Lubdha M. Shah

Lubdha M. Shah, MD, is a Professor in the Radiology & Imaging Sciences department at the University of Utah, with an Adjunct Associate Professor appointment in Neurosurgery. She serves as the Director of Spine Imaging and specializes in Neuroradiology and Neurointerventional Radiology.

Her research focuses on advanced MRI techniques for spinal and neurological conditions, including functional MRI, diffusion tensor imaging, and MR spectroscopy. Recent work highlights disparities in imaging access, MR-guided focused ultrasound applications, and AI-generated editorial detection in radiology journals.

• Education: MD from University of Louisville; B.A. in Biology from Cornell University.
• Training: Residency in Diagnostic Radiology (Case Western Reserve), Fellowship in Neuroradiology (University of Utah), Chief Medical Residency (Duke University).

Clinical Expertise: Neurointerventional spinal procedures (e.g., epidural steroid injections), imaging of spinal tumors, degenerative diseases, and trauma. Board-certified in Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology (American Board of Radiology).