Deepak G. Bedi, M.D.
Department of Abdominal Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging - Clinical
About Dr. Deepak G. Bedi
Dr. Deepak Bedi, a clinical and academic radiologist for 33 years, joined MD Anderson Cancer Center in 1997, after a distinguished career start and tenure at University of Texas Medical Branch and a State University of New York Buffalo clinical appointment. As Director of Body Ultrasound, he supervised routine abdominal, pelvic, vascular and soft tissue studies, guided biopsies and intra-operative imaging, trans-vaginal biopsy, US of the eye and liver elastography for fibrosis classification. He is an US imaging consultant to the NASA space program for routine studies on astronauts, as well as investigation of the effects of outer space microgravity on vision in long duration International Space Station Expeditions. His research interests involve developing unique uses of ultrasound in cancer, particularly soft tissues, and investigating the role of ultrasound in detecting early stage ovarian cancer. He is the founder and Chair of an annual US educational CME program for physicians and technologists. As Editor of Ultrasound International Open Journal, he reviews and promotes online publication of ultrasound research. Dr. Bedi serves as consultant and advisory board member to major ultrasound equipment manufacturers in the development and testing of equipment innovations. Under his guidance, the ultrasound section practices a problem-solving approach in the care of our patients.
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Clinical Professor, Department of Abdominal Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging - Clinical, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Clinical Professor, Department of Abdominal Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Research Interests
Ovarian Cancer: the role of ultrasound in facilitating early diagnosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis in Cancer Patients: predicting results based on clinical factors
Shear Wave Elastography of Liver: Can it replace liver biopsy in classifying fibrosis?
Clinical Interests
Unique applications of Ultrasound in Cancer, e.g. the eye, soft tissue cancers, bone & joints
Gynecologic Imaging: diagnosis of early stage ovarian cancer
Problem solving approach in cancer: providing a consultative service to clinicians seeking specific answers
Minimally invasive procedures, including trans-vaginal guided biopsy
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1976 | University of Nairobi, Nairobi, KE, Medicine, MB, ChB |
Postgraduate Training
| 1981-1982 | Clinical Fellowship, Radiology: Computed Tomography & Ultrasound, Oakwood Hospital, Dearborn, Michigan |
| 1977-1981 | Clinical Residency, Diagnostic Radiology, Oakwood Hospital, Dearborn, Michigan |
| 1976-1977 | Clinical Internship, Internal Medicine and General Surgery, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi |
Board Certifications
| 1982 | American Board of Radiology |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Clinical Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2002 - 2019
Associate Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 1997 - 2002
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Radiology, Millard Fillmore Hospital, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 1995 - 1997
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, 1990 - 1995
Associate Professor, Department of Radiology, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, 1988 - 1990
Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, 1983 - 1988
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Director of Body Ultrasound, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2006 - 2014
Director of Mammography, Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, 1990 - 1995
Associate Director of Ultrasound, Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, 1990 - 1995
Director of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Department of Radiology, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, 1989 - 1990
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Consultant, Philips Ultrasound, Inc, Houston, TX, 2011 - Present
Member, Philips Healthcare Advisory Board to Chinese Radiology Practice in Oncology and Intervention, Shanghai, 2011 - 2011
Consultant, Philips Ultrasound, Inc, Houston, TX, 2009 - Present
Consultant, National Air and Space Administration (NASA) and Wyle Laboratories, Houston, TX, 2008 - Present
Consultant, General Electric Healthcare, Milwaukee, WI, 2006 - Present
Interviewer, Admissions, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, 1985 - 1990
Radiologist, E. K. Neidich, M.D., P.A, Las Cruces, NM, 1982 - 1983
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Body Imaging QI Committee, 2012 - Present
Member, Progress Review Committee, Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, 2011 - 2011
Member, Africa Steering Committee, Global Academic Program, 2011 - Present
Chairperson, Ultrasound Research Group, 2010 - Present
Chair, Ultrasound Operations Committee, 2010 - Present
Member, Abdominal Section Chief Search Committee, 2007 - 2008
Member, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Committee, 2002 - 2004
Honors & Awards
| 2016 | Hind Rattan Award, NRI Welfare Society of India |
| 2016 | Pillar of Support Award, African First Ladies against Breast, Cervical and Prostate Cancer |
| 2013 | Certificate of Merit, Radiological Society of North America |
| 2013 | Education Exhibit Award, Radiological Society of North America |
| 2011 | Certificate of Merit, Radiological Society of North America |
| 2004 | Certificate of Merit, European Congress of Radiology |
| 2003 | First Place, American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine/ World Federation of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology |
| 2002 | Certificate of Merit, Radiological Society of North America |
| 2001 | Cum Laude, Radiological Society of North America |
| 1999 | Certificate of Merit, American Roentgen Ray Society |
| 1987 | Third Award-Group I, Texas Medical Association |
| 1985 | Certificate of Merit, Radiological Society of North America |
| 1984 | Honorable Mention, Radiological Society of North America |
| 1969 | Recipient of the President's Award of Kenya |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Han CY, Lu KH, Corrigan G, Perez A, Kohring SD, Celestino J, Bedi DG, Bedia E, Bevers T, Boruta D, Carlson M, Holman L, Leeds L, Mathews C, McCann G, Moore RG, Schlumbrecht M, Slomovitz B, Tobias D, Williams-Brown Y, Bevers MW, Liu J, Gornet TG, Handy BC, Lu Z, Bedia JS, Skates SJ, Bast RC. Normal risk ovarian screening study: 21-Year update. J Clin Oncol 42(10):JCO2300141, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38194613.
