Education

Biography

Research Interest

• Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology
• Advanced Imaging Techniques in Radiology
• MRI

Scientific Activities

Honors and Awards

• “Dean’s Teaching Excellent Award for Year 2016-2017” Dept. of Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX.
• “Faculty of the Year and Excellence in Teaching Award Year 2016” Dept. of Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX.
• “1st Rank Award/Gold Medal Recipient in Diagnostic Radiology" by Saurashtra University, Gujarat, India for standing 1st among all candidates in Radiology Board Exam, Year 2007.

Publications

Educational exhibits and scientific presentations at national and international meetings

1. Patel R, M Syed, Jacob R, Kamali A, Rabiei P, Bonfante E, Riascos R, Desai N “MR Spectroscopy in Pediatric Neuroimaging: Current indications and Future implications” Educational Exhibit accepted for American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) annual meeting 2018 at Vancouver, Canada.
2. Patel R, Kamali A, Ocasio L, Calle S, Arevalo O, Rabiei P, Khanpara S, Bonfante E, Riascos R “Functional MRI (fMRI) in Presurgical Planning: How we do it” Educational Exhibit accepted for American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) annual meeting 2018 at Vancouver, Canada.
3. Patel R, Kamali A, Ocasio L, Calle S, Arevalo O, Rabiei P, Khanpara S, Bonfante E, Riascos R “Presurgical Localization of Eloquent Brain Structures: A Case Based Review” Educational Exhibit accepted for American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) annual meeting 2018 at Vancouver, Canada.
4. Patel R, Chinapuvvula N, Bawa P, Kamali A, Khanpara S, Bonfante E, Riascos R “AOSpine Subaxial Cervical Spine Traumatic Injury Classification: Radiologist’s Primer” Educational Exhibit accepted for American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) annual meeting 2018 at Vancouver, Canada.
5. Patel R, C Sitton , Kamali A, Syed M, Arevalo O, Calle S, Bonfante E, Riascos R, Adesina O “Clinical and Imaging Correlation of Afferent and Efferent Visual Pathways Defects: A Case Based Review” Educational Exhibit accepted for American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) annual meeting 2018 at Vancouver, Canada.
6. Aziz S, Rabiei P, Khanpara S, Bhattacharjee M, Kamali A, Bonfante E, Riascos R, Patel R “Two Unusual Cortical Based Tumors of a Common Entity: Clinical, Imaging and Histopathological Correlation” Oral accepted for American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) annual meeting 2018 at Vancouver, Canada.
7. Khanpara S, Patel R, Rabiei P, Arevalo O, Kamali A, Bonfante E, Riascos R, Westmark   K   “Unusual   Appearance   of   Third   Ventricular   Colloid   Cysts
8. Supporting a Common Embryologic Origin with the Rathke’s Cleft Cyst: Case Review Series” Educational Exhibit accepted for American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) annual meeting 2018 at Vancouver, Canada.
9. Khanpara S, Riascos R, Rabiei P, Patel R, Arevalo O, Syed M, Westmark K “Third Ventricular Colloid Cysts: Correlation Of MRI Findings With Clinical Outcome” Scientific Paper accepted for American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) annual meeting 2018 at Vancouver, Canada.
10. Patel R, Chinapuvvula R, Khanpara S, Bawa S, Kamali A, Bonfante-Mejia E, Riascos R "Newer AOSpine Subaxial Cervical Spine Traumatic Injury Classification: What Radiologists Need To Know: A Case Based Review" Educational Exhibit Presented at American Society of Spine Radiology (ASSR) annual meeting 2018 at Scottsdale, AZ.
11. Patel R, Chinapuvvula R, Khanpara S, Bawa S, Kamali A, Bonfante-Mejia E, Riascos R "Case Based Review of Newer AOSpine Thoracolumbar Injury Classification System: A Radiologist's Prospective" Educational Exhibit Presented at American Society of Spine Radiology (ASSR) annual meeting 2018 at Scottsdale, AZ.
12. Paul D, Moody S, Bhattacharjee M, Patel R, Butler I “Monoparesis due to left brachial neuritis and focal myositis possibly from a immune response from multiple spider bites” Scientific Paper presented at 40th Annual Carrell-Krusen Neuromuscular Symposium, February 2018, at Dallas, TX.
13. Kamali A, Mirbagheri S, Rabiei P, Patel R, Riascos R, Hasan K. “Anatomical Connections of the Fornix and Stria Terminalis of the Human Limbic System” Educational Exhibit presented at Radiology Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting 2017 at Chicago, IL.
