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Rabail Raza

Summary

Experienced Radiologist with fellowships in Emergency and Trauma Radiology and Body and Oncology Imaging. Skilled in Research, Healthcare Information Technology (HIT), Clinical Research, Medical Education, and Hospitals. Strong education professional - graduated from College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan and the European Board of Radiology. Having keen interest in Women Imaging and breast intervention and new innovations in technology including AI.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant Radiologist

Premium Diagnostic Center
09.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for interpreting and analyzing images from various imaging modalities to provide accurate diagnoses, also consulting with referring physicians to discuss imaging results, provide recommendations for further action, and clarify any uncertainties regarding the findings
  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards related to radiology practices as a critical responsibility

CLINICAL FELLOW

Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Fellowship provided excellent exposure to acute polytrauma and other emergency medical conditions such as acute stroke, vascular and non-vascular emergencies in the chest, abdomen, and pelvis as well as musculoskeletal trauma
  • Fellows provide, under the supervision of a staff radiologist, rapid final interpretations of CT, Radiograph, MRI, and US studies, including multiphase CTA and CT Perfusion studies in acute stroke, whole-body CT in trauma, MRI in acute abdominal pain, and may also gain exposure to a more limited number of musculoskeletal ultrasounds
  • 24/7 coverage was provided by the Emergency Department at the Vancouver General Hospital site, which also includes remote teleradiology coverage of multiple hospitals within the province of British Columbia within the Northern and Interior Health Authorities, as well as BC Women's Hospital
  • The emergency and trauma radiology team was directly involved with every major trauma and stroke case and was expected to recommend, organize and interpret all relevant imaging to help manage the patient expeditiously
  • In addition, emergency and trauma clinical fellows interpret Coronary CTAs in both the acute and outpatient settings
  • With latest 3rd generation dual-source CT system sited within the Emergency Department of institution allowed ample exposure to dual-energy imaging examinations for indications such as acute crystalline arthritis, iodine quantification, mapping and subtraction, bone marrow edema, stroke detection, and renal calculi analysis
  • The Emergency Department was also active in Artificial Intelligence and Equity, inclusion and diversity research

Consultant Radiologist

Usman Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Worked as Consultant Radiologist and supervising all sections of radiology and daily operations of the department in morning timings along with reporting cross sectional imaging, fluoroscopy, general radiology and mammography, managing and supervising ultrasound department, performing routine image guided interventions for both in patient, out- patient and emergency services

Instructor Radiology

Aga Khan University Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2020

Resident

Aga Khan University Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2018

Medical Officer

Dr. Ziauddin University Hospital
03.2014 - 06.2014

Incharge medical officer in ICU department

Imam Clinic
06.2013 - 03.2014

Internship - Department of Surgery

Jinnah PostGraduate Medical Center
11.2012 - 05.2013
  • Under supervision of Dr
  • Syed Sagheer Hussain Shah

Internship - Department of Medicine

Jinnah PostGraduate Medical Center
05.2012 - 11.2012
  • Under Supervision of Prof
  • Tasnim Ahsan

Education

Fellowship in Emergency and Trauma Radiology -

Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia
07.2024

EDiR -

01.2023

Fellowship in Body Imaging -

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
01.2021

F.C.P.S. II (Diagnostic Radiology) -

College of Physicians & Surgeons, Pakistan
01.2019

F.C.P.S. I (Diagnostic Radiology) -

College of Physicians & Surgeons, Pakistan
01.2014

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -

Dow University of Health Sciences
01.2012

Higher Secondary Certificate -

St. Joseph's College for Women
01.2006

Secondary School Certificate -

St. Joseph's Convent Girls High School
01.2004

Awards

  • Presidential Scholarship for Position in SSC Examination, 2004
  • Presidential Scholarship for Position in HSC Examination, 2006