- Mathew, M, Virarkar, M, Sun, J, Thai, K, Saleh, M, Menendez-Santos, M, Bedi, DG, Lee, JE, Katz, MH, Kundra, V, Bhosale, PR. Real-Time ultrasound-computed tomography fusion with volume navigation to assess pancreatic cystic lesions. Current Oncology 30(9):8375-8385, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37754523.
- Pavela J, Sargsyan A, Bedi DG, Everson A, Charvat J, Mason S, Johansen B, Marshall-Goebel K, Mercaldo S, Shah R, Moll S. Surveillance for jugular venous thrombosis in astronauts. Vasc Med 27(4):365-372, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35502899.
- Farnum JA, Vikram R, Rao A, Bedi DG, Dinney CP, Matin SF. Accuracy of high-frequency endoluminal ultrasonography for clinical staging of upper tract urothelial carcinoma. J Endourol 32(9):806-811, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30014707.
- Jensen CT, Chahin A, Amin VD, Khalaf AM, Elsayes KM, Wagner-Bartak N, Zhao B, Zhou S, Bedi DG. Qualitative slow blood flow in lower extremity deep veins on doppler sonography: Quantitative assessment and preliminary evaluation of correlation with subsequent deep venous thrombosis development in a tertiary care oncology center. J Ultrasound Med 36(9):1867-1874, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28470976.
- Le O, Wood C, Vikram R, Patnana M, Bhosale P, Bassett R, Bedi DG. Feasibility of Contrast Enhanced Intraoperative Ultrasound for Detection and Characterization of Renal Mass Undergoing Open Partial Nephrectomy. J Ultrasound Med 36(8):1547-1553, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28390143.
- Mathieu KB, Bedi DG, Thrower SL, Qayyum A, Bast RC. Screening for ovarian cancer: imaging challenges and opportunities for improvement. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28639753.
- Bhosale PR, Wei W, Ernst RD, Bathala TK, Reading RM, Wood CG, Bedi DG. Intraoperative sonography during open partial nephrectomy for renal cell cancer: Does it alter surgical management?. AJR Am J Roentgenol 203(4):822-7, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 25247947.
- Lu KH, Skates S, Hernandez MA, Bedi DG, Bevers T, Leeds L, Moore R, Granai C, Harris S, Newland W, Adeyinka O, Geffen J, Deavers MT, Sun CC, Horick N, Fritsche H, Bast RC. A 2-stage ovarian cancer screening strategy using the risk of ovarian cancer algorithm (ROCA) identifies early-stage incident cancers and demonstrates high positive predictive value. Cancer 119(19):3454-3461, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23983047.
- Mader TH, Gibson CR, Pass AF, Lee AG, Killer HE, Hansen HC, Dervay JP, Barratt MR, Tarver WJ, Sargsyan AE, Kramer LA, Riascos R, Bedi DG, Pettit DR. Optic disc edema in an astronaut after repeat long-duration space flight. J Neuroophthalmol 33(3):249-255, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23851997.
- Marcal LP, Patnana M, Bhosale P, Bedi DG. Intraoperative abdominal ultrasound in oncologic imaging. World J Radiol 5(3):51-60, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23671741.
- Wasnik AP, Menias CO, Platt JF, Lalchandani UR, Bedi DG, Elsayes KM. Multimodality imaging of ovarian cystic lesions: Review with an imaging based algorithmic approach. World J Radiol 5(3):113-25, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23671748.
- Yang T, Pandya A, Marcal L, Bude RO, Platt JF, Bedi DG, Elsayes KM. Sonohysterography: Principles, technique and role in diagnosis of endometrial pathology. World J Radiol 5(3):81-7, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23671744.
- Dalal S, Hui D, Bidaut L, Lem K, Del Fabbro E, Crane C, Reyes-Gibby CC, Bedi D, Bruera E. Relationships among body mass index, longitudinal body composition alterations, and survival in patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer receiving chemoradiation: A pilot study. J Pain Symptom Manage 44(2):181-91, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22695045.
- Heng Tan C, Bedi D, Vikram R. Sonography of thrombosis of the deep veins of the extremities: Clinical perspectives and imaging review. J Clin Ultrasound 40(1):31-43, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22105376.
