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Vikram S. Dogra, M.B.B.S.

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Administrative: (585) 275-6494

Office: (585) 273-4388

Fax: (585) 273-1033

URMFGA member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group

groupAn Accountable Health Partner

assignmentAccepting New Patients

Faculty Appointments

Patient Care Setting

Imaging Sciences

Biography

Dr. Dogra's interests in ultrasound, MR, CT and GU radiology have earned him a solid reputation in radiology in both the clinical and academic setting.

Dr. Dogra is a Professor of Radiology, Urology and Biomedical Engineering, Associate Chair of Education and Research and Director of the Division of Ultrasound at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Department of Imaging Science in Rochester, NY. He is also Affiliate Professor for the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology.

A widely sought-after speaker, Dogra has presented many lectures and scientific exhibits on relevant radiology topics around the world. He has been invited to speak at several major national and international radiology meetings including the Radiological Society of North America's Annual meeting and the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine's Annual Convention, European Society of Uroradiology, and World Federation of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology to name a few. He has received several grants for his ongoing research in photoacoustic imaging and holds three patents. He travels extensively with Medical Imaging Partnership, a nonprofit organization he established to provide medical expertise and equipment to developing countries around the world.

Professional Background

Vikram S. Dogra, MD
Professor of Radiology

EDUCATION/TRAINING
1971-1977 Jawaharlal Inst. Post-Graduate Medical Education & Research, India
Degree MD Medicine and Surgery

1994-1994 Transitional Year Resident, St. Vincent Med. Ctr, Bridgeport, CO
Degree MD Medicine

1995-1999 Diagnostic Radiology Residency, SUNY, Buffalo, New York
Radiology

1999-2000 Cross-Sectional Imaging Fellowship, U. Rochester Med. Ctr. (NY) 1999-2000 Ultrasound

I am a Professor of Radiology, Urology, and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. I am also Affiliate Professor of Imaging Science at Rochester Institute of Technology. My special skills include organizational capacity, leadership, and depth of clinical knowledge in applications of High Frequency Ultrasound and Photoacoustic imaging. I have demonstrated resourcefulness and the capability to bring projects to completion. Presently, I devote three days to clinical duties and two days to research per week.

Research

Dr. Dogra's interests in ultrasound, MR, CT and GU radiology have earned him a solid reputation in radiology in both the clinical and academic setting.

Dr. Dogra is a Professor of Radiology, Urology and Biomedical Engineering, Associate Chair of Education and Research and Director of the Division of Ultrasound at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Department of Imaging Science in Rochester, NY. He is also Affiliate Professor for the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology. He travels extensively with Medical Imaging Partnership, a nonprofit organization he established to provide medical expertise and equipment to developing countries around the world.

Over the past 15 years, Dogra has published more than 100 peer-reviewed, scientific articles in journals such as the Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, American Journal of Neuroradiology, Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, American Journal of Roentgenology and Ultrasound Quarterly. He has served as invited guest editor, manuscript reviewer and served on the editorial boards of several radiology journals in addition to publishing 154 publications, eight books and contributing34 book chapters. Dr. Dogra is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Clinical Imaging Science (JCIS) and Consulting Editor to Ultrasound Clinics.

A widely sought-after speaker, Dogra has presented many lectures and scientific exhibits on relevant radiology topics around the world. He has been invited to speak at several major national and international radiology meetings including the Radiological Society of North America's Annual meeting and the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine's Annual Convention, European Society of Uroradiology, and World Federation of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology to name a few. He has received several grants for his ongoing research and holds three patents.

Credentials

Education

1976
MBBS | Madras Medical College (India)

Post-doctoral Training & Residency

06/01/1999 - 05/31/2000
Fellowship in Radiology, General at University of Rochester Medical Center

07/01/1995 - 05/31/1999
Residency in Radiology, General at Erie County Medical Center

01/01/1994 - 06/30/1995
Internship at St. Vincent's Medical Center-Connecticut

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Awards

2020 - Present
Fellow
Sponsor: American College of Radiology
Location: Virginia

2017 - Present
Honorary Membership of the Indian Federation of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology
Sponsor: FIUMB
Location: India

2012
Honorary Member
Sponsor: Society De Radiologica Y Diagnostica Por Imagenes
Location: Buenas Aries Argentina

2009
Dr. Diwan Chand Aggarwal Memorial Oration Award
Sponsor: Indian Radiological and Imaging Association
Location: Patna, India