Publications

  • Tension pneumocranium. Case 12625, EURORAD-Radiology Teaching Files. Sec: Neuroradiology 2015, Apr. 20
  • Tension Pneumocranium: The Largest Case Series. PJR July - September 2016; 26(3) 235.
  • Emphysematous pancreatitis- a radiological curiosity: Better outcome with early aggressive treatment. PJR July - September 2016; 26(3): 255-257.
  • Multi-organ Metastatic Choriocarcinoma with Rare Presentation of Small Bowel Intussusception. J Perioper Med 2017, Vol 1(1): 105.
  • Gigantomastia: A case report with review of literature. Open J Clin Med Case Rep 2017, Vol 3: Issue 9: 1253.
  • Adult Morgagni's hernia with intestinal obstruction and strangulation: The need for clinical awareness, early diagnosis and immediate surgical intervention. Open J Clin Med Case Rep 2017, Vol 3: Issue 15: 1292.
  • A rare case of giant arteriovenous malformation of the vein of Galen in an adult. Open J Clin Med Case Rep 2017, Vol 3: Issue 20: 1324.
  • Torsion of Paraovarian Cyst: Case Report and Review of Literature. J Perioper Med 2017, Vol 1(1): 102.
  • A Variant of Crossed Pulmonary Arteries in Association with Coarctation of Aorta. Cureus. 2018 Apr 13;10(4):e2477.
  • Sonographic diagnosis of meconium peritonitis. EJMCR. 2018; 2(May 2018): 87-90.
  • Torsion of wandering spleen with infarction. Cureus. 2018 Aug;10(8).
  • Cholecystocolonic fistula. Cureus. 2019 Jun;11(6).
  • Breast Imaging Chameleon: Pseudoangiomatous Stromal Hyperplasia Presenting as Breast Malignancy. Cureus. 2020 May;12(5).
  • Stop Burnout in Radiology-Is Burn-Out Endangering the Future of Radiology? Journal of Cancer Research Reviews & Reports. 2020.
  • Developmental Venous Anomaly with Adjacent Parenchymal Abnormality Masquerading as Glioma-A Unique Case Report. Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research. 2021 Mar 8:1-9.
  • Suprasellar Meningiomas: An Experience of Four Cases with Brief Review of Literature. Cureus. 2021 Jan;13(1).
  • Anterior Abdominal Wall Synovial Sarcoma; JPMA 2021.
  • Last but not the least! Checklist for Radiologist. Clinical Research and Clinical Case Reports, 1(4); DOI: http;//doi.org/04.2021/1.1016.
  • Virtual Learning in Radiology during COVID-19 Pandemic-Opportunity or Challenge? J Pathol Res Rev Rep, 2021.Volume 3(3): 1-2.
  • Sarcomatoid Carcinoma of the Maxilla: A Diagnostic Dilemma. J Pak Med Assoc. 2021 Vol.71, No.10, October 2021.
  • Encapsulated peritoneal sclerosis. JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association. 2022 Jan 1;72(1):192-3.
  • COVID-19 in cancer patients with diabetes in Pakistan: Clinical features and management. Frontiers in Oncology. 2022 Aug 18;12:922579.
  • Contrast-Enhanced Fluid Attenuated Recovery (FLAIR) Sequence of Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Tuberculous Meningitis in Paediatric Population. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences. 2023 Apr 30;17(03):458.

Clinicalaudits

  • Framing the future: emphasis on residents training for radiology research- an audit of radiology trainees' perception.
  • An audit of current practice and management of metastatic spinal cord compression at a dedicated oncology center.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS:

● PAPER PRESENTATION: Tension Pneumocephalus: Conquering Mount Fuji in the
Medical Intensive Care Unit. 31st Annual conference of Radiological society of Pakistan
held at Lahore, November 2015.
● POSTER PRESENTATION:A Variant of Crossed Pulmonary Arteries in Association
with Coarctation of Aorta. . 31st Annual conference of Radiological society of Pakistan
held at Lahore, November 2015.