- Trials Group TPIFTCCC, Australian T, Trials Group NZICSC. Dalteparin versus unfractionated heparin in critically ill patients. N Engl J Med 364(14):1305-14, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21417952.
- Patnana M, Bronstein Y, Szklaruk J, Bedi DG, Hwu WJ, Gershenwald JE, Prieto VG, Ng CS. Multimethod imaging, staging, and spectrum of manifestations of metastatic melanoma. Clin Radiol 66(3):224-36, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21295201.
- Bedi DG, Krishnamurthy R, Krishnamurthy S, Edeiken BS, Le-Petross H, Fornage BD, Bassett RL, Hunt KK. Cortical morphologic features of axillary lymph nodes as a predictor of metastasis in breast cancer: in vitro sonographic study. AJR Am J Roentgenol 191(3):646-652, 2008. e-Pub 2008. PMID: 18716089.
- Bedrosian I, Bedi DG, Kuerer HM, Fornage BD, Harker L, Ross MI, Ames FC, Krishnamurthy S, Edeiken-Monroe BS, Meric F, Feig BW, Akins J, Singletary SE, Mirza NQ, Hunt KK. Impact of clinicopathological factors on sensitivity of axillary ultrasonography in the detection of axillary nodal metastases in patients with breast cancer. Ann Surg Oncol 10(9):1025-1030, 2003. e-Pub 2003. PMID: 14597440.
- Edeiken BS, Fornage BD, Bedi DG, Sneige N, Parulekar SG, Pleasure J. Recurrence in autogenous myocutaneous flap reconstruction after mastectomy for primary breast cancer: US diagnosis. Radiology 227(2):542-8, 2003. e-Pub 2003. PMID: 12732703.
- Krishnamurthy S, Sneige N, Bedi DG, Edieken BS, Fornage BD, Kuerer HM, Singletary SE, Hunt KK. Role of ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration of indeterminate and suspicious axillary lymph nodes in the initial staging of breast carcinoma. Cancer 95(5):982-988, 2002. e-Pub 2002. PMID: 12209680.
- Bedi DG, Davidson DM. Plantar fibromatosis: Most common sonographic appearance and variations. J Clin Ultrasound 29(9):499-505, 2001. e-Pub 2001. PMID: 11745860.
- Krishnamurthy S, Bedi DG, Caraway NP. Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy of the thyroid bed. Cancer 93(3):199-205, 2001. e-Pub 2001. PMID: 11391607.
- Vlastos G, Fornage BD, Mirza NQ, Bedi D, Lenert JT, Winchester DJ, Tolley SM, Ames FC, Ross MI, Feig BW, Hunt KK, Buzdar AU, Singletary SE. The correlation of axillary ultrasonography with histologic breast cancer down-staging after induction chemotherapy. Am J Surg 179(6):446-452, 2000. e-Pub 2000. PMID: 11004328.
- Edeiken BS, Fornage BD, Bedi DG, Singletary SE, Ibrahim NK, Strom EA, Holmes F. US-guided implantation of metallic markers for permanent localization of the tumor bed in patients with breast cancer who undergo preoperative chemotherapy. Radiology 213(3):895-900, 1999. e-Pub 1999. PMID: 10580972.
- Bedi DG, John SD, Swischuk LE. Fibromatosis colli of infancy: Variability of sonographic appearance. J Clin Ultrasound 26(7):345-348, 1998. e-Pub 1998. PMID: 9719983.
- Bedi DG, Mostafa H. Endometrioma of the anterior abdominal wall not related to a previous scar. J Diag Med Sonogr 13(6):295-296, 1997. e-Pub 1997.
- Kuna ST, Bedi DG, Ryckman C. Effect of nasal airway positive pressure on upper airway size and configuration. Am Rev Respir Dis 138(4):969-975, 1988. e-Pub 1988. PMID: 3059886.
- Winsett MZ, Amparo EG, Fawcett HD, Kumar R, Johnson RF, Bedi DG, Winsett OE. Renal transplant dysfunction: MR evaluation. AJR Am J Roentgenol 150(2):319-323, 1988. e-Pub 1988. PMID: 3276088.
- Kumar R, David R, Shirkoda A, Bedi DG, Fagan CJ. Cystic renal cell carcinoma: Diagnostic considerations. J Med Imag 2(3):156-163, 1988. e-Pub 1988.
- Gallagher P, Fagan CJ, Bedi DG, Winsett MZ, Reyes RN. Potential placenta previa: Definition, frequency, and significance. AJR Am J Roentgenol 149(5):1013-1015, 1987. e-Pub 1987. PMID: 3314427.
- Bedi DG, Moeller D, Fagan CJ, Winsett MZ. Chronic ectopic pregnancy. A comparison with acute ectopic pregnancy. Eur J Radiol 7(1):46-48, 1987. e-Pub 1987. PMID: 2435551.
