Varshana Gurusamy, M.D.
Department of Interventional Radiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Research Interests
Peripheral vascular disease, venous thromboembolism and treatment, noninvasive vascular imaging and diagnosis, irreversible electroporation, bone and soft tissue ablation, trainee education.
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2015 | Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA, MD, Doctor of Medicine |
Postgraduate Training
| 2020-2021 | Clinical Residency, Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, Miami, FL |
| 2016-2020 | Clinical Residency, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX |
| 2015-2016 | Clinical Internship, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Patel RM, Pal K, Ahmed SH, Kuban JD, Patel M, Shah K, Habibollahi P, Metwalli Z, Gurusamy V, Gupta S, Rojas-Hernandez CM, Afshar-Kharghan V, Kroll MH, Sheth RA. Mechanical Venous Thrombectomy for Deep Venous Thrombosis in Cancer Patients: A Single-Center Retrospective Study. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 47(5):556-566, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38548981.
- Salazar SA, Vengalasetti Y, Kilbridge M, Gurusamy V, Powell A, Schiro BJ, Peña CS, Gandhi RT, Niekamp AS. Outcomes of Intravascular Lithotripsy in the Treatment of Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia: A Single-Center Retrospective Study. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 46(9):1214-1220, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37491522.
- Gayed A, Leaphart N, Gurusamy V, Johnson DT. Balloon-Augmented Hydrodissection to Permit Cryoablation of a Mediastinal Lymph Node. J Vasc Interv Radiol 33(12):1630-1631, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36108897.
- Habibollahi P, Odisio BC, Gurusamy V, Kuban JD, Avritscher R, Abdelsalam ME, Chasen BA, Murthy R, Mahvash A. Temporary Reversal of Hepatoenteric Collaterals during 90Y Radioembolization Planning and Administration. Curr Oncol 29(12):9582-9592, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36547167.
- Nasiri A, Kim H, Gurusamy V, Benenati JF. Management of Calcification: Rational and Technical Considerations for Intravascular Lithotripsy. Tech Vasc Interv Radiol 25(3):100841, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35842260.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified August 15, 2024