Gowthaman Gunabushanam, MD
Associate Professor of Radiology and Biomedical ImagingDownloadHi-Res Photo
Cards
Are You a Patient?
View this doctor's clinical profile on the Yale Medicine website for information about the services we offer and making an appointment.
View Doctor ProfileAdditional Titles
Associate Medical Director for Quality and Safety, Radiology & Biomedical Imaging
Contact Info
Radiology & Biomedical Imaging
333 Cedar St, PO Box 208042
New Haven, CT 06520-8042
United States
Are You a Patient?
View this doctor's clinical profile on the Yale Medicine website for information about the services we offer and making an appointment.
View Doctor ProfileAdditional Titles
Associate Medical Director for Quality and Safety, Radiology & Biomedical Imaging
Contact Info
Radiology & Biomedical Imaging
333 Cedar St, PO Box 208042
New Haven, CT 06520-8042
United States
Are You a Patient?
View this doctor's clinical profile on the Yale Medicine website for information about the services we offer and making an appointment.
View Doctor ProfileAdditional Titles
Associate Medical Director for Quality and Safety, Radiology & Biomedical Imaging
Contact Info
Radiology & Biomedical Imaging
333 Cedar St, PO Box 208042
New Haven, CT 06520-8042
United States
About
Copy Link
Titles
Associate Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging
Associate Medical Director for Quality and Safety, Radiology & Biomedical Imaging
Biography
Dr. Gunabushanam is an Associate Professor of Radiology/Interventional Radiology. He has a special interest in general interventional radiology and vascular ultrasound and interventions. He has been active in numerous national radiology societies including the RSNA, SRU, AIUM and ABR.
Last Updated on October 03, 2024.
Appointments
Radiology & Biomedical Imaging
Associate Professor on TermPrimary
Other Departments & Organizations
- Clinical Radiology
- Interventional Radiology
- Program for Innovation in Imaging Informatics
- Radiology & Biomedical Imaging
- Ultrasound
- Vascular & Interventional Radiology
- Yale Medicine
Education & Training
- Clinical Fellow, Body Imaging
- Yale University (2009)
- Clinical Fellow, Vascular and Interventional Radiology
- Yale University/Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven CT (2008)
- MD
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Radiodiagnosis (2005)
- Resident
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India (2005)
- MBBS
- Jawaharlal Inst. of Postgrad. Med. Ed. & Res. . (2000)
Research
Copy Link
Overview
Medical Research Interests
Artificial Intelligence; Quality Improvement; Radiography, Interventional; Radiology; Radiology, Interventional; Ultrasonography; Ultrasonography, Interventional
Research at a Glance
Yale Co-Authors
Frequent collaborators of Gowthaman Gunabushanam's published research.
Publications Timeline
A big-picture view of Gowthaman Gunabushanam's research output by year.
Research Interests
Research topics Gowthaman Gunabushanam is interested in exploring.
Daniella Asch, MD
Jay Pahade, MD
Leslie Scoutt, MD
Abedalrazaq Alkukhun, MBBS, MPH
Arjun Venkatesh, MD, MBA, MHS
Lawrence Staib, PhD
13Publications
60Citations
Ultrasonography
Ultrasonography, Interventional
Quality Improvement
Publications
2026
Quality Improvement Report: Decreasing Incorrectly Scheduled Screening US for Hip Dysplasia in Premature Infants.
Asch D, Gunabushanam G, van Luling J, Ehrlich L, Knoth L, Pahade J. Quality Improvement Report: Decreasing Incorrectly Scheduled Screening US for Hip Dysplasia in Premature Infants. RadioGraphics 2026, 46: e250072. PMID: 41343295, DOI: 10.1148/rg.250072.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsElectronic health recordsPremature infantsAuthors' institutionPlan-Do-Study-Act cyclesPlan-Do-Study-ActWeeks CGAQuality improvement projectScreening USUS examinationPediatric radiologistsFalse-positive rateScreening examinationDevelopmental dysplasiaRisk factorsInfantsHealth recordsImprovement projectDysplasiaBaseline rateExaminationHip dysplasiaWeeksUndue stressCgAHip
2025
Decreasing inappropriate MRCP with contrast exams: impact of an EMR-Embedded clinical care pathway
Asch D, Gunabushanam G, Cole K, Holland C, Pahade J. Decreasing inappropriate MRCP with contrast exams: impact of an EMR-Embedded clinical care pathway. Abdominal Radiology 2025, 50: 5774-5781. PMID: 40439723, DOI: 10.1007/s00261-025-05022-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPlan-Do-Study-ActClinical care pathwayCare pathwaysClinical appropriatenessPlan-do-study-act cycle 1Clinical guidanceElectronic medical recordsReduce healthcare costsChi-square testHealthcare costsEmergency departmentMedical recordsResultsAt baselinePatient characteristicsAppropriate ordersStudy periodResource useProvidersStatistical significanceBaselineExamAppropriatenessIV contrastIntravenous contrastGadolinium exposureDiagnostic Excellence: An Opportunity, and Call to Action, for Radiologists.
