Biographical summary
Dr. Alok A. Bhatt is a Professor in the Department of Radiology with joint appointment in the department of Otolaryngology. He is fellowship trained in Neuroradiology with certificate of added qualification, and specializes in head & neck radiology, focusing on imaging of head/neck cancers, temporal bone pathology, as well as sinonasal and ocular diseases. Dr. Bhatt is actively involved in multidisciplinary tumor boards, working in close association with Otolaryngology, Radiation Oncology, and Medical Oncology.
He received his medical degree from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY, followed by residency in Diagnostic Radiology at the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY, and neuroradiology fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.
Dr. Bhatt is an award-wining educator in the field of radiology and has been invited to lecture on complex head and neck topics at multiple national and international meetings. His interests include imaging of dysphonia and laryngeal cancer, post-treatment neck, and Horner Syndrome.
Interests
- Head and Neck Radiology
- Skull Base
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Dysphonia
- Horner Syndrome
- Temporal Bone
- Resident/Fellow Education
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2014
Fellow - NeuroradiologyMayo Clinic
- 2013
Residency - Diagnostic RadiologyStrong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester
- 2009
Internship - Transitional YearUnited Health Services, Wilson Memorial Hospital
- 2008
Doctorate of MedicineSUNY Upstate Medical University
- 2004
BA - Biology & ChemistryUniversity of Rochester
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2015
NeuroradiologyAmerican Board of Radiology
- 2013
Diagnostic RadiologyAmerican Board of Radiology
Awards and honors
- 2024
ASHNR 2024 - 1st Place Scientific ExhibitASHNR
- 2024
Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows’ Association
- 2023
Certificate of MeritRSNA 109th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting
- 2023
Distinguished Lecturer of the YearDepartment of Radiology
- 2022
Certificate of Merit108th Scientific Assembly and Meeting of the Radiologic Society of North America
- 2022
Distinguished Educator AwardDepartment of Radiology
- 2022
Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows' Association
- 2022
A3CR2 Outstanding Teacher AwardAssociation of University Radiologists
- 2021
Cum Laude Award107th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America
- 2021
Outstanding Emerging Educator Award (OEEA)Mayo Clinic Enterprise Education Committee
- 2021
Commendation for Excellence in Clinical EducationAccreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
- 2021
Certificate of Merit Award121st Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Society
- 2020
Cum Laude Award106th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America
- 2020
Most Downloaded Paper Award 2019Insights into Imaging
- 2020
Teacher of the Year AwardDepartment of Radiology
- 2020
Mayo Clinic Award for InnovationMayo Clinic
- 2020
Featured ArticleInsights into Imaging
- 2020
Cum Laude Award2nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology
- 2018
Certificate of Merit Award104th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America
- 2018
Strong Star AwardUniversity of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
- 2017
Cum Laude Educational Exhibit AwardRSNA 103rd Scientific Assembly and Meeting
- 2017
Certificate of Merit Award51st Annual Meeting American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
- 2017
Shu-Ren Lin Teaching AwardUniversity of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Professional memberships
- 2023 - 2024
Membership CommitteeAmerican Society of Head and Neck Radiology
- 2022 - present
RSNA Case Collection ReviewerRadiological Society of North America
- 2021 - present
Head and Neck Subcommittee Abstract ReviewerRadiological Society of North America
- 2020 - present
LecturerAmerican Society of Head and Neck Radiology
- 2020 - present
Clinical Competency Committee MemberDepartment of Radiology
- 2020 - present
Clinical Competency Committee MemberDepartment of Radiology
- 2020 - present
LecturerRadiological Society of North America
- 2019 - present
MemberACGME--Neuroradiology Milestones 2.0 Workgroup
- 2019 - present
Interview Committee - MemberResidency Selection Committee
- 2018 - 2022
Education Committee MemberAmerican Society of Head and Neck Radiology
- 2018 - present
Abstract Review CommitteeAmerican Society of Neuroradiology
- 2017 - present
LecturerAmerican Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS)
- 2017 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Head and Neck Radiology
- 2016 - 2018
InterviewerRadiology Residency Applicant Selection Committee, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester
- 2015 - 2018
Founder/LeaderNeuroradiology Journal Club, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester
- 2015 - 2018
Item Writing CommitteeAmerican Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS)
- 2015 - 2016
Education Committee MemberAmerican Society of Neuroradiology
- 2015 - present
MemberAmerican Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS)
- 2015 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Neuroradiology
- 2009 - present
MemberRadiological Society of North America
Publications