Medical Assistant
Resume:
Ravinder Singh Legha, MD
Houston, TX 77006
acaydq@r.postjobfree.com
CURRICULUM VITAE
OBJECTIVE: Board certified diagnostic radiologist seeks full or part-time employment. Currently, I am a fellow in Breast and Body Imaging at the MD Anderson Cancer Center until June 2014. Highlights of my training include:
• US citizenship and ABR certification with first time passing scores on all USMLE and ABR board exams
• Extensive breast imaging experience at the Julie and Ben Rogers Breast Diagnostic Clinic, a designated Center
of Excellence in Breast Imaging: digital/analog mammography (including tomosynthesis), breast ultrasound,
and breast MRI interpretation. Interventional skills include needle localization and stereotactic/needle
biopsy in all modalities
• Proficiency in general body interventional procedures including CT/US guided biopsy, drain placement,
thoracentesis, and paracentesis
• General radiology moonlighting with final reports at the DeBakey VAMC in Houston, TX
• Independent night-call throughout residency at the busiest level I trauma center in the USA, Memorial
Hermann Hospital
• MQSA certification in mammography, PET/CT certification, authorized user of radiopharmaceuticals
• Score of 98th percentile compared to peers as a senior radiology resident on the ACR in-training exam
PERSONAL DATA
Citizenship United States
Board Certification Diplomate, American Board of Radiology, June 2013 – June 2023
Medical Licensure Texas (current): P4478
EDUCATION/TRAINING
July 2013 – Current MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Diagnostic Radiology Fellowship: Breast/Body Imaging
July 2009 – June 2013 University of Texas HSC/MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Diagnostic Radiology Residency
July 2008 – June 2009 Saint Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center, New York, NY
Transitional Internship
Aug 2004 – May 2008 Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
Medical Doctor (M.D.)
July 2003 – July 2004 Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Master of Science (M.S.) Physiology and Biophysics
Aug 1999 – May 2003 Duke University, Durham, NC
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Economics, Minor in Chemistry
WORK EXPERIENCE
July 2013 – Current Staff Radiologist – independent call with final reports in general radiology
Michael DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sept 2013 Writing and Publishing Scientific Articles (WAPSA) Workshop
Department of Scientific Publications
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
April 2013 Ultrasound in the New Millennium Course
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
July 2010 – June 2013 Small Group Instructor, Introductory Radiology Course
University of Texas Medical School, Houston, TX
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
July 2013 – Current Clinical Fellow, Primary Investigator: Dr. Khaled Elsayes
Hepatic tumor characterization and treatment response using image
segmentation, registration, and three dimensional volume rendering.
MD Anderson Cancer Center Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Houston, TX
July 2013 – Current Clinical Fellow, Primary Investigator: Dr. Khaled Elsayes
Imaging characteristics of adrenal cortical carcinomas using image
segmentation, registration, and three dimensional volume rendering.
MD Anderson Cancer Center Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Houston, TX
Aug 2013 – Current Clinical Fellow, Primary Investigator: Dr. Harmeet Kaur
MRI and histopathologic correlation of rectal cancer with vascular invasion.
MD Anderson Cancer Center Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Houston, TX
July 2007 – Aug 2007 Student Assistant, Primary Investigator: Dr. Ihab Kamel
Monitoring the treatment response of hepatobiliary tumors using multidetector
CT, MRI, and MR spectroscopy.
Johns Hopkins University Department of Radiology, Baltimore, MD
Aug 2002 – May 2003 Research Assistant, Primary Investigator: Dr. Boris Akhremitchev
Physicochemical mechanisms of amyloid fibril formation.
Duke University Department of Chemistry, Durham, NC
June 2002 – Aug 2002 Research Assistant, Primary Investigator: Dr. Michael Dee Gunn
Development of novel adjuvants and immunotherapeutic agents.
