Kartik S. Jhaveri

Dr. Kartik S. Jhaveri, MD FRCPC is a Professor of Radiology and Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. He is the Director of Abdominal MRI and has been an Abdominal Radiologist since 2001 in the Joint Department of Medical imaging (JDMI). He is also the Director of Continuing Education for Medical Imaging at the University of Toronto.

His research focuses on abdominal MRI technologies, contrast media and applications, particularly for hepatobiliary diseases including HCC, cholangiocarcinoma, as well as liver transplantation, rectal and renal cancer. Development and clinical translation of quantitative MRI biomarkers particularly for diffuse liver diseases are a special focus. Dr. Jhaveri has authored over 100 peer reviewed publications, book chapters and scientific presentations. He also served as Assistant Editor for the American Journal of Roentgenology.

He is a well-known educator having delivered numerous invited lectures and workshops at North American and International conferences such as the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) and Society of Abdominal Radiology (SAR). He is a nominated fellow of the International Cancer Imaging Society, Society of Abdominal Radiology and Society of Advanced Body Imaging.  He has received multiple annual teaching awards in his academic career from the University of Toronto Residency and Abdominal Imaging Fellowship programs as well as an outstanding teacher award by the ISMRM.

He is a keen swimmer and enjoys travelling and music avidly.