Juan Pablo Villablanca

Dr. Juan Pablo Villablanca is a Professor and Chief of Neuroradiology at the Department of Radiological Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He maintains clinical appointments at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, and UCLA West Valley Medical Center.

Dr. Villablanca earned his MD from University of Minnesota GME in 1989, completed an Internal Medicine internship at UCLA School of Medicine in 1990, followed by a Diagnostic Radiology residency in 1994 and a Neuroradiology fellowship in 1996. He is board-certified in both Diagnostic Radiology (1995) and Neuroradiology (1997) by the American Board of Radiology.

His research focuses on vascular imaging, intracranial aneurysms, atherosclerosis, stroke management, pain management, and nerve imaging. Dr. Villablanca has pioneered advanced neuroimaging techniques that bridge quantitative analysis with clinical applications, particularly in cerebrovascular diseases. His work integrates machine learning approaches with traditional imaging modalities to develop novel biomarkers for disease progression and treatment response.

Analysis of Dr. Villablanca's publication history reveals a progressive shift toward quantitative neuroimaging, with increasing emphasis on machine learning applications in spinal imaging and refined techniques for stroke assessment. His research trajectory demonstrates consistent innovation in developing imaging biomarkers that correlate with clinical outcomes in cerebrovascular diseases.

• Super Doctors® Southern California (2024, 2025)
• Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine (2021)
• Super Doctors®, Southern California (2012-2021)
• Marquis Who's Who in America

Dr. Villablanca has been instrumental in major clinical trials including the FAST-MAG study, where he contributed imaging expertise to investigate magnesium's effects on stroke outcomes. His collaborative approach has established strong partnerships with leading researchers in stroke neurology and neuroradiology, significantly advancing the field's understanding of imaging biomarkers in cerebrovascular diseases.

As Chief of Neuroradiology at UCLA, Dr. Villablanca leads a comprehensive program integrating advanced imaging techniques with clinical care. His team focuses on developing and implementing novel imaging protocols for cerebrovascular diseases, pain management, and interventional procedures, with particular emphasis on quantitative and functional imaging approaches that directly impact patient care.