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
Assistant Professor, Department of Neuroradiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Neuroradiology, The 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, 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 |
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.
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
CV information above last modified March 03, 2025