Pedram Keshavarz, MD

@PedramMD

PGY-1 @UCLASurgeryRes | Research Fellow @RadiologyUCLA | #Match2026 Applicant (AAMC ID: 15860944)

Los Angeles, CA

Joined January 2021

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Pedram Keshavarz, MD@PedramMD · Jun 8

2025 UCLA Abdominal Imaging Fellowship & Research Graduation 🎓 80+ publications and 8 academic awards (RSNA, SIR, JVIR, SABI, GEST, NAIRS…), but gained even more through growth and learning. Excited for the next chapter, staying optimistic for the future.

PedramMD's tweet image. 2025 UCLA Abdominal Imaging Fellowship &amp; Research Graduation 🎓
80+ publications and 8 academic awards (RSNA, SIR, JVIR, SABI, GEST, NAIRS…), but gained even more through growth and learning.
Excited for the next chapter, staying optimistic for the future.

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Pedram Keshavarz, MD@PedramMD · Jul 11

Impressive work from the @TTu_Nguyen and the @uclaVIR team! @StevenSRaman_MD @PedramMD @VatcheAgopianMD @UCLAstemcell @UCLAHealthJCCC @RadiologyUcla @JVIRmedia @SocietyAbdRad

UUCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center@UCLAHealthJCCC · Jul 11

A new UCLA study may explain why some liver tumors return after heat-based treatment. Researchers found that a protein, Galectin-1, helps cancer cells survive and regrow. Blocking it could make therapy more effective and reduce recurrence. Read more: bit.ly/4lLvQhh

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Pedram Keshavarz, MD@PedramMD · Jun 23

Our recent study on “Hepatobiliary phase abbreviated MRI for secondary surveillance after microwave ablation of #HCC” is now online in CVIR Oncology. #AMRI shows promise not only for detection but also as a useful tool for secondary surveillance post-treatment.…

PedramMD's tweet image. Our recent study on “Hepatobiliary phase abbreviated MRI for secondary surveillance after microwave ablation of #HCC” is now online in CVIR Oncology.
#AMRI shows promise not only for detection but also as a useful tool for secondary surveillance post-treatment.…

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Pedram Keshavarz, MD@PedramMD · Jun 5

Our recent study, led by @JChiang795, was published in #Hepatology. We elucidated the metabolic impact of Galectin-1 (a β-galactoside-binding protein) that mediates hyperthermia resistance in #HCC and may serve as a therapeutic target to reduce rapid progression after thermal…

PedramMD's tweet image. Our recent study, led by @JChiang795, was published in #Hepatology.
We elucidated the metabolic impact of Galectin-1 (a β-galactoside-binding protein) that mediates hyperthermia resistance in #HCC and may serve as a therapeutic target to reduce rapid progression after thermal…

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Amir A Rahsepar@a_rahsepar · May 13

New in Radiology: Our commentary on Choi & Kim’s AI-based chest CT analysis in ALS. A promising tool to assess respiratory function when spirometry isn’t feasible.Exciting step forward in AI+imaging care.@BedayatArash @NURadiology @RadiologyUcla #ALS #AI #Radiology #DeepLearning

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Pouria Yazdian MD@PouriaYazdian · Apr 15

This question has been on my mind for a while: As a physician (resident or attending), which of the following options do you prefer to use when learning a specific concept?

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Moozhan Nikpanah, MD@MoozhanNikpanah · Apr 1

On World Theranostics Day, happy to share our @RadioGraphics editorial "Training Pathways in Nuclear Medicine: Opportnities and Challenges"! doi.org/10.1148/rg.240… #RGTeam @cookyscan1 @RadG_Editor @babaksaboury @Jon_McConathy @SaraSheikhbahai @Faraz_Farhadi @munirghesani

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UCLA Radiology@RadiologyUcla · Mar 30

Visit Dr. John Moriarty at #SIR25NASH this weekend! The @RadiologyUcla presentations will feature pulmonary embolism sessions & a JVIR Award-Winning Papers scientific session! See you then!

