David Zander, MD

Assistant Professor, Radiology-Diagnostics

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Medical School
  • MD, University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Undergraduate School
  • BA, University of Colorado - Boulder (CO)
Internship
  • Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program
Residency
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Program, Radiology
Fellowships
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program, Neuroradiology
Department
Radiology-Diagnostics

Professional Titles

  • Neuroradiology Section Chief (Interim)
  • Director of Head & Neck Imaging
  • Associate Editor, American Journal of Neuroradiology, Head & Neck Section

Publications

  • Tanabe J, Lim MF, Dash S, Pattee J, Steach B, Pressman P, Bettcher BM, Honce JM, Potigailo VA, Colantoni W, Zander D, Thaker AA. Automated Volumetric Software in Dementia: Help or Hindrance to the Neuroradiologist?. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2024 Nov 7;45(11):1737-1744. PubMed PMID: 39362700
  • Tran NA, Palotai M, Hanna GJ, Schoenfeld JD, Bay CP, Rettig EM, Bunch PM, Juliano AF, Kelly HR, Suh CH, Zander DA, Morales Pinzon A, Kann BH, Huang RY, Haddad RI, Guttmann CRG, Guenette JP. Diagnostic performance of computed tomography features in detecting oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma extranodal extension. Eur Radiol. 2023 Jan 31. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 36719493
  • Jain V, Policeni B, Juliano AF, Adunka O, Agarwal M, Dubey P, Friedman ER, Gule-Monroe MK, Hagiwara M, Hunt CH, Lo BM, Oh ES, Rath TJ, Roberts JK, Schultz D, Taheri MR, Zander D, Burns J. ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Tinnitus: 2023 Update. J Am Coll Radiol. 2023 Nov;20(11S):S574-S591. PubMed PMID: 38040471
  • Gule-Monroe MK, Calle S, Policeni B, Juliano AF, Agarwal M, Chow LQM, Dubey P, Friedman ER, Hagiwara M, Hanrahan KD, Jain V, Rath TJ, Smith RB, Subramaniam RM, Taheri MR, Yom SS, Zander D, Burns J. ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Staging and Post-Therapy Assessment of Head and Neck Cancer. J Am Coll Radiol. 2023 Nov;20(11S):S521-S564. PubMed PMID: 38040469
  • Callen AL, Pattee J, Thaker AA, Timpone VM, Zander DA, Turner R, Birlea M, Wilhour D, O'Brien C, Evan J, Grassia F, Carroll IR. Relationship of Bern Score, Spinal Elastance, and Opening Pressure in Patients With Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension. Neurology. 2023 May 30;100(22):e2237-e2246. PubMed PMID: 37015821
  • Zander DA, Gursahaney DL, Oliver C, Callen AL, Potigailo VL. CT and MR Imaging Appearance of the Pedicled Submandibular Gland Flap: A Potential Imaging Pitfall in the Posttreatment Head and Neck. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2023 Apr;44(4):481-485. PubMed PMID: 36927762
  • Turner RA, Zander D, Thaker AA, Timpone VM, Callen AL. Structured Reporting for Findings of Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension on Brain MRI. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2023 Aug;221(2):282-283. PubMed PMID: 36919883
  • Tran NA, Palotai M, Hanna GJ, Schoenfeld JD, Bay CP, Rettig EM, Bunch PM, Juliano AF, Kelly HR, Suh CH, Zander DA, Morales Pinzon A, Kann BH, Huang RY, Haddad RI, Guttmann CRG, Guenette JP. Diagnostic performance of computed tomography features in detecting oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma extranodal extension. Eur Radiol. 2023 May;33(5):3693-3703. PubMed PMID: 36719493
  • Zander DA, Sarma A, Hsu L. The "Hamantaschen" Sign: A Unique Appearance of Lesions Arising From the Sphenoid Greater Wing. Neurographics. 2023 Oct;13(4):247-250. doi: https://doi.org/10.3174/ng.2200015
  • Rath TJ, Policeni B, Juliano AF, Agarwal M, Block AM, Burns J, Conley DB, Crowley RW, Dubey P, Friedman ER, Gule-Monroe MK, Hagiwara M, Hunt CH, Jain V, Powers WJ, Rosenow JM, Taheri MR, DuChene Thoma K, Zander D, Corey AS. ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Cranial Neuropathy: 2022 Update. J Am Coll Radiol. 2022 Nov;19(11S):S266-S303. PubMed PMID: 36436957
  • Parsons MS, Policeni B, Juliano AF, Agarwal M, Benjamin ER, Burns J, Doerr T, Dubey P, Friedman ER, Gule-Monroe MK, Gutowski KA, Hagiwara M, Jain V, Rath TJ, Shian B, Surasi DS, Taheri MR, Zander D, Corey AS. ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Imaging of Facial Trauma Following Primary Survey. J Am Coll Radiol. 2022 May;19(5S):S67-S86. PubMed PMID: 35550806
