Chandana Lall, M.D., M.B.A.

Dr. Sandy Lall
Diagnostic Radiologist
Clinical Expertise
Radiology
Research Area
Oncologic Imaging
Appointments
Clinical Professor and Chair, Department of Diagnostic Radiology
Vice Dean, Clinical Faculty Affairs
Clinical Teams
Diagnostic Radiology

Chandana "Sandy" Lall, M.D., M.B.A. has had a distinguished career in radiology spanning more than 28 years. She has established a proven record of excellence in advancing patient care, leading multidisciplinary teams and contributing to the advancement of the field of radiology, especially as it pertains to abdominal and pelvic oncologic imaging. Lall, who joined City of Hope in 2023, previously served as chair and professor of the radiology department at the University of Florida, Jacksonville. Prior to that position, she was vice chair and professor of radiology and urology at the University of California, Irvine. She is highly regarded in the world of radiology and known for her compassionate leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and her growth mindset. Lall has played a key role in developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives, operational strategies and workflow optimization to enhance efficiency across imaging service lines.

Her research focuses on advances in oncologic imaging and the utility of magnetic resonance imaging in accurate cancer staging, response to therapy and detection of recurrence. She has published more than 400 peer-reviewed articles and scientific abstracts, frequently presenting at national and international meetings.

Lall graduated summa cum laude from the University of Delhi, where she earned her medical degree and pursued a radiology residency, followed by a radiology residency and fellowship in abdominal imaging, respectively, from Maimonides Medical Center and Beth Israel Medical Center, both in New York. She earned her master’s degree in business administration from the University of California Irvine, Paul Merage School of Business in 2016.

Location
Education & Experience
Degrees
  • 2016, M.B.A., University of California Irvine, Paul Merage School of Business, Irvine, CA
  • 1988, M.D., University of Delhi, School of Medicine, Delhi, India 
  • 1983, Premedical degree, University of Delhi, Zoology Honors, Delhi, India 
Professional Experience
  • 2023-present, Clinical Professor and Chair, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, City of Hope, Duarte, CA
  • 2023-present, Vice Dean of Clinical Faculty Affairs, City of Hope, Duarte, CA
  • 2018-2023, Professor and Chair, Department of Radiology, University of Florida, Jacksonville, FL 
  • 2010-2016, Professor and Vice Chair, Radiology and Urology, University of California, Irvine, CA 
  • 2010-2018, Division Director, Abdominal Imaging, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA 
  • 2010-2018, Clerkship Director, Abdominal Imaging, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA
  • 2010-2018, Fellowship Program Director, University of California Irvine, Abdominal Imaging, Irvine, CA 
  • 2005-2010, Abdominal Fellowship Program Director, Indiana University Health, Imaging, Indianapolis, IN
  • 2000-2002, Director CT Imaging, LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA 
     
Board Certifications
  • 1997-2022, American Board of Radiology (Lifetime Certification)
  • 1993-2022, Indian Board of Radiology (Lifetime Certification)
Awards & Memberships
Awards
  • Cum Laude Award, Society of Body CT & MRI, Nashville, Tennessee, 2017
  • Magna Cum Laude Award, Society of Abdominal Radiology, Hawaii, 2016
  • Cum Laude Award, Society of Abdominal Radiology, Hawaii, 2016
  • Honored RSNA Educator Award for Significant Educational Advancement in Radiology, Proceedings of the Radiological Society of North America, Chicago, Illinois, 2013
     