14. Patel R, Kamali A, Bonfante-Mejia E, Valenzuela R, Calle S, Enciso W, Riascos R “Multi-modality Imaging Overview of the Common and Uncommon Sinonasal Cavity Mass Lesions” Educational Exhibit Presented at American Society of Head and Neck Radiology (ASHNR) annual meeting 2017 at Las Vegas, NV.
15. Patel R, Kamali A, Bonfante-Mejia E, Valenzuela R, Calle S, Enciso W, Riascos R “Multi-modality Imaging Approach In Preoperative Evaluation of the Laryngeal Cancer” Educational Exhibit Presented at American Society of Head and Neck Radiology (ASHNR) annual meeting 2017 at Las Vegas, NV.
16. Patel R, Jobanputra K, Kamali A, Bonfante-Mejia E, Riascos R , Ugalde I “Pediatric Head & Neck Injury: Statistical Analysis of Multiple Factors Associated with Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury on CTA” Scientific Paper presented at American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) annual meeting 2017 at Long Beach, CA.
17. Jobanputra K, Nelson F, Lincoln J, Kamali A, Patel R “Pediatric Onset Multiple Sclerosis: Evaluation of Sequential Brain MR Imaging to Study the Disease Evolution and Predict Outcomes” Scientific Paper presented at American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) annual meeting 2017 at Long Beach, CA.
18. Patel R, Jobanputra K, Kamali A, Jacob R, Bonfante-Mejia E, Riascos R “Primary Diffuse Leptomeningeal Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PDL-PNET) a Challenging Diagnosis in Pediatric Population: Case Report and Review of Literature” Scientific Case Presentation presented at American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) annual meeting 2017 at Long Beach, CA.
19. Patel  R,  Kamali  A,  Jacob  R,  Adesina  O  “What’s  Wrong  with  My  Vision?
20. Anatomical and Neuroimaging Perspective of Orbital Apex Syndrome” Educational exhibit presented at American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) annual meeting 2017 at Long Beach, CA.
21. Zheng S, Desai N, Kamali A, Bonfante-Mejia E, Riascos R, Patel R “Intracranial Manifestations of Pediatric Leukemia” Educational exhibit presented at American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) annual meeting 2017 at Long Beach, CA.
22. Kamali A, Patel R, Riascos R, Mirbagheri S “Mapping the Amygdalo- Diencephalic Connections of the Human Limbic System” Scientific Paper presented at American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) annual meeting 2017 at Long Beach, CA.
23. Bonfante E, Riascos R, Patel R “New Trends on Treatment of Pediatric Hydrocephalus: The Information that the Neurosurgeons Need” Educational exhibit presented at American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) annual meeting 2017 at Long Beach, CA.
24. Sandberg D, Patel R, Kerr M, Sitton C, Ketonen L, Hou Ping, Johnson J, Shah M, Fletcher S, Zaky W, Rytting M, Khatua S “Phase-Contrast Cine Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Flow Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in Evaluating Distribution of Infused Agents from the Fourth Ventricle to the Total Spine” Scientific Paper presented at annual meeting American Association of Neurosurgery 2016 (CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery) at Orlando, FL.
25. Zheng S, Patel R “Ring Enhancing Cerebral Lesions – Think beyond the Usual Suspects!” Education Exhibit presented at Western Society of Neuroradiology (WSNR) Annual 2016 meeting at Scottsdale, AZ.
26. Chiu C, Patel R, Liu J, Karni R, Varghese J, Orlander P “Case of lingual thyroid presenting with airway compressive symptoms years after diagnosis” Education Exhibit presented at American Thyroid Association Annual Meeting 2016 at Denver, CO.
27. Bonfante E, Patel R, Ocazionez D, Riascos R “MRI compatibility of new cardiovascular devices” Educational Exhibit presented at Radiology Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting 2013 at Chicago, IL.
28. Patel R, Sitton C, Kerr M, Fletcher S, Shah M, Sandberg D “Role of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Flow Imaging in Evaluating Distribution of Infused Agents from the Fourth Ventricle to the Total Spine” Scientific Exhibit presented at American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) annual meeting 2016 at Washington, DC.
