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Lavi Nissim, MD

Lavi Nissim, MD

Lavi Nissim, MD

Lavi Nissim, MD, is an attending radiologist with the Department of Radiology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Locations: Main Building


215-590-7000

About Lavi Nissim, MD

Titles

Attending Radiologist

Certifications

Pediatric Radiology – American Board of Radiology

Interventional Radiology – American Board of Radiology

Radiology – American Board of Radiology

Awards and Honors

2023-2024, Phoenix Magazine "Top Doctor", as selected by healthcare professionals
2015, Vitals Patients’ Choice 
2005, BIDMC Surgery Department training exam award, top 80th percentile in nation 
1996, Bessie F. Lawrence Scholar (selected among 80 science/math students in the world) 
1995, Research Science Institute Scholar (selected among 64 science/math students in the world)
1994, 1996, U.S. Army Science Fair Award

Leadership and Memberships

2022-present, American Roentgen Ray Society 
2021-present, Society of Pediatric Interventional Radiology 
2020-present, Society of Pediatric Radiology 
2008-present, Society of Interventional Radiology 

Education & training

Undergraduate Degree

BS - Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA

Medical Degree

MD - University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

Residency

Interventional/Diagnostic Radiology Residency (VIR DIRECT Pathway) - University of Arizona Medical Center, Tucson, AZ
General Surgery Resident Physician (VIR DIRECT Pathway) - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
 

Fellowship

Pediatric Body Imaging - Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Phoenix, AZ
Pediatric Interventional Radiology - Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Phoenix, AZ

Team affiliations

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Publications

Publications

2025

Nissim L, Fraser J, Mousa A, Gamble S, Rizvi S. Penetrating Thoracic Injury From Fall onto a Pencil. EuroRad. 2025; 19207.

Nissim L, Mousa A, Berkovich R, Prieto J, Walters C. Grade V Renal Injury with Herniation of the Kidney Into the Chest. Case In Point. 2025.  (pending publication)

Nissim L, Jacobs E, Temkit M, Willard S, Schaefer C, Southard R, Pohlman J. MR lymphangiography in the pediatric population: 10-year single institution experience. Clin Imaging. 2025 Mar 26;121:110464.

2020

Nissim L, Patel M. Childhood Drowning - Circle of Life. EuroRad. 2020; 16945.

Nissim L, Mandell G. Gastric Ewing Sarcoma Identified on Meckel's Scan. Radiol Case Rep. 2020; 15(8): 1235 - 1237.

Nissim L, Reeser B.  Medical Image of the Week: An "Intubation Box" to Protect Healthcare Professionals. Southwest J Pulm Crit Care. 2020; 20 (5): 173-4.

2017

Nissim L, Diven C, Braun A. Embolization of Left Gastric Artery Pseudoaneurysm after Blunt Trauma. Imaging in Medicine. 2017; 9 (1): 15-17.

Nissim L, Peralta B, Brooks c. Upper Extremity Fistulogram and Intervention: Benefits of Internal Jugular Venotomy Approach. Nessa J of Renal and Nephrol. 2017; 1 (1): 1-6.

2015

Nissim L, Alnajjar S, Vivio E. Medical Image of the Week: Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia Secondary to Aspiration. Southwest J Pulm Crit Care. 2015; 11 (1): 1-2.

Nissim L, Krupinski E. VIR DIRECT Pathway: Survey of Graduates and Trainees from this Pilot IR Training Program. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2015 Feb; 26 (2): 297-9.

Nissim L, Mackstaller L, Hooten J, Motamedi K, Graham A, Taljanovic M. Spindle Cell Sarcoma of the Popliteal Fossa Mimicking a Benign Vascular Lesion.  Radiol Case Rep. 2015;  5 (1): 340.  

2013

Nissim L, Romano W. Successful Retrieval From Right Ventricular Wall of an Embolized Bard Meridian Filter Fragment.  J Vasc Interv Radiol 2013 Dec; 24(12):1933-4. 

Nissim L, Krupinski E, Hunter T, Taljanovic M. Exposure to, Understanding of, and Interest in Interventional Radiology in American Medical Students. Acad Radiol 2013; 20:493-499.

2010

Ayyalasomayajula A, Polk AW, Basudhar A, Missoum S, Nissim L, Vandergeest JP.  Active Contours and 3D  reconstruction of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. Ann Biomed Eng. Vol 38(1): 164-76. 2010.

2008

Nissim L, Gilbertson-Dahdal D. An Unusual Complication of an Infiltrated Intravenous Catheter: Heterotopic Ossification in a Newborn. Journal of Radiology Case Reports. Vol 2 (2): 13-15. 2008.

1996

Chehimi J, Ma X, Chouaib S, Zyad A, Nagashunmugam T, Wojcik L, Chehimi S, Nissim L, and Frank I. Differential Production of Interleukin 10 during Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection. AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses. Vol 12: 1141-1149. 1996. 

Abstracts (includes Posters and Scientific Presentations)

2025

Mousa A, Nissim L, Gamble S, Fraser J. AAST Grade 2 Injury to Lung due to Penetrating Trauma from Pencil. American Society of Emergency Radiology - October 2025.

Willard S, Schaefer C, Desai S, Nissim L, Errea M, Abruzzo T. Embolization of large base of thumb AVM varix with preservation of adjacent venous anatomy.  Society for Pediatric Interventional Radiology 2025 Annual Meeting – October 2025.

Nissim L, Willard S, Woodward C. Selective Embolization of Saddle Injury to the Penis. Society of Pediatric Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting – October 2025.

Nissim L, Desai S, Errea M, Schaefer C, Willard S. Osteoid Osteoma Ablation: Challenging Cases. Society of Pediatric Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting – October 2025.

Nissim L, Desai S, Vela C. Use of Virtual Reality Goggles to Alleviate Peri-Procedural Anxiety in Pediatric Interventional Radiology. Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting – March 2025.

Koujah D, Willard S, Schaefer C, Sudhen D, Nissim L, Errea M, Abruzzo T. Embolization with Bleomycin-loaded Particle Suspensions in Conjunction with Interstitial Bleomycin Sclerotherapy for Early and Late-stage Arteriovenous Malformations in Children.  Displayed at: Society of Interventional Radiology 2025 Annual Meeting - March 2025 .

2023

Nissim L, Bardo D, Sandoval-Menendez A. CT Volumetric Measurement of the Spleen in Pediatric Patients: Correlation with Age, Height, and Body Surface Area. Phoenix Children's Research Symposium – October 2023.

Nissim L, Schaefer C. Duodenal Perforation after Placement of a Low-Profile Gastrojejunostomy Tube in an Infant with Low Weight. Society of Pediatric Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting – October 2023.

Nissim L, Desai S, Willard S. Arteriovenous Fistula as Delayed Complication of Liver Biopsy in a Patient with Fontan-Associated Liver Disease. Society of Pediatric Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting – October 2023.

Nissim L, Desai S, Willard S. Educational Exhibit: Percutaneous Biopsy of Subcentimeter Splenic Lesions. Society of Pediatric Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting – October 2023.

Wachs J, Desai S, Garcia A, Greer J, Nissim L. Neonatal Thymic Hemorrhage Case Study: Thymic Hematoma Mimicking a Mediastinal Mass Lesion In a Neonate. Society for Pediatric Radiology Annual Meeting - May 2023. 

Editorials, Reviews, Chapters

Reviewer, Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology 

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