Achal Sarna, M.D.
Department of Abdominal Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging
Present Title & Affiliation
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1999 | Northwestern Medical School, Chicago, Illinois, US, MD |
| 1995 | Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, US, Biology, BA |
Postgraduate Training
| 2004-2005 | Clinical Fellowship, Combined MRI/Body Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 2000-2004 | Clinical Residency, Diagnostic Radiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas |
| 1999-2000 | Clinical Internship, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2004 | Pennsylvania Medical License |
| 2004 | American Board of Radiology |
| 2001 | Texas Medical License |
Experience & Service
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Committee Member, Radiology Partners 401k Committee, Houston, TX, 2017 - 2018
CT Quality Control/ACR Accreditation, CHI-St. Luke’s Healthcare System, Houston, TX, 2016 - 2018
Committee Member, Radiology Partners Variance Peer Review Committee, Houston, TX, 2015 - 2018
Committee Member, Baylor CHI-St. Luke’s Cancer Committee, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2018
Committee Member, Radiation Protocol Committee for Priority and Physician ERs, Houston, TX, 2012 - 2018
Board Member, Singleton Associates, Houston, TX, 2012 - 2013
Director of Ultrasound, CHI-St. Luke’s Healthcare System, Houston, TX, 2011 - 2018
Treasurer, Singleton Associates, Houston, TX, 2010 - 2013
Other Professional Positions
Body Imaging and Body Interventional Radiologist, Singleton Associates/Radiology Partners, Houston, TX, 2006 - 2018
Body Imaging Radiologist, Austin Radiological Association, Austin, TX, 2005 - 2006
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Junior Faculty Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2019 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2003 | Baylor Radiology Resident Admissions Committee, Baylor College of Medicine |
| 2002 | Baylor Honorary Physicist Award, Baylor College of Medicine |
| 1998 - 1999 | Devon Charitable Clinic Coordinator, Devon Charitable Clinic |
| 1998 - 1999 | Northwestern Medical School Student Research Committee, Northwestern Medical School |
| 1997 | National United States Pharmacopoeia Drug Writing Competition, United States Pharmacopoeia |
| 1996 - 1997 | Honors Program in Medical Education Admissions Committee, Northwestern Medical School |
| 1996 | Northwestern Medical School Summer Research Award, Northwestern Medical School |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Regional Presentations
- 2016. Isolated Pulmonary Nodular AL Amyloidosis: Diagnostic Challenges and Therapeutic Options. Conference. American College of Physicians Texas Chapter. Houston, TX, US.
National Presentations
- 2005. Susceptibility (“Blooming”) Artifact in Dual-Echo Spoiled Gradient Echo Imaging: Recognition and Diagnostic Usefulness in Abdmonial MRI. Conference. Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2002. Review of Paranasal Sinuses and Lacrimal Apparatus. Conference. American Society of Head and Neck Radiology. Atlanta, GA, US.
- 2001. Review of Paranasal Sinuses and Lacrimal Apparatus. Conference. American Society of Head and Neck Radiology, Vancouver, US.
- 1999. Superior Vena Cava Syndrome: Experience with Endovascular Stents and Surgical Bypass. Conference. American Venous Forum, US.
International Presentations
- 2002. Review of Paranasal Sinuses and Lacrimal Apparatus. Conference. American Society of Head and Neck Radiology. Vancouver, CA.
Formal Peers
- 2002. Breast MRI: Basic Concepts and Future Directions. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
- Popliteal artery stenting. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified March 04, 2026