Biographical summary
Ghaneh Fananapazir, M.D., is a radiologist with specialization in abdominal radiology. His clinical focus includes:
- Nonvascular interventional procedures
- Advanced ultrasound, CT, and MRI techniques
- Abdominal organ transplantation (kidney, liver, pancreas)
- Vascular imaging
- Quality improvement
In addition to his clinical duties, Dr. Fananapazir is passionate about medical education and research, particularly relating to kidney transplantation and has authored textbooks and peer-reviewed research in highly impactful medical journals.
Interests
- Kidney transplantation
- Liver transplantation
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Interventional procedures
Education
- 2013
FellowAbdominal Section, Department of Radiology, Duke University Hospital
- 2012
ResidentDepartment of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital
- 2011
Chief ResidentDepartment of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, Georgetown University
- 2008
InternGeorgetown University Hospital
- 2007
MDUniversity of Maryland School of Medicine
- 2000
BS - PsychologyVanderbilt University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2012
RadiologyAmerican Board of Radiology
Awards and honors
- 2021
FellowSociety of Abdominal Radiology
- 2020
Patient Safety Innovation Award: Paracentesis ClinicDepartment of Radiology, University of California Davis
- 2020
Young Investigator AwardSociety of Radiologists in Ultrasound
- 2020
Top Doctors AwardSacramento Magazine
- 2019
"Don't Let This Happen to You" First Place AwardSociety of Body Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance (SCBTMR)
- 2019
FellowSociety for Advanced Body Imaging (Formerly SCBT-MR)
- 2019
FellowSociety of Radiologists in Ultrasound
- 2018
Distinguished ReviewerAbdominal Radiology
- 2015
Roscoe E. Miller Best Paper AwardSociety of Abdominal Radiology
- 2013
Junior Faculty Radiology Teaching Excellence AwardDepartment of Radiology, University of California Davis
- 2013
Magna Cum Laude Merit Award for Oral PresentationInternational Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
- 2012
String of Pearls Award WinnerGeorgetown University Hospital, Georgetown University
- 2011
Chief ResidentDepartment of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, Georgetown University
- 2011
String of Pearls Award WinnerGeorgetown University Hospital, Georgetown University
- 2010
String of Pearls Award WinnerGeorgetown University Hospital, Georgetown University
- 2009
String of Pearls Award WinnerGeorgetown University Hospital, Georgetown University
- 2006
Alpha Omega Alpha ElectedUniversity of Maryland School of Medicine
- 2006
Humanism in Medicine AwardUniversity of Maryland School of Medicine
- 2000
First Place Images of Women Essay Competition, Vanderbilt University
- 2000
Magna Cum LaudeVanderbilt University
- 1997
College Scholars ProgramVanderbilt University
- 1997
Honors ProgramVanderbilt University
- 1997
Elected to freshman honor societyPhi Eta Sigma, Vanderbilt University
Professional memberships
- 2021 - present
MemberScientific Program Committee, Society of Abdominal Radiology (SAR)
- 2021 - present
FellowSociety of Abdominal Radiology (SAR)
- 2021 - present
FellowSociety of Radiologists in Ultrasound
- 2020 - present
FellowSociety for Advanced Body Imaging (SABI)
- 2019 - 2021
MemberTransplantation Chair Search Committee, University of California Davis
- 2019 - 2021
MemberClinical Research Advisory Committee, University of California Davis
- 2019 - 2021
MemberInterventional Radiology Search Committee, Department of Radiology, University of California Davis
- 2019 - 2021
MemberAbdominal Radiology Search Committee, Department of Radiology, University of California Davis
- 2019 - present
DirectorUltrasound, University of California Davis Medical Center
- 2019 - present
ChairCross-Sectional Interventional Committee, Society of Abdominal Radiology (SAR)
- 2019 - present
MemberScientific Committee, Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound
- 2019 - present
MemberBy-Laws Committee, Society for Advanced Body Imaging (SABI)
- 2019 - present
MemberProgram Committee, Society for Advanced Body Imaging (SABI)
- 2019 - present
MemberScientific Committee, Society for Advanced Body Imaging (SABI)
- 2018 - 2020
MemberEarly Career Committee, Society of Abdominal Radiology (SAR)
- 2017 - present
ChiefAbdominal Cross-Sectional Interventional Services, University of California Davis Medical Center
- 2015 - 2016
MemberResidency Application Selection Committee, Department of Radiology, University of California Davis School of Medicine
- 2015
MemberFaculty forward Engagement Survey Workgroup, University of California Davis School of Medicine
- 2015
MemberTransplant Nephrologist Ad Hoc Search Committee, University of California Davis Health System
- 2015
MemberPediatric Radiologist Ad Hoc Search Committee, Department of Radiology, University of California Davis Health System
- 2014 - 2016
MemberDepartment of Radiology, University of California Davis School of Medicine
- 2014 - 2015
MemberOB/GYN Women's Imaging Education Exhibits Awards Committee (EEAC), Radiological Society of North America
- 2014 - present
MemberTransplant CQI Committee, Department of Transplant Surgery, University of California Davis Health System
- 2014 - present
MemberRenal/Pancreas Transplant Programmatic CQI Subcommittee, Medical Staff Administration, University of California Davis Medical Center
- 2009 - 2012
MemberAdmissions Committee, Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital
- 2007 - present
MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Publications