Thomas J. Kelly

Thomas J. Kelly, MD is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, specializing in General Diagnostic Radiology with active clinical and research roles.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Maryland Baltimore, 1986
• Bachelor of Science (BS), College of the Holy Cross, 1982
• Fellowship in Imaging, University of California San Francisco, 1992-1993
• Residency in Diagnostic Radiology, Manmouth Medical Center, 1988-1992
• Internship in Internal Medicine, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, 1986-1987

Dr. Kelly's research focuses on advancing diagnostic imaging techniques for prostate cancer and neurological applications. His work bridges radiological methodology with clinical oncology, particularly in optimizing MRI for prostate cancer detection and recurrence prediction. He has made significant contributions to neurocritical care through validation of point-of-care ultrasound for optic nerve sheath diameter measurement, providing non-invasive intracranial pressure monitoring. His investigations into molecular markers like BRAF mutations in pediatric craniopharyngioma demonstrate translational research connecting imaging findings with pathological characteristics.

Analysis of his 2016-2020 publications reveals a concentrated research trajectory in prostate cancer imaging, comprising 80% of his scholarly output. These studies systematically compare MRI techniques (3.0T vs 1.5T), correlate imaging with biopsy pathology, and develop risk stratification models. The remaining work addresses neuroimaging applications, including ultrasound validation in critical care and molecular testing in pediatric brain tumors, highlighting methodological rigor across diverse clinical contexts.

Scientific Awards: No scientific awards or honors were documented in the available records.

Dr. Kelly serves as Principal Investigator for an internal retrospective study (2017-2018) at Loma Linda University's Department of Radiation Medicine examining prostate biopsy-MRI correlations. While no formal student advising is recorded, his collaborative publications with radiation oncologists and neurosurgeons indicate active mentorship within multidisciplinary research teams. His professional engagement includes continuous membership in major radiology societies.

Professional Affiliations: Current member of both the American Roentgen Ray Society and American College of Radiology, reflecting sustained commitment to radiological science and practice standards.