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Vivek Bansal, MD, PhD, is a board-certified radiologist at Kelsey-Seybold. After earning his Doctor of Philosophy at Rice University in Houston, Dr. Bansal obtained his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine in 2006. He remained at Baylor College of Medicine to complete his Radiology residency in 2012. Dr. Bansal then completed a fellowship in Neuroradiology at Emory University School of Medicine in 2013. He joined Kelsey-Seybold’s Radiology department in August 2024.

Inspired by his parents to enter the medical field, Dr. Bansal treats patients as part of care teams, diagnosing diseases of the brain, spine, head, and neck. His clinical interests include stroke and neurovascular disease, dementia, and movement disorders. In his practice, Dr. Bansal most enjoys the ability to work with other physicians in improving the lives of patients.

Joined Kelsey-Seybold: August 2024

Awards & Publications

Awards

  • Senior Resident of the Year, Department of Radiology, Baylor College of Medicine, 2012
  • Honorary Medical Physicist, Department of Radiology, Baylor College of Medicine, 2009
  • Best Oral Presentation, Medical Scientist Training Program, Baylor College of Medicine, 2003

Publications

  • Kowalczyk B, Paek J, Bansal V; “Young-onset colon adenocarcinoma masquerading as acute appendicitis”; Radiology Case Reports, 19(9):4073-4077, 2024
  • Lead Author, Neuroradiology Advisory Board; Radiology Partners National Stroke Playbook, Best Practice Clinical Pathway, March 2023
  • Contributing Author, Clinical Value Team; Radiology Partners Statement on Gadolinium Based Contrast Agents in Renal Impairment, December 2021
  • Khan F, Seyam M, Sharma N, Ud Din M, Bansal V; “New Horizons for Diagnostic Pitfalls of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: Clinical Utility of a Newly Developed Cerebral Venous Thrombosis Diagnostic Score: A Case Report and Literature Review”; Am J Case Rep 2021; 22:e932123
  • Khan F, Sharma N, Ud Din M, Bansal V; “Isolated Pulvinar/Hockey Stick Sign in Nonalcoholic Wernicke's Encephalopathy”; Am J Case Rep 2020; 21:e928272
  • Bansal V, Saggau P; “Digital Micromirror Devices: Principles and Applications in Imaging”; Imaging: A Laboratory Manual, Section 3: Advanced Microscopy; Yuste R (ed.); Chapter 55; Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press; 2011 (Invited book chapter)
  • Balentine CJ, Enriquez J, Cruz G, Hodges S, Bansal V, Jo E, Ahern C, Sansgiry S, Petersen N, Silberfein E, Brunicardi FC, Berger DH, Fisher W; “Obesity does not increase complications following pancreatic surgery”, Journal of Surgical Research, 170(2):220-5, 2011
  • Balentine CJ, Robinson CN, Marshall CR, Wilks J, Buitrago W, Haderxhanaj K, Sansgiry S, Petersen NJ, Bansal V, Albo D, Berger DH; “Waist circumference predicts increased complications in rectal cancer surgery”, Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, 14(11):1669-79, 2010
  • Balentine CJ, Enriquez J, Fisher W, Hodges S, Bansal V, Sansgiry S, Petersen NJ, Berger DH; “Intra-abdominal fat predicts survival in pancreatic cancer”, Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, 14(11):1832-7, 2010
  • Bansal V, Saggau P; “Multisite Optical Recording of Fast Signals in Living Brain Cells”; SPIE Newsroom; 2006 (Invited submission)
  • Bansal V, Patel S, Saggau P; “An Addressable Confocal Microscope for Functional Imaging of Neuronal Activity”; Journal of Biomedical Optics, Vol. 11(3):34003, 2006
  • Bansal V, Patel S, Saggau P; “High Speed Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy Using Acousto-Optic Deflectors and a Digital Micromirror Device”; Three-Dimensional and Multidimensional Microscopy: Image Acquisition and Processing XI; Conchello J-A, Cogswell CJ, Wilson T (eds.); Proceedings of SPIE, Vol. 5324, pp. 47-54; 2004
  • Bansal V, Saggau P; “Development of a Novel Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope for Functional Recording of Fast Neuronal Activity”; Joint Proceedings of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society and the Biomedical Engineering Society, Vol. 3, pp. 2099-2100, 2002

Hobbies & Interests

When he is not working with patients, Dr. Bansal enjoys traveling, hiking, reading, and playing drums.

Education

  • Baylor College of Medicine, 2006

Internship/Residency

  • Radiology residency: Baylor College of Medicine, 2012; Neuroradiology fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine, 2013

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology
  • American Board of Radiology - Neuroradiology
Dr. Bansal is a member of the American Society of Neuroradiology.

Locations

Berthelsen Main Campus

2727 W. Holcombe Blvd.,
Houston, TX 77025

Get Directions 713-893-0102

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Houston Healthcare - Clear Lake
  • HCA Houston Healthcare - Conroe
  • HCA Houston Healthcare - Kingwood
  • HCA Houston Healthcare - Mainland
  • HCA Houston Healthcare - Medical Center
  • HCA Houston Healthcare - North Cypress
  • HCA Houston Healthcare - Pearland
  • HCA Houston Healthcare - Southeast
  • Memorial Hermann - The Woodlands Medical Center
  • OakBend Medical Center
  • St. Joseph Hospital - Medical Center

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