Houston Methodist Department of Radiology

A Nationally Ranked Honor Roll Hospital


Houston Methodist Hospital has been named the Best Hospital in Texas by U.S. News & World Report for 13 consecutive years and has been recognized on the Honor Roll eight times.

Our Team

Our dedicated radiologists and staff are part of a large, diverse health care system poised for continual growth and advancement. Through our hospitals, emergency care centers, comprehensive care centers, breast care centers and free-standing outpatient imaging centers — and our world-class training and research opportunities — our radiology experts support a broad array of clinical scenarios.

We are accredited by the American College of Radiology in clinical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), nuclear medicine (NM) and ultrasound. Our department has state-of-the-art imaging equipment and 100 board-certified radiologists and 8 credentialed researchers on staff.

Our faculty and staff participate and contribute to numerous multidisciplinary tumor board conferences, multiple research lab meetings and a weekly Radiology Research Conference where both internal and external distinguished speakers are invited from outside the department.

 

Our Faculty ➝   Our Physicians ➝

4

Active Clinical Trials

45

Peer-Reviewed Publications in 2023

16

GME Residents

$5M

Grant Funding in 2023

Our Research

Houston Methodist provides an optimal research environment for radiologists, developing the next generation of leaders and innovators in radiology, and our externally funded research programs demonstrate continual advancement.

Our team of expert research professionals and laboratory technicians use advanced imaging techniques and complex image processing software for quantitative data analysis to uncover groundbreaking opportunities in the field of radiology.

Houston Methodist’s world-class Translational Imaging Center supports study through core facilities including dedicated MRI, CT and PET imaging research, advanced computational imaging and AI, molecular theranostics, preclinical imaging with a cyclotron, and a GMP-certified radiochemistry and radiopharmacy lab.

CT brain angiography
Utility of Cone Beam Computed Tomography for Rare Temporal Bone Lesion
Houston Methodist researchers used cone beam computed tomography to diagnose complex intracranial lesions due to its superior spatial resolution and lower radiation dose.
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis
Deep Learning-Based Automated Imaging Classification of ADPKD
Houston Methodist developed a deep learning-based method to automatically classify class 1 and 2 from magnetic resonance (MR) images for the clinical management of patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD).
female researcher reviewing brain scans on a desktop computer
Label-Free Optical Imaging for Brain Cancer Assessment
Advances in label-free optical imaging offer a promising avenue for brain cancer assessment, providing high-resolution, real-time insights without the need for radiation or exogeneous agents.
health care professional reviewing cardiac imaging
Early Detection of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Through PET Imaging
Houston Methodist’s study provides compelling evidence for the potential utility of the innovative [18F]VEGFR PET tracer in non-invasively detecting early signs of PAH and monitoring its progression. 

Education & Training

We train the next generation of academic radiologists and private practice radiologists to provide critical diagnostic services to hospitals across the nation. Our unique, comprehensive teaching experience provides residents with hands-on training, mentorship and exposure to high-volume studies and diverse pathologies. 

Our growing Diagnostic Radiology Program is a highly competitive four-year program and is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). The learning environment is rigorous, yet supportive. Residents train alongside successful academic and private radiologists from Houston Radiology Associates, one of the best private radiology groups in the country.

We provide the highest quality clinical training residency program in diagnostic radiology to the next generation of leaders in medical imaging and interpretation. Our training and mentoring are grounded in the core education of excellence, innovation, leadership and advances in imaging research. We have maintained a 100% American Board of Radiology pass rate.

Our faculty strive to future-proof our residents by preparing them to manage a career in a rapidly evolving and technically sophisticated radiology practice, advanced training and technologies.

The Breast Imaging Fellowship provides research and teaching opportunities, including weekly breast conferences. The fellowship program includes active conference participation in surgery, pathology, plastic surgery and radiation oncology.
patient in PET scan machine
Diagnostic Radiology Residency
Houston Methodist’s Diagnostic Radiology Residency is a four-year program that is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). 

 

female patient preparing for a mammogram
Breast Imaging Fellowship
The Breast Imaging Fellowship at Houston Methodist Hospital is a one-year clinical based fellowship. It offers a supportive and fast-paced environment for the next generation of breast imaging specialists.
For Patients

For Patients

Houston Methodist’s radiology experts provide a full range of patient care and diagnostic services.