- Kumar R, Bedi DG. Septic sacroiliitis. J Med Imag 1(5):299-303, 1987. e-Pub 1987.
- Bedi DG, Grear D, Gallagher P. Carcinoid tumor of the ampulla of Vater: An unusual etiology for obstructive jaundice. J Med Imag 1(5):304-306, 1987. e-Pub 1987.
- Winsett MZ, Fagan CJ, Bedi DG. Sonographic demonstration of bladder-flap hematoma. J Ultrasound Med 5(9):483-487, 1986. e-Pub 1986. PMID: 3531540.
- Bedi DG, Salmon A, Winsett MZ, Fagan CJ, Kumar R. Ruptured uterus: Sonographic diagnosis. J Clin Ultrasound 14(7):529-533, 1986. e-Pub 1986. PMID: 3095380.
- Bedi DG, Fagan CJ, Hayden CK. The opaque right hemithorax: Identifying the diaphragm with ultrasound. Tex Med 81(12):37-42, 1985. e-Pub 1985. PMID: 3911471.
- Bedi DG, Fagan CJ, Nocera RM. Chronic ectopic pregnancy. J Ultrasound Med 3(8):347-352, 1984. e-Pub 1984. PMID: 6384537.
- Stewart J, Bedi DG, Mwongera F. Subdural and extradural hematoma: the experience at Kenyatta National Hospital. E Afr Med J 52:487-494, 1975. e-Pub 1975.
- Hui D, Korivi BR, Yeung SJ, Liu DD, Dibaj SS, De La Cruz M, Grace, Vidal M, Dev R, Ni S, Bedi DG, Bruera E, Litton JK. Association between visceral adiposity and clinical outcomes in post-menopausal women with operable breast cancer. J Clin Oncol.
Other Articles
- Bedi DG, Gombos DS, Ng CS, Singh S Sonography of the eye. AJR Am J Roentgenol 187(4):1061-1072, 2006. PMID: 16985158.
- Douglas DP, Davidson DM, Robinson JE, Bedi DG Rupture of the medial collateral ligament of the first metatarsophalangeal joint in a professional soccer player. J Foot Ankle Surg 36(5):388-390, 1997. PMID: 9356919.
- Agarwal RK, O'Neil KM, Bedi D Focal radiolucent hepatic lesions in a patient with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. J Rheumatol 21(3):580-1, 1994. PMID: 8006911.
- Dinh TV, Bedi DG, Salinas J Placenta membranacea, previa and accreta: A case report. J Reprod Med 37(1):97-99, 1992. PMID: 1548645.
- Halpert RD, Bedi DG, Tirman PJ, Gore DC Segmental adenomyomatosis of the gallbladder. A radiologic, sonographic, and pathologic correlation. Am Surg 55(9):570-572, 1989. PMID: 2672921.
- Bedi DG, Kumar R, Morettin LB, Gourley K Fibrolamellar carcinoma of the liver: CT, ultrasound and angiography. Case report. Eur J Radiol 8(2):109-112, 1988. PMID: 2838279.
- Winsett MZ, Amparo EG, Fagan CJ, Bedi DG, Gallagher P, Nealon WH MR imaging of mediastinal pseudocyst. J Comput Assist Tomogr 12(2):320-322, 1988. PMID: 3351048.
- Winsett MZ, Kumar R, Balachandran S, Bedi DG, Gallagher P, Fagan CJ Pseudocyst following splenectomy: Impact of CT and ultrasound on its diagnosis and management. Gastrointest Radiol 13(2):177-179, 1988. PMID: 3282966.
- Carson RW, Bedi D, Cavallo T, Jr DT Familial adult glomerulocystic kidney disease. Am J Kidney Dis 9(2):154-165, 1987. PMID: 3826063.
- Thompson PB, Oldham KT, Bedi DG, Guice KS, Davis M Aneurysmal malformation of the extrahepatic portal vein. Am J Gastroenterol 81(8):695-697, 1986. PMID: 3526872.
- Bedi DG, Shaw MT Oat cell carcinoma of the esophagus: Unusual radiological appearances. Eur J Radiol 6(3):233-237, 1986. PMID: 3021461.
- Kumar R, Bedi DG, Fawcett HD, Winsett MZ, Fagan CJ Indium-111 leukocyte scanning. False-negative study in a renal abscess. Clin Nucl Med 11(4):274-275, 1986. PMID: 3956043.
- Bedi DG, Fagan CJ, Nocera RM Sonographic diagnosis of bowel obstruction presenting with fluid-filled loops of bowel. J Clin Ultrasound 13(1):23-30, 1985. PMID: 3920250.
