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Suhny Abbara, M.D.

  1. Cardiac Imager
  2. Radiologist
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Location

  1. Jacksonville, Florida

Languages

EnglishGerman

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Suhny Abbara, M.D., FACR, MSCCT, FNASCI, is a Senior Associate Consultant and Chair of the Cardiothoracic Imaging Division at Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida. He earned his MD from Heinrich Heine University in Düsseldorf, Germany, where he also completed a vascular surgery internship. Dr. Abbara completed his Radiology Residency, including a Chief Resident year, at Georgetown University and a Fellowship in Cardiac Imaging at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he established and directed the Cardiovascular Imaging Section and Cardiac Imaging Fellowship from 2003 to 2011.

Until 2024, Dr. Abbara served as a tenured Professor, Division Chief, and Fellowship Director at UT Southwestern, where he established a 3D imaging laboratory and created and chaired the CT Operations Committee.

A dedicated educator and researcher, Dr. Abbara has authored seven major textbooks and published over 350 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals. He has held leadership roles in numerous national society committees, including patient care guidelines committees. He has served as President of the Society for Cardiovascular Computed Tomography and as President of the Certification Board for Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. Currently, he serves as Editor-in-Chief of RSNA's Scientific Journal Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging.

  1. Cardiac CT scan
  2. Cardiac MRI
  3. Chest x-ray
  4. CT angiogram
  5. CT coronary angiogram
  6. Lung cancer screening

Dr. Abbara is sub-specialized in advanced cardiac and vascular imaging techniques, including cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and cardiovascular Computed Tomography (CT), which are used to diagnose diseases of the heart and blood vessels such as coronary artery diseases and heart muscle disorders. He is also sub-specialized in advanced imaging of cardiothoracic (chest and lung) diseases, including advanced technologies such as spectral imaging with photon counting CT.

  1. 2003
    Fellowship - Cardiac ImagingMassachusetts General Hospital
  2. 2002
    Chief ResidentGeorgetown University Hospital
  3. 2001
    Internship - SurgeryIntegrated Surgical Residency Program, University of Hawaii
  4. 2000
    Residency - RadiologyGeorgetown University Hospital
  5. 1997
    Internship - Vascular SurgeryHeinrich-Heine University

Certifications

  1. 2002
    Diagnostic RadiologyAmerican Board of Radiology

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    Top Doctor AwardCastle Connolly American Registry
  2. 2020
    Honored Educator AwardRadiological Society of North America
  3. 2018
    NASCI-AHA Young Investigator AwardsNorth American Society of Cardiovascular Imaging (NASCI)
  4. 2017
    Honored Educator AwardRadiological Society of North America
  5. 2017
    Top Doctor Award - Diagnostic RadiologyCastle Connolly American Registry
  6. 2017
    Certificate of Merit Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
  7. 2017
    Cum Laude Award Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
  8. 2017
    Certificate of Merit Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
  9. 2017
    Cum Laude Award Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
  10. 2017
    Advanced Level Quality CertificateRadiological Society of North America (RSNA)
  11. 2016
    Golden Apple AwardUT Southwestern Medical Center
  12. 2016
    FellowJournal of the American College of Radiology (ACR)
  13. 2016
    Top Doctor Award - Diagnostic RadiologyCastle Connolly American Registry
  14. 2015
    Certificate of MeritRadiological Society of North America (RSNA)
  15. 2014
    Volunteer Service AwardAmerican Board of Radiology
  16. 2014
    RSNA Certificate of MeritRadiological Society of North America (RSNA)
  17. 2014
    RSNA Honored Educator AwardRadiological Society of North America (RSNA)
  18. 2013
    Certificate of MeritRadiological Society of North America (RSNA)
  19. 2013
    Editor’s Recognition AwardRadioGraphics
  20. 2011
    FellowSociety of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  21. 2010
    Certificate of MeritRadiological Society of North America (RSNA)
  22. 2009
    Cum Laude AwardRadiological Society of North America (RSNA)
  23. 2009
    Cum Laude AwardRadiological Society of North America (RSNA)
  24. 2009
    Editors’ Recognition Award for Distinction in Reviewing Journal of Thoracic ImagingRadiological Society of North America (RSNA)
  25. 2008
    Top 10 Cited Papers 2006-1008 AwardEuropean Journal of Radiology
  26. 2007
    Cum Laude Award Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
  27. 2007
    Cum Laude Award Society of Thoracic Radiology
  28. 2006
    Siemens Outstanding Academic Research (SOAR) Award Siemens
  29. 2006
    Editors Recognition award for outstanding service as reviewerEuropean Journal of Radiology
  30. 2005
    Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service to the Society and to the Science of RadiologyRadiological Society of North America (RSNA)
  31. 2003
    Executive Council Award IAmerican Roentgen Ray Society
  32. 2003
    Partners in Excellence Award – Category Leadership and InnovationMassachusetts General Hospital
  33. 2002
    Clinical Resident Travel Stipend AwardInternational Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM)
  34. 2000
    Homer L. Twigg Outstanding Resident AwardGeorgetown University
  35. 1999
    Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research AwardResearch & Education Fund, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
  36. 1999
    Nycomed Amersham Clinical Research Fellowship Award Nycomed Amersham, International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM)
  37. 1996
    Cum Laude Certificate for DissertationUniversity of Düsseldorf, Germany

