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Alexander Somwaru, MD, Radiology, Tampa, FL, James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital-Tampa

AlexanderStephenSomwaruMD

Radiology Tampa, FL

Abdominal Imaging, Gastrointestinal Imaging, Genitourinary Imaging

Associate Professor of Radiology

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Summary

  • Dr. Somwaru is a board-certified and fellowship-trained radiologist who specializes in abdominopelvic and cancer imaging. His research has resulted in numerous peer-reviewed publications, a book chapter, abstracts, and awards. Dr. Somwaru finds the most gratification in serving as the doctor’s doctor; it is his honor to help physicians make decisions that impact patients whom he may never meet.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Body Imaging/Cross Sectional Imaging/MRI, 2013 - 2014
  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
    University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Radiology-Diagnostic, 2009 - 2013
  • Albert Einstein Medical Center
    Albert Einstein Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2008 - 2009
  • George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 2008, M.D.
  • University of Pennsylvania
    University of PennsylvaniaA.B., Neurobiology, 2000 - 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2020 - 2024
  • American Board of Radiology Diagnostic Radiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Cum Laude, 105th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), 2019
  • Invited Continuing Medical Education Lecture, 105th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), 2019
  • Certificate of Merit, 103rd Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), 2017
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Current State of Interventional Radiology in Nigeria  
    Ismail A, Tabari A, Ahidjo A, Isyaku K, Ugwueze C, Doo F, Hunt S, Somwaru AS, Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 3/1/2020

Books/Book Chapters

Press Mentions

  • Advancing the Value of Radiology in the COVID-19 Era
    Advancing the Value of Radiology in the COVID-19 EraAugust 24th, 2020
  • Results of Dyspnea Study Using Dynamic Digital Radiography to Be Presented at ATS 2019
    Results of Dyspnea Study Using Dynamic Digital Radiography to Be Presented at ATS 2019May 20th, 2019

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Hospital Affiliations