29. Behzad B, Dahse M, Riascos R, Sitton C, Patel R “Radiological outcome following traumatic grade 1 injury in blunt cerebrovascular injury patients: a retrospective analysis of a level 1 trauma center” Scientific Oral Presentation presented at American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) annual meeting 2016 at Washington, DC.
30. Behzad B, Dahse M, Riascos R, Sitton C, Patel R “Evaluation of Cerebrovascular Injuries in Blunt Trauma Patients at a Level 1 Trauma Center; the Usefulness of CT Screening” Scientific Oral Presentation presented at American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) annual meeting 2016 at Washington, DC.
31. Bonfante E, Patel R, Hughes K, Johnston J, Sitton C, Riascos R “Brain MRI Findings in Chiari II Malformation” Evolving from Fetal to Neonatal" Educational Exhibit presented at American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) annual meeting 2016 at Washington, DC.
32. Bonfante E, Patel R, Friedman E, Riascos R “Brain MRI in patients with Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS): Troubleshooting and improving quality” Educational Exhibit presented at American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) annual meeting 2016 at Washington, DC.
33. Bonfante E, Patel R, Ocazionez D, Riascos R “MRI clearance: Myths that limit timely patient care” Education Exhibit presented at American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) annual meeting 2016 at Los Angeles, CA.
34. Patel, R, Bonfante E, Riascos Roy “Pictorial review: Imaging of Head and Neck Emergencies, What Radiologists Need to Know” Educational Exhibit Presented at American Society of Head and Neck Radiology (ASHNR) annual meeting 2015 at Naples, FL.
35. Bonfante E, Patel R, Heresi G “Infectious diseases of the posterior fossa in children” Educational Exhibit Presented at American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) annual meeting 2015 at Chicago, IL.
36. Patel R, Jacob R, Morriss C. “3rd Ventricular Mass Lesions in the Pediatric Population: Case Based Teaching Review” Educational Exhibit Presented at Radiology Society of  North America (RSNA) annual meeting 2013 at Chicago, IL.
37. Patel R, Veltkamp D, Booth T “Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis (CRMO) of mandible in the Pediatric Population: Spectrum of Imaging Findings with Clinicopathological Correlation” Scientific Paper Oral Presentation at Society of Pediatric Radiology (SPR) annual meeting 2013 at San Antonio, TX.
38. Patel R, Rollins N “Percutaneous management of cervico-mediastinal lymphatic malformations associated with airway compromise” Scientific Exhibit Presented at Society of Pediatric Radiology (SPR) annual meeting 2013 at San Antonio, TX.
39. Patel R, Jacob R, Booth T “Common and Uncommon Pediatric Temporal Bone Lesions: Case-Based Teaching File” Educational Exhibit Presented at American Society of  Neuroradiology (ASNR) annual meeting 2013 at San Diego, CA.
40. Patel R, Mendelsohn D, Yetkin Z “Improving the success rate of fMRI in assessment of language lateralization in children with intractable epilepsy” Scientific Exhibit Presented at American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) annual meeting 2012 at New York, NY.
41. Goss J, Patel R, Mendelsohn D, Yetkin Z “Clinical value of concurrent use of MR Spectroscopy and MR Perfusion For differentiating demyelinating lesions from neoplasm” Scientific Exhibit Presented at American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) annual meeting 2012 at New York, NY.
42. Patel R, Hanna M, Uhrbrock D “Review of post lumbar puncture headache (PLPHA)” Educational Exhibit Presented at American Society of Spine Society (ASSR) annual meeting 2012 at Miami, FL.
43. Patel R, Koral K “Osteosarcoma of the Temporal Bone : a rare disease in Pediatric age group” Scientific Oral Presentation at American Society of Head and Neck Radiology (ASHNR) annual meeting 2011 at San Diego, CA.
44. Patel R, Koral K “Solitary Intracranial Juvenile Xanthogranuloma in Pediatric age group: two Case Reports and Review of literature” Scientific Oral Presentation at American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) annual meeting 2011 at Seattle, WA.
45. Patel R, Bahri N et.al “Hepatoblastoma in Pediatric Oncology” Scientific Exhibit Presented at National Oncology Conference 2006 at Cancer Hospital, Ahmedabad, India.

