Pablo J. Abbona

Pablo J. Abbona, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiological Sciences at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, where he serves as Chief of Pediatric Radiology. His clinical practice spans multiple UCI Health locations including UCI Medical Center, UCI Health Pacific Breast Care Center, UCI Health - Yorba Linda Multispecialty, UCI Health Surgery Services, UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, and UCI Fountain Valley Imaging Center.

• MD: National University of Cuyo - Mendoza, Argentina (1999)
• Fellowship: Radnet, Los Angeles, Musculoskeletal Imaging (2019)
• Fellowship: David Geffen School of Medicine - UCLA, Cardiovascular Imaging and Acute Care Imaging (2008)
• Fellowship: David Geffen School of Medicine - UCLA, Pediatric Radiology (2007)
• Fellowship: David Geffen School of Medicine - UCLA, Vascular and Interventional Radiology (2006)
• Residency: Hospital Privado de Comunidad, Mar del Plata, Argentina, Diagnostic Radiology (2004)

Dr. Abbona's research focuses on advanced medical imaging techniques, particularly in cardiovascular and acute care imaging, diagnostic radiology, and vascular and interventional radiology. His work emphasizes optimizing CT imaging protocols for various applications including pulmonary angiography, coronary imaging, cerebral blood flow assessment, and myocardial perfusion. He has developed expertise in contrast timing optimization, low-radiation-dose techniques, and patient-specific imaging protocols.

Analysis of Dr. Abbona's publication record reveals a strong focus on translational medical imaging research, with most studies conducted using swine models to validate new CT techniques before clinical application. His work spans pulmonary, cardiac, and cerebral imaging domains, with particular emphasis on perfusion measurement techniques and contrast optimization. The consistent theme across his publications is reducing radiation exposure while maintaining or improving diagnostic image quality.

• American Heart Association (AHA)
• The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS)
• Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
• Society of Pediatric Radiology (SPR)

Dr. Abbona maintains an active research program investigating novel CT imaging techniques, with particular focus on optimizing contrast media timing, reducing radiation doses, and improving perfusion measurement accuracy. His work bridges clinical radiology practice with biomedical engineering approaches to imaging technology. As Chief of Pediatric Radiology, he oversees specialized imaging services for children while maintaining his research program in advanced imaging techniques applicable across age groups.