Abstracts
- Le O, Wood C, Bedi DG, et al. Feasibility study of contrast enhanced intraoperative ultrasound for detection and characterization of renal mass undergoing open partial nephrectomy. ARRS, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Bedi DG, Krishnamurthy R, Krishnamurthy S, Edeiken B, Le-Petross H, Hunt K, Feig BW, Singletary SE, Ross MI, Ames FC, Bedrosian I, Meric F, Kuerer HM, Fornage BD. Cortical morphology of axillary lymph nodes as a predictor of metastatic disease in breast cancer; an in-vitro ultrasound study. AJR Am J Roentgenol, 106th Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society [Scientific Exhibition] 186:A79, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
- Bedi DG, Gombos D, Ng C, Singh S. Ultrasound of the eye. Ultrasound Med Biol, 10th Congress of the World Federation of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology [Scientific Presentation] 29(S1):125, 2003. e-Pub 2003.
- Krishnamurthy S, Bedi DG, Caraway N. Ultrasound-guided FNA of the thyroid bed. Mod Pathol 13:48A, 1999. e-Pub 1999.
Book Chapters
- Vikram R, Bedi DG. Deep vein thrombosis in critically ill patients: Ultrasound diagnosis. In: Critical Care for Cancer Patients. Springer.
Letters to the Editor
- Bedi DG. Axillary lymph nodes in breast cancer: ultrasound appearance. AJR Am J Roentgenol 197: W194, 2011.
- Bedi DG, Fagan CJ. Sonographic features of rupture of the pregnant uterus. J Ultrasound Med 6: 401-402, 1987.
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2019. General Ultrasound Engineering Workflow Assessment. Conference. MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2018. Sonography: A Problem –Solving Tool for Indeterminate Diagnosis on Other Imaging. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. Optimizing General Ultrasound Workflow. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Advances in Ultrasound and Novel Applications in Cancer. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Ultrasound shear wave elastography: a promising non-invasive means of quantifying diffuse liver disease. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 1999. Newer applications of musculoskeletal ultrasound. Conference. Gulf Coast Ultrasound Society. Houston, TX, US.
- 1987. Diaphonography of breast lesions. Conference. Texas Medical Association, Annual Session. Houston, TX, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2015. Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter: Translating a Terrestrial Focused Technique into a Clinical Monitoring Tool for Spaceflight. Conference. ACGME. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2013. Optic nerve sheath diameter: translating a terrestrial focused technique into a clinical monitoring tool for spaceflight. Conference. ACGME, US.
- 2004. Seminar on cancer: diagnosis, prevention, and therapy. Conference. Houston Maharashtra Mandal. Richmond, TX, US.
- 1993. Presentation of rare and unusual mammography cases to Dr. Wende Logan Young. Conference. Buffalo Radiological Society. Buffalo, NY, US.
- 1986. Radiology of glenohumeral dislocations. Conference. Texas Medical Association, Annual Session. Dallas, TX, US.
- 1986. Chronic ectopic pregnancy. Conference. Texas Medical Association, Annual Session. Dallas, TX, US.
- 1986. Cephalometric and CT scan analysis of the airways of asymptomatic obese men with and without obstructive sleep apnea. Conference. Texas Thoracic Society. Austin, TX, US.
National Presentations
- 2017. A Review of Sonographic Findings of Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome and Correlation with other Cross-sectional Modalities. Invited. SAR Society of Abdominal Radiology. Hollywood, FL, US.
- 2016. Ultrasound of Soft Tissues. Invited. Imperial College.
- 2015. Slow Blood Flow in Lower Extremity Deep Veins on Doppler Ultrasound Examination: Does It Predict Subsequent Development of DVT?. Invited. RSNA 101st Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2015. The Endometrium: Normal and Abnormal Appearances on Ultrasound. Invited. Larkin Hospital Radiology Residency Program. Miami, FL, US.
- 2014. Rare Scrotal Neoplasms; Imaging Features and Pathological Correlation with Impact on Management in the Era of Targeted Therapy. Conference. Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2014. Endometrium: Normal and Abnormal. Conference. Ultrasound in the New Millennium: The Cancer Patient. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Sonographic evaluation of space flight effects on the eye and orbit. Conference. Aerospace Medical Association 84th Annual Scientific Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2013. Uterine and Ovarian Ultrasound:A Systematic Approach to the Fundamentals. Conference. Ultrasound in the New Millennium: The Cancer Patient. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. Partial nephrectomy: The radiologist’s role in preoperative imaging, intraoperative surgical guidance and post-treatment complications. Conference. Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2012. Innovations in ultrasound and applications in cancer. Invited. Ultrasound in the New Millennium: The Cancer Patient. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. Ultrasound of soft tissues & bone. Invited. Ultrasound in the New Millennium: The Cancer Patient. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. Practical use of ultrasound in the management of abdominal cancers. Conference. Abdominal Radiology Course 2012. Scottsdale, AZ, US.