Duke University Human Vaccine Institute, Durham, NC
Aug 2000 – May 2001 Student Assistant, Primary Investigator: Dr. David Madden
Age-related changes in regional cerebral blood flow during the performance of
cognitive tasks using fMRI.
Duke University Cognitive Psychology Laboratory, Durham, NC
May 2000 – July 2000 Summer Intern, Primary Investigator: Dr. Edward Rubenstein
Cost efficiency of inpatient versus outpatient chemotherapy administration.
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Medical Supportive Care, Houston,
TX
June 1999 – Aug 1999 Summer Intern, Primary Investigator: Dr. Kenneth Rolston
Risk assessment and risk based therapy in febrile neutropenic patients.
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Infectious Diseases, Houston, TX
BOOK CHAPTERS
Legha, R. Elsayes, K. Diffuse hepatic metastases mimicking fatty infiltration. In: Pitfalls and Misinterpretations of
the Abdomen and Pelvis, 1st Edition. K. Elsayes, Editor. Amirysis, 2014. In progress.
Legha, R. Elsayes, K. Macroscopic fat in hepatic lesions. In: Pitfalls and Misinterpretations of the Abdomen and
Pelvis, 1st Edition. K. Elsayes, Editor. Amirysis, 2014. In progress.
Legha, R. Elsayes, K. Imaging and management of focal hepatic nodules in cirrhosis. In: Cross Sectional Imaging of
the Abdomen and Pelvis: A Practical Algorithmic Approach. K. Elsayes, Editor. Springer, 2014. In progress.
INVITED LECTURES
MRI of muscle-invasive transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. Didactic Lecture Series: Department of Body
Imaging, MD Anderson Cancer Center. September 16, 2013.
EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS
Legha, RS. Kaur, HK. MRI staging of rectal cancer. Educational Exhibit abstract submitted to: ARRS 2014, San
Diego, California, May 4– May, 2014.
Cheekatla S, Legha RS, West, OC. CT diagnosis of intraperitoneal bladder rupture. Educational Exhibit at: ARRS
2012, Vancouver, Canada. April 29–May 4, 2012.
Rubenstein EB, Kim YJ, Legha, RS, Rolston, KVI. Documented Infections in Febrile Neutropenic Patients (PTS)
Present with Apparent Fevers of Undetermined Origin (FUO): A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing. MASCC Infectious
Disease Study Section (Abstract #8). 12th MASCC International Symposium. Washington, DC March 23-25, 2000.
CASE REPORTS
Feb 2012 Interesting Case File: Fat embolism with acute cerebral infarction.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Emilio Supsupin, University of Texas Health Science Center,
Houston, TX
Feb 2012 Interesting Case File: Type III spinal arteriovenous malformation.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Emilio Supsupin, University of Texas Health Science Center,
Houston, TX
Mar 2011 Interesting Case File: Ruptured ovarian dermoid with chemical peritonitis.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Naga Ramesh Chinapuvvula, University of Texas Health
Science Center, Houston, TX
Mar 2011 Interesting Case File: Diastematomyelia with tethered cord.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Scott Serlin, University of Texas Health Science Center,
Houston, TX
April 2010 Interesting Case File: Cardiac imaging of idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Eduardo Matta, University of Texas Health Science Center,
Houston, TX
Aug 2007 Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm in a 67-year-old male.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Harpreet Pannu, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore MD
Aug 2007 Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in a 36-year-old male.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Harpreet Pannu, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
HONORS AND AWARDS
July 2013 – Current House Staff Senate, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Jan 2002 – May 2003 Dean’s List with Distinction, Duke University
July 2000 Employee of the Month – Cellular Telephones Sales
Best Buy, Inc. Durham, NC
May 1999 National Merit Scholarship – $2,000
May 1999 Advanced Placement (AP) Distinguished Scholar
1994 – 1996 Top 20 ranking in State of Texas Championship Division, Singles
United States Tennis Association, Texas Section
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
July 2009 – Current Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), American Roengten Ray Society
(ARRS), Texas Radiological Society (TRS)
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