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Venkata Katabathina, MD

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katabathina@uthscsa.edu

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Venkata S Katabathina, MD

Dr. Venkata Katabathina is an abdominal radiologist with a special interest in imaging of the liver and kidney transplants and pancreatic imaging. He is also very interested in radiogenomics of abdominal and pelvic cancers that aim to correlate imaging features with gene mutations. He also serves as the Director of Abdominal Imaging and Director of medical student education in Radiology. He enjoys providing exceptional patient care as a clinical abdominal radiologist and always follow the ‘Patient-First’ philosophy. He is passionate about educating medical students, radiology residents, and abdominal imaging fellows and firmly believe the concept of ‘Happy Learning.’ Venkat has presented at many national and sub-specialty conferences and published about 50 peer-reviewed papers, six book chapters, and 160 invited lectures, scientific and educational exhibits thus far. His academic efforts have been rewarded by multiple awards, including the prestigious Radiologic Society of North America (RSNA) Honored Educator award for three times. He is interested in initiating and fostering multi-institutional collaborative research and educational endeavors.

  • Professional Background

    Education

    • 2009 - Clinical Fellowship - Body Imaging - University of Washington
    • 2009 - Clinical Fellowship - Abdominal Imaging and Intervention - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    • 2007 - Residency - Radiology - Nizam`s Institute of Medical Sciences
    • 2007 - DPL - Radiology - Diplomate of National Board of Examinations, India.
    • 2002 - MD - Osmania Medical College, NTR University of Health Sciences

    Appointments

    • 2/2018 - Director of Abdominal Imaging - UT Health San Antonio, Radiology, San Antonio
    • 2/2016 - Director of Medical Students Education in Radiolgy - UT Health San Antonio, Radiology, San Antonio
    • 9/2015 - Associate Professor - UT Health San Antonio, Radiology, San Antonio
    • 1/2010 - Staff Physician - Medical Arts and Research Center, Radiology, San Antonio
    • 1/2010 - Staff Physician - University Health System, Radiology, San Antonio

  • Instruction & Training

    • 8/2018 - Present, Monthly Radiology Review for GI Fellows, UT Health, UT Health San Antonio
    • 1/2017 - Present, Digestive health Nutrition, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 1/2016 - Present, Radiology Interest Group (RIG) presentation, UT Health San Antonio
    • 1/2016 - Present, Endocrine Female Reproductive, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 1/2016 - Present, Respiratory Health, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 1/2016 - Present, Special Topic-Radiology, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 1/2016 - Present, Clin Diag Radi:Refresher Course, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 1/2016 - Present, Gen Diagnostic Radiology Elective, Advanced Topic, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 1/2016 - Present, Review of Radiology for the Intern, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 4/2014 - Present, Review of Radiology for the Intern, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 3/2014 - Present, Clin Diag Radi:Refresher Course, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 12/2013 - Present, Mock Pancreatic Tumor Board, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    • 4/2012 - Present, Radiological Anatomy Physiolog, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 4/2010 - Present, Senior Resident Board Review, UTHSCSA
    • 1/2010 - Present, Individual Instruction, UT Health San Antonio
    • 1/2010 - Present, Individual Instruction, UT Health San Antonio
    • 1/2010 - Present, Individual Instruction, UT Health San Antonio
    • 1/2010 - Present, Gastrointestinal Tumor Board Conference, The University of Texas health Science Center at San Antonio
    • 1/2010 - Present, Teaching
    • 1/2010 - Present, Abdominal Imaging Morning Conference Series, UT Health San Antonio
    • 1/2010 - Present, Radiology Residents Clinical Teaching, UT Health San Antonio
    • 1/2010 - Present, Didactic Lectures to Radiology Residents, UT Health San Antonio
    • 1/2010 - Present, Rotation Student Supervision, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    • 1/2010 - Present, Post-Doctoral Student Supervision, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    • 1/2010 - Present, Post Graduate Rotation Supervision, UT Health San Antonio
    • 1/2010 - Present, Post Graduate Rotation Supervision, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    • 1/2010 - Present, Clinical Radiology, The University of Texas Health Science Center

  • Publications

      Book Chapter

      Katabathina VS, Sandrasegaran K. Oncologic Emergencies: What the Radiologist Needs to Know. In: Kruskal JB, Menias CO. The Dark Side of Radiology: Multispecialty After-Hours Imaging. ARRS, Leesburg, VA; 2015; 2015.

