Dheeraj Gandhi

Dheeraj Gandhi is a Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, with primary appointments in Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine and secondary appointments in Neurology and Neurosurgery. He serves as Vice Chair for Academic Affairs and Director of Neurointerventional Surgery, focusing on cerebrovascular disorders such as brain aneurysms, strokes, and neuropathic pain.

• MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi (1994)
• Residency in Radiology (2000) and Fellowships in Neuroradiology and Neurointerventional Surgery (2002-2004)

His research integrates neurointerventional surgery, MRI-guided focused ultrasound, and stroke management, with over 260 publications in journals like New England Journal of Medicine, Lancet, and Radiology. He leads investigator-initiated trials for Focused Ultrasound applications and national studies like SOFAST and RESTORE.

Notable awards include:

• Magna Cum Laude and Summa Cum Laude (ASNR)
• Certificate of Merit (RSNA)
• Fellow of American College of Radiology (FACR)
• Rueben S Mezrich Award (2024)

He has directed neuroimaging for major trials and established two ACGME-accredited neurointerventional fellowships, emphasizing patient safety and technical innovation.