Memberships
  • 2022-current, Member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
  • 2019-current, Board of Directors; Academy of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Research
  • 2018-current, Society of Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments (SCARD)
  • 2008-current, Member of the Society of Abdominal Radiology (SAR) 
  • 2011-2013, American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM)
  • 2010-2011, Association of University Radiologists (AUR)
  • 1989-current, Indian Medical Association
Publications
  • Kassam Z, Lang R,Bates DDB, Chang KJ, Fraum TJ, Freidman KA, Golia Pernicka JS, Gollub MJ, Harisinghani M, Khatri G, Korngold E, Lall C, Lee S, Magnetta M, Moreno C, Nougaret S, Paroder V, Paspulati RM, Petkovska I, Pickhardt PJ, Shaish H, Sheedy S, Weiser MR, Xuan L, Kim DH. Update to the structured MRI report for primary staging of rectal cancer: Perspective from the SAR Disease Focused Panel on Rectal and Anal Cancer. Abdom Radiol 2022, July 26. PMID: 35881198
  • Aduse-Poku L, Gopireddy DR, Hernandez M, Lall C, Divaker J, Falzarano SM, Masood S, Datta S, Zhang W, Jo A, Bian J, Cheng TD. Intraindividual reliability of computed tomography-assessed adiposity and skeletal muscle among breast cancer patients. JNCI Cancer Spectrum, December 2022. PMID: 36222575
  • Vulasal SSR, Onteddu NK, Kumar SP, Lall C, Bhosale P, Virarkar MK. Advances and effectiveness of immunotherapy after liver transplantation. World Gastrointest Surg. 2022 June 27;14(6):629-631. PMID: 35979423
  • Kassam Z, Lang R, Bates DDB, Chang KJ, Friedman KA, Golia Pernicka JS, Gollub MJ, Harisinghani M, Khatri G, Lall C, Lall S, Magnetta M et al. SAR user guide to the rectal MR synoptic report (primary staging). Abdom Radiol(NY),2022 June 26 online ahead of print. PMID: 35754053
  • Godreau JP, Vulasala SSR, Gopireddy D, Rao D, Hernandez M, Lall C, Bhosale P, Virarkar MK. Introducing and Building a Dual-Energy CT Business. Semi Ultrasound CT MR 2022 Aug 43(4):355-363. PMID: 35738821
  • Virarkar MK, Vulasala SSR, Gupta AV, Gopireddy D, Kumar S, Hernandez M, Lall C, Bhosale P. Virtual non-contrast imaging in the abdomen and pelvis: An overview. Semin Ultrasound CT MR 2022 Aug;43(4):293-310. PMID: 35738815
  • Virarkar M, Vulasala SS, Daoud T, Javadi S, Lall C, Bhosale P. Cancers. Vulvar Cancer: 2021 Revised FIGO staging system and the role of imaging. 2022 Apr 30:14(9):2664. PMID: 35565394
  • Sharbidre KG, Morani AC, Zahid M, Bhosale P, Lall C, Francis IR, Verma S. Imaging of neuroendocrine neoplasms of the male GU tract. Abdom Radiol (NY). 2022 April 12 (online ahead of print) PMID: 35412112
  • Aduse-Poku L, Bian J, Gopireddy DR, Hernandez M, Lall C, Falzarano S, Masood S, Jo A, Chend TD. Associations of computed tomography Image-assessed adiposity and skeletal muscles with Triple-negative breast cancer. Cancers. 2022 April 6; 14(7):1846. PMID: 35406618
  • Zulia Y, Gopireddy D, Virarkar MK, Morani AC, Adimula P, Kumar S, Bhosale P, Lall C. Magnetic resonance imaging of bladder pheochromocytomas: A review. Abdom Radiol (NY)2022 Mar 28. PMID:35347385
  • Virarkar M, Vulasala SS, Morani AC, Waters R, Gopireddy DR, Kumar S, Bhosale P, Lall C. Neuroendocrine neoplasms of the gynecologic tract. Manuscript ID: Cancers-1647778
  • Virarkar M, Gopireddy DR, Morani AC, Alkasawhney A, Kimkowski SP, Lall C, Bhosale P. Rectal Neuroendocrine Neoplasms: What Radiologists should know. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2022 March 14. PMID: 35288759.
  • Galgano SJ, Lall C et al. Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Neoplasms: A 2022 update for radiologists. Abdom Radiol 2022. PMID 35244755.
  • Elsherif S, Agely A, Gopireddy DR, Ganeshan D, Hew E, Sharma S, Lall C. Mimics and pitfalls of primary ovarian malignancy imaging. Tomography 2022. PMID:35244755