Meet Dr. SHETTY
MAHESH
K. SHETTY
MD, FRCR, FACR, FAIUM
Having interpreted well over 200,000 breast cases in a career spanning 26 years
BreastGyn Imagers was founded by Dr. Mahesh Shetty. He is a fellow of the American College of Radiology, the Society of Breast Imaging and the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. His expertise in Breast and Gynecological Imaging has earned him distinction as a published thought leader, a Clinical Professor, and the founder of a multinational nonprofit service organization that provides no cost screening access to women in low resource countries.
Having interpreted well over 200,000 breast cases in a career spanning 26 years, Dr. Shetty maintains a passionate dedication to his practice and advocates internationally on the importance of breast cancer screening and diagnosis. Dr. Shetty and his associates possess expertise in early detection of breast cancer, and each of them easily maintains a quality record that outperforms the national mammography performance Benchmarks.
DR. SHETTY’S RESUME
CLICK HEREBreastGyn Imagers is a subspecialized provider of professional services in Breast and Gynecological Imaging. From offering a turn key solution in setting up an in-office screening mammography, to providing professional services to Women’s imaging centers and remote readings in Women’s Imaging, the team of specialists will provide the highest quality of interpretation to help in early detection of breast cancer and management of Gynecological symptoms. We passionately believe in a patient centered approach and tailor our interpretations to facilitate optimal patient management.
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Bio-Data
- Director of Mammography, Ben-Taub General hospital, Houston, Texas [1997-1999]
- Obstetric and Gynecological Imaging Practice, Woman’s Hospital of Texas [1998-2015]
- Chief Physician, Woman’s Center for Breast Care and MRI [2003-2015]
- Clinical Professor of Radiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas [2007-Present]
- Fellow, Society of Breast Imaging [2008]
- Examiner, American Board of Radiology [Mammography, 2009]
- Fellow, American College of Radiology [2010]
- Fellow, American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine [2011]
- President, SE Texas Chapter of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin [2004]
- President, Houston Radiological Society [2006-2007]
- International Advisory Board, Women’s imaging Online, American Roentgen Ray Society [2007]
- President, Woman’s Cancer Foundation, www.womanscancerfoundation.org [2009-Present]
- Director, Well Woman Charity Clinic, India House, Houston [2009 to 2011]
- Guest Editor, Seminars in US, CT & MRI. CT in Medicine: Radiation Risks, Utilization Patterns and Appropriateness, 2010
- Guest Editor, Seminars in US, CT & MRI Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis: State of The Art. August 2011
- Guest Editor, Seminars In US, CT & MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Obstetrics and Gynecology, August 2015
- Guest Editor, Seminars In US, CT & MRI Gynecological Oncology, August 2019
- Guest Editor, Seminars In US, CT & MRI Symptom based imaging in the management of Gynecological Diseases, February 2024
- Section Editor on Breast cancer screening and Imaging. Current Breast Cancer Reports. June 2023
- Section Editor on Breast cancer screening and Imaging. Current Breast Cancer Reports. 2024 (in progress)
Text Books
- Breast and Gynecological Cancers: An Integrated Approach for Screening and Early Diagnosis in Developing Countries. Published By Springer, Mahesh K. Shetty [Ed] www.springer.com/medicine/radiology/book/978-1-4614-1875-7
- Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis. A Synopsis Springer. Mahesh K Shetty [Ed] October 2014 www.springer.com/medicine/radiology/book/978-1-4939-1266-7
- Breast & Gynecological Diseases: Role of Imaging in the Management. Springer. Mahesh K. Shetty [Ed] May 2021 www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030694753#otherversion=9783030694760
Conference Program Director
- Imaging Perspectives: Mammography, Houston, Texas 1999
- Imaging Perspectives: Sonography, Houston, Texas 2003
- Women’s Health Conference. March 2009, Manipal, India 2009
- Co-Chair, AAPI National Convention, June 2005
- Journal Reviewer: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine 2011
- Editorial Board, Seminars in US, CT& MRI, February 2012
