Sudha A. Anupindi, MD, FSAR

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Sudha A. Anupindi, MD, FSAR, is Chief of the Division of Body Imaging, the Soroosh Mahboubi Endowed Chair in Body Imaging and a pediatric radiologist in the Department of Radiology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Appointments and Referrals: 1-800-TRY-CHOP (1-800-879-2467)

Education and Training

Medical School

MD - UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ

Internship

Internal Medicine - St. Peters Medical Center, New Brunswick, NJ

Residency

Diagnostic Imaging - Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, NJ (Chief Resident)

Fellowship

Pediatric Radiology - Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven CT

Board Certification

Diagnostic Radiology – American Board of Radiology
Pediatric Radiology – American Board of Radiology

Titles and Academic Titles

Attending Radiologist

Chief, Division of Body Imaging

Director, Section of Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Imaging

Kenneth E. Fellows Endowed Chair in Radiology Quality and Patient Safety

Associate Radiologist-in-Chief

Associate Professor, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Departments and Services

Publications

Papers

2019

Expert Panel on Pediatric Imaging: Koberlein GC, Trout AT, Rigsby CK, Iyer RS, Alazraki AL, Anupindi SA, Bardo DME, Brown BP, Chan SS, Chandra T, Dillman JR, Dorfman SR, Falcone RA Jr, Garber MD, Joseph MM, Nguyen JC, Safdar NM, Karmazyn B (2019 May). ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Suspected Appendicitis-Child. Journal of the American College of Radiology, 16 (5S): S252-S263. Doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2019.02.022.

Expert Panel on Pediatric Imaging: Nguyen JC, Dorfman SR, Rigsby CK, Iyer RS, Alazraki AL, Anupindi SA, Bardo DME, Brown BP, Chan SS, Chandra T, Garber MD, Moore MM, Pandya NK, Shet NS, Siegel A, Karmazyn B (2019 May). ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip-Child.  Journal of the American College of Radiology, 16 (5S): S94-S103. Doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2019.02.014.

2018

Expert Panel on Pediatric Imaging: Safdar NM, Rigsby CK, Iyer RS, Alazraki AL,  Anupindi SA, Bardo DME, Brown BP, Chan SS, Chandra T, Dillman JR, Dorfman SR, Garber MD, Lam HFS, Nguyen JC, Siegel A, Widmann RF, Karmazyn B. ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Acutely Limping Child Up to Age 5. J Am Coll Radiol. 2018 Nov;15(11S):S252-S262. doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2018.09.030.

Rapp JB, Anupindi SA, Maya CL, Biko DM. Assessment of Normal Jejunum with Diffusion-Weighted Imaging n MRE in children. Pediatr Radiol. 2018 Nov;48(12):1763-1770. doi: 10.1007/s00247-018-4200-2. Epub 2018 Jul 31.

2016

Jump C, Anupindi S, Peranteau W, Dunham B, Mamula P. Extensive Thoracic Injury From Button Battery Ingestion. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2016 Mar;62(3):e24.

2015

Gwal K, Bedoya MA, Patel N, Rambhatla SJ, Darge K, Sreedharan RR, Anupindi SA. Reference values of MRI measurements of the common bile duct and pancreatic duct in children. Pediatr Radiol. 2015 Feb 20. [Epub ahead of print]

Sahn B, Anupindi SA, Dadhania NJ, Kelsen JR, Nance ML, Mamula P. Duodenal hematoma following EGD: comparison with blunt abdominal trauma-induced duodenal hematoma. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2015 Jan;60(1):69-74. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000000564.

2014

Delgado J, Jaramillo D, Ho-Fung V, Fischer, MJ Anupindi SA: MRI Features of Plexiform Neurofibromas Involving the Liver and Pancreas in Children with Neurofibromatosis Type I  Clinical Radiology  69(6): e280-4, Jun 2014.

Anupindi SA, Halverson M, Khwaja A, Jekovic M, Wang X, Bellah R: Common and uncommon applications of bowel ultrasound in children with pathological correlation. AJR Am J Roentgenology  AJR AM J Roentogenol, 202(5): 946-959, May 2014.