Peer-Reviewed & Non Peer-Reviewed Publications

1. Patel R, Sitton C, Ketonen L, Hou P, Johnson J, Romo S, Fletcher S, Shah M, Kerr M, Sandberg D “Phase-contrast cerebrospinal fluid flow magnetic resonance imaging in qualitative evaluation of patency of CSF flow pathways prior to infusion of chemotherapeutic and other agents into the fourth ventricle” Journal of Child Nervous System 2017 Nov 23. DOI: 10.1007/s00381-017-3669-6
2. Kamali A, Riascos R, Pillai J, Sair H, Patel R, Nelson F, Lincoln J, Tandon N, Mirbagheri S, Rabiei P, Keser Z, Hasan K "Mapping the trajectory of the amygdalothalamic tract in the human brain." Journal of Neuroscience Research jnr-2017-Aug-7298.R3.
3. Kamali A, Zhang C, Riascos R, Tandon N, Bonafante-Mejia E, Patel R, Lincoln J, Rabiei P, Ocasio L, Younes K, Hasan K "Diffusion tensor tractography of the mammilllothalamic tract in the human brain using a high spatial resolution DTI technique" Nature Journals SREP-17-34736B.
4. Herbert J, Venkataraman S, Turkmani A, Zhu L, Kerr M, Patel R, Ugalde I, Fletcher S, Sandberg D, Cox C, Kitagawa R, Day A, Shah M "Pediatric blunt cerebrovascular injury: the McGovern Screening Score" Journal of Neurosurgery March 16, 2018; DOI: 10.3171/2017.12.PEDS17498.
5. Valenzuela R, Arevalo O, Tavera A, Riascos R, Bonfante E, Patel R “Imaging of Gadolinium Deposition in Central Nervous System” Journal of Radiology Chile 2017, Vol.23, N.2, pp.59-65.
6. Chourasia N, Adejumo R, Patel R, Koenig M “Involvement of Cerebellum in Leigh Syndrome: Case report and review of literature” Journal of Pediatric Neurology 74 (2017) 97-99.
7. Surabhi V, Chua S, Patel R, Takahashi N, Lalwani N, Prasad S “Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor: Current Update: Imaging of Select Multisystem Disorders” Radiologic Clinics of North America Radiologic  Clinics of North America Volume 54, Issue 3, May 2016, Pages 553–563.
8. Siddharth J, Patel R, Shashideep S “Endoscopic closure with an over-the-scope clip of a duodenocolonic fistula caused by a migrated biliary stent” Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, October 2015; in press for printing
9. Suthar P, Patel R, Mehta C “Isolated Hypoglossal Nerve Schwannoma: an Uncommon presentation of Schwannoma” Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research October 2015 DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2015/13604.6643
10. Patel R, Jacob R, Lee K, Booth T “Parotid swelling and chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) of mandible in children” International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology January 2015; Volume 79, Issue 1, Pages 47–52.
11. Dolmatch B, Patel R, Trimmer C “Salvage of Angioplasty Failures and Complications in Hemodialysis Arteriovenous Access Using the Fluency Plus Stent Graft: Technical and 180-Day Patency Results” Journal of Vascular Interventional Radiology 2012; 23:479–487.
12. Deisch J, Patel R, Koral K “Juvenile Xanthogranuloma of the nervous system: A report of two cases and review of the literature” Journal of Neuropathology 2012 May 29 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1789.2012.01323
13. Patel R, Bahri N “Role of Computed Tomography (CT) in Head Injury” A study of 100 cases for Residency training (MD) Thesis / Research, Accepted by Saurashtra University, Gujarat, India in April 2007.