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Simon C. Kao, MBBS, DMRD, FRCR, FACR

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Professor of Radiology - Division of Pediatric Radiology

Contact Information

Primary Office
3894 JPP
Iowa City, IA 52242
319-356-4447

simon-kao@uiowa.edu

Biography

  1. Utility of ultrasound, including Doppler techniques in imaging of children
  2. The use of 3D computerized tomographic techniques in pediatric tumors and mediastinal vasculatures
  3. The utility of magnetic resonance angiography in assessment of visceral vasculature
  4. The utility of ultrafast CT in airway problems
  5. The utility of thin-section CT in cystic fibrosis
  6. The physiology of portal venous flow in children
  7. Gastrointestinal imaging
  8. Imaging of liver transplantation
  9. The use of magnetic resonance imaging in dermoid fibromatosis

Education

MBBS, Medicine/Surgery, College of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Resident, Diagnostic Radiology, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA
Resident, Diagnostic Radiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong

Licensure and Certifications

Maintenance of Certification (MOC) in Diagnostic & Pediatric Radiology
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) in Pediatric Radiology
Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Pediatric Radiology
American Board of Radiology, Diplomate - ABR

Research Summary

  1. Utility of ultrasound, including Doppler techniques in imaging of children
  2. The use of 3D computerized tomographic techniques in pediatric tumors and mediastinal vasculatures
  3. The utility of magnetic resonance angiography in assessment of visceral vasculature
  4. The utility of ultrafast CT in airway problems
  5. The utility of thin-section CT in cystic fibrosis
  6. The physiology of portal venous flow in children
  7. Gastrointestinal imaging
  8. Imaging of liver transplantation
  9. The use of magnetic resonance imaging in dermoid fibromatosis

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