Flavio Duarte Silva

Flavio Duarte Silva is an Assistant Professor of Radiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, specializing in Musculoskeletal Radiology. He holds an MD and PhD from Universidade Federal de São Paulo (Brazil), with additional fellowships at Université Paris Descartes and the University of Miami. His research focuses on advanced 3D MRI techniques for musculoskeletal applications, including sports medicine, diabetic foot imaging, sarcoma characterization, and image-guided interventions.

Education:

• MD: Universidade Federal de São Paulo
• Radiology Residency: Universidade Federal de São Paulo
• Musculoskeletal Fellowship: Universidade Federal de São Paulo
• Research Fellowships: Université Paris Descartes & University of Miami
• PhD: Universidade Federal de São Paulo

Research Interests: Dr. Silva’s work emphasizes 3D MRI advancements in joint imaging, musculoskeletal tumors, tendon pathology, and clinical translation of imaging innovations. He has pioneered protocols for diagnosing posterior tibialis tendon dysfunction and flat foot deformity.

Professional Activities: He serves on the Paulista Society of Radiology, the International Skeletal Society, and the American Roentgen Ray Society. His >45 publications span musculoskeletal imaging, rheumatological disorders, and technical innovations.

Labs/Teams: Active in UT Southwestern’s Musculoskeletal Radiology Division, collaborating on MRI-based diagnostic systems (e.g., MSKI-RADS, NS-RADS).