Division Chief
Joseph R Grajo, MD
Associate Professor & Chief, Abdominal Imaging
Joint Associate Professor, Urology
Vice Chair, Research
Associate Program Director, Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program
Program Director, Abdominal Imaging Fellowship
Director, MRI
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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Faculty
Patricia L 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
Linda K Armstrong, DO
Assistant Professor, Abdominal Imaging
Associate Program Director, Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program
Education
DO: Nova Southeastern University; Fort Lauderdale, FL
BS: Florida State University; Tallahassee, FL
Training
Fellowship: Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN (Women’s Imaging)
Residency: University of Arkansas; Little Rock, AR
Internship: University of Arkansas; Little Rock, AR
Erinn O’Laughlin Cooke, MD
Assistant Professor, Abdominal Imagng
Director, Medical Student Program
Education
MD: University of Maryland; Baltimore, MD
MPH: Saint Louis University; Saint Louis, MO
BS: Davidson College; Davidson, NC
Training
Fellowship: University of Florida; Gainesville, FL (Breast Imaging/MSK)
Residency: University of Florida; Gainesville, FL
Internship: Greenwich Hospital; Greenwich, CT
Raymond A LaRue III, 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
Abdullah Malkawi, MD
Assistant Professor, Abdominal Imaging
Education
MD: Jordan University of Science & Technology; Jordan
Training
Fellowship: Brown University; Providence, RI
Residency: Wayne State University; Detroit, MI
Internship: Wayne State University; Detroit, MI
Julia K 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
Patricia P Moser, MD
Associate Professor, 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
Priya Girish Sharma, MD
Assistant Professor, Pediatric Radiology
Education
MD: University of Connecticut; Farmington, CT
BS: Tufts University; Medford, MA
Training
Fellowship: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles; Los Angeles, CA
Residency: Saint Vincent Hospital; Worcester, MA
Internship: Norwalk Hospital; Norwalk, CT
Eric K Thoburn, MD
Vice Chair
Assistant Professor, Abdominal & Cardiac Imaging
Education
MD: University of South Florida; Tampa, FL
BS: Emory University; Atlanta, GA
Training
Residency: University of Florida; Gainesville, FL
Gladys M 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
Nupur Verma, MD
Associate Professor, Abdominal & Cardiac Imaging
Director, Trauma & Emergency Radiology
Program Director, Diagnostic Radiology Residency Prgram
Director, Abdominal CT
Education
MD: University of Miami; Miami, FL
BS: University of Miami; Miami, FL
Training
Fellowship: University of Washington; Seattle, WA (Trauma/Emergency Medicine)
Residency: University of Washington; Seattle, WA
Internship: Jackson Memorial Hospital; Miami, FL
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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
Pancreas MRI +/- Cholangiopancreatography (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
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
Research Activities
Our faculty and trainees participate in an array of research projects that often involve collaboration across divisions, departments, and institutions. We have active IRB-approved projects with Interventional Radiology, Urology, Gastroenterology, Gynecology, Transplant Surgery, Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Endocrinology, and Pathology.
Clinical Trials
Prospective Evaluation of Chronic Pancreatitis for Epidemiologic and Translational Studies (The PROCEED Study)
Grajo: Co-investigator
A Prospective Comparative Study of Outcomes with Proton and Photon Radiation in Prostate Cancer (COMPPARE)
Grajo: Radiology Director
Phase II Clinical Trial Platform of Novel Radiosensitization Utilizing Total Neoadjuvant Therapy (TNT)
Grajo: Consultant
Pancreatic Volume in Preclinical Type 1 Diabetes
Grajo: Consultant
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.
Publications
Our scientific endeavors have resulted in numerous publications in well-respected journals, such as Radiology, RadioGraphics, Abdominal Radiology, AJR, JACR, European Journal of Radiology, Academic Radiology, Emergency Radiology, and Urology. Please see Faculty PubMed and ResearchGate Profiles above for more detail.