      Journal Article

      Buddha S, Menias CO,and Katabathina VS. Imaging of urachal anomalies Abdom Radiol (NY). 2019 Sep 3. doi: 10.1007/s00261-019-02205-x. [Epub ahead of print] 2019 Sep;. Katabathina VS, Menias CO, Khanna L, Murphy L, Dasyam AK, Lubner MG & Prasad SR. Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancer Syndromes: Role of Imaging in Screening, Diagnosis, and Management Radiographics. 2019 Aug 2:180185. doi: 10.1148/rg.2019180185. [Epub ahead of print] 2019 Aug;. Magudia K, Menias CO, Bhalla S, Katabathina VS, Craig JW, Hammer MM. Unusual Imaging Findings Associated with Germ Cell Tumors Radiographics. 2019 Jul-Aug;39(4):1019-1035. doi: 10.1148/rg.2019180050. Epub 2019 May 24 2019 Jul;. Tiwari R, Singh AK, Somwaru AS, Menias CO, Prasad SR, Katabathina VS. Radiologist's Primer on Imaging of Common Hereditary Cancer Syndromes Radiographics. 2019 May-Jun;39(3):759-778. doi: 10.1148/rg.2019180171 2019 May;. Katabathina VS, Rajebi H, Chen M, Restrepo CS, Salman U, Vikram R, Menias CO, Prasad SR. Genetics and imaging of pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas: current update Abdom Radiol (NY). 2019 May 8. doi: 10.1007/s00261-019-02044-w. [Epub ahead of print] 2019 May;. Kulzer M, Singhi AD, Furlan A, Heller MT, Katabathina VS, Mcgrath KM, Zeh HJ, Zureikat A, Dasyam AK. Current concepts in molecular genetics and management guidelines for pancreatic cystic neoplasms: an essential update for radiologists Abdom Radiol (NY). 2018 Sep;43(9):2351-2368. doi: 10.1007/s00261-017-1452-5. Review 2018 Sep;. Katabathina VS, Rikhtehgar OY, Dasyam AK, Manickam R, Prasad SR. Genetics of Pancreatic Neoplasms and Role of Screening Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2018 Aug; 26(3):375-389. doi: 10.1016/j.mric.2018.03.005 2018 Aug;. Katabathina VS, Menias CO, Prasad SR. Imaging and Screening of Hereditary Cancer Syndromes 2017 Nov;. Lubner MG, Menias CO, Agrons M, Alhalabi K, Katabathina VS, Elsayes KM, Pickhardt PJ. Imaging of Abdominal and Pelvic Manifestations of Graft-versus-host disease after hematopoietic stem cell transplant AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2017 Jul; 209(1):33-45. doi: 10.2214/AJR.17.17866 2017 Jul;. Lee MV, Katabathina VS, Bowerson ML, Mityul MI, Shetty AS, Elsayes KM, Balachandran A, Bhosale PR, McCullough AE, Menias CO. BRCA-Associated Cancers: Role of Imaging in Screening, Diagnosis, and Management RadioGraphics. 2017 Jul-Aug; 37(4):1005-1023. doi: 10.1148/rg.2017160144 2017 Jul;. Rothan SM, Menias CO, ElGuindy YM, Jensen CT, Shaaban A, Bhosale P, Lee MV, Katabathina VS, Elsayes KM. Imaging of hereditary tumors of the female genital system J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2017 May/Jun; 41(3):364-375. doi: 10.1097/RCT.0000000000000558 2017 May;. Katabathina VS, Vikram R, Olaoya A, Paspulati RM, Nicolas MM, Rao P, Zaheer A, and Prasad SR. Neuroendocrine neoplasms of the genitourinary tract in adults: cross-sectional imaging spectrum Abdom Radiol (NY). 2017 May; 42(5):1472-1484. doi: 10.1007/s00261-016-1012-4 2017 May;. Katabathina VS, Menias CO, Tammisetti VS, Lubner MG, Kielar A, Shaaban A, Mansour J, Surabhi VR, and Hara AK. Malignancy after Solid Organ Transplantation: Comprehensive Imaging Review Radiographics. 2016 Sep-Oct; 36(5):1339-53. doi: 10.1148/rg.2016150209 2016 Sep;. Katabathina VS, Kapalczynski W, Menias C. Response to letter on Caroli disease Abdom Radiol (NY). 2016 Sep; 41(9):1875. doi: 10.1007/s00261-016-0783-y 2016 Sep;. Surabhi VR, Menias CO, Amer AM, Elshikh M, Katabathina VS, Hara AK, Baugham WC, Kielar A, Elsayes KM and Siegel CL. Tumors and tumor-like conditions of the anal canal: MR Imaging Findings RadioGraphics. 2016 Sep-Oct; 36(5):1339-53. doi: 10.1148/rg.2016150209 2016 Sep;. Sunnapwar A, Katre R, Policarpio-Nicolas M, Katabathina VS, Erian M. Imaging of Rare Primary Malignant Hepatic Tumors in Adults with Histopathological Correlation J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2016 May-Jun; 40(3):452-62. doi: 10.1097/RCT.0000000000000382 2016 May;. Katabathina VS, Amanullah, F, Menias CO, Chen MM, Valente PT, Chintapalli KC, Prasad SR. Extrauterine Pelvic Serous Carcinomas: Current Update on Pathology and Cross-sectional Imaging Findings Radiographics. 