Nita Kommula, MD
Department of Breast Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging
About Dr. Nita Kommula
Dr. Nita Kommula completed her diagnostic radiology residency training at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Texas prior to completing a Women's Imaging combined breast and body fellowship at Virginia Commonweath University (VCU) in Richmond, Virginia. She subsequently worked in private practice prior to joining MD Anderson Cancer Center as an assistant professor in the breast imaging department in 2025. Dr. Kommula is a board certified radiologist who is proficient in all aspects of breast imaging and interventions.
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Associate Professor, Department of Breast Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Associate Professor, Department of Breast Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Research Interests
Cancer detection and treatment
Patient experience
Clinical Interests
Multimodality breast imaging
Multidisciplinary clinical care
Health policy
Education
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2015 | Saba University School of Medicine, Saba, Netherlands Antillies, MD |
| 2011 | McGill University, Montreal, QC, CA, Environmental Science, BS |
Postgraduate Training
| 2020-2021 | Clinical Fellowship, Women's Imaging (Breast and Body), Virginica Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA |
| 2016-2020 | Clinical Residency, Radiology, University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Galveston, Texas |
| 2015-2016 | Internship, Internal Medicine, Medstar Harbor Hospital, Baltimore, MD |
Board Certifications
| 2021 | American Board of Radiology |
Experience & Service
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Staff Radiologist, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, Houston, Texas, 2022 - 2025
Staff Care, Inc- Locum Tenens Radiologist, University of Virginia, Novant Health, 2021 - 2021
Institutional Committee Activities
RFS Alternate Representative, Committee on Reproductive, Women's and Perinatal Health, 2019 - 2020
Permanent Member, ACR State Government Relations Commitee, 2019 - 2022
Representative, Texas Medical Association Council on Legislation, 2018 - 2019
Fellow Section Subcommittee Member, ACR Resident-Fellow Section Subcommittee, 2018 - 2020
Representative, Texas Medical Association Resident-Fellow Section, 2017 - 2020
Alternate Representative, Texas Medical Association Council on Health Promotion, 2017 - 2018
Member, Center for Innovation and Leadership in Education, 2015 - 2020
Honors & Awards
| 2018 - Present | RSNA Roentgen Research Award |
| 2017 - Present | Certificate in leadership proficiency |
| 2017 - Present | Certificate in leadership fundamentals |
| 2015 - Present | Awarded to top 5% of medical class |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Other Articles
- Nguyen Q, Kommula N, Robinson A, Sadruddin S, Lee A, Pacheco D, Alwan S, Harmon T, Albach A, Ortiz S, Qui S, Hatch S Diagnosis, Prognosis and Management of Incidental Metastatic Melanoma to Breast, Axilla, and Regional Lymph Nodes in a Ninety-Year-Old Female. Int J Cancer Oncol.
- Nguyen Q, Kommula N, Sadruddin S, Robinson A, Harmon T, Riddle B, Ortiz S, Qui S, Pacheco D, Yassi U, Hatch S Spindle Cell Lipoma: Rare Breast Mass Imaging Findings and Differential Diagnosis. Int J Cancer Oncology 5(2):60-63.
Abstracts
- Saleem A, Kommula N, Masood I, Harmon T, Raghuram K. Automated vessel analysis for the assessment and surveillance of symptomatic intracranial stenosis. Radiological Society of North America.
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2018. Mammogram Screening at Age 40-Quality Improvement Educational Handout. Invited. UTMB. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2017. Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma to the Breast. Poster. UTMB, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2018. Rutherford- Lavanty Fellowship. Conference. Texas Radiological Society. Frisco, TX, US.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified June 10, 2025