2013

Dhyani M, Anupindi SA, Hahn PF, Ayyala R, Gee MS: Defining and Imaging Algorithm for Non-cystic Splenic Lesions Identified in Young Patients. AJR AM J Roentgenology 201(6): 1043-7, December  2013 Notes: (*)1st Author is trainee.

Muchantef K, Epelman M, Darge K, Kirpalani H, Laje P, Anupindi SA: Sonographic and radiographic imaging features of the neonate with necrotizing enterocolitis: correlating findings with outcomes. Pediatric Radiology 43(11): 1444-52, November 2013.

Jeckovic M, Anupindi SA, Barbir SB, Lovernski J : Is ultrasound useful in detection and follow-up of gastric foreign bodies in children? Clinical Imaging  37(6): 1043-7, Nov-Dec 2013.

Garcia M, Taylor G, Babock-Cimpello L, Dillman J,Iqbal V, Guijano CV, Wooton-Georges SL, Adelqais K, Anupindi SA, Senvane S, Joshi A, Verramani M, Atabaki SM, Monroe DJ, Blumberg SJ, Ruzal-Shapiro C, Dayan S: CT Scan with IV Contrast Alone (CTIV): The role of Intra-abdominal Fat (IAF) on the Ability to Visualize the Normal Appendix. Academic Emergency Medicine  20(8): 795-800, August 2013.

Aronson PL, Henderson AA, Anupindi SA, Servaes S, Markowitz RI, McLoughlin RJ, Woodford AL, Mistry RD: Comparison of clinicians to radiologists in assessment of abdominal radiographs for suspected intussusception. Pediatric Emergency Care 29(5): 584-7, May 2013.

Henderson AA, Anupindi SA, Servaes S, Markowitz RI, Aronson PL, McLoughlin RJ, Mistry RD: Comparison of 2-view abdominal radiographs with ultrasound in children with suspected intussusception. Pediatric Emergency Care 29(2): 145-50, Feb 2013 Notes: (*)1st author is a trainee.

Abstracts

2014

Anupindi K, Anupindi SA, Bedoya MA, McDonald-McGinn D, Zakai E. Mascarenhas M: Assessment of the upper gastrointestinal studies (UGI) in children with 22Q 11.2 Deletion Syndrome.  22q International Biannual Meeting, Mallarca, Spain June 2014 Notes: Oral Presentation.

Lindell RB, Anupindi SA, Bedoya MA, Rambhatla SJ, Zelley K, Chauvin NA, Nicholas KE : Screening for occult malignancy in children with cancer predisposition syndromes: a single-center experience with whole body MRI evaluation  Pediatric Academic Society Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC  May 2014 Notes: Oral Presentation

Gwal K, Bedoya MA, Patel N, Rambhatla S, Darge K, Ram Sreedharan, Anupindi SA: Reference Values of MRI Measurements of the Normal Bile Ducts and Pancreatic Duct in Children. Society of Pediatric Radiology Annual Meeting, Washington, DC May 2014 Notes: Oral Presentation.

2013

Jeckovic M, Anupindi SA, Barbir SB, Lovernski J: Is ultrasound useful in detection and follow-up of gastric foreign bodies in children?  Annual Meeting of the European Society of Pediatric Radiology June 2013 Notes: Oral presentation.

Books

2011

Anupindi SA, Ayyala R, Kelsen J, Mamula P, Applegate KE: Imaging of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Children. Evidence-Based Imaging: Improving the Quality of Imaging in Patient Care, Revised Edition. Medina LS, Blackmore CC, Applegate KE (eds.). Springer, Page: 571-91, 2011.

2010

Anupindi S, Ayalla R, Kelsen J, Mamula P, Applegate KE. Imaging of inflammatory bowel disease in children. In: Medina LS, Applegate KE, Blackmore CC, eds. Springer. pp. 487-507.

2006

Aidlen J, Anupindi SA, Jaramillo D, Doody DP.  Malrotation with midgut volvulus: CT findings of bowel infarction. Reprinted in Helix Review Series-Pediatrics Vol 9, Issue1/2006.