2016 May-Jun;36(3):918-32 (PMID 27163599) 2016 May;. Katabathina VS, Kahlil S, Shin S, Lath N, Menias CO, Prasad SR. Immunoglobulin G4?Related Disease: Recent Advances in Pathogenesis and Imaging Findings Radiologic Clinic of North America, May 2016, Volume 54: 503-518. (PMID 27153787) 2016 May;. Katabathina VS, Menias MO, Pickhardt P, Lubner M, Prasad SR. Complications of Immunosuppressive Therapy in Solid Organ Transplantation Radiologic Clinics of North America, 54: 303-319. (PMID 26896226) 2016 Mar;. Katre RS, Sunnapwar A, Restrepo CS, Katabathina VS, Mumbower A, Baxi A, Sonavane S. Cardiopulmonary and Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Eosinophil- Associated Diseases and Idiopathic Hypereosinophilic Syndromes: Multimodality Imaging Approach 2016 Mar;. Katabathina VS, Flaherty EM, Dasyam AK, Menias CO, Riddle ND, Lath N, Kozaka K, Matsui O, Nakanuma Y, Prasad SR. ?Biliary Diseases with Pancreatic Counterparts?: Cross-sectional Imaging Findings RadioGraphics, 2016; 36:374-392. (PMID 26824512) 2016 Mar;. Katabathina VS, Shiao J, Flaherty E, Prasad SR. Cross-Sectional Imaging of Renal Masses: Image Interpretation?Related Potential Pitfalls and Possible Solutions Seminars in Roentgenology, 2016.01.002. (PMID: 27020235) 2016 Jan;. Katabathina VS, Flaherty E, Prasad SR. Cross Sectional-Imaging of Renal Masses: Imaging Technique?Related Potential Pitfalls and Solutions Seminars in Roentgenology, 2016.01.001. (PMID: 27020234) 2016 Jan;. Katabathina VS, Zafar AM, Suri R. Clinical Presentation, Imaging, and Management of Acute Cholecystitis Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 2015, 18:256-265. (PMID 26615166) 2015 Dec;. KatabathinaVS, Vinu-Nair S, Gangadhar K, Prasad SR. Update on adult renal cystic diseases Applied Radiology, November 2015, 44 (11) Pages 44 ? 50 2015 Nov;. Shinagare AB, Vikram R, Jaffe C, Akin O, Kirby J, Huang E, Freymann J, Sainani NI, Sadow CA, Bathala TK, Rubin DL, Oto A, Heller MT, Surabhi VR, Katabathina VS, Silverman SG. Radiogenomics of clear cell renal cell carcinoma: preliminary findings of The Cancer Genome Atlas?Renal Cell Carcinoma (TCGA?RCC) Imaging Research Group Abdominal Imaging, August 2015. (PubMed ID: 25753955) 2015 Aug;. Albert TSE, Akahane M, Parient I, Yellin N, Catala V, Alomar X, Prot A, Tomizawa N, Xue H, Katabathina VS, Lopera JE, Jin Z. An International Multicenter Comparison of Time-SLIP Unenhanced MR Angiography and Contrast-Enhanced CT Angiography for Assessing Renal Artery Stenosis: The Renal Artery Contract-Free Trial American Journal of Radiology, 2015; 204: 182-188. (PubMed ID: 25539255) 2015 Jun;. Lopera JE, Katabathina VS, Bosworth B, Garg D, Kroma G, Garza-Berlanga A, Suri R, Wholey M. Segmental Liver Ischemia/Infarction after Elective Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation; Clinical Outcomes in 10 Patients Journal of Vascular Interventional Radiology, 2015 (PubMed ID: 25661437) 2015 Jun;. Katabathina VS, Kapalczynski W, Dasyam AK, Anaya-Baez V, Menias CO. Adult choledochal cysts: current update on classification, pathogenesis, and cross-sectional imaging findings Abdominal Imaging, January 2015. (PubMed ID: 25588714) 2015 Jan;. Katabathina VS, Gangadhar K, Vinu-Nair S, Prasad SR. Cystic renal neoplasms in adults: Current imaging update Applied Radiology, January 2015; 23-33 2015 Jan;. Singh AK, Lopez-Araujo A, and KATABATHINA VS. Gorlin syndrome Journal of Pediatrics 2014 Jun;164(6):1501-1501e1. KATABATHINA VS, Dasyam AK, Dasyam N, and Hosseinzadeh K. Adult Bile Duct Strictures: Role of MR Imaging and MR Cholangiopancreatography in Characterization RadioGraphics 2014 May;34(3):565-586.

  • Clinical

    Board Certifications

    • American Board of Radiology