Message from the Section Chief

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Message from the Section Chief

Neuroradiology is a subspecialty that uses a broad range of diagnostic and treatment methodologies to examine abnormalities and disorders of the brain, face, head, neck, peripheral nerves, and spine. As experts in our field, we consult with research investigators and referring providers while also striving for excellence in education, patient care and research. ~ Ahmet Baykal, M.D., Ph.D.

Overview

Neuroradiology is comprised of fellowship-trained, board certified radiologists who are highly skilled in providing precise diagnosis of diseases and disorders of the brain, spine, and the head and neck region.

The Neuroradiology section is comprised of fellowship-trained, board certified radiologists who are highly skilled in computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, perfusion imaging and MR spectroscopy. Our radiologists also perform image-guided procedures for diagnostic purposes including fluoroscopic-guided lumbar punctures, myelograms, cisternograms, and diagnostic cerebral and spinal angiography.

A subspecialty of radiology, neuroradiology focuses on the appropriate therapy for the best medical outcomes. Our radiologists are experts in a range of disorders and disease of the spine, trauma, and head and neck cancer, including:

  • Trauma
  • Stroke
  • Brain tumors
  • Head and neck cancer
  • Aneurysms
  • Vascular malformations
  • Demyelinating disease
  • Degenerative diseases of the spine 

Neuroradiology is integral to VCU Health's designation as a Level I Stroke and Trauma Center. There is active collaboration with specialists in neurology, neurosurgery, ear-nose-throat (ENT), and oncology to offer life-saving treatments.

Neuroradiology Fellowship

The VCU Department of Radiology offers a one-year, ACGME-accredited, diagnostic Neuroradiology Fellowship. Neuroradiology fellows receive training in the full spectrum of neuroradiology topics and modalities, including advanced imaging techniques. 

Learn more about our Neuroradiology Fellowship.

Neuroradiology Faculty

Ahmet Baykal, M.D., Ph.D.

Ahmet Baykal, M.D., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Ahmet Baykal, M.D., Ph.D.

Ahmet Baykal, M.D., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Radiology

Assistant Professor
Director, Neuroradiology

Phone: (804) 828-8688

Fax: (804) 628-1132

Email: ahmet.baykal@vcuhealth.org

Address/Location:
West Hospital, South Wing

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S. Mohammad H. Gharavi, M.D.

S. Mohammad H. Gharavi, M.D.

Assistant Professor

S. Mohammad H. Gharavi, M.D.

S. Mohammad H. Gharavi, M.D.

Assistant Professor

Radiology

Email: SeyedMohammad.Gharavi@vcuhealth.org

Address/Location:
West Hospital, South Wing

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Yang Tang, M.D., Ph.D.

Yang Tang, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Yang Tang, M.D., Ph.D.

Yang Tang, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Radiology

Associate Professor
Director, Emergency Radiology
Director, Quality Assurance for Diagnostic Radiology

Phone: (804) 828-5098

Fax: (804) 628-1132

Email: yang.tang@vcuhealth.org

Address/Location:
West Hospital, South Wing

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Warren A. Stringer, M.D.

Warren A. Stringer, M.D.

Assistant Professor

Warren A. Stringer, M.D.

Warren A. Stringer, M.D.

Assistant Professor

Radiology

Phone: (804) 828-5099

Fax: (804) 628-1132

Email: warren.stringer@vcuhealth.org

Address/Location:
West Hospital, South Wing

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Brian Suddarth, M.D.

Brian Suddarth, M.D.

Assistant Professor

Brian Suddarth, M.D.

Brian Suddarth, M.D.

Assistant Professor

Radiology

Phone: (804) 828-4880

Fax: (804) 628-1132

Email: brian.suddarth@vcuhealth.org

Address/Location:
West Hospital, South Wing

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Timothy Fitzgerald, M.D.

Timothy Fitzgerald, M.D.

Assistant Clinical Professor

Timothy Fitzgerald, M.D.

Timothy Fitzgerald, M.D.

Assistant Clinical Professor

Radiology

Email: Timothy.Fitzgerald@vcuhealth.org

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Melissa D. Kang, M.D.

Melissa D. Kang, M.D.

Assistant Clinical Professor

Melissa D. Kang, M.D.

Melissa D. Kang, M.D.

Assistant Clinical Professor

Radiology

Email: Melissa.Kang@vcuhealth.org

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Khanh T. Nguyen, D.O.

Khanh T. Nguyen, D.O.

Assistant Clinical Professor

Khanh T. Nguyen, D.O.

Khanh T. Nguyen, D.O.

Assistant Clinical Professor

Radiology

Email: Khanh.Nguyen@vcuhealth.org

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