Gunabushanam G, Asch D, Pahade J. Diagnostic Excellence: An Opportunity, and Call to Action, for Radiologists. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2025, 225: e2532753. PMID: 40366790, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.25.32753.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAltmetric
2024
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Abdominal Aorta and Mesenteric Arteries
Gunabushanam G, Robbin M, Scoutt L. Ultrasound Evaluation of the Abdominal Aorta and Mesenteric Arteries. Radiologic Clinics Of North America 2024, 63: 123-135. PMID: 39510656, DOI: 10.1016/j.rcl.2024.07.009.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsDoppler Ultrasound of the Renal Vasculature
Gunabushanam G, Chaubal R, Scoutt L. Doppler Ultrasound of the Renal Vasculature. Journal Of Ultrasound In Medicine 2024, 43: 1543-1562. PMID: 38654477, DOI: 10.1002/jum.16466.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsCitationsAltmetricConceptsRenal artery stent placementFirst-line imaging modalityUnexplained renal dysfunctionArtery stent placementSuspected renovascular diseaseUltrasound imaging findingsRenal dysfunctionStent placementRenovascular hypertensionImaging findingsRenovascular diseaseRenal vesselsRenal arteryRenal vasculatureDoppler ultrasoundAtherosclerotic stenosisImaging modalitiesUltrasound
2023
Deferral of Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate Testing Before Contrast-Enhanced CT in Low-Risk Emergency Department Patients: Assessment of Safety and Impact on Throughput
Gunabushanam G, Asch D, van Luling J, Kuehne A, Alkukhun A, Staib L, Venkatesh A, Pahade J. Deferral of Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate Testing Before Contrast-Enhanced CT in Low-Risk Emergency Department Patients: Assessment of Safety and Impact on Throughput. Journal Of The American College Of Radiology 2023, 21: 52-60. PMID: 37939813, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2023.11.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAltmetricConceptsAcute kidney injuryChronic kidney diseaseContrast-enhanced CTLower riskED providersMedian OSEGFR testingContrast-induced acute kidney injuryLow-risk emergency department patientsLow-risk ED patientsProportion of patientsEmergency department patientsClinical risk assessmentGlomerular filtration rate testingAssessment of safetyChronic dialysisKidney injuryDepartment patientsED patientsEGFR valuesKidney diseaseRisk factorsPatientsCECT studiesRiskPerfluorobutane-enhanced US Helps Differentiate Benign Lymph Nodes from Papillary Thyroid Cancer Metastases.
Gunabushanam G. Perfluorobutane-enhanced US Helps Differentiate Benign Lymph Nodes from Papillary Thyroid Cancer Metastases. Radiology 2023, 307: e230581. PMID: 37014247, DOI: 10.1148/radiol.230581.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersCitationsPitfalls in Carotid Doppler Interpretation and How to Avoid Them
Gunabushanam G, Kent R, Scoutt L. Pitfalls in Carotid Doppler Interpretation and How to Avoid Them. Journal Of Ultrasound In Medicine 2023, 42: 1907-1921. PMID: 36896465, DOI: 10.1002/jum.16218.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsCitationsAltmetricUltrasound Evaluation of Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Zalaquett E, Gunabushanam G, Vallejos A, Dahiya N. Ultrasound Evaluation of Chronic Venous Insufficiency. Ultrasound Quarterly 2023, 39: 2-9. PMID: 36651650, DOI: 10.1097/ruq.0000000000000634.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsChronic venous insufficiencyVenous insufficiencyVenous systemLower extremity venous systemDeep venous systemExtent of refluxPreferred imaging modalityMild painValvular incompetenceVenous ulcersClinical presentationUltrasound evaluationVaricose veinsAppropriate treatmentRadiation-free mannerCommon conditionDoppler ultrasoundImaging modalitiesScanning protocolInsufficiencyRelevant findingsPainEdemaUlcersActionable reports
2021
Ultrasound Image Optimization for the Interventional Radiologist
Gunabushanam G, Scoutt LM. Ultrasound Image Optimization for the Interventional Radiologist. Techniques In Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2021, 24: 100766. PMID: 34861965, DOI: 10.1016/j.tvir.2021.100766.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsCitationsMeSH Keywords and Concepts
Clinical Care
Copy Link
Overview
Clinical Specialties
Non-Invasive Vascular Imaging
Fact Sheets
Carotid Artery Disease Imaging
Learn More on Yale MedicineInferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Placement and Removal
Learn More on Yale MedicineTesticular Cancer
Learn More on Yale MedicineUrinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Children
Learn More on Yale Medicine
Board Certifications
Interventional Radiology & Diagnostic Radiology
- Certification Organization
- AB of Radiology
- Original Certification Date
- 2017
Diagnostic Radiology
- Certification Organization
- Royal College of Radiologists
- Original Certification Date
- 2007
Yale Medicine News
Are You a Patient?
View this doctor's clinical profile on the Yale Medicine website for information about the services we offer and making an appointment.
View Doctor ProfileGet In Touch
Copy Link
Contacts
Academic Office Number
Appointment Number
Mailing Address
Radiology & Biomedical Imaging
333 Cedar St, PO Box 208042
New Haven, CT 06520-8042
United States
Locations
Patient Care Locations
Are You a Patient? View this doctor's clinical profile on the Yale Medicine website for information about the services we offer and making an appointment.