Professional memberships

  1. 2023
    MemberOpen Access Journal Editor Search Committee, Radiological Society of North America
  2. 2023
    MemberNominating Committee, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  3. 2022 - 2024
    ChairSearch Committee for Vice Chair of Academic Affairs, UT Southwestern Medical Center
  4. 2022
    MemberAbdominal Imaging Division Chief Search Committee, UT Southwestern Medical Center
  5. 2021 - 2022
    MemberCardiology Division Chief Search Committee, UT Southwestern Medical Center
  6. 2019 - 2024
    DelegateCT Operations Committee, UT Southwestern Medical Center
  7. 2019 - 2024
    MemberProgram Evaluation Committee for Cardiac Imaging Fellowship, UT Southwestern Medical Center
  8. 2019 - 2024
    MemberClinical Competency Committee for Cardiac Imaging Fellowship, UT Southwestern Medical Center
  9. 2019 - 2020
    MemberMembership Program, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  10. 2018
    Co-Editor"SCCT Case of the Month" publication series, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  11. 2017 - present
    MemberMembership Committee, Texas Radiological Society
  12. 2016 - 2024
    MemberPediatric Department Academic Progress Committee, UT Southwestern Medical Center
  13. 2016 - 2021
    Specialty ChairAppropriateness Criteria Expert Panels on Cardiac Imaging, American College of Radiology
  14. 2016 - 2020
    Senior ReviewerOnline Longitudinal Assessment, American Board of Radiology
  15. 2016 - 2019
    ChairCardiac Track Refresher Course Committee, Radiological Society of North America
  16. 2016 - 2017
    MemberScientific & Clinical Education Lifelong Learning (SCILL) Committee, American Heart Association
  17. 2016
    MemberEducational Exhibits Awards Committee, Radiological Society of North America
  18. 2015 - 2024
    MemberClinical Competency Committee for Radiology Residency, UT Southwestern Medical Center
  19. 2015 - 2024
    MemberProgram Evaluation Committee for Radiology Residency, UT Southwestern Medical Center
  20. 2015 - 2020
    ChairPublication Committee, North American Society for Cardiovascular Imaging
  21. 2015 - 2019
    ChairCT Operations Committee, UT Southwestern Medical Center
  22. 2015 - 2018
    Co-ChairGuidelines Committee, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  23. 2015 - 2017
    MemberSDCT Technical Committee, UT Southwestern Medical Center
  24. 2015 - 2016
    ChairSDCT Steering Committee, UT Southwestern Medical Center
  25. 2015 - 2016
    MemberRadiology Resident Selection Committee, UT Southwestern Medical Center
  26. 2015
    Co-ChairAppropriateness Criteria Chairs Meeting, American College of Radiology
  27. 2015 - present
    MemberPerformance Improvement Committee for Radiology, Parkland Health and Hospital System
  28. 2014 - 2024
    MemberRTR-SDCT Operations Committee, UT Southwestern Medical Center
  29. 2014 - 2024
    MemberClinical Competency Committee for Cardiothoracic Imaging Fellowship, UT Southwestern Medical Center
  30. 2014 - 2024
    MemberMRI Operations Committee, UT Southwestern Medical Center
  31. 2014 - 2024
    MemberRadiology Resident Clinical Scholars Track Committee, UT Southwestern Medical Center
  32. 2014 - 2018
    ChairCT-Operations Committee, Parkland Health & Hospital Systems, UT Southwestern Medical Center
  33. 2014 - 2015
    ChairCT-DOSE taskforce, UT Southwestern Medical Center
  34. 2013 - 2024
    MemberCurriculum Committee, UT Southwestern Medical Center
  35. 2013 - 2016
    MemberCME Review Subcommittee, American Roentgen Ray Society
  36. 2013 - 2015
    PresidentCertification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  37. 2013 - present
    MemberDallas County Medical Society
  38. 2013 - present
    MemberTexas Radiological Society
  39. 2013 - present
    MemberTexas Medical Association
  40. 2012 - 2014
    Vice ChairAppropriateness Criteria® Expert Panel on Cardiac Imaging, American College of Radiology
  41. 2012
    ChairCME Committee, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  42. 2011 - 2015
    MemberScientific Program Committee, Cardiac Subcommittee, American Roentgen Ray Society
  43. 2011 - 2013
    MemberScientific Program Committee, Cardiac Subcommittee, Radiological Society of North America
  44. 2011 - 2013
    Co-ChairAnnual Meeting Program Committee, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  45. 2011
    MemberWriting Group, Multi-Society Guideline on Multimodality Imaging of Thoracic Aortic Disease, American Society of Echocardiography
  46. 2010 - 2013
    ChairRadiology sub-committee, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  47. 2010 - 2011
    ChairAbstract Grading Committee, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  48. 2010
    MemberCardiac MRCT Program Research Fellowship Selection Committee, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
  49. 2010
    Official ReviewerACR Appropriateness Criteria Relative Radiation Exposure and Dose (RRL) Subcommittee, American College of Radiology
  50. 2009 - 2016
    MemberCardiac MOC Committee, American Board of Radiology
  51. 2009 - 2012
    MemberInnovation Task Force, American Board of Radiology
  52. 2009 - 2012
