Bilal Mujtaba, M.D.
Musculoskeletal Imaging Department, Division of Diagnostic Imaging
About Dr. Mujtaba
Bilal Mujtaba, MD, joined the Musculoskeletal Section of the Department of Diagnostic Radiology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2013 upon completing a fellowship in musculoskeletal radiology from MD Anderson. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Bio-chemistry from Bowdoin College and his medical degree from Ziauddin Medical University. Dr. Mujtaba is double board certified holding board certifications in both Diagnostic Radiology and Internal Medicine.
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Musculoskeletal Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX
Assistant Professor, Department of School of Health Professions, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Research Interests
Dr. Mujtaba's current research interest are focused on the use of imaging in the diagnosis and management of patients with neoplasms affecting the musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal systems. Specific areas of interest include bone and soft tissue sarcomas as well as metastatic disease and genitourinary malignancies. Dr. Mujtaba is actively involved in teaching clinical residents and fellows. Additionally, he has played a major role in the establishment and operation of the Division's outpatient imaging facilities.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Mujtaba's clinical interests are focused on the use of imaging in the diagnosis and management of patients with neoplasms affecting the musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal systems. Specific areas of interest include bone and soft tissue sarcomas as well as metastatic disease and GU malignancies. Dr. Mujtaba is actively involved in teaching clinical residents and fellows. Additionally, he has played a major role in the establishment and operation of the Divisions outpatient imaging facilities.
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2003 | Ziauddin Medical University, Karachi, PAK, MD, Medicine |
| 1996 | Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME, USA, BA, Biochemistry and Government |
Postgraduate Training
| 2012-2013 | Clinical Fellowship, Musculoskeletal Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX |
| 2008-2012 | Clinical Residency, Radiology Residency, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, NJ |
| 2005-2008 | Clinical Residency, Internal Medicine, Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA |
Board Certifications
| 2012 | American Board of Radiology |
| 2008 | American Board of Internal Medicine |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2013 - 2019
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Director West Houston DR Services, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2015
Honors & Awards
| 2017 | The University of Texas MD Anderson Good Job Award |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Mujtaba B, Jan MF. Answer to case of the month #157 anuria in the supine position. Can Assoc Radiol J 60(5):281-2, 2009. PMID: 19931134.
- Mujtaba B, Bianco B, Mujtaba NA. Acute fulminant cecal volvulus ischemic bowel with pseudomembranous colitis. Journal of Applied Radiology 36(11):60, 2007.
- Mujtaba B, Adenaike M, Yaganti V, Mujtaba N, Jain D. Anaphylactic reaction to Tc-99m sestamibi (Cardiolite) during pharmacologic myocardial perfusion imaging. J Nucl Cardiol 14(2):256-8, 2007. PMID: 17386389.