Vishal Kumar

Vishal Kumar, MD is an Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and practices at the San Francisco General Hospital. He completed his medical degree at UCLA and trained in diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology at UCSF.

• Academic Affiliation: UCSF School of Medicine
• Research Focus: Medical education, health equity in radiology, interventional radiology training
• Professional Roles: Program Director for Integrated & Interventional Radiology Residency Programs

Dr. Kumar's research integrates medical education and health equity frameworks within interventional radiology. His work addresses diversity in radiology recruitment, emerging technologies in patient care, and equity-driven radiology practices. He co-hosted an 8-part podcast series on equity in medical education with the BackTable Podcast.

His recent publications focus on trauma radiology innovations, vascular disease interventions, and medical education tools. Key article themes include hybrid imaging techniques in critical trauma, endovascular gene expression analysis, and radiation safety protocols.

Scientific Honors:

• Fellow of Society of Interventional Radiology (FSIR), 2022
• Diversity Institute for Emerging Leaders Scholar, Society of Behavioral Medicine, 2020
• Clinical Educator Development Program Scholar, American Roentgen Ray Society, 2019
• Excellence in Teaching Award, Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators, 2019
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, 2007

As Program Director, Dr. Kumar mentors future radiologists and leads diversity initiatives in the UCSF Radiology Department. He actively promotes equity frameworks in diagnostic and interventional radiology through podcast series and web-based educational platforms.

Dr. Kumar's clinical work involves interventional oncology, dialysis interventions, and percutaneous drainage procedures. His global health efforts include educational outreach in Tanzania through the UCSF Center for Health Equity in Surgery & Anesthesia.