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UCLA General Surgery Residency Program@UCLASurgeryRes · Mar 23

We are thrilled to have matched this incredible group to our UCLA Surgery family! We can't wait to welcome you to sunny Los Angeles 😎🌴 #Match2025

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Pedram Keshavarz, MD@PedramMD · Mar 20

Unfortunately, I didn’t match into #Radiology this cycle. I’ll be starting a prelim year and will try again. Wishing everyone a Happy Persian New Year, Nowruz, and congratulations to all the applicants who matched, you all deserve it. #Match2025 #MatchDay #NRMP

PedramMD's tweet image. Unfortunately, I didn’t match into #Radiology this cycle. I’ll be starting a prelim year and will try again. Wishing everyone a Happy Persian New Year, Nowruz, and congratulations to all the applicants who matched, you all deserve it. #Match2025 #MatchDay #NRMP

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Nariman Nezami, MD@NNezami1 · Mar 16

Working day and night to educate our trainees and patients— knowledge saves lives! #Education #Healthcare #Training @SIRspecialists @cirsesociety @RSNA @Georgetown_IR Tunneled Infusion Catheter Placement (Hickman or Powerline) youtu.be/nSxHik6c71M?si… via @YouTube

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Pedram Keshavarz, MD@PedramMD · Mar 15

Huge thanks to @Applied_Rad for featuring my interview on the Leaders on the Horizon program! #RadRes don’t miss the chance to submit a clinical research or review article for the 2025 program. Selected papers will be published in a special Applied Radiology supplement!

AAppliedRadiology@Applied_Rad · Mar 14

🌠 What would @kghabili say about the Leaders on the Horizon program? "I would say just go for it. It is a phenomenal event and experience." Hear more from the winners and learn more about the program ➡️ bit.ly/3Y9Z6T8 #BraccoImaging #RadRes #RadiologyResident

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Society of Abdominal Radiology | SAR@SocietyAbdRad · Mar 14

It's time for a new #SARgettable case of the week contributed by @ErinCookeMD. Comment with your diagnosis down below!

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UCI Radiology@uciradiology · Mar 12

Dr. @vyaghmai spoke at the "SCARD Thought Leaders Session: Challenges Facing Chairs" at #AAR25 yesterday. Stay tuned to our social media for updates from #LA. #UCI #Radiology @UCIradres @UCI_Neurorads

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Radiology@radiology_rsna · Mar 11

Despite alternate pathway requirement updates by ABR to make board certification accessible in light of the radiologist shortage, IMGs face challenges that radiology stakeholders need to address. @UHradiology @S_AfshariMirak @sreeharshat @inasmohamed_md bit.ly/41TyAlx

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Pedram Keshavarz, MD@PedramMD · Mar 7

The answer to last week's #SARgettable Case of the Week, contributed by @ErinCookeMD, is: Peritoneal mesothelioma with small bowel obstruction and pleural metastases. Thanks for playing!

SSociety of Abdominal Radiology | SAR@SocietyAbdRad · Feb 28

It's time for a new #SARgettable case of the week contributed by @ErinCookeMD. Comment with your diagnosis down below!

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William Hsu@uclawillhsu · Mar 5

Looking forward to the upcoming @AHRQNews webinar on AI tools to improve provider effectiveness and patient outcomes. I'll share our efforts to advance same-day diagnostic follow-up of abnormal screening mammograms through the use of breast AI digital.ahrq.gov/national-webin…

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Inas Mohamed, MD, MS@InasMohamed_MD · Mar 4

Hot off the Press! After nearly two years of ups and downs! 🤭😅 I couldn’t be prouder of this work and of the incredible IMG radiologists and mentors I had the privilege to collaborate with. pubs.rsna.org/eprint/97EF3NX… #Radiology #IMG

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UCLA Radiology@RadiologyUcla · Mar 4

A new study in @JVIRmedia by @RadiologyUcla examines the benefits of track cauterization in lung microwave ablation. Findings show that cautery reduces rates of enlarging pneumothorax, delayed pneumothorax & pleural effusion, improving patient outcomes. doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir…

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