Posters and Presentations

2014

Pugmire BS, Gee MS, Kaplan J, Anupindi SA: Pancreatitis in children: They're not just little Adults. Annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Chicago, IL Nov 2014 Notes: Educational Exhibit/Poster presentation.

Hoffman NJ, Kaimakliotis P, Anupindi S, Semeao E; Ahmad NA, Adzick NS, Mamula P: Chronic Pancreatitis in the Setting of SPINK1 and CTRC Mutations Complicated by Pancreatic Duct Leak and Pancreaticopleural Fistula. Annual Meeting of The North American Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Conference, Atlanta, GA October 2014 Notes: Poster Presentation 

Moy MP, Weinstein HJ, Anupindi SA, Gee MS: The spectrum of imaging findings in renal lymphoma in the pediatric population. Society of Pediatric Radiology Annual Meeting, Washington, DC May 2014 Notes: Educational Exhibit.

Anupindi SA, Bedoya MA, Anupindi K, McDonald-McGinn Donna M, Zackai E, Mascarenhas M: Assessment of the Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) Studies in Children with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. Society of Pediatric Radiology Annual Meeting, Washington, DC  May  2014 Notes: Scientific Poster Presentation 

Yam B, Anupindi S, Daugherty R, Epelman M, Jaramillo D, Chauvin N: Imaging of the pediatric sacrum and sacroiliac joints:  sometimes a pain in the butt! Society of Pediatric Radiology Annual Meeting, Washington, DC  May 2014 Notes: Educational Poster Presentation (*) First Author is a Trainee 

2013

Anvari A, Anupindi SA, Gee MS: Imaging Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Young Patients:  Which Modality to Choose and How Do Imaging Findings Impact Patient Management? Radiological Society of North America, Chicago, IL  December  2013 Notes: Poster presentation, (*)1st author is trainee.

Jump C, Loomes KL, Piccoli DA, Blinman TA, Rosh J, Anupindi SA, Smith-Whitley K, Kelsen JR: Role of Colectomy to Treat Life-threatening Thrombotic Storm in Pediatric IBD. Annual meeting of the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology and nutrition, Chicago, IL  October  2013 Notes: Poster presentation.

Ayyala R, Gee MS, Dyhani M, Chauvin N, Ho V, Anupindi SA: An Unforgettable Journey Through the Diseases of the Forgotten Organ - The Spleen. The Society of Pediatric Radiology Annual Meeting, San Antonio Texas May 2013 Notes: Poster Presentation.

Anupindi SA, Kwhaja A, Halverson M, Wang X, Bellah R, : Bowel Ultrasound in Children with Pathologic Correlation: Spectrum of Disease beyond IBD. American Roentgen Ray Society, Annual Meeting Washington, DC  April  2013 Notes: Poster presentation.

Invited Lectures
2014

Nov. 2014, "Pediatric Abdominal Masses". Case Based Pediatric Session-Annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Chicago, Il.

Oct. 2014, "Cross examination of Cross sectional Imaging of Pediatric IBD", Annual Meeting of the North America Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Atlanta, Georgia

Sept. 2014, "Abdominal Tumors in Children Part 1" International Education Conference Program, Veracuz, Mexico, SI VER SAR, simposium Veracruzano de Radiologia Abdominal

Sept. 2014, "Pediatric Body Protocols" International Education Conference Program, Veracuz, Mexico, SI VER SAR, simposium Veracruzano de Radiologia Abdominal

Sept. 2014, "Abdominal Tumors in children Part 2" International Education Conference Program, Veracuz, Mexico, SI VER SAR, simposium Veracruzano de Radiologia Abdominal

Sept. 2014, "MRI imaging of congenital anomalies-Focus on Fetal Imaging" International Education Conference Program, Veracuz, Mexico, SI VER SAR, simposium Veracruzano de Radiologia Abdominal

Sept. 2014,  "CT of Blunt abdominal trauma in children" International Education Conference Program, Veracuz, Mexico, SI VER SAR, simposium Veracruzano de Radiologia Abdominal

Jun. 2014, "Review of GU Radiology", Hospital Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain

May 2014, "Which Pancreatic Duct Variant Predisposes to Pancreatitis?" Postgraduate Course of the Society of  Pediatric Radiology Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.