    MemberFinance Committee, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  53. 2009 - 2012
    MemberRadiation Committee, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  54. 2009 - 2011
    MemberAnnual Meeting Program Committee, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  55. 2009 - 2010
    MemberQA Committee/Liaison for Cardiovascular Imaging Section, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
  56. 2009
    EditorCardiovascular Images Newsletter, Massachusetts General Hospital
  57. 2008 - 2020
    MemberAppropriateness Criteria Expert Panel on Cardiac Imaging, American College of Radiology
  58. 2008 - 2013
    MemberCardiac Subcommittee, Scientific Program Committee, Radiological Society of North America
  59. 2008 - 2011
    DirectorBoard of Directors, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  60. 2008 - 2011
    Abstract GraderCommittee on Scientific Sessions Program, American Heart Association
  61. 2008 - 2011
    MemberSteering Committee, CT-CATH Trial (Coronary CT Compared to Invasive Angiography Testing in Patients with Suspected Coronary Heart Disease)
  62. 2008 - 2011
    MemberEducation Committee, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  63. 2008 - 2009
    MemberResident Selection Committee, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
  64. 2008
    MemberSteering Committee, MEDIC Trial (Multicenter Evaluation of Coronary Dual Source CTA in Patients with Intermediate Risk of Coronary Artery Stenoses)
  65. 2008
    SecretaryCertification Board, Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  66. 2008
    MemberEligibility Committee, Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  67. 2007 - 2010
    MemberRadiology Committee, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  68. 2007 - 2008
    Co-organizerEducational Exhibit Case of the Day Exhibits - Cardiac, Radiological Society of North America
  69. 2007 - 2008
    MemberNominating Committee, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  70. 2007 - 2008
    MemberSOAR Awards Committee, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  71. 2007
    Board MemberBoard of Directors, Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  72. 2007
    Co-ChairExamination Committee, Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  73. 2007
    ChairmanExam Development Content Area “Non Coronary Cardiac Disease”, Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  74. 2007
    MemberGuidelines Writing Committee, Extracranial Carotid and Vertebral Disease Guideline (ECVD GL), a Multi-society committee (ASA / ACC / AHA / AANN / AANS / ACR / ASITN / CNS / SAIP / SCAI / SIR / SVMB); Guidelines Writing Committee
  75. 2007
    ChairmanYoung Investigator Award Selection Committee, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  76. 2007 - present
    Abstract ReviewerAnnual Scientific Session, American College of Cardiology
  77. 2007 - present
    Writing Group MemberCardiac MRI model LCD (Local Coverage Determination), Carrier Advisory Committee, American College of Cardiology
  78. 2006 - 2016
    MemberAmerican Roentgen Ray Society
  79. 2006 - 2015
    MemberNew England Roentgen Ray Society
  80. 2006
    MemberCenter for CT Dose Optimization, Support and Education at MGH, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
  81. 2006
    Expert panel memberContractor Advisory Committee, NIHC-NE
  82. 2006
    Co-ChairCTA-Academy Training Programs, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  83. 2006
    Co-ChairGuideline writing committee on Cardiac CT Scanning Recommendations, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  84. 2006
    Co-ChairAward Committee, Scientific Sessions, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  85. 2005 - 2007
    MemberEducational Evaluation Sub-Committee, American Roentgen Ray Society
  86. 2005 - 2007
    MemberEducation Committee, Society of Thoracic Radiology
  87. 2005
    Clerkship Lecturer and LiaisonHMS Medical Student Core Radiology, Cardiac Imaging Committee, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
  88. 2005
    MemberProgram Committee, Department of Surgery, University of California Davis Medical Center
  89. 2005
    Co-ChairAwards Committee, International Conference on Cardiac Computed Tomography
  90. 2005 - present
    Founding MemberSociety of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  91. 2005 - present
    MemberCardiac Radiology Panel for ‘RadioGraphics’, Radiological Society of North America
  92. 2004 - 2024
    MemberCardiac MRCT Program Research Fellowships, Selection Committee, Harvard Medical School
  93. 2004 - 2024
    MemberProgram Evaluation Committee for Cardiothoracic Imaging Fellowship, UT Southwestern Medical Center
  94. 2004 - present
    MemberSociety for Thoracic Imaging
  95. 2003 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Radiology
  96. 2001 - 2006
    MemberDeutsche Roentgen Gesellschaft
  97. 2000 - 2004
    MemberInternational Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
  98. 1999 - 2006
    MemberSociety of Interventional Radiology
  99. 1997 - present
    MemberRadiological Society of North America

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