- International Visiting Professor: American College of Radiology, RSNA
Book Chapter
Radiation Exposure in Pregnancy: Appropriateness, Risks and Dose Reduction Strategies. ISBN: 978-1-62100-869-9 Radiation Exposure: Sources, Impacts and Reduction Strategies. 2012
Journal Publications
- S. Hamilton, H. Flood, Shetty MK Et Al: Radiology of the AS 800 Artificial Urinary Sphincter, European Journal of Radiology 13, 1992
- Shetty MK, N. Lamki: Imaging of Pelvic Masses During Pregnancy. Journal of Women’s Imaging, May 2001
- Shetty MK, A. Watson: Mondor’s Disease of the Breast: Sonographic and Mammographic Findings. American Journal of Roentgenology, October 2001
- Shetty MK, Y. Shah: Sonographic Patterns In Focal Fibrocystic Changes of the Breast. Ultrasound Quarterly 2002 Vol 1, March 2002
- Shetty MK, A. Watson: Sonographic Evaluation of Focal Asymmetric Density of the Breast. Ultrasound Quarterly, June 2002
- Shetty MK:. Radial Scars of the Breast: Sonographic Findings. Ultrasound Quarterly. September 2002
- Shetty MK, .Y. Shah: Prospective Evaluation of the Value of Combined Negative Mammogram and Sonogram in Patients with Palpable Abnormalities of the Breast. Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine. November 2002
- Shetty MK,, M. Jones, P. Athey: CT Assessment of Post-Partum Abdominal Complications. Journal of Women’s Imaging, August 2002
- Shetty MK, R. Sharman; Y. Shah: Prospective Evaluation of the Value of Combined Mammographic and Sonographic Evaluation in Patients with Palpable Abnormalities of the Breast. Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, March 2003
- Shetty MK,, W. Carpenter: Sonographic Evaluation of Isolated Abnormal Axillary Lymph Nodes Identified on Mammograms. Journal Of Ultrasound in Medicine, January 2004
- Shetty MK, A. Watson: Sonographically Occult Screen Detected Breast Masses: A Retrospective Analysis of Cases Undergoing Biopsy. Clinical Imaging, December 2007; Vol 31
- Shetty MK,, NM Garrett, W. Carpenter, Y. Shah, C. Roberts: Computed Tomographic Imaging of the Pregnant Abdomen for Suspected Appendicitis: A 5-Year Experience at a Maternity Hospital Seminars in US, CT AND MRI, February 2010
- Shetty MK: Computed Tomographic Imaging of the Pregnant Abdomen: Indications and Fetal Radiation Risks. Seminars in US, CT & MRI, February 2010
- Shetty MK: Computed Tomography, a Landmark Advancement in Medical Technology. Seminars in Ultrasound, CT & MRI. 2010 February 31(1): 1-2 February 2010
- Shetty MK: Screening for Breast Cancer with Mammography: An Overview and Status Update. Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, April 2011
- Shetty MK: Pre-surgical Localization of Breast Abnormalities: An Overview and Analysis of 202 Cases. Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, April 2011
- Shetty MK: Breast Cancer Screening in Low Resource Countries. What is the State of the Art? Seminars in US CT & MRI, August 2011 Lepetross H., Shetty MK: Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Breast Sonography as an Adjunct to Mammographic Screening in High-Risk Patient. Seminars in US, CT & MRI, August 2011
- Shetty MK: . Guest Editor Letter. Seminars in Ultrasound, CT & MRI, 2011 August 32(4): 265. July 22, 2011
- Shetty MK: Early Detection of Breast and Gynecological Cancers in Low Resource Countries: An Integrated Approach. Indian Journal Of Surgical Oncology, July 2011
- Shetty MK: MRI in the Management of Placenta Accreta. MRI Applications in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Seminars In US, CT & MRI, August 2015
- Shetty MK: Role of MRI in the Evaluation of Adnexal Masses MRI Applications in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Seminars in US, CT & MRI, August 2015
- Shetty MK: Imaging and Differential Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer. Seminars in US, CT & MRI, August 2019
- Shetty MK: Non-ovarian mimics of Ovarian malignancy. Seminars in US, CT & MRI, August 2019
- Shetty MK: Acute Pelvic Pain. Symptom based imaging in the management of Gynecological Diseases December 2023
- Shetty MK, Hill SL: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. Symptom based imaging in the management of Gynecological Diseases December 2023
- Shetty MK: Pelvic Mass-Adnexal. Symptom based imaging in the management of Gynecological Diseases December 2023
- Shetty MK, Hurtado S: Post-menopausal Bleeding. Symptom based imaging in the management of Gynecological Diseases December 2023
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