Columbia Radiology

Students at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons celebrated #MatchDay on March 21st, a pivotal moment when medical students nationwide discover where they will begin their residencies. This milestone marks the start of an exciting new chapter in their medical careers. ?? #ColumbiaMed proudly congratulates all those who matched—your hard work and dedication inspire us! ??

Happy Match Day 2025! We're so excited to introduce the newest members of our department. Congratulations and welcome to our #radiology family!

Congratulations to Gagandeep Singh, MD, MBA who was selected for the 2025 Clinical Effectiveness in Radiology Research Academic (CERRAF) Fellowship from the Association of Academic Radiology. Singh will receive $140,000 over two years for his project, “Adaptable Tumor Segmentation and Radiogenomic Classification Model to Handle Real-World Challenges.” CERRAF fellows also receive structured mentoring and dedicated academic time to complete training and research. Read More: https://lnkd.in/ezgFijH2

In honor of National Women Physicians Day this week, we're highlighting some of the remarkable women leaders who are shaping the future of #radiology here at Columbia University Irving Medical Center! Stella Kang, MD, MS Despina Kontos, PhD Carrie Ruzal-Shapiro, MD Dorothy Sippo, MD, MPH Ruth Carlos, MD, MS Angela Lignelli, MD Melanie Moses, MD PALLAVI UTUKURI, MD Katja Pinker-Domenig, MD, PhD Ritu Gill, MBBS, MPH

We are thrilled to announce our next Vice Chair of Education and Chief Wellness Officer! Phillip Boiselle, MD will join Columbia Radiology on July 1, 2025, and will also serve as senior advisor to the vice dean for education at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. "We are fortunate to recruit a leader of Dr. Boiselle’s caliber to our Department of Radiology at Columbia and NewYork-Presbyterian," said?Ajay Gupta, MD, MS, professor of radiology and chair of the Department of Radiology at VP&S. “His extensive experience in academic medicine, combined with his innovative approach to education and dedication to fostering wellness, make him uniquely positioned to advance our educational programs. Dr. Boiselle’s leadership will undoubtedly strengthen our department and contribute to the broader mission of excellence in education at Columbia." Read more: https://lnkd.in/e9BsG6Zv

We're very excited to announce the opening of our newest ColumbiaDoctors/NewYork-Presbyterian Imaging facility on the west side of Manhattan today! The state-of-the-art outpatient imaging facility is located within?Och Spine at New York Presbyterian/The Spiral?at 504 West 35th?Street, in the Hudson Yards neighborhood of Manhattan. It offers the most advanced spine imaging as well as a full array of diagnostic?CT,?MRI, EOS (low-dose full-body X-ray), and?X-ray?exams. "Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian/The Spiral is a state-of-the-art facility which brings together advanced imaging capabilities and multidisciplinary spine care, allowing us to provide world-class diagnostic imaging services as part of a seamless, patient-centered approach," said?Ajay Gupta, MD, MS, professor of radiology and chair of the Department of Radiology at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. "Columbia Radiology is proud to play an integral role in delivering high-quality care to patients at this innovative center, improving access and outcomes for the communities we serve." Read more: https://lnkd.in/eku4bHQ6

We're excited to announce that Lionel Zuckier, MD, MBA, has joined Columbia Radiology! Dr. Zuckier will serve as director of theranostics within the Division of Nuclear Medicine. “(Dr. Zuckier's) leadership in the rapidly evolving field of theranostics will be invaluable as we continue to expand our clinical and research initiatives. Dr. Zuckier's proven track record in nuclear medicine, along with his many contributions to personalized cancer therapies and imaging techniques, will significantly enhance our mission to provide cutting-edge care to the patients we serve," said?Ajay Gupta, MD, MS, professor of radiology and chair of the Department of Radiology at the?Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eWTnxP_A

Ajay Gupta, MD, MS, on his first eight months leading the Department of Radiology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and his vision for the future: "At a place like Columbia and NYP, we’re so fortunate to count as colleagues incredibly talented people, and we have access to unparalleled resources–all here in the world’s greatest city. I feel strongly that this makes it our obligation to pursue excellence in all the missions of academic medicine, not only for those local communities we are entrusted to serve, but for the improvement of human health across the world." Read the interview and watch the video: https://lnkd.in/eqrYJ_QA

We're very happy to announce that Sam Payabvash has joined Columbia Radiology! He will serve as Director of Clinical Translation and Innovation for the Center for Innovation in Imaging Biomarkers and Integrated Diagnostics. “It’s an exciting time to use modern neuroimaging tools to study diseases of the brain, and we’re incredibly fortunate to have Dr. Payabvash join our team at Columbia Radiology and NewYork-Presbyterian,” said?Ajay Gupta, MD, MS, professor of radiology and chair of the Department of Radiology at the?Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. “Dr. Payabvash is an exceptional neuroradiologist and research scientist, and his highly innovative work will help us stay at the forefront of translating advances in artificial intelligence into everyday clinical practice." Read more: https://lnkd.in/etwnthn9

We're very excited to announce that Ritu Gill, MBBS, MPH, FACR, will be joining Columbia Radiology as Chief of Cardiothoracic Imaging! A renowned physician-scientist and board-certified radiologist, Dr. Gill is recognized as one of the top pleural tumor experts in the world. Her pioneering work on the staging and evaluation of pleural mesothelioma has led to the recent international adoption of size criteria for the ninth?edition of the?American Joint Committee on Cancer?(AJCC)?TNM staging system. Dr. Gill has served on the eighth?and ninth?editions of the AJCC TNM staging systems for lung cancer, thymic malignancies, and pleural mesothelioma and currently serves as chair of the Tumor (T) Subcommittee of the Mesothelioma Domain and member of the Mesothelioma Domain Steering Committee in the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) Staging and Prognostic Factors Group (SPFG) for the tenth?edition of the staging systems for lung cancer, thymic malignancies, and pleural mesothelioma. “Columbia and NewYork-Presbyterian have a long-standing reputation for providing world-class care in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart and lung diseases,” said?Ajay Gupta, MD, MS, professor of radiology and chair of the Department of Radiology at the?Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons?(VP&S). “We are fortunate to recruit Dr. Gill to VP&S as she is an exceptional clinician, researcher, and educator. Her arrival at Columbia will?be of tremendous benefit to our patients and will rapidly advance our research and educational initiatives in cardiothoracic imaging.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eexA2Rvf