Rami Eldaya, M.D.
Department of Neuroradiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging
About Rami Eldaya
After completion of Neuroradiology fellowship at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University School of Medicine at St. Louis in 2017 Dr. Eldaya joined the staff at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology before joining M.D. Anderson in 2022.
Dr. Eldaya's clinical and research interests focus on spine imaging and has published on spine imaging in the field of cerebrospinal leaks (CSF leaks) and artificial intelligence in the exploration of early detection of degenerative disease. Dr. Eldaya is also the lead author of the American College of Radiology white paper on Cervical Spine Neck pain, which serves as the guideline for the society's recommendation on imaging of the cervical spine. At MD Anderson, Dr. Eldaya has developed an interest in implementing advanced imaging techniques such as MR spectroscopy in spine imaging. Dr. Eldaya has also given multiple local and national talks on spine imaging.
Dr. Eldaya has been invited to After completion of Neuroradiology fellowship at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University School of Medicine at St. Louis in 2017 Dr. Eldaya joined the staff at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology before joining M.D. Anderson in 2022.
Dr. Eldaya clinical and research interest focus on spine imaging and has published on spine imaging in the field of cerebrospinal leaks (CSF leaks) and artificial intelligence in exploration of early detection of degenerative disease. Dr. Eldaya is also the lead author of the American College of Radiology white paper on Cervical Spine Neck pain, which serves as the guideline for the society recommendation on imaging of the cervical spine. At MD Anderson, Dr. Eldaya has developed an interest in implementing advanced imaging techniques such as MR spectroscopy in spine imaging. Dr. Eldaya has also given multiple local and national talks on spine imaging.
Dr. Eldaya has been invited to give talks to trainees and multiple institutions and provide yearly radiology board review lectures to multiple residencies.
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Associate Professor, Department of Neuroradiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Associate Professor, Department of Neuroradiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Research Interests
Spine imaging. Interest in CSF leak and application of dynamic myelography for detection and establishing type of CSF leak. Spinal metastasis and primary spinal CNS tumors.
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2012 | University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, US, MD, Top 20%, AOA nominee |
| 2008 | University of Houston, Houston, Texas, US, Business, MBA in Business |
| 2006 | University of Houston, Houston, Texas, US, Biology, BS in Biology, Summa cum laude |
Postgraduate Training
| 2017-2018 | Clinical Fellowship, Neuroradiology, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri |
| 2013-2017 | Clinical Residency, Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas |
| 2012-2013 | Clinical Internship, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas |
Board Certifications
| 2018 | Certification of Added Quality (CAQ) Neuroradiology |
| 2017 | Board Certification in Diagnostic Radiology |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, Department of Neuroradiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2022 - 2024
Assistant Professor, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, St. Louis, MO, 2019 - 2022
Clinical Instructor, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 2018 - 2019
Honors & Awards
| 2020 | Certificate of Merit, Clearing the Smoke: Key Findings in the Evaluation, Treatment, Planning and Follow-Up of Moyamoya Disease, Educational Exhibit American Society of Neuroradiology |
| 2020 | Interventional paper of the year - Renal Excretion of Contrast on CT Myelography: A specific marker of CSF leak, American Society of Spine Radiology |
| 2019 | Certificate of Merit - The Forgotten Phakomatosis, Radiology Society of North America |
| 2017 | Diagnostic Radiology Resident of the year, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston |
| 2016 | Certificate of Merit - External Auditory Canal: The Neuroradiology Outsider, American Society of Neuroradiology Educational Exhibit |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Lee, J, Kumar, VA, Teo, JM, Eldaya, R, Hou, P, Noll, KR, Ferguson, SD, Prabhu, SS, Liu, HL. Comparative analysis of brain language templates with primary language areas detected from presurgical fMRI of brain tumor patients. Brain and Behavior 14(6), 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38898620.
