Abdominal Imaging | Radiology

What We Offer

Our abdominal radiologists are internationally recognized for their expertise in diagnosing and treating conditions of the liver, pancreas, gastrointestinal tract, kidney, bladder, prostate, uterus and ovaries.

We collaborate with many UCSF clinical services such as Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary oncology, Liver Center, Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Center of Excellence, and Multidisciplinary Approach to the Placenta Service (MAPS) program to care for patients with various conditions in the abdomen and pelvis.

Each year, we train a new generation radiologists through our top-ranked residency and fellowship programs.

Abdominal Radiologist Dr. Wang reviewing scan with Clinical Fellow Leo Jia.

Spotlight: Prostate Cancer Imaging

Performing more than 1,900 prostate MRIs annually, we lead in advanced prostate imaging. Our multiparametric scans provide detailed results that improve tumor risk stratification. We partner with our urology colleagues in MRI-ultrasound fusion biopsies to enhance personalized treatment planning.

Why Choose UCSF for Abdominal Imaging?

We offer advanced imaging, including CT, MRI, ultrasound, and image-guided procedures in a patient-centered environment.
Our radiologists offer deep expertise in challenging abdominal and pelvic conditions, including complex hepatobiliary disease, oncology, and transplantation.
We are actively developing and translating new imaging techniques and contrast agents to the clinic, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in non-invasive diagnostics.

Abdominal Radiologists

Zhen Wang

Z. Jane Wang, MD

Division Chief, Abdominal Imaging

Diana Baker, MD

Clinical Associate Radiologist

Spencer Behr

Spencer Behr, MD

Clinical Associate Radiologist

Hailey Choi

Hailey Choi, MD

Assoc Prof Clinical Radiology

Joelle Harwin

Joelle Harwin, MD

Assistant Professor

Omar Hassan

Omar Hassan, MD

Assistant Professor

Associate Program Director, Body Imaging Fellowship

Cheng Hong

Assistant Professor

Thomas Hope

Thomas Hope, MD

Professor, Vice Chair, Clinical Operations and Strategy Associate Chair, Joint Ventures Director of Molecular Therapy for MI&T

Sina Houshmand

Sina Houshmand, MD

Assistant Professor

Alyssa Kirsch

Alyssa Kirsch, MD

Assistant Professor

Marc Kohli

Associate Chair, Clinical Informatics

Hamed Kordbacheh

Hamed Kordbacheh, MD

Assistant Professor

Joseph Leach

Joseph Leach, MD, PhD

Assoc Prof Clinical Radiology

Kathleen McKenna

Kathleen McKenna, MD

Clinical Associate Radiologist

John Mongan

John Mongan, MD, PhD

Associate Chair, Translational Informatics

Christopher Murphy

Christopher Murphy, MD

Assistant Professor

Michael Ohliger, MD, PhD

Michael Ohliger, MD, PhD

Professor In Residence

Modality Director for MRI

Liina Poder

Liina Poder, MD

Modality Director, Ultrasound

Dorothy Shum

Dorothy Shum, MD

HS Clinical Professor

Andrew Soroka

Andrew Soroka, MD, MSc

Derek Sun

Associate Professor

Director, Alternate Pathway Program

Emily Webb

Professor Clinical Radiology

Director of Medical Student Education

Sean Woolen

Sean Woolen, MD

Assistant Professor

Benjamin Yeh

Benjamin Yeh, MD

Program Director, Body Imaging Fellowship