Ghaneh Fananapazir, M.D.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Fananapazir’s clinical interests include computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) and ultrasound of diseases in the abdomen and pelvis. He also has an interest in
image-guided non-vascular interventional procedures in the chest, abdomen and pelvis.
Research/Academic Interests
Title
Specialty
Department
Division
Education
Research interests include dual energy CT scanning, novel MRI contrast agents, and prostate MRI.
Assistant Professor
Radiology - Abdominal Imaging
Radiology
Abdominal Imaging
M.D., University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 2007
B.S., Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 2000
Internships
Transitional Program, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, 2008
Residency
Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, 2012
Fellowships
Board Certifications
Professional Memberships
Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Duram, NC, 2013
American Board of Radiology
American College of Radiology
International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
Honors and Awards
ISMRM Magna Cum Laude Merit Award, 2013
Chief Resident, 2011
String of Pearls Winner for Humanism and Dedication to Teaching, 2010
Alpha Omega Alpha, 2006
Humanism in Medicine Award, 2006
Images of Women Essay First Place Award, 2000
College Scholars Honors Program, 2000
Select Recent Publications
Singer AD, Fananapazir G, Maufa F, Narra S, Ascher S. Pulmonary embolism following 2-octylcyanoacrylate/lipiodol injection for obliteration of gastric varices: an imaging perspective. J of
Ghaneh Fananapazir, M.D.
Radiology Case Reports. 2012 Feb; 6(2):17-2 2012
Fananapazir G, Allison, SJ. Common applications of musculoskeletal ultrasound in the emergency
department. Clinics of North America. April 2011 (Vol 6, Issue 2, pp 215-226) 2011
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