- Eldaya, R, Fagan, RJ, Dagher, SA, Roy, A, Dahyia, S, Fuller, GN, Wintermark, M, Parsons, MS, Huisman, TA. Imaging Features of Primary Intracranial Sarcoma with DICER1 Mutation. American Journal of Neuroradiology 45(5):626-631, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38637027.
- Eldaya, R, Calle, S, Wong, FC, Learned, KO, Wintermark, M. Parathyroid carcinoma. Neuroradiology Journal 37(1):92-106, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 37934201.
- Santos, MC, Eldaya, R, Van Stavern, GP. A Case of SUNCT With Neurovascular Compression. Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology 42(4):E593-E595, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35482913.
- Eldaya, R, Kansagra, AP, Zei, M, Mason, E, Holder, D, Heitsch, L, Vo, KD, Goyal, MS. Performance of Automated RAPID Intracranial Hemorrhage Detection in Real-World Practice. Journal of computer assisted tomography 46(5):770-774, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35617649.
- Mallikarjun, KS, Parsons, MS, Nigogosyan, Z, Goyal, MS, Eldaya, R. Neuroimaging Findings in CHANTER Syndrome. American Journal of Neuroradiology 43(8):1136-1141, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35798385.
- Eldaya, R, Parsons, MS, Rhea, L, Sharma, A. Delineation of Inner Annulus Fibrosus and Nucleus Pulposus on Routine T2-weighted MR Images. Spine 47(13):954-960, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35802121.
- Camps, G, Pavelchek, C, Eldaya, R, Parsons, MS. Novel radiographic presentation of primary syphilis of the tonsil. Radiology Case Reports 16(11):3217-3221, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34484522.
- Eldaya, R, Parsons, MS, Orlowski, HL, Reis, MN, Sharma, A. Evaluating the effect of a post-processing algorithm in detection of annular fissure on MR imaging. European Spine Journal 30(8):2150-2156, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33683440.
- Lee, JJ, Orlowski, HL, Schneider, JS, Roland, LT, Eldaya, R, Jiramongkolchai, P, Kallogjeri, D, Chernock, RD, Klatt-Cromwell, CN. Computed Tomography as a Predictor of Sinonasal Inverted Papilloma Origin, Skull Base Involvement, and Stage. Journal of Neurological Surgery, Part B: Skull Base 82:E335-E341, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34306958.
Other Articles
- Mallikarjun, KS, Eldaya, R, Miller-Thomas, MM, Orlowski, HL, Parsons, MS Good Gone Bad. Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology 53(1):133-149, 2024. PMID: 37495483.
- Warren, D, Koch, C, Parsons, MS, Pérez-Carrillo, GJ, Eldaya, R Head and Neck Sarcoma Tumor Board Survival Guide for Neuroradiologists. Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology 52(4):275-288, 2023. PMID: 36792427.
- Samara, A, Gusman, M, Aker, L, Parsons, MS, Mian, AY, Eldaya, R The Forgotten Phacomatoses. Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology 51(5):747-758, 2022. PMID: 34607749.
- Samara, A, Herrmann, S, Ditzler, MG, Raj, KM, Orlowski, HL, Eldaya, R External Ear Diseases. Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology 51(2):250-261, 2022. PMID: 33485754.
- Eldaya, R, Deolankar, R, Orlowski, HL, Miller-Thomas, MM, Wippold, FJ, Parsons, MS Neuroimaging of Adult Lacrimal Drainage System. Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology 50(5):687-702, 2021. PMID: 32980207.
