Kayla Cort

Kayla Cort, DO is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She specializes in Pediatric Radiology and serves at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals in San Francisco and Oakland. Her roles include clinical care, protocol implementation for pediatric imaging, and expanding contrast-enhanced ultrasound applications. Dr. Cort holds a DO from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed residencies at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and a fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Previously, she was an Assistant Clinical Professor and Director of Pediatric Ultrasound at UC Davis Medical Center, where she contributed to diversity initiatives through the IDARE taskforce. She actively supports global healthcare equity via RAD-AID International and Health4theWorld.

• Education: DO (Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine), Residency (SUNY Downstate), Fellowship (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia)

Research focuses on pediatric imaging protocols, global access to medical imaging, and healthcare equity. Recent publications address pediatric drug toxicity and radiology’s stance on patient autonomy in reproductive rights. She has no listed scientific awards but is engaged in multiple professional service roles.

No formal advising or grant details are provided. Her work aligns with advancing pediatric imaging standards and promoting inclusive healthcare practices.