Lavi Nissim, MD
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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
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