Abstracts
- Mallikarjun K, Parsons M, Eldaya RW. CHANTER Syndrome (Cerebellar, Hippocampal, and Basal Nuclei Transient Edema with Restricted Diffusion). American Society of Neuroradiology 59th Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
- Ofikuw F, Sharifai N, Miller-Thomas M, Orlowski H, Eldaya R. Correlating imaging and pathologicfindings in differentiating Aß-Related Angitis (ABRA) and Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy-Related Inflammation (CAA-RI). American Society of Neuroradiology 58th Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
- Shehabeldin M, Farkas NS, Giles JA, Eldaya R, Goyal M, Heitsch L, Panagos P, Ford AL. Refining Hyperacute MRI Protocols to Increase Patient Eligibility for IV tPA. International Stroke Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
- Fakhri M, Eldaya RW, Miller-Thomas M, Shimony J. Supervised classifier versus independent component analysis for presurgical planning using resting-state functional. American Society of Neuroradiology 58th Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
- Gusman M, Mian A, Parsons M, Eldaya RW. The Forgotten Phakomatosis. Radiology Society of North America 105th Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Gusman M, Eldaya RW, Kansagra A, Miller-Thomas M, Mian A. Clearing the Smoke: Key Findings inthe Evaluation, Treatment Planning and Follow-Up of Moyamoya Disease. American Society of Neuroradiology 57th Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Behbahani S, Raseman J, Orlowski H, Sharma A, Eldaya RW. Renal Excretion of Contrast on CT Myelogram: A Specific Marker of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak?. American Society of Neuroradiology 57th Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Eldaya RW, Deolankar R, Orlowski H, Miller-Thomas M, Parsons M. Lacrimal Sac Solid Lesions in Adults; A Single Institution Case Series Experience. American Society of Head and Neck Radiology 53rd Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Marple L, Eldaya RW, Shimony J, Benzinger T, Miller-Thomas M. Effect of Sedation on Resting-State Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Single Center Experience. American Society of Neuroradiology 56th Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Eldaya R, Marple L, Shimony J, Benzinger T, Miller-Thomas M. Feasibility of resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (RS-fMRI) in localizing eloquent cortex in pretreatment planning inarteriovenous malformation. American Society of Neuroradiology 56th Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Eissa O, Al-Jadiry H, Eldaya RW, Gatzert S, Raghuram K. Ouch?!! Watch out where you put that needle. Pearls and Pitfall in image guided spine intervention. American Society of Neuroradiology 55th Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Woolridge N, Eldaya RW, Herrmann S, Bih E, Raj K. Spinal Cord Signal Abnormality. Texas Radiology Society Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Eissa O, Al-Jadiry H, Eldaya RW, Gatzert S, Raj K, Heymann J. Common Artifacts in Neuroimaging: What every resident should know. American Society of Neuroradiology 55th Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Herrmann S, Eldaya RW, Bih E, Ortiz-Romero S, Kirschner K. Finding the Fetus: A multimodality overview of the ectopic pregnancy spectrum, mimickers, and clinical management. Radiology Society of North America 102nd Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Eldaya RW, Herrmann S, Durgam A, Eissa O, Uribe TA. CSF a pathophysiology review: The obstructed, non-obstructed, not understood, and the leaky. American Society of Neuroradiology 54th Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Eldaya RW, Herrmann S, Ditzler M, Raj K. External Auditory Canal: The neuroradiology outsider. Radiology Society of North America 102nd Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Eldaya RW, Herrmann S, Durgam A, Rana H, Lee-Diaz J, Uribe TA, Swischuk L. Pediatric Cystic Neck Lesions: A practical, detailed, and pragmatic approach for diagnosis based on imaging features and neck space. American Society of Neuroradiology 54th Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Eldaya RW, DiVito D, Gatzert S, Pham J, Frank L. Congenital heart disease in adults: What can CT offer?. Radiology Society of North America 102nd Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Gatzert S, Eldaya RW, Herrmann S, Eissa, Ditzler M, Wolfe G. mall Bowel Obstruction: How to Identify what the ED clinician and surgeon want to know. American