Diagnostic Radiology Faculty

Kimberly Bolivar, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor of women’s imaging in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology at City of Hope^® Cancer Center Duarte. As part of a multidisciplinary breast cancer care team, Dr. Bolivar uses a wide range of imaging techniques to diagnose and stage all types

Mari Bozoghlanian, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology at City of Hope.

Violetta Karpova, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology.

Piers Pravdo, D.O., is a radiologist at City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center’s state-of-the-art radiology suites for advanced diagnostic imaging and precision cancer care.

Lalit H. Vora, M.D., is a clinical professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology.

A Southern California native, Dara Ghasemizadeh, D.O., was drawn to City of Hope because of its reputation as one of the best cancer treatment centers in the nation.

Alexander Jung, M.D., is a diagnostic radiologist focusing on specialized imaging procedures, including high contrast ultrasound imaging and full body imaging.

Chandana Lall, M.D., M.B.A., has had a distinguished career in radiology spanning more than 28 years, with a proven track record of excellence in advancing patient care, leading multidisciplinary teams and contributing to the advancement of the field of radiology. 

Saro Manoukian, M.D., is a diagnostic radiologist at City of Hope^® Cancer Center Duarte.

Rizvan Mirza, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor, Division of Diagnostic Radiology.

Pejman Motarjem, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor and the Vice Chair of Operations for the Department of Diagnostic Radiology at City of Hope, Duarte, California.

Dr. Sandhu is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology

City of Hope's Jimmie Wong, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor in the department of Diagnostic Radiology.

Dr. Deniz Akay Urgun is an associate clinical professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology.

Edward Boas, M.D., Ph.D., is an interventional radiologist.

Dr. Carrillo specializes in minimally invasive techniques to identify and treat cancer through advanced technologies, including image-guided methods.

Dr. Cherng Chao is an interventional radiologist in the Los Angeles area who uses image-guided therapies to diagnose and treat both benign and malignant conditions.

Taedo (Jake) Choi, M.D., is an interventional radiologist at City of Hope Cancer Center Duarte, where he uses image-guided, minimally invasive procedures to help diagnose and treat a wide variety of cancer types.

Sanjit Datta, M.D., is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology at City of Hope

Jason Salsamendi, M.D., is a interventional radiologist and clinical professor in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology at City of Hope.

Bihong Beth Chen, M.D., Ph.D., is a neuroradiologist and physician scientist with a focus in functional neuroimaging and cancer-related cognitive impairment.

Mariko Fitzgibbons, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology at City of Hope, Los Angeles, California.

Jonathan Young, M.D., is an associate clinical professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology at City of Hope.

Susan Cha, M.D., is an associate clinical professor and Associate Director in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology at City of Hope, who is double boarded in radiology, as well as nuclear medicine, and is an expert in positron emission tomography imaging.

Gabriel Fine, M.D., is an associate clinical professor in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology.

Hossein Mehdikhani, M.D., is dual-boarded in diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine. From an early age, Hossein Mehdikhani, M.D., was drawn to science and problem-solving, but what truly inspired him was the human aspect of medicine — being able to make a real difference in someone’s life.

Maria Parayno, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor in the Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Diagnostic Radiology.

Dave M. Yamauchi, M.D., is a diagnostic radiologist specializing in interventional radiology at City of Hope.