- 2011. Ultrasound of the gastrointestinal tract: Experience in a large cancer hospital. Conference. Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2011. Intraoperative ultrasound. Conference. 111th Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2011. Gynecologic applications of volume ultrasound: a pictorial review. Conference. 111th Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2011. Ovarian cancer: new sonographic findings in early cancers and how to utilize ultrasound effectively for early detection. Conference. Abdominal Radiology Course 2011. Carlsbad, CA, US.
- 2010. Ultrasound in soft tissue tumors: An invaluable imaging tool in the diagnosis and management of malignancy and surveillance for recurrence. Conference. Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2010. Sonographic findings in early ovarian cancer: Preliminary experience in a population of high risk women screened with biannual ultrasound. Conference. Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2010. Applications of 3D ultrasound. Conference. Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2010. Ultrasound of soft tissue and bone. Invited. 2nd Annual Ultrasound in the New Millennium: The Cancer Patient. Houston, TX, US.
- 2010. Ultrasound in ovarian cancer: findings in early detection. Invited. 2nd Annual Ultrasound in the New Millennium: The Cancer Patient. Houston, TX, US.
- 2009. Ovarian cancer: ultrasound screening - what we see and what it means. Invited. Ultrasound in the New Millennium: The Cancer Patient. Houston, TX, US.
- 2009. Endometrial cancer: common and uncommon pathology on the ultrasound screening path. Invited. Ultrasound in the New Millennium: The Cancer Patient. Houston, TX, US.
- 2009. Ultrasound in soft tissue and bone tumors: a new and invaluable imaging tool. Invited. Ultrasound in the New Millennium: The Cancer Patient. Houston, TX, US.
- 2009. Workshop: Ultrasound techniques in musculoskeletal imaging. Invited. Ultrasound in the New Millennium: The Cancer Patient. Houston, TX, US.
- 2009. Ultrasound of the eye: cancer and other pathology. Invited. Ultrasound in the New Millennium: The Cancer Patient. Houston, TX, US.
- 2008. Ovarian cancer screening: unmasking the corpus luteum and other actors. Conference. 108th Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society. Washington, DC, US.
- 2005. The spectrum of manifestations of metastatic malignant melanoma. Conference. 105th Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2004. "How to" Workshop: Lymph node mapping. Invited. Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2003. "How to" Workshop: Lymph node mapping. Invited. Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2002. "How to" Workshop: Lymph node mapping. Invited. Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2001. Ultrasound of axillary lymph nodes: classification based on cortical morphology. Conference. Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2001. "How to" Workshop: Lymph node mapping. Invited. Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2001. Ultrasound diagnosis of subclavian and upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT). Conference. Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2000. "How to" workshop: Lymph node mapping. Invited. Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2000. Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration of axillary lymph nodes in the preliminary clinical staging of breast cancer. Invited. American Society of Cytopathology Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, PA, US.
- 2000. Ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration in the diagnosis of male breast masses. Conference. 100th Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society. Washington, DC, US.
- 2000. Ultrasonographic findings in the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory cancer of the breast. Invited. 100th Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society. Washington, DC, US.
- 2000. Sonographically guided implantation of metallic markers for localization of the tumor bed in breast cancer patients undergoing preoperative chemotherapy. Conference. 44th Annual Convention of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 2000. Contrast-enhanced breast sonography: preliminary results with gray-scale and contrast harmonic imaging of breast carcinoma. Conference. 44th Annual Convention of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 2000. Ultrasound and ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration of local recurrence of thyroid cancer following thyroidectomy. Conference. 44th Annual Convention of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 2000. Sonographic diagnosis of recurrent breast carcinoma following TRAM flap. Conference. 44th Annual Convention of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 1999. Evaluation of upper extremity deep venous thrombosis (UEDVT) in cancer patients: comparison of radionuclide venography (RNV) and ultrasound (US). Conference. Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 1999. "How to" workshop: Lymph node mapping. Invited. Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 1999. Ultrasound diagnosis of subclavian and upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT). Conference. 99th Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 1999. Ultrasound diagnosis of subclavian and upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT). Conference. 43rd Annual Convention of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 1998. Sonography of the foot and ankle. Conference. 98th Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 1998. Sonography of the foot and ankle. Conference. 42th Annual Convention of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. Boston, MA, US.
- 1998. Plantar fibromatosis: typical sonographic appearance facilitates diagnosis. Conference. 42nd Annual Convention of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. Boston, MA, US.
- 1998. Sonography of the foot and ankle. Conference. Podiatry Associates Conference. Buffalo, NY, US.
- 1998. Plantar fibromatosis: typical sonographic appearance facilitates diagnosis. Conference. Podiatry Associates Conference. Buffalo, NY, US.
- 1991. Traumatic atlanto occipital dislocation. Conference. 91st Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society. Boston, MA, US.
- 1988. Pregnancies associated with congenital uterine anomalies. Conference. 88th Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 1987. Uterine anomalies and pregnancy. Conference. 97th Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society. Miami, FL, US.
- 1987. Chronic ectopic pregnancy. Conference. 87th Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society. Miami, FL, US.