Society of Emergency Radiology Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Ditzler M, Herrmann S, Eissa, Eldaya RW, Jain S, Swischuk: L. Mesenteric Adenitis: A review of a commonly misdiagnosed entity. American Society of Emergency Radiology Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Eissa, Ditzler M, Eldaya RW, Herrmann S, Ross J, Hawkins H, Swischuk: L. Radiopathological correlation of acute appendicitis. American Society of Emergency Radiology Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Eissa, Eldaya RW, Ditzler M, Herrmann S, Ross J, Calles G, Wolfe G, Uribe A. njuries not to miss!! A multimodality review of craniocervical junction fracture. American Society of Emergency Radiology Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Herrmann S, Ditzler M, Eldaya RW, Eissa, Calles G, Uribe T. Managing Midface Trauma: An overview of various complex midface fractures and imaging findings important for clinical management. American Society of Emergency Radiology Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Eissa, Ross J, Herrmann S, Ditzler M, Eldaya RW, Kirchner K. What could go wrong? An imaging review of first trimester pregnancy complications. American Society of Emergency Radiology Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Calles G, Eldaya RW, Herrmann S, Vu L, Eissa, Lee D, Uribe T. Intracranial Bleeding Mimickers: What a Radiologist Should be Aware of. American Society of Emergency Radiology Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Eldaya RW, Gatzert S, Eissa, Ditzler M, Herrmann S, Kirschner K, Wolfe G. Gestational Appendicitis: What every radiology resident should know with MR emphasis. American Society of Emergency Radiology Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Eldaya RW, Gatzert S, Eissa, Ditzler M, Herrmann S. Intussusception in a non- rotated gut with small bowel obstruction at 69 years of age?!! Why present now?. American Society of Emergency Radiology Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Calles G, Eldaya RW, Lan V, Pham J, Ross J, Uribe T. Transdural Idiopathic ventral Spinal Cord Herniation: A Case Presentation and Revision of the Literature. The Ibero-American Society of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Neuroradiology (SILAN) Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Calles G, Eldaya RW, Eissa O, Herrmann S, Ross J, Uribe T. Vertebrobasilar Dolicoectasia Complications: A Case Series of Cranial Nerve Compression and Infarcts due to a Basilar Artery Dolichoectasia. The Ibero-American Society of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Neuroradiology (SILAN) Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Eldaya, RW, Eissa, , Pham J, Diaz L, Uribe J, T. Movement Disorders: Review of Radiological Findings and a Suggested Guidline for Diagnosis. American Society of Neuroradiology Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Eldaya, R, Diaz L, J, Garcia, G. Role of Plain Films in Diagnosing Wrist Dislocations/Ligamentous Injuries: Often an Underutilized Modality That Can Diagnose Complex/Rare Cases Utilizing Simple Rules. Association of University Radiologists Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Diaz L, J, Eldaya, R, Goerner, F, Bains, P, Fuld, M, Garcia, G. CT Metal Artifact Reduction in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Promising Technique. Association of University Radiologists Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Herrmann S, Eldaya R, Lee-Diaz J, Swischuk: L. Pediatric Appophyseal Injuries: "Demystifying a common, yet confusing injury". Texas Radiology Society Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Herrmann S, Eldaya R, Patel, H, Ross J, Uribe T. Conductive Hearing Loss: Overview of various etiology based on anatomical compartment. Texas Radiology Society Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Eldaya, R, Eissa, , Jain, S, Diaz L, J, Swischuk, L. Caudal Regression Syndrome: Imaging findings on Radiographs, Ultrasound, and MRI. What Every Radiologist Should Know, Presented Through a Case Report. American Society of Spine Radiology Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Eldaya, R, Eissa, , Jain, S, Diaz L, J, Uribe, T. MR Imaging of Spine Marrow Pathology: Pictoral Guide to What Every Radiology Should Know. American Society of Spine Radiology Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Eldaya RW, Eissa O, Pham J, Calles G, Chandler W, Lee D, Uribe T. Cauda Equina: Understanding the Tail End of Neuroradiology through a Pictorial Guide of Pathology. Radiology