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Rama S. Ayyala, MD


  • Associate Professor, UC Department of Radiology

About

Biography

I specialize in pediatric radiology with a focus on fetal and neonatal imaging and pediatric gastrointestinal (GI) imaging. My inspiration to become a physician came from my two older sisters, who are accomplished, female academic physicians. I was exposed to pediatric radiology early in my residency and drawn to the breadth of knowledge needed for this specialty. I also enjoy building relationships with other clinical teams to provide excellent patient care that can significantly impact each child and family.

My clinical research areas are fetal, neonatal imaging and pediatric GI imaging. I’m also interested in initiatives to promote physician wellness and enhance diversity, equity and inclusion in medicine. My interest in physician wellness came about from work I’ve done looking at physician burnout in radiology. I strive to create systemic initiatives that mitigate burnout and promote physician wellness, which helps physicians provide the best patient care.

Imaging has evolved, providing more information than ever for prenatal and postnatal care. These advancements have driven me to learn more about how imaging plays a role in directing patient care for optimal outcomes.

MD: Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, 2008.

Residency: New York Presbyterian Hospital- Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, 2013.

Fellowship: Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, 2014.

Certification: Diagnostic Radiology, 2013; Pediatric Radiology, 2015.

Interests

Fetal imaging; neonatal imaging; pediatric GI imaging

Services and Specialties

Radiology, Cincinnati Fetal Center

Interests

Fetal and neonatal imaging; pediatric GI imaging; physician wellness

Research Areas

Radiology

Publications

Normal ovarian sizes on MRI in pediatric patients: a preliminary study. Epstein, KN; Trout, AT; Anton, CG; Kocaoglu, M; Ayyala, RS. Pediatric Radiology: roentgenology, nuclear medicine, ultrasonics, CT, MRI. 2024; 54:1507-1512.

Partial visualization of appendix on ultrasound: What does it mean in the child with suspected appendicitis?. Debnath, P; Trout, AT; Ayyala, RS. Clinical Imaging. 2024; 111:110187.

Transitions to retirement: challenges and strategies. Taylor, GA; Brody, A; Coley, BD; Dempsey, M; DiPietro, M; Hernanz-Schulman, M; Ayyala, RS. Pediatric Radiology: roentgenology, nuclear medicine, ultrasonics, CT, MRI. 2024; 54:1206-1211.

Transition into and out of a leadership role. Ayyala, RS; Rigsby, CK; Servaes, S; Coley, BD; Taylor, GA. Pediatric Radiology: roentgenology, nuclear medicine, ultrasonics, CT, MRI. 2024; 54:1212-1215.

Reply to "MRI for the Diagnosis of Appendicitis in Children: Expectations From a Middle-Income Country ". Ayyala, RS; Trout, AT. American Journal of Roentgenology. 2024; 222:e2431389.

Navigating a job change as a pediatric radiologist. Ayyala, RS; Chung, EM; Coley, BD; Taylor, GA; Leschied, JR. Pediatric Radiology: roentgenology, nuclear medicine, ultrasonics, CT, MRI. 2024; 54:1216-1219.

Wellness is Not Enough. Moral Distress Must Be Addressed to Decrease Burnout in Radiology. Ayyala, RS. Academic Radiology. 2024; 31:2164-2166.

Implementation of a Program for Appendicitis MRI in a Pediatric Hospital. Ayyala, RS; Dillman, JR; Tkach, JA; Young, R; Kotagal, M; Depinet, H; Trout, AT. American Journal of Roentgenology. 2024; 222:e2330695.

55. Feasibility of Rapid, Free-Breathing Non-Contrast MRI for Evaluation of Gynecologic Pathologies in the Pediatric Emergency Department (ED). Wassmer, T; Ayyala, R; Epstein, K; Breech, L. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2024; 37:262-263.

Technical and Diagnostic Performance of Rapid MRI for Evaluation of Appendicitis in a Pediatric Emergency Department. Ata, NA; Trout, AT; Dillman, JR; Tkach, JA; Ayyala, RS. Academic Radiology. 2024; 31:1102-1110.