Apr. 2014, "Pediatric Dose Reduction Techniques" - Guest speaker 34th Annual US San Diego Radiology Review Course, San Diego, CA

Apr. 2014, "Pediatric Genitourinary Radiology" - Guest Speaker - 34th Annual UC San Diego Radiology Review Course, San Diego, CA

Apr. 2014, "Pediatric Genitourinary Radiology" - Guest Speaker - 34th Annual UC San Diego Radiology Review Course, San Diego, CA

Apr. 2014, "Pediatric Gastrointestinal Radiology" - Guest Speaker 34th Annual UC San Diego Radiology Review Course, San Diego, CA

Mar. 2014, "Pediatric CT and MR Enterography", workshop session, Society of Abdominal Radiology Annual Course, Boca Raton, FL

Mar. 2014, "Current status of pancreatitis in children: Terminology, imaging techniques and management" Workshop session, Society of Abdominal Radiology Annual Course, Boca Raton, FL

Mar. 2014, "Ultrasound of the bowel in IBD", Workshop session, Society of Abdominal Radiology Annual Course, Boca Raton, FL

2013

Dec. 2013, "Imaging Liver Masses in Children"  Refresher course in Advanced Pediatric Abdominal Imaging, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Chicago, IL

Oct. 2013, "Imaging the Small Bowel In Children" Indian Society of Pediatric Radiology, Ahmedabad, India

Oct. 2013, "Imaging of Abdominal Trauma in Children " Indian Society of Pediatric Radiology Annual Meeting Ahmedabad, India

May 2013, "MR Enterography:  Where are we now and Where are we going? Society of Pediatric Radiology Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX

Mar. 2013, "Pediatric Radiology Board Review", Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Department of Radiology, Miami Beach, FL

Mar. 2013, "Pediatric Radiology Cases" Columbia University Medical Center, Department of Radiology, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY

Feb. 2013, "Ultrasound of the Bowel", Small Bowel Imaging Course, Society of Abdominal Radiology Annual Meeting, Maui, HI

Feb. 2013, "Imaging IBD in Children and Youth Adults", Workshop Session, Society of Abdominal Radiology Annual Meeting, Maui, HI

Awards and Honors

2014, Richard H. Marshak International Lecturer Award - awarded by the Society of Abdominal Radiology

2011, Cum Laude Award for Excellence in Educational Exhibit Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

2006, Jack Wittenberg, M.D. Teaching Award, Massachusetts General Hospital

1999, Fellow of the Year Award, Yale University School of Medicine

1991, Recruitment Award presented by American Medical Women's Association (AMWA)

1990, Cum Laude Graduate, Boston University

1989, Dean's List, Boston University

Editorial and Academic Positions

Editorial Positions

2014-present, Reviewer, Abdominal Imaging
2013-present, Reviewer, American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR)
2013-present, Reviewer, Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (JMRI)
2012-present, Reviewer, European Journal of Radiology (EJR)
2012-present, Writer for Hermes column; Pediatric Radiology
2011-present, Reviewer, European Journal of Pediatrics
2011-present, Reviewer, Imaging in Medicine
2010-present, Reviewer, Pediatric Health
2009-present, Reviewer, Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition
2003-present, Reviewer, Journal of Pediatric Radiology

Academic/Institutional Positions

2013-present, Member, Foreign Body Ingestion Clinical Pathway Committee, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
2008-present, Chairperson, Education Committee, Department of Radiology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
2006-present, Member, Fellowship Admissions Committee, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

2011-present, Society of Abdominal Radiology

- 2011-present, Member

- 2012-present, Pediatric Representative-Small Bowel Imaging Focus Group

2010-present, North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (Member)

2010-present, American Association for Women's Radiologists (Member)

2009-present, European Society of Pediatric Radiology (Member)

2008-present, European Society of Radiology (Member)

2006-present, American College of Radiology

- 2006-present, Member

- 2013-present, Ad Hoc Committee-Pediatric MRI Accreditation

1999-Present Society for Pediatric Radiology

- 1999 - present, member

- 2010-2013 MR Committee

- 2010-2013 Safety Committee