by Child-Pugh class in patients undergoing transcatheter arterial embolization or chemoembolization to treat unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma at a VA medical center 200(5):659-64. PMID: 21056149.
- Russell JS, Sawhney R, Monto A, Nanavati S, Davoren JB, Aslam R, Corvera CU. Periprocedural complications by Child-Pugh class in patients undergoing transcatheter arterial embolization or chemoembolization to treat unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma at a VA medical center 200(5):659-64. PMID: 21056149.
- Winters R, Aslam R. Radiology quiz case 3. Primary tracheal amyloidosis 137(9):959, 960. PMID: 21930991.
- Winters R, Aslam R. Radiology quiz case 3. Primary tracheal amyloidosis 137(9):959, 960. PMID: 21930991.
- Keedy AW, Yee J, Aslam R, Weinstein S, Landeras LA, Shah JN, McQuaid KR, Yeh BM. Reduced cathartic bowel preparation for CT colonography: prospective comparison of 2-L polyethylene glycol and magnesium citrate 261(1):156-64.
- Keedy AW, Yee J, Aslam R, Weinstein S, Landeras LA, Shah JN, McQuaid KR, Yeh BM. Reduced cathartic bowel preparation for CT colonography: prospective comparison of 2-L polyethylene glycol and magnesium citrate 261(1):156-64.
- Chou SH, Wang ZJ, Kuo J, Cabarrus M, Fu Y, Aslam R, Yee J, Zimmet JM, Shunk K, Elicker B, Yeh BM. Persistent renal enhancement after intra-arterial versus intravenous iodixanol administration 80(2):378-86.
- Chou SH, Wang ZJ, Kuo J, Cabarrus M, Fu Y, Aslam R, Yee J, Zimmet JM, Shunk K, Elicker B, Yeh BM. Persistent renal enhancement after intra-arterial versus intravenous iodixanol administration 80(2):378-86.
- Hope TA, Doherty A, Fu Y, Aslam R, Qayyum A, Brasch RC. Gadolinium accumulation and fibrosis in the liver after administration of gadoxetate disodium in a rat model of active hepatic fibrosis 264(2):423-7.
- Hope TA, Doherty A, Fu Y, Aslam R, Qayyum A, Brasch RC. Gadolinium accumulation and fibrosis in the liver after administration of gadoxetate disodium in a rat model of active hepatic fibrosis 264(2):423-7.
- Greenfield NP, Azziz AS, Jung AJ, Yeh BM, Aslam R, Coakley FV. Imaging late complications of cholecystectomy 36(6):763-7. PMID: 23154007.
- Greenfield NP, Azziz AS, Jung AJ, Yeh BM, Aslam R, Coakley FV. Imaging late complications of cholecystectomy 36(6):763-7. PMID: 23154007.
- Yee J, Weinstein S, Morgan T, Alore P, Aslam R. Advances in CT colonography for colorectal cancer screening and diagnosis 4(3):200-9.
- Weinstein S, Osei-Bonsu S, Aslam R, Yee J. Multidetector CT of the postoperative colon: review of normal appearances and common complications 33(2):515-32.
- Weinstein S, Osei-Bonsu S, Aslam R, Yee J. Multidetector CT of the postoperative colon: review of normal appearances and common complications 33(2):515-32.
- Yee J, Weinstein S, Morgan T, Alore P, Aslam R, J Cancer. Advances in CT colonography for colorectal cancer screening and diagnosis.
- Zissen MH, Wang ZJ, Yee J, Aslam R, Monto A, Yeh BM. Contrast-enhanced CT quantification of the hepatic fractional extracellular space: correlation with diffuse liver disease severity 201(6):1204-10.
Books (edited and written)
- Aslam R, Yee-Li Sun, Judy Yee. Critical evaluation of the specificity and sensitivity of liver imaging. Ed(s) Fifth. Ed(s). Zakim and Boyer's Hepatology, 2006.
Patient Reviews
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