Society of North America 101st Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Pham J, Herrman S, Ross J, Eldaya RW, Calles J, Eissa O, Uribe T. Be Easy on the Eye! Review of the Basic Orbital Anatomy and Schematic Approach to Evaluating Common Ocular Lesions. Radiology Society of North America 101st Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Pham J, Calles G, Gatzert S, Eldaya RW, Gill H, Uribe T. Is That for Real? Unusual Manifestation of CNS Lymphoma and Review of “Lookalike” Lesions. Radiology Society of North America 101st Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Eldaya RW, Gatzert S, Eissa O, Ditzler M, Herrmann S, Singh H, Wolfe G. What every radiology resident should know about pyelonephritis: A common disease that can result in catastrophic complications. American Society of Emergency Radiology Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Herrmann S, Eldaya RW, Ross J, Eissa O, Uribe E, Pham J. Conductive Hearing Loss: An Algorithmic Approach Based on Clinical History and Pathology Divided into Anatomical Compartments. Radiology Society of North America 101st Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Eldaya RW, Eissa O, Ditzler M, Herrmann S, Ross J, Uribe T, Swischuk L. What are pediatric orbital infections and why are they so devastating? A review of this common entity with an emphasis on imaging, mimickers, and complications. Radiology Society of North America 101st Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Eldaya RW, Eissa O, Ditzler M, Calles G, Pham J, Calle S, Uribe T. Pterygopalatine Fossa: Anatomical Review Through Pathological Cases of a Commonly Seen, Anatomically Remote, and Complex Route for Disease Spread. Radiology Society of North America 101st Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Eldaya RW, Chow A, Ditzler M, Ross J, Divito D, Eiss O, Rafiei P. The Emergent Aorta: Multimodality Imaging Review in an Emergent Setting for Emergency Department Clinicians and Junior Radiology Residents “Cannot Miss Lesions”. Radiology Society of North America 101st Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Eldaya RW, Eissa O, Herrmann S, Pham J, Gill H, Lee J, Uribe T. Posterior Circulation: What Every Radiologist Should Keep at the Back of Their Mind. Radiology Society of North America 101st Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Eldaya RW, Eissa O, Ditzler M, Herrmann S, Ross J, Uribe T. Non-traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage: A detailed but simplified approach based on age group, location, and pathophysiology, with tips and tricks for junior residents. Radiology Society of North America 101st Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Eldaya RW, Eissa O, Herrmann S, Gill H, Calles G, Calle S, Uribe T. Mandibular Lesions: A Thorough but Practical Approach for Diagnosis Based on Multimodality Imaging Findings. Radiology Society of North America 101st Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Eldaya RW, Cesani F, Eissa O, Ditzler M, Jain S, Frank L. Abnormal Motion of the Interventricular Septum as a Reflection of Underlying Cardiac Disease. Radiology Society of North America 101st Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Wolski M, Eldaya R, Swanson T, Sturgeon J, Wiederhold L, Colman M. Single Institution Outcomes of High Dose Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy Following Radical Prostatectomy. American College of Radiation Oncology Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Wolski M, Eldaya R, Swanson T, Sturgeon J, Wiederhold L, Colman M. Single Institution Outcomes of Definitive Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy with Five Year Follow-up. American College of Radiation Oncology Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
Selected Presentations & Talks
Formal Peers
- 2023. MD Anderson Call Primer: Neuroradiology Emergencies. Invited. MD Anderson Call Primer: Neuroradiology Emergencies. Houston, TX, US.
- 2022. Phacomatoses: Neuroradiology Manifestations. Invited. Phacomatoses: Neuroradiology Manifestations. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2022. Spinal CSF Leak: A Timeline Journey. Invited. Spinal CSF Leak: A Timeline Journey, US.
- 2021. Evidence Based Acute Stroke Imaging: Treatment Influences”. Invited. Evidence Based Acute Stroke Imaging: Treatment Influences”. St. Louis, MO, US.
- 2017. Perineural Spread in Head and Neck Imaging. Invited. Perineural Spread in Head and Neck Imaging. Galveston, TX, US.
Patient Reviews
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