- 1987. Needle localization biopsy of impalpable breast lesions. Conference. 87th Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society. Miami, FL, US.
- 1986. MRI of renal transplants: can it replace renal scintigraphy, sonography, or biopsy?. Conference. Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 1986. Diaphonography of breast lesions. Conference. Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 1986. Sonographic localization of the diaphragm in the opaque right lower hemithorax. Conference. 30th Annual Convention of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. Las Vegas, NV, US.
- 1986. Ultrasound in peritoneal metastatic disease. Conference. 30th Annual Convention of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. Las Vegas, NV, US.
- 1986. Cephalometric and CT scan analysis of the airways of asymptomatic obese men with and without obstructive sleep apnea. Invited. American Thoracic Society Annual Meeting. Kansas City, MO, US.
- 1986. Diaphonography of breast lesions. Conference. 22nd National Breast Cancer Conference of the American College of Radiology. Boston, MA, US.
- 1986. Septic sacroiliitis. Invited. Society of Nuclear Medicine, Southwest Chapter. Dallas, TX, US.
- 1985. Septic sacroiliitis. Conference. Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 1985. Chronic ectopic pregnancy. Conference. 29th Annual Convention of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. Dallas, TX, US.
- 1985. Ectopic pregnancy. Invited. Cooley Radiological Society Annual Meeting. Houston, TX, US.
- 1984. Chronic ectopic pregnancy. Conference. Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting. Washington, DC, US.
- 1984. Tuberous sclerosis. Conference. 84th Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society. Las Vegas, NV, US.
International Presentations
- 2017. MP18-10 Accuracy of High-Frequency Endoluminal Ultrasonography for Clinical Staging of Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma. Invited. World Congress of Endourology. Vancouver, CO.
- 2016. Multi-Paramedtric MRI of Prostate Cancer. Invited. Aga Khan University, KE.
- 2016. PET/CT of Benign Conditions. Invited. Aga Khan University, KE.
- 2015. Prostate Cancer: A Spectrum of Considerations in Diagnosis and Treatment. Invited. 9th Annual Cervical, Breast & Prostate Cancer International Conference. Nairobi.
- 2013. Soft Tissue Tumors: How to Use Ultrasound in Diagnosis and Management. Invited. 22nd Annual Scientific Meeting Incorporating Singapore Nuclear Medicine Update 2013. Singapore, SG.
- 2013. Ovarian Cancer: Is Early Diagnosis Possibly by Sonography?. Invited. 22nd Annual Scientific Meeting Incorporation Singapore Nuclear Medicine Update 2013. Singapore, SG.
- 2012. Soft tissue & bone: How to utilize ultrasound. Invited. East African Oncology and Imaging Conference. Nairobi, KE.
- 2012. Ovarian cancer: Our experience in early diagnosis. Invited. East African Oncology and Imaging Conference. Nairobi, KE.
- 2012. Ultrasound in soft-tissue tumors: Diagnosis and management of malignancy and surveillance for recurrence. Conference. 112th Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society. Vancouver, CA.
- 2012. Ovarian cancer screening with CA 125 and selective use of ultrasound: Sonographic findings. Conference. 112th Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society. Vancouver, CA.
- 2011. New approaches to screening and diagnosis in liver cancer - CEUS & 3D U/S. Invited. Image Guided Interventional Therapy in Oncology. Shanghai, CN.
- 2011. Innovations in ultrasound: Applications in cancer. Invited. International Summit in Oncology and Intervention. Shanghai, CN.
- 2010. A prospective US ovarian cancer screening study using the risk of ovarian cancer algorithm (ROCA). Conference. American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting. Chicago, US.
- 2006. Role of ultrasound in RCC: Staging & screening. Invited. 5th International Kidney Cancer Symposium. Chicago, US.
- 2004. Spectrum of manifestations of metastatic malignant melanoma. Conference. European Congress of Radiology Annual Meeting. Vienna, AT.
- 1975. Immunization coverage in rural villages in Kenya. Invited. University of Nairobi Department of Community Health Project Reports. Nairobi, KE.
- 1975. Epilepsy in Kenya Africans. Invited. All African Conference of Neuroradiologists, SN.
Formal Peers
- 2011. Innovations in ultrasound: Application in cancer. Visiting. Shanghai University. Shanghai, CN.
- 2011. Ultrasound of soft tissues: Applications in cancer. Visiting. Aga Khan University Hospital. Nairobi, KE.
- 2011. Ovarian and endometrial cancer: Sonographic findings in early detection. Visiting. Aga Khan University Hospital. Nairobi, KE.
- 2011. Innovations in Diagnostic Imaging: how they help the patient and the clinician. Visiting. Aga Khan University Hospital, Grand Rounds. Nairobi, KE.
- 2011. US of the eye. Visiting. Aga Khan University Hospital. Nairobi, KE.
- 2011. Intra-operative US: How it helps the surgeon. Visiting. Aga Khan University Hospital. Nairobi, KE.
