Cardiothoracic Radiology
Division of Cardiothoracic Radiology
Delivering advanced thoracic and cardiovascular diagnostics, applying cutting-edge CT, MRI, and image-guided procedures tailored to each patient
The U-M Medical School Department of Radiology Division of Cardiothoracic Imaging provides state-of-the-art diagnostic thoracic and cardiovascular imaging services across multiple U-M Health locations. We specialize in leveraging advanced imaging technologies tailored to individual patient presentations and underlying disease processes, delivering precision diagnostics for optimal clinical care.
Our faculty supervise and interpret thoracic and cardiovascular CT and MRI exams, utilizing the latest imaging modalities and protocols. We also perform image-guided procedures, including percutaneous biopsies and drainage under CT guidance.
Clinical Care
We offer the region’s most advanced thoracic and cardiovascular diagnostic capabilities, including photon-counting CT scanners and subspecialty expertise that enable integrated, high-impact care.
Education
Our division is committed to the education and professional development of medical students, residents, and fellows. Trainees gain hands-on experience in the full range of cardiothoracic imaging and actively contribute to patient care. The curriculum emphasizes both diagnostic interpretation and procedural skills in non-vascular thoracic interventions.
Explore the Cardiothoracic Radiology Fellowship
Research
Our division is actively engaged in collaborative, multidisciplinary research with teams from biomedical engineering, pulmonology, cardiology, and interventional specialties. Our research focuses include:
- Various facets of diffuse and Interstitial lung diseases
- Lung cancer screening
- Low-field MRI for cardiac and pulmonary imaging
- Accelerated cardiac MR techniques
- Advanced 3D modeling for cardiac structures
- Integration of artificial intelligence into image analysis and diagnostic workflows
Division Faculty
Leadership
Ella Annabelle Effat Kazerooni, MD, MS
Professor of Radiology
Division Director of Cardiothoracic Radiology
Professor of Internal Medicine, Medical School
Faculty
Prachi Pragya Agarwal, MBBS, MD, MS
Clinical Professor of Radiology
Program Associate, Cardiothoracic Radiology Clinical Research, Medical School
Anil K Attili
Firas Ershaid, MBBS
Mauricio S Galizia MD, FSCCT
Giselle Marshall, MD
Smita Patel, MBBS, MRCP, FRCR
Perry G Pernicano, MD, FACR
Lisa M Philips, MD
Aaron D Sayfie, MD
Mohamed Sayyouh, MBBCh
Program Director, Cardiothoracic Radiology Fellowship, Radiology, Medical School
Michael Terjimanian, MD
William Truesdell, MD
Program Director, Radiology, Medical School
