Tara Sagebiel, M.D.
Department of Abdominal Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging
Licenses & Certifications
| 2006 | American Board of Radiology |
| 2005 | Not specified |
Experience & Service
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Physician Champion, Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2016 - Present
Quality Officer, Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2014 - Present
Director, Gastrointestinal Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2013 - 2016
Director, Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2013 - 2016
Other Professional Positions
Radiologist, Memorial Hermann River Oaks Imaging, Houston Progressive Radiology Associates, Houston, TX, 2007 - 2009
Radiologist, 1960 Insight Digital Imaging, Houston, TX, 2007 - 2007
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Diagnostic Imaging Meaningful Use Committee 2017, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - Present
Member, Perioperative Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2015 - Present
Member, Medical Quality Planning Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2015 - Present
Member, University of Texas Resident CCC, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - Present
Co-Chair, MOC Ad Hoc, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - Present
Chairman, Diagnostic Imaging Body QA, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - Present
Member, Abdominal Imaging Operational Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - Present
Member, Mid Level Provider / Rad Extenders Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - Present
Member, Clinical Competency Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - Present
Member, Executive Billing Compliance Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2013 - Present
Member, Clinical Finance Functional Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2013 - Present
Senator, Faculty Senate of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2013 - 2016
Co-Chair, Gastric Conference, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2012 - Present
Member, Body QA Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2012 - 2012
Co-Chair, Appendiceal Conference, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2010 - Present
Co-Chair, Peritoneal Conference, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2010 - Present
Member, Melanoma Conference, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2009 - Present
Member, Structured/Integrated Reporting Group (Ad Hoc), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2009 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2016 | Cum Laude Poster Award, Society of Abdominal Radiology Annual Meeting |
| 2016 | Cum Laude Poster Award, Society of Abdominal Radiology Annual Meeting |
| 2015 | Certificate of Merit, 101st Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America |
| 2013 | Certificate of Merit, 99th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America |
| 2013 | Certificate of Merit, 99th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America |
| 2013 | Certificate of Merit, 99th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America |
| 2011 | Magna Cum Laude, 97th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America |
| 2010 | Certificate of Merit, 96th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
National Presentations
- 2019. Imaging of Prostate Fibroids. Conference. 119th Annual Meeting of the ARRS. Honolulu, HI, US.
- 2019. Multimodality Imaging of Common and Uncommon Retroperitoneal Masses. Invited. SAR 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting and Educational Course. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2019. Image recognition depends largely on variety (Invited). Invited. Human Vision and Electronic Imaging Conference, US.
- 2015. Does CT imaging have the ability to identify the differentiated component (DDLPS) in a retroperitoneal well differentiated liposarcoma (WDLPS)?. Conference. 101st Scientifict Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2015. Tumor markers: Myths and facts unfolded. Conference. 101st Scientifict Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2014. Metastatic melanoma: Pictorial review of the usual and unusual faces of this serious tumor. Conference. 100th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2014. Desmoplastic small round cell tumor: A comprehensive, single-institution study of 94 cases. Conference. 100th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America - RSNA Refresher Course program. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2014. BRCA associated tumors—not just breast and ovarian cancer. Conference. 100th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2014. Needle in a haystack (image-stack): The effects of multiple factors on radiographic identification of surgical needles. Conference. Society of Abdominal Radiology 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting and Educational Course. Boca Raton, FL, US.
- 2013. Changes in pelvic anatomy following pelvic exenteration, imaging findings pelvic exenteration for pelvic malignancies: A systematic review. Conference. 99th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2013. The role of intra-operative ultrasound in oncologic therapy. Conference. 99th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2013. Appendiceal cancer: An update on pathology, imaging, and therapy. Conference. 99th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2013. Role of CT and MR angiography in preoperative planning of reconstructive surgery. Conference. American Roentgen Ray Society. Washington, DC, US.
- 2012. Partial nephrectomy: The radiologist's role in preoperative imaging, intraoperative surgical guidance and post-treatment complications. Conference. 98th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2011. A vendor-neutral user interface for rapid access to PACS functionality using hot keys. Conference. 97th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2011. Gracilis myocutaneous, and anteriolateral and posterior fasciocutaneous thigh flaps, for pelvic reconstruction following abdominoperineal resection and pelvic exenteration: Indications, surgical technique, post-surgical anatomy, and radiologic findings. Conference. 97th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2010. Preoperative staging of primary rectal tumors--role of thin section multiplanar 2D T2 FSE imaging, 3D cube, and diffusion-weighted imaging. Conference. 96th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2010. Complications of oncologic therapy in the abdomen and pelvis. Conference. 96th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2010. Large common and uncommon retroperitoneal masses: A radiological approach to the correct diagnosis. Conference. 96th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2010. Omental and muscle flaps for reconstruction following abdominoperineal resection and pelvic exenteration: applications, postsurgical anatomy, and radiologic appearance. Conference. 96th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
International Presentations
- 2014. Multimodality pitfalls in abdominal imaging. Conference. European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology Annual Meeting 2014. Salzurg, AT.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified February 24, 2026