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Pediatric RadiologyContact Information
6701 Fannin Street
Houston,TX77030
Suite 470
United States
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Texas US
Phone: 832-824-7237
Fax: 832-825-0160
Nilesh K. Desai, MD
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Southwestern Medical School | fellowship | Pediatric Neuroradiology | 2010 |
| University of Texas Southwestern Medical School | fellowship | Diagnostic Neuroradiology | 2009 |
| University of Texas Southwestern Medical School | residency | Diagnostic Radiology | 2008 |
| Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott & White Program | internship | Internal Medicine | 2004 |
| Texas A & M Health Science Center | medical school | Medical Degree | 2003 |
Personal Statement
Dr. Desai is the Division Chief of Neuroradiology at Texas Children's Hospital and Associate Professor of Radiology at Baylor College of Medicine. He is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology with subspecialty certification in Neuroradiology. He completed fellowships in both Neuroradiology and Pediatric Neuroradiology with Fetal MRI. He performs all aspects of neuroradiology and fetal imaging. His research interests include brain injury in congenital heart disease, non-accidental trauma and sickle cell disease. Honors include being a recipient of the Outstanding Clinician Award from Emory University School of Medicine Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences prior to joining Texas Children's Hospital.
Organization
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American College of Radiology | Member |
| American Society of Neuroradiology | Member |
| American Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology | Member |
| Children?s Oncology Group | Member |
| Society for Pediatric Radiology | Member |
Selected Publications
Desai NK,Mullins ME. An Imaging Approach to Diffuse White Matter Changes. Radiology Clinics ofNorthAmerica 2014 Mar;52(2):263-278.