Tara Sagebiel, M.D.
Department of Abdominal Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging
About Dr. Tara Sagebiel
Dr. Tara Sagebiel joined MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2009. She is the Quality Office for Diagnostic Radiology, Director of Gastrointestinal Radiology, and the director for the MDACC radiology rotation for the UT medical students. She is a member of the gastric cancer and peritoneal malignancy multidisciplinary conferences. She is also a member of the faculty senate, Perioperative, Executive Billing Compliance, UT Resident Core Competency and Medical Quality Planning committees.
Licenses & Certifications
| 2006 | American Board of Radiology |
| 2005 | Not specified |
Experience & Service
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Physician Champion, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2016 - Present
Quality Officer, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2014 - Present
Director, Department of Gastrointestinal Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2013 - 2016
Director, Department of 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
- 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.
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