Sameer Samtani, M.D.

Roles

• Biography

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  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. Dr. Samtani has held leadership roles, including Medical Director at UHealth and Chairman of Radiology at Adventist Health System. He is involved in teaching and research, contributing to various academic programs and publishing research in the fields of neuroimaging and diagnostic radiology. His expertise is also recognized with multiple honors, including America’s Top Radiologists and Castle Connolly Top Doctor distinctions.

• Education & Training

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  Education

  1989: The London Hospital Medical College, University of London

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• Teaching Interests

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  Dr. Samtani has a strong commitment to education, with a focus on training the next generation of radiologists and medical professionals. He currently teaches diagnostic radiology residents, neuroradiology fellows, and medical students at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, and Jackson Memorial Hospital. His teaching interests include topics such as neurocutaneous syndromes, pineal region anatomy and pathology, and neuroradiology board reviews.

• Research Interests

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  Dr. Samtani’s research interests are centered around advancing the field of neuroradiology, with a particular focus on improving diagnostic accuracy and enhancing imaging techniques. His work includes the study of neuroimaging protocols, specifically in the context of stroke and brain pathology. He has explored the use of MRI in non-traumatic optic nerve emergencies and the predictive potential of MRI findings in acutely encephalopathic patients.
  
  Dr. Samtani is also deeply engaged in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in radiology. He is investigating the comparative effectiveness of AI-driven 3D volumetric measurements and radiomics in assessing the treatment response of low-grade gliomas. Additionally, his ongoing research includes the role of sarcopenia in lung transplant recipients and the development of predictive models for stroke diagnosis using AI.
  
  In addition to these projects, Dr. Samtani has submitted research on topics such as the etiology of positive MRIs in encephalopathic patients and the role of horizontal forces in idiopathic intracranial hypertension. His research is not only advancing clinical understanding but also improving diagnostic approaches, particularly in neuroimaging and the application of emerging technologies like AI in medical imaging.

• Publications

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