  • Hagiwara M, Policeni B, Juliano AF, Agarwal M, Burns J, Dubey P, Friedman ER, Gule-Monroe MK, Jain V, Lam K, Patino M, Rath TJ, Shian B, Subramaniam RM, Taheri MR, Zander D, Corey AS. ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Sinonasal Disease: 2021 Update. J Am Coll Radiol. 2022 May;19(5S):S175-S193. PubMed PMID: 35550800
  • Rath TJ, Policeni B, Juliano AF, Agarwal M, Block AM, Burns J, Conley DB, Crowley RW, Dubey P, Friedman ER, Gule-Monroe MK, Hagiwara M, Hunt CH, Jain V, Powers WJ, Rosenow JM, Taheri MR, DuChene Thoma K, Zander D, Corey AS. ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Cranial Neuropathy: 2022 Update. J Am Coll Radiol. 2022 Nov;19(11S):S266-S303. PubMed PMID: 36436957
  • Parsons MS, Policeni B, Juliano AF, Agarwal M, Benjamin ER, Burns J, Doerr T, Dubey P, Friedman ER, Gule-Monroe MK, Gutowski KA, Hagiwara M, Jain V, Rath TJ, Shian B, Surasi DS, Taheri MR, Zander D, Corey AS. ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Imaging of Facial Trauma Following Primary Survey. J Am Coll Radiol. 2022 May;19(5S):S67-S86. PubMed PMID: 35550806
  • Hagiwara M, Policeni B, Juliano AF, Agarwal M, Burns J, Dubey P, Friedman ER, Gule-Monroe MK, Jain V, Lam K, Patino M, Rath TJ, Shian B, Subramaniam RM, Taheri MR, Zander D, Corey AS. ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Sinonasal Disease: 2021 Update. J Am Coll Radiol. 2022 May;19(5S):S175-S193. PubMed PMID: 35550800
  • Callen AL, Timpone VM, Schwertner A, Zander D, Grassia F, Lennarson P, Seinfeld J, Lillehei KO, Birlea M, Thaker AA. Algorithmic Multimodality Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment of Spinal CSF Leak and Venous Fistula in Patients With Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2022 Aug;219(2):292-301. PubMed PMID: 35261281
  • Zander D, Bunch PM, Policeni B, Juliano AF, Carneiro-Pla D, Dubey P, Gule-Monroe MK, Hagiwara M, Hoang JK, Jain V, Kim LT, Moonis G, Parsons MS, Rath TJ, Solórzano CC, Subramaniam RM, Taheri MR, DuChene Thoma K, Trout AT, Zafereo ME Jr, Corey AS. ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Parathyroid Adenoma. J Am Coll Radiol. 2021 Nov;18(11S):S406-S422. PubMed PMID: 34794597
  • Burns J, Policeni B, Bykowski J, Dubey P, Germano IM, Jain V, Juliano AF, Moonis G, Parsons MS, Powers WJ, Rath TJ, Schroeder JW, Subramaniam RM, Taheri MR, Whitehead MT, Zander D, Corey A. ACR Appropriateness Criteria(®) Neuroendocrine Imaging. J Am Coll Radiol. 2019 May;16(5S):S161-S173. PubMed PMID: 31054742
  • Resnick CM, Dang R, Henderson LA, Zander DA, Daniels KM, Nigrovic PA, Kaban LB. Frequency and Morbidity of Temporomandibular Joint Involvement in Adult Patients With a History of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2017 Jun;75(6):1191-1200. PubMed PMID: 28003132
  • Bunch PM, Kelly HR, Zander DA, Curtin HD. Trochlear Groove and Trochlear Cistern: Useful Anatomic Landmarks for Identifying the Tentorial Segment of Cranial Nerve IV on MRI. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2017 May;38(5):1026-1030. PubMed PMID: 28302606
  • Goyal N, Jowett N, Dwojak S, Cunane MB, Zander D, Hadlock TA, Emerick KS. Use of the submental vessels for free gracilis muscle transfer for smile reanimation. Head Neck. 2016 Oct;38(10):E2499-503. PubMed PMID: 27341470
  • Zander DA, Smoker WR. Imaging of ectopic thyroid tissue and thyroglossal duct cysts. Radiographics. 2014 Jan-Feb;34(1):37-50. PubMed PMID: 24428281

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Radiology, Member
  • American Society of Neuroradiology, Senior Member
  • American Society of Head and Neck Radiology, Member
  • Radiological Society of North America, Member
  • American Roentgen Ray Society, Member
  • Colorado Radiological Society, Member
  • Western Neuroradiological Society, Senior Member

Practice Locations

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000

UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
1500 Park Central Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720-516-1000

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Radiology, Board Certification
  • Neuroradiology, Board Certification
  • Subspecialty in Neuroradiology, Board Certification (0001)
Clinical Interests
A board-certified Radiologist maintaining a Neuroradiology Subspecialty certification, Dr Zander's interests include imaging of head and neck cancer, neurotology, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, and parathyroid glands. Dr. Zander also performs minimally invasive biopsies of the deep face and neck.

Public Speaking
Yes



School of Medicine

CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place

Aurora, CO 80045

303.724.5375

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