Our Team
The Division of Abdominal Radiology delivers comprehensive, world class subspecialty expertise in advanced cross sectional imaging. Our board certified, fellowship trained abdominal radiologists bring decades of collective experience to the high fidelity evaluation of complex abdominal and pelvic pathology. Using state of the art CT, MRI, and ultrasound technologies, we provide precise diagnostic insights that support evidence based clinical management.
With dedicated faculty expertise spanning hepatobiliary, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary imaging, as well as oncologic, transplant, and acute care abdominal imaging, the team is committed to delivering precise, timely, and clinically meaningful interpretations that enhance multidisciplinary decision making and optimize patient outcomes.
Whether you are a referring clinician, a research collaborator, or an educational partner, our team combines clinical acumen, technical precision, and academic rigor to support your goals with excellence.
Highlights
- Excellence in Abdominal Imaging
From oncologic and inflammatory disease assessment to trauma characterization and transplant evaluation, the division supports a broad spectrum of clinical and research activities, with particular strengths in Body MRI and advanced imaging of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and hepatobiliary systems.
The abdominal imaging team also leads ongoing protocol development and optimization initiatives to ensure high quality, standardized imaging across modalities, and maintains a strong record of scholarly output through sustained engagement in research, education, and academic dissemination.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration and Advanced Imaging
Through extensive collaborations across the University of Health Sciences, the division’s radiologists serve as essential contributors to multidisciplinary teams comprising gastroenterologists, hepatologists, urologists, oncologists, transplant surgeons, and emergency medicine specialists.
The division provides high‑level imaging interpretation and procedural expertise that informs complex diagnostic evaluations and supports advanced clinical decision‑making.
Faculty also participate in disease‑specific conferences and multidisciplinary boards, offering specialized imaging insights that contribute to comprehensive assessment frameworks and coordinated management strategies.
- Academic Leadership and Innovation in Abdominal Imaging
Our Abdominal Imaging team is deeply committed to advancing the field through translational research, academic excellence, and clinical innovation. We actively lead and contribute to cutting-edge studies aimed at improving abdominal MRI, CT, ultrasound, and functional imaging that enhance diagnostic precision, workflow efficiency, and patient outcomes.
Our research explores advanced techniques such as quantitative imaging biomarkers and protocol optimization for liver, pancreas, bowel, and genitourinary evaluations.
As dedicated educators, we provide rigorous training and mentorship to medical students, residents, and fellows. Through immersive clinical experience and scholarly engagement, we prepare the next generation of abdominal imaging specialists to lead with expertise, curiosity, and a commitment to multidisciplinary care.
- Advanced Imaging
Our team leverages state-of-the-art imaging modalities to evaluate a wide spectrum of abdominal and pelvic conditions from routine screening to complex diagnostic scenarios.
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High-resolution CT and MRI |
Advanced protocols for liver, pancreas, bowel, and genitourinary imaging, including multiphasic contrast studies and diffusion-weighted imaging |
| Functional and quantitative imaging |
MR elastography and perfusion imaging provide deeper insights into organ health and disease progression |
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Contrast-enhanced ultrasound |
Real‑time, radiation‑free microvascular imaging for characterizing abdominal lesions, assessing organ perfusion, and enhancing diagnostic accuracy across advanced body imaging applications |
Strategic Advantages
- High-volume academic practice with complex pathology and rapid reporting
- State-of-the-art imaging optimized for trauma, oncology, transplant, and emergency care
- Thoughtful clinical integration with Arizona’s most advanced cancer and transplant programs
- Education-driven practice committed to training future leaders in abdominal imaging
- Personalized service and streamlined workflows for referring physicians