Ravinder Singh Legha
Department of Breast Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging
About Dr. Legha
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Associate Professor, Department of Breast Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Breast Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Research Interests
Quality improvement
Implementation of an academic practice in a community setting
Clinical Interests
Breast cancer screening
Multidisciplinary clinical care
Tomosynthesis
International medicine and public health
Education of trainees and staff
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2008 | Tulane University of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, US, MD |
| 2004 | Georgetown University, Washington, DC, US, Physiology and Biophysics, M.S |
| 2003 | Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, US, Economics, BA |
Postgraduate Training
| 2013-2014 | Diagnostic Radiology Fellowship: Breast and Body Imaging, Breast Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2009-2013 | Diagnostic Radiology Residency, Breast Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2008-2009 | Transitional Internship, Saint Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center, New York, New York |
Board Certifications
| 2013 | American Board of Radiology |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2019
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Lead Interpreting Physician, Department of Breast Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center/Memorial Hermann Southwest Breast Center, Houston, TX, 2017 - 2020
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Breast Imaging Locums Tenens Coverage, The University of Texas at Houston McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, 2022 - Present
Breast Imaging Locums Tenens Coverage, Memorial Hermann/ The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2020 - 2021
Radiologist Representative, MD Anderson Cancer Center Japanese Medical Exchange Program, Houston, TX, 2020 - 2022
Breast Imaging Representative, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2020
Institutional Committee Activities
Senator, Faculty Senate, 2023 - Present
Member, Peer Learning Committee - The University of Texas Cancer Center Houston Area Locations, 2020 - Present
Member, Faculty Recognition Program Work Group, 2019 - Present
Chair, Peer Review Committee - Memorial Hermann/The University of MD Anderson Cancer Center Breast Imaging Section, 2017 - 2020
Member, Cancer Committee - Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, 2014 - 2020
Member, New Faculty On-Boarding Physician Champion, 2014 - Present
Member, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Committee, 2014 - Present
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Cohen EO, Perry RE, Legha RS, Tso HH, Shin K, Speer ME, Phalak KA, Sun J, Leung JWT. Suspicious ultrasound-occult non-calcified mammographic masses, asymmetries, and architectural distortions are moderate probability for malignancy. Cancers (Basel) 16(3):655, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38339406.
- Chung HL, Bevers TB, Legha RS, Speer ME, Tso HH, Sun J, Leung JWT. Nipple Discharge Imaging Evaluation with Mammography, Ultrasound, Galactography, and MRI. Acad Radiol. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35760711.
- Kushwaha AC, Shin K, Kalambo M, Legha R, Gerlach KE, Kapoor MM, Yang WT. Overutilization of health care resources for breast pain. AJR Am J Roentgenol 211(1):217-223, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29792736.
- Natesan R, Santiago L, Kalambo M, Martaindale S, Legha R, Weaver O, Batsell R, Wei W, Leung JWT, Yang WT. The impact of patient demographics on the selection of breast imaging centers. AJR Am J Roentgenol 209(3):W184-W193, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28657849.
Manuals, Teaching Aids, Other Teaching Publications
- Legha R, Supsupin EC. Interesting case file: Fat embolism with acute cerebral infarction. The University of Texas at Houston McGovern Medical School, 2012.
- Legha R, Supsupin E. Interesting case file: Fat embolism with acute cerebral infarction, 2012.
- Legha R, Chinapuvvula N. Interesting case file: Ruptured ovarian dermoid with chemical peritonitis. The University of Texas at Houston McGovern Medical School, 2011.
- Legha R, Serlin S. Interesting case file: Diastematomyelia with tethered cord. The University of Texas at Houston McGovern Medical School, 2011.
- Legha R, Matta E. Interesting case file: Cardiac imaging of idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy. The University of Texas at Houston McGovern Medical School, 2010.
Other Articles
- Legha R, Martaindale S, Speer M, Beal T, Kalambo M Interinstitutional outside imaging transfer: Benefits, challenges, and evolving technology. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol. PMID: 39048501.
- Nia ES, Patel MM, Chang EI, Legha RS, Kapoor MM The Post-Operative Mammographic Appearance of Lymphovenous Bypass and Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer. Radiol Case Rep 17(10):3760-3762, 2022. PMID: 35965918.
Abstracts
- Elezaby, MA, Al- Jabbari, EH, Mao, L, Legha, RS, Schacht, D, Whitman, G, Dodelzon, K, Omofoye, TS. Virtual Visiting Professorship as an Opportunity for Academic and Clinical Advancement Beyond COVID-19 Pandemic. J Breast Imaging, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38630578.
- Arribas EM, Dryden M, Candelaria R, RS <, Whitman G. Stereotactic biopsy troubleshooting. Radiological Society of North America 100th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting Program, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Cheekatla S, Legha RS, West OC. Computerized tomography diagnosis of intraperitoneal bladder rupture. American Roentgen Ray Society 2012 Annual Meeting Program, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Rubenstein EB, Legha RS, Kim YJ, Rolston KVI. Documented infections in febrile neutropenic patients (PTS) presents with apparent fevers of undetermined origin (FUO): A wolf in sheep's clothing. Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer International Symposium, 2000. e-Pub 2000.
Book Chapters
- Legha R, Leung JW. Breast cancer screening in: Oncologic imaging: From diagnosis to cure. In: Oncologic imaging: From diagnosis to cure, 2016.
- Legha R, Elsayes K, Hussain H. Cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. In: Cross-sectional imaging of the abdomen and pelvis: A practical algorithmic approach. Springer, 77-96, 2015.
- Legha R, Khaled E, Shaaban A. Diffuse metastasis. In: Specialty imaging: Pitfalls and classic signs of the abdomen and pelvis. Elsevier, 2014.
- Legha R, Khaled E, Shaaban A. Benign conditions mimicking malignancy: Splenosis. In: Specialty imaging: Pitfalls and classic signs of the abdomen and pelvis. Elsevier, 2014.
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2015. Breast Cancer Screening. Conference. Memorial Hermann Hospital. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of muscle-invasive transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
National Presentations
- 2014. Stereotactic biopsy troubleshooting. Conference. Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
International Presentations
- 2012. Computerized tomography diagnosis of intraperitoneal bladder rupture. Conference. American Roentgen Ray Society. Vancouver, CA.
- 2000. Documented infections in febrile neutropenic patients (PTS) present with apparent fevers of undetermined origin (FUO): A wolf in sheep's clothing. Conference. Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer International Symposium. Washington, US.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified April 09, 2025