Abdominal Imaging


Division Co-Chiefs

Eric K Thoburn, MD

Dr Eric Thoburn, Faculty
Eric Thoburn, MD

Assistant Professor and Co-Chief, Abdominal Imaging
Interim Chief, Pediatric Radiology

Education
MD: University of South Florida; Tampa, FL
BS: Emory University; Atlanta, GA

Training
Residency: University of Florida; Gainesville, FL


Patricia P Moser, MD

Dr Patricia Moser, Faculty
Patricia Moser, MD

Associate Professor and Co-Chief, Abdominal Imaging

Education
MD: University of Florida; Gainesville, FL
BS: Washington and Lee University; Lexington, VA (Biology)

Training
Fellowship: University of Alabama; Birmingham, AL (Body Imaging)
Residency: University of Florida; Gainesville, FL
Internship: University of Florida; Gainesville, FL

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Faculty

Patricia L Abbitt, MD

Dr Patricia Abbitt, Faculty
Patricia Abbitt, MD

Professor, Abdominal Imaging

Education
MD: Tufts University; Boston, MA
BA: University of Virginia; Charlottesville, VA

Training
Fellowship: University of Virginia; Charlottesville, VA
Residency: University of Virginia; Charlottesville, VA
Internship: Maine Medical Center; Portland, ME

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Joseph R Grajo, MD

Dr Joe Grajo, Faculty
Joseph Grajo, MD

Professor, Abdominal Imaging
Joint Associate Professor, Urology
Vice Chair, Operations

Program Director, Abdominal Imaging Fellowship

Education
MD: Northeast Ohio Medical University; Rootstown, OH
BS: Youngstown State University; Youngstown, OH

Training
Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School; Boston, MA (Abdominal Imaging)
Residency: University of South Florida; Tampa, FL (Chief Resident)

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Mariam Hanna, MD

Mariam Hanna, MD
Mariam Hanna, MD

Associate Professor, Abdominal Imaging
Program Director, Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program

Education
MD: Florida State University; Tallahassee, FL
BS: University of South Florida; Tampa, FL

Training
Fellowship: Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond, VA (Breast Imaging)
Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond, VA
Internship: Albert Einstein Medical Center; Philadelphia, PA


Raymond A LaRue III, MD

Dr Ray LaRue, Faculty
Raymond LaRue, MD

Associate Professor, Abdominal Imaging

Education
MD: University of Miami; Miami, FL
MA: University of Florida; Gainesville, FL (History)
BA: University of Florida; Gainesville, FL (History)

Training
Residency: University of South Alabama; Mobile, AL
Internship: Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital; Greensboro, NC


Laura Magnelli, MD

Laura Magnelli, MD
Laura Magnelli, MD

Assistant Professor, Abdominal Imaging
Director, Radiology Medical Student Clerkship

Education
MD: Drexel University College of Medicine; Philadelphia, PA

Training
Fellowship: University of Florida; Gainesville, FL
Residency: University of Florida; Gainesville, FL
Internship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; Pittsburgh, PA


Julia K Marshall, MD

Dr Julie Marshall, MD
Julia Marshall, MD

Associate Professor, Abdominal Imaging

Education
MD: University of Florida; Gainesville, FL
BS: The Ohio State University; Columbus, OH

Training
Residency: University of Florida; Gainesville, FL
Internship: University of Florida; Gainesville, FL

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Victor M Tonso, MD

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Victor Tonso, MD

Assistant Professor, Abdominal Imaging

Education
MD: Faculdade de Medicina de Catanduva, Fameca, Brazil

Training
Fellowship: MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas, Houston, TX
Residency: Instituto Israelita de Ensino e Pesquisa Albert Einstein, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Residency: Faculdade de Medicina de Catanduva, Fameca, Brazil


Gladys M Torres, MD

Dr Gladys Torres, Faculty
Gladys Torres, MD

Associate Professor, Abdominal Imaging

Education
MD: University of Puerto Rico; San Juan, PR

Training
Fellowship: University of Florida; Gainesville, FL
Residency: Puerto Rico Medical Center
Internship: Lancaster General Hospital; Lancaster, PA

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Physician Extenders

  • Christine Meyer
  • Monica Jette

About our Team

The Abdominal Imaging Division offers a wide array of cross-sectional and radiographic examinations as well as image-guided interventions. Specialized techniques include multiparametric MRI of the prostate, rectal cancer MRI, CT colonography, ultrasound shear wave elastography, and secretin MR cholangiopancreatography. A full range of services is listed below.


Diagnostic Clinical Services

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Liver MRI with Eovist or Gadavist
MR Elastography
Pancreas MRI +/- Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)
Secretin MRCP
Prostate MRI with PI-RADS categorization and planning for targeted fusion biopsy
Rectal MRI for cancer staging
Renal MRI for renal mass characterization
Adrenal MRI for nodule characterization
MR Enterography and Perianal Fistula for Crohn’s Disease
MR Uterus/Ovary for uterine and adnexal lesion characterization

Computed Tomography (CT)

CT abdomen pelvis
Multiphase liver CT
Pancreatic protocol CT
Multiphase renal CT (CT IVP, Renal Mass, Split Bolus Urogram)
Adrenal mass protocol CT
CT Enterography
CT Colonography for colon cancer/polyp screening
CT GI Bleed
CT Angiography

Ultrasound

Complete abdominal US
Right upper quadrant US
Retroperitoneal US
Transabdominal and Transvaginal Pelvic US
Scrotal US
US Shear Wave Elastography for liver fibrosis
Thyroid US with TI-RADS categorization
Liver Transplant Doppler US
Renal Transplant Doppler US
Soft Tissue US
Sonohysterogram

Radiography/Fluoroscopy

KUB
Rehab Barium Swallow with Speech Language Pathology
Esophagram
Upper GI Series
Small Bowel Follow Through
Gastrografin Challenge
Lower GI Series
Hysterosalpingogram with Gynecology
Cystogram
Retrograde Urethrogram
Loopogram


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Body Interventional Procedures

  • CT and US-guided biopsy
  • CT and US-guided abscess drainage
  • Cholecystostomy tube placement
  • Paracentesis
  • Thoracentesis

Interdisciplinary Work

Our division interacts with numerous departments throughout the hospital on a daily basis. We staff regular multidisciplinary conferences, which include Hepatobiliary Tumor Board, Genitourinary Tumor Board, Fusion Biopsy Prostate Tumor Board, Gynecologic Oncology Tumor Board, Gastrointestinal Oncology Tumor Board, Gynecology Multidisciplinary Conference, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Multidisciplinary Conference. We also participate in interdisciplinary research with our various clinical colleagues.


National Committee Service

  • ACR Appropriateness Criteria
  • LI-RADS
  • Society of Abdominal Radiology Crohn’s Disease Focused Panel
  • Consortium for the Study of Pancreatitis, Diabetes, and Pancreatic Cancer

Conference Presentations

Our faculty and trainees regularly present scientific and educational abstracts and exhibits at prestigious regional, national, and international conferences, including the Radiological Society of North America, Society of Abdominal Radiology, American Roentgen Ray Society, Association of University Radiologists, and Florida Radiological Society.