- 2011. Ovarian cancer: Role of US, CT, MRI and PET-CT in management. Visiting. The Nairobi Hospital, Grand Rounds. Nairobi, KE.
- 2011. Introduction to PET-CT: Pitfalls in diagnosis. Visiting. Aga Khan University Hospital. Nairobi, KE.
- 2008. Ovarian cancer screening: the corpus luteum and other actors. Visiting. The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2006. Ultrasound of the eye. Visiting. The University of Nairobi. Nairobi, KE.
- 2006. Kidney cancer: screening and staging with ultrasound. Visiting. The University of Nairobi. Nairobi, KE.
- 2006. Screening of ovarian cancer. Visiting. The University of Nairobi. Nairobi, KE.
- 2006. Screening of endometrial cancer with ultrasound. Visiting. The University of Nairobi. Nairobi, KE.
- 2006. New uses of musculoskeletal ultrasound. Visiting. The University of Nairobi. Nairobi, KE.
- 2004. American Board of Radiology exam drills. Visiting. The University of Texas Medical Branch. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2002. Sentinel lymph node mapping in breast cancer. Visiting. The University of Texas Medical Branch. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2002. Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping in Breast Cancer. Invited. The University of Texas Medical Branch. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2001. Utilizing ultrasound in new oncologic and non-oncologic applications. Visiting. The University of New Jersey Medical School. Newark, NJ, US.
- 2000. Musculoskeletal disorders using ultrasound for their diagnosis. Invited. Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
- 2000. New applications of musculoskeletal ultrasound. Visiting. Cambridge University. Cambridge, GB.
- 2000. Sentinel lymph node mapping in breast cancer. Visiting. Cambridge University. Cambridge, GB.
- 1999. Uses of ultrasound in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Visiting. The University of Nairobi. Nairobi, KE.
- 1998. New uses of ultrasound. Visiting. The University of Nairobi. Nairobi, KE.
- 1998. Introduction to clinical MRI. Visiting. The University of Nairobi. Nairobi, KE.
- 1997. Musculoskeletal ultrasound: an alternative to MRI. Invited. Buffalo Ultrasound Society. Buffalo, NY, US.
- 1997. Musculoskeletal ultrasound: application in family practice. Visiting. Highgate Group Family Medicine. Buffalo, NY, US.
- 1994. Continuing lecture series in radiology: ultrasound. Invited. State University of New York at Buffalo. Buffalo, NY, US.
- 1994. Color Doppler ultrasound and ovarian pathology. Invited. Children's Hospital of Buffalo. Buffalo, NY, US.
- 1994. Continuing lecture series in radiology: mammography. Invited. State University of New York at Buffalo. Buffalo, NY, US.
- 1993. Color Doppler ultrasound and ovarian pathology. Visiting. The University of Texas Health Science Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 1993. Color Doppler ultrasound and ovarian pathology. Visiting. Creighton University. Omaha, NE, US.
- 1991. Mammography and early detection of breast cancer. Visiting. Diagnostic Imaging Associates. Williamsville, NY, US.
- 1991. Newer uses of ultrasound. Visiting. The University of Nairobi. Nairobi, KE.
- 1991. Introduction to clinical MRI. Visiting. The University of Nairobi. Nairobi, KE.
- 1990. CT and MRI in imaging of the abdomen: family practice seminar. Invited. The University of Texas Medical Branch. Galveston, TX, US.
- 1988. Mammography and early breast cancer detection. Invited. Erie County Medical Center. Buffalo, NY, US.
- 1987. Mammography and early detection of breast cancer. Visiting. Oakwood Hospital. Dearborn, MI, US.
- 1986. Computed tomography, ultrasound, and mammography. Visiting. The University of Nairobi. Nairobi, KE.
- 1986. Ectopic pregnancy: family practice review. Invited. The University of Texas Medical Branch. Galveston, TX, US.
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 2016 - Present |
| Title: | New Risk-Assessment Approach to Personalize Hepatocellular Carcinoma Management |
| Funding Source: | Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| ID: | 00051454 |
| Date: | 2016 - 2021 |
| Title: | Early Detection of Hepatocellular Carcinoma |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NCI |
| Role: | Co-I |
| ID: | 1R01CA19554-01A1 |
| Date: | 2016 - 2019 |
| Title: | Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer with Tumor Associated Proteins and Autoantibodies Major goals: To develop a new ROCA algorithm and conduct a clinical trial to test whether annual measurement of CA125 plus HE4, CA72.4 and anti-TP53 autoantibody detects early stage ovarian cancer case more effectively than CA125 alone |
| Funding Source: | Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) |
| Role: | Co-I |
| ID: | RP160145 |
| Date: | 2012 - 2013 |
| Title: | High-Frequency Endoluminal Ultrasonography for Staging of Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma |
| Funding Source: | American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine |
| Role: | Co-I |
| ID: | 00002676 |
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