2009
Academy of Medicine Award in Honor of George H. Whipple
Sponsor: Rochester Academy of Medicine
Location: Rochester, New York

2009
Honorary Membership
Sponsor: Turkish Society of Radiology
Location: Turkey

2009
Honorary Membership
Sponsor: Turkish Society of Ultrasound
Location: Turkey

2008
Elected Fellow
Sponsor: Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (FSRU)

2008
Shu-Ren-Lin Award for Excellence in Radiology Resident Teaching
Sponsor: University of Rochester Medical Center
Location: Rochester, NY

2007
Fellow
Sponsor: American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (FAIUM)

2007
Arvin E. Robinson Award
Sponsor: University of Rochester Medical Center
Location: Rochester, NY

2006 - 2006
RSNA Trainee Research Prize
Sponsor: 92nd Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting RSNA
Location: Chicago, IL

2006
First Place in Scientific Poster Session
Sponsor: AIUM 51st annual convention
Location: Washington, DC

2006
Certificate of Merit Education Exhibit
Sponsor: 92nd Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological
Location: Chicago, IL

2006
First Prize for Scientific Paper
Sponsor: World Congress of Endourology

2006
Editors Recognition Award
Sponsor: European Journal of Radiology

2005
Certificate of Merit
Sponsor: Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
Location: Chicago, IL

2005
Second Place in Scientific Poster Session
Sponsor: American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM)
Location: Orlando, FL

2005
Elected Fellow
Sponsor: Society of Uroradiology (FSUR)

2005
Elected Fellow
Sponsor: European Society of Uroradiology (FESUR)

2005
Distinguished Committee Service Award (Ultrasound)
Sponsor: American College of Radiology

2005
Finalist in the New Investigator Award Competition
Sponsor: AIUM Annual Convention, June 19-22
Location: Orlando, FL

2004
Award for Excellence for promoting Ultrasound Education
Sponsor: North East Ohio Ultrasound Society

2004
Award for Promoting Continuous Medical Education
Sponsor: American Association of Radiologists of Indian Origin

2004
Laurence A. Mack Research Award for original research
Sponsor: Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (SRU)

2004
Honorable Mention for Substantial contributions to the Society and Radiology community Worldwide for continuing education
Sponsor: Radiologic Society of North America (RSNA)

2003
Promoting Continuous Medical Education in India
Sponsor: American Association of Radiologists of Indian Origin
Location: Magnum Diagnostic Center Bombay

2001 - 2002
Teacher of the Year Award for Excellence in Teaching
Sponsor: Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals of Clevela
Location: Cleveland OH

1998
Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award
Sponsor: Radiological Society of North America

1997 - 1998
Award for Excellence
Sponsor: Department of Radiology, State University of New York at Buffalo
Location: Buffalo, NY

1996 - 1999
Certificate of Appreciation
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo
Location: Buffalo, NY

1995
Certificate of "Excellence in Medical Informatics"
Sponsor: St. Vincent Medical Center, Department of Medicine
Location: Bridgeport, CT

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Patents

Patent Title: Robotic Localizing Aid for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Delivery
Patent #: 2321010
Issue Date: Dec 26, 2012
Country: Europe
Invented By: Vikram S Dogra, Wan Sing Ng

Patent Title: Robotic Localizing Aid for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Delivery
Patent #: FI2321010
Issue Date: Dec 26, 2012
Country: Finland
Invented By: Vikram S Dogra, Wan Sing Ng

Patent Title: Robotic Localizing Aid for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Delivery
Patent #: FR2321010
Issue Date: Dec 26, 2012
Country: France
Invented By: Vikram S Dogra, Wan Sing Ng

Patent Title: Robotic Localizing Aid for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Delivery
Patent #: DE2321010
Issue Date: Dec 26, 2012
Country: Germany
Invented By: Vikram S Dogra, Wan Sing Ng

Patent Title: Robotic Localizing Aid for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Delivery
Patent #: NL2321010
Issue Date: Dec 26, 2012
Country: Netherlands
Invented By: Vikram S Dogra, Wan Sing Ng

Patent Title: Robotic Localizing Aid for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Delivery
Patent #: SE2321010
Issue Date: Dec 26, 2012
Country: Sweden
Invented By: Vikram S Dogra, Wan Sing Ng

Patent Title: Robotic Localizing Aid for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Delivery
Patent #: TR2321010
Issue Date: Dec 26, 2012
Country: Turkey
Invented By: Vikram S Dogra, Wan Sing Ng

