Faculty

Gaurav Saigal, M.D.

Professor of Clinical Radiology
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Biography: Gaurav Saigal, MD is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Pediatric Radiology and Neuroradiology. Dr. Saigal earned his medical degree from Goa Medical College, Goa University, India in 1996 and graduated from his Diagnostic Radiology Residency at the same institution in 1999. He completed two fellowships in Pediatric...
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Julieta Aristizabal Baron

Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology

Biography: Dr. Julieta Aristizábal Barón joined the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Department of Radiology as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology in August 2025. Originally from Medellín, Colombia, she earned her medical degree and completed her radiology residency at the University of Antioquia, where she graduated with distinction, ranking...
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Rita Ghose Bhatia, M.D.

Professor of Clinical Radiology
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Biography: Dr. Rita Ghose Bhatia is a Professor of Clinical Radiology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, with secondary appointments in Otolaryngology and Neurological Surgery. She is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Neuroradiology. Dr. Bhatia serves as Associate Division Director of Neuroradiology...
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Maria Juliana Borja, M.D.

Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology
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Biography: Dr. Borja graduated from Pontifical Universidad Javeriana medical school in Bogota, Colombia. She completed her residency training at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami and her neuroradiology fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, serving as chief resident and chief fellow respectively. Dr. Borja worked as Neuroradiology Attending...
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Azar Peter Dagher, M.D.

Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology

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Steven Falcone, M.D., M.B.A.

Tenured Professor of Clinical Radiology
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Biography: Steven Falcone, M.D., M.B.A, is Professor of Radiology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. His current positions in the Department of Radiology include the Associate Chair, the Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs and Director of Undergraduate Medical Education. Dr. Falcone has previously held many different leadership roles at the School and Health System including...
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Oscar Flores Medrano

Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology

Biography: Dr. Oscar Flores Medrano joined the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Department of Radiology as an Assistant Professor in September 2023. He specializes in neuroradiology with clinical interests spanning brain, spine, and head and neck imaging.

Dr. Flores Medrano earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and...
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Daniel Gewolb, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology

Biography: Dr. Daniel Gewolb joined the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Department of Radiology as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology in August 2025. He is a fellowship-trained neuroradiologist whose expertise spans brain, spine, and head and neck imaging, with a strong foundation in both advanced diagnostic techniques and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Dr....
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Richard Gorniak, M.D.

Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology
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Biography: Dr. Richard Gorniak is an Associate Professor of Radiology at the University of Miami, where he has been a faculty member since 2021. He earned his M.D. from New York University in 1998 and a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania in 1994. With a strong academic and clinical background, Dr. Gorniak has held several key positions in radiology,...
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Ahmet Turan Ilica, M.D.

Pending Rank Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology

Biography: Dr. Ahmet Turan Ilica joined the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Department of Radiology in January 2024 and currently serves as an Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology. He is a board-certified radiologist with subspecialty expertise in neuroradiology, neuro-oncology, and nuclear oncology imaging.

Dr. Ilica earned his medical degree...
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Alexander McKinney, M.D., C.I./C.I.I.P.

Chair of Radiology
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Biography: Alexander M. McKinney IV, MD, is the Chair of the Department of Radiology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. McKinney had previously served 26 years at the University of Minnesota, rising to become a Professor. Dr. McKinney began his time at the University of Minnesota in 1994 as a medical student and continued his education through residency and...
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Akarshan Monga

Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology

Biography: Dr. Akarshan Monga joined the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Department of Radiology as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology in July 2024. He is a fellowship-trained neuroradiologist with expertise in advanced brain, spine, and head and neck imaging.

Dr. Monga earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Miami...
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Natalya Nagornaya, M.D.

Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology
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Biography: Dr. Natalya Nagornaya is an Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where she specializes in neuroradiology. She currently serves as Medical Director of Radiology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and as Director of the Neuroradiology Fellowship Program at Jackson Memorial Hospital. In addition, she has directed...
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Umesh Patel, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology

Biography: Dr. Umesh Patel is originally from New York and is a graduate of Stony Brook University. He received his medical education in Grenada, West Indies at the St. George's University School of Medicine. After medical school, Dr. Patel returned to New York for further training, completing his residency in diagnostic radiology at Albany Medical Center where he was chief resident...
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Oleg Popovych, D.O.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology

Biography: Dr. Oleg Popovych joined the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Department of Radiology as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology in July 2025. He is a fellowship-trained neuroradiologist with a diverse background in medicine, research, and the arts.

Dr. Popovych earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Nova Southeastern...
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Sameer Samtani, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology

Biography: Dr. Sam Samtani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine. With an extensive background in neuroradiology, he completed his fellowship at George Washington University, where he also served as Chief Resident in Diagnostic Radiology. He is board-certified in both neuroradiology and diagnostic radiology....
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Efrat Saraf Lavi, M.D.

Professor of Clinical Radiology
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Biography: Dr. Efrat Saraf-Lavi was promoted to Professor of Clinical Radiology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in June 2025, where she also holds a secondary appointment in Neurosurgery. A fellowship-trained neuroradiologist, she serves as Magnetic Resonance Medical Director (MRMD) for the Radiology Department at Jackson Memorial Hospital and as Medical Director...
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