Saj Pokharel, MD, PhD
Sr. Clinical Instructor, Radiology-Diagnostics

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Medical School:
  • MD, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2007)
Graduate School :
  • PhD, University of Denver (2002)
Undergraduate School:
  • BA, Grinnell College (IA) (1998)
Internship:
  • Mercy Medical Center (Baltimore) Program (2008)
Residency:
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Program, Radiology (2012)
Fellowships:
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Program, Abdominal Radiology (2013)
Languages: English, Nepali
Department: Radiology-Diagnostics

Publications

  • Stamm ER, Meier JM, Pokharel SS, Clark T, Glueck DH, Lind KE, Roberts KM. Normal main portal vein diameter measured on CT is larger than the widely referenced upper limit of 13 mm. Abdom Radiol (NY). 2016 Oct;41(10):1931-6. PubMed PMID: 27251734
  • Clark TJ, Pokharel S, Meier J, Wang C, Maximin S. Thyroid Nodule Doubling Time is Not a Reliable Indicator of Benign or Malignant Nature. Ultrasound Q. 2016 Jun;32(2):132-5. PubMed PMID: 26441381
  • Akpinar B, Obuch J, Fukami N, Pokharel SS. Unusual presentation of a pancreatic cyst resulting from osteosarcoma metastasis. World J Gastroenterol. 2015 Jul 21;21(27):8452-7. PubMed PMID: 26217098
  • Pokharel SS, Patel NU, Garg K, La Rosa FG, Arangua P, Jones C, Crawford ED. Multi-parametric MRI findings of transitional zone prostate cancers: correlation with 3-dimensional transperineal mapping biopsy. Abdom Imaging. 2015 Jan;40(1):143-50. PubMed PMID: 25038718

Practice Locations

UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Diagnostic, Board Certification (2012)
Clinical Interests
Prostate MRI, Pelvis MRI, Liver and Pancreas MRI

General Information

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2007)
Graduate Schools:
  • PhD, University of Denver (2002)
Undergraduate Schools:
  • BA, Grinnell College (IA) (1998)
Internships:
  • Mercy Medical Center (Baltimore) Program (2008)
Residency Programs:
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Program, Radiology (2012)
Fellowships:
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Program, Abdominal Radiology (2013)
Languages: English, Nepali
Department: Radiology-Diagnostics
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Contact Us
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building
13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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