Patent Title: Robotic Localizing Aid for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Delivery
Patent #: GB2321010
Issue Date: Dec 26, 2012
Country: United Kingdom
Invented By: Vikram S Dogra, Wan Sing Ng

Patent Title: Photoacoustic Imaging Using a Versatile Acoustic Lens
Patent #: ZL 200980140749.3
Issue Date: Jul 23, 2014
Country: China, People's Republic of
Invented By: Vikram S Dogra, Wayne H Knox, Navalgund Rao

Patent Title: Low-Cost Device for C-Scan Photoacoustic Imaging
Patent #: 2328480
Issue Date: Jan 06, 2016
Country: Europe
Invented By: Vikram S Dogra, Navalgund Rao

Patent Title: Low-Cost Device for C-Scan Photoacoustic Imaging
Patent #: FR2328480
Issue Date: Jan 06, 2016
Country: France
Invented By: Vikram S Dogra, Navalgund Rao

Patent Title: Low-Cost Device for C-Scan Photoacoustic Imaging
Patent #: 602009035696.8
Issue Date: Jan 06, 2016
Country: Germany
Invented By: Vikram S Dogra, Navalgund Rao

Patent Title: Low-Cost Device for C-Scan Photoacoustic Imaging
Patent #: GB2328480
Issue Date: Jan 06, 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Invented By: Vikram S Dogra, Navalgund Rao

Patent Title: Low-Cost Device for C-Scan Photoacoustic Imaging
Patent #: ZL 200980132272.4
Issue Date: Nov 05, 2014
Country: China, People's Republic of
Invented By: Vikram S Dogra, Navalgund Rao

Patent Title: Low-Cost Device for C-Scan Acoustic Wave Imaging
Patent #: 8,870,770
Issue Date: Oct 28, 2014
Country: United States
Invented By: Vikram S Dogra, Navalgund Rao

Patent Title: Low Cost Device for C-Scan Photoacoustic Imaging
Patent #: 8,353,833
Issue Date: Jan 15, 2013
Country: United States
Invented By: Vikram S Dogra, Navalgund Rao

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Publications

Journal Articles

9/1/2021
Brahmbhatt A, Macher J, Shetty AN, Chughtai K, Baah NO, Dogra VS. "Sonographic Evaluation of Pelvic Venous Disorders." Ultrasound quarterly.. 2021 Sep 1; 37(3):219-228.

11/2020
, Wang ZJ, Nikolaidis P, Khatri G, Dogra VS, Ganeshan D, Goldfarb S, Gore JL, Gupta RT, Hartman RP, Heilbrun ME, Lyshchik A, Purysko AS, Savage SJ, Smith AD, Wolfman DJ, Wong-You-Cheong JJ, Lockhart ME. "ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Indeterminate Renal Mass." Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR.. 2020 Nov; 17(11S):S415-S428.

11/2019
, Purysko AS, Nikolaidis P, Dogra VS, Ganeshan D, Gore JL, Gupta RT, Heilbrun ME, Khatri G, Kishan AU, Lyshchik A, Savage SJ, Smith AD, Wang ZJ, Wolfman DJ, Wong-You-Cheong JJ, Yoo DC, Lockhart ME. "ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Post-Treatment Follow-up and Active Surveillance of Clinically Localized Renal Cell Cancer." Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR.. 2019 Nov; 16(11S):S399-S416.

Books & Chapters

2013
Chapter Title: Neoplasms of the Prostate and Seminal Vesicles
Book Title: Genitourinary Radiology: Male Genital Tract, Adrenal and Retroperitoneum:The P
Author List: Turgut AT, Dogra VS, and MacLennan GT.
Edited By: Dogra VS, MacLennan GT
Published By: Springer-Verlag 2013 in London

2013
Chapter Title: Renal and Uretral Trauma
Book Title: Genitourinary Radiology: Kidney, Bladder and Urethra
Author List: Onur MR and Dogra V
Edited By: V.S. Dogra, G.T. MacLennan
Published By: Springer-Verlag 2013 in London

2013
Chapter Title: Contrast Materials and Contrast Reaction Management
Book Title: Genitourinary Radiology: Male Genital Tract, Adrenal and Retroperitoneum:The P
Author List: Onur MR and Dogra VS
Edited By: V.S. Dogra, G.T. MacLennan
Published By: Springer-Verlag 2013 in London

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