Diana M Palacio, MD
Department of Thoracic Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Professor, Department of Thoracic Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Professor, Department of Thoracic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1992 | University of Antioquia, Medellin, CO, MD |
Postgraduate Training
| 2005-2006 | Clinical Fellowship, Thoracic Radiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| 2004-2005 | Clinical Fellowship, Pediatric Radiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas |
| 2001-2001 | Clinical Fellowship, CT-US Body Imaging, San Vicente De Paul University Hospital, Medellin |
| 1995-1998 | Clinical Residency, Radiology, San Vicente De Paul University Hospital, Medellin |
| 1994-1995 | Clinical Residency, Internal Medicine, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellin |
| 1991-1992 | Clinical Internship, San Vicente De Paul University Hospital, Medellin |
Board Certifications
| 2012 | American Board of Radiology |
Experience & Service
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Director, Department of Cardiothoracic Imaging Section, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, 2020 - Present
Associate Program Director of Graduate Medical Education, Department of Thoracic Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2020 - Present
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Research Assistant, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, 2004 - 2004
Staff Radiologist, Hospital Universitario San Vicente de Paul and Clinica Medellin, Medellin, 1998 - 2002
Obligatory Social Service / Staff Physician, Hospital - Policlinica Ismael Dario Rincon, Ecopetrol, 1992 - 1994
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Radiation Safety Committee, 2019 - Present
Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee, 2019 - Present
Member, Quality Assurance Committee, 2019 - Present
Member, Translation Committee, 2019 - Present
Member, Residency Clinical Competency Committee, 2018 - Present
Member, Gadolinium Based Contrast Media (GBCM) Review Panel, 2013 - Present
Honors & Awards
| Best Paper, XVI Interamerican Congress of Radiology | |
| Best Original Paper, 23rd Colombian Congress of Radiology | |
| Third Position as Original Paper, 25th Colombian Congress of Radiology | |
| Best Original Paper, 27th Colombian Congress or Radiology | |
| Faculty of the Year, University of Texas Medical Branch | |
| Educational Exhibit Award, Certificate of Merit, Radiological Society of North America | |
| Education Exhibit Award, Certificate of Merit, Society of Thoracic Radiology | |
| Resident Elected Faculty of the Year, The University of Texas Medical Branch | |
| Outstanding Faculty Leadership Award, The University of Texas Medical Branch | |
| Gem Card Award: “For her tireless efforts towards our education, and continuous support to our Cardiovascular Team at UTMB”, The University of Texas Medical Branch |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Other Articles
- Palacio D, Gutierrez MP, Kuyumcu G, Rounseville B, Shponka V, Betancourt Cuellar SL Multimodality Imaging Appearance of Intrapericardial Paragangliomas. Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging 33(3):394-399, 2023. PMID: 37362356.
- Palacio D, Jo NH, del Pilar Gutierrez M, Shponka V, Betancourt Cuellar SL Multimodality imaging appearance of intrapericardial paragangliomas. Clinical Radiology 77(12):952-959, 2022. PMID: 36175258.
- Palacio D, Mehran RJ, Marom EM Esophageal luminal clot mimicking intramural esophageal hematoma. Ann Thorac Surg 91(2):e29, 2011. PMID: 21256262.
- Palacio D, Swischuk L, Chung D, Parada S Posttraumatic ventricular pseudoaneurysm in a 7-year-old child diagnosed with multidetector CT of the chest: a case report. Emerg Radiol 14(6):431-3, 2007. PMID: 17574483.
- Palacio D, Soto JA, Munera F, Mejia M, Sanchez MC, Correa MC, Tamayo M Vascular anatomy assessment in intra familiar kidney donors: helical CT angiography vs. conventional angiography. Colombian J of Radiol 11(2):381-7, 2000. PMID: None.
Book Chapters
- Palacio, D, Jayagurunathan, U, Shroff, G, de Groot, P, Truong, M, Moran, C. Iatrogenic Conditions. In: The Thorax. Springer, Cham, 871-905, 2023.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified January 21, 2025