● PAPER PRESENTATION:To evaluate the emerging indications, clinical parameters,
outcome and hospital stay of the patients undergoing percutaneous cholecystostomy
for the management of acute cholecystitis: A retrospective review. 32nd Annual
conference of Radiological society of Pakistan held at Peshawar, December 2016.

● POSTER PRESENTATION: Diagnostic Accuracy of sonographic features in the
morbidly adherent placenta with histopathological correlation.33rd Annual conference
of Radiological society of Pakistan October. 2017.(Won 2nd best poster award)
● POSTER PRESENTATION: The edge of the film: Expecting the unexpected. 33rd
Annual conference of Radiological society of Pakistan October. 2017.
● PAPER PRESENTATION: Assessment of bowel wall enhancement for the diagnosis
of intestinal ischemia in patients with small bowel obstruction; value of adding
unenhanced CT to contrast enhanced: Retrospective Review. 33rd Annual conference
of Radiological society of Pakistan October. 2017.
● POSTER PRESENTATION: Pulmonary Tuberculosis Mimicking Ovarian Cancer.
17thShaukatkhanum Cancer Symposium, November 2-4, 2018 Lahore, Pakistan.
● POSTER PRESENTATION: Recurrent vulvar melanoma with Multiple
Metastases.17thShaukatkhanum Cancer Symposium, November 2-4, 2018 Lahore, Pakistan.
● POSTER PRESENTATION: Covid-19: Challenges & Way forward. 23rd National
Health Sciences Research Symposium. Feb 2021. AKUH

References:

Savvas Nicolaou MD, FRCPC, FASER
Professor of Radiology, University of British Columbia
Chief Executive Officer of Vancouver Imaging
Head and Medical Director, Department of Radiology, Vancouver Acute Services
Vice-Chair of Education, University of British Columbia
Senator, UBC, Vancouver Senate
Member, UBC, Senate Standing Committee on Admissions
Email: Savvas.Nicolaou@vch.ca


Dr. Adnan Sheikh
MD, FASER, FCAR
Associate Professor Department of Radiology
Musculoskeletal, Emergency & Trauma
Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia.
Vice Chair - Department of Medical Imaging Associate Professor - uOttawa
Medical Director - 3D printing, The Ottawa Hospital
E-mail: ottawarad@gmail.com


Dr.Faisal Khosa
MD, MBA, TI, FFRRC SI, FRCPC, DABR, FACR.
Associate Professor Department of Radiology
Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia.
Head of Grants and International Collaboration at the UBC Emergency & Trauma Radiology
program.
E-mail: fkhosa@gmail.com


Dr. Imran Khalid Niazi
MBBS, FCPS, FRCR.
Consultant Radiologist and Ex Head of Department.
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Lahore, Pakistan
E-mail: imrankn@gmail.com

Timeline

CLINICAL FELLOW

Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia
08.2023 - 07.2024

Consultant Radiologist

Usman Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - 07.2023

Consultant Radiologist

Premium Diagnostic Center
09.2021 - Current

Instructor Radiology

Aga Khan University Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2020

Resident

Aga Khan University Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2018

Medical Officer

Dr. Ziauddin University Hospital
03.2014 - 06.2014

Incharge medical officer in ICU department

Imam Clinic
06.2013 - 03.2014

Internship - Department of Surgery

Jinnah PostGraduate Medical Center
11.2012 - 05.2013

Internship - Department of Medicine

Jinnah PostGraduate Medical Center
05.2012 - 11.2012

EDiR -

Fellowship in Body Imaging -

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre

F.C.P.S. II (Diagnostic Radiology) -

College of Physicians & Surgeons, Pakistan

F.C.P.S. I (Diagnostic Radiology) -

College of Physicians & Surgeons, Pakistan

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -

Dow University of Health Sciences

Higher Secondary Certificate -

St. Joseph's College for Women

Secondary School Certificate -

St. Joseph's Convent Girls High School

Fellowship in Emergency and Trauma Radiology -

Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia
Rabail Raza