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Carlos Perez, M.D.

Carlos Perez, M.D.

Professor

School
Medical School
Department
Radiology

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  • Biography

    Carlos Perez, M.D., is a Professor of Radiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and a member of its Neuroradiology Division. His clinical interests include neurological magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and head and neck radiology.

    Dr. Perez earned a bachelor’s degree in biology at Yale University, and earned his medical degree at UT Southwestern Medical School. He then remained at UT Southwestern to complete his residency training in diagnostic radiology and a fellowship in neuroradiology.

    At UT Southwestern, Dr. Perez works closely with the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Department, and actively collaborates with ENT specialists on the imaging components of their research projects. He also serves as faculty coordinator for the medical student rotation in neuroradiology, and places a high emphasis on educating fellows and residents alongside offering clinical services to patients.

    His research interests include head and neck radiology and neuroradiology. His collaborations have resulted in multiple scholarly research articles in peer-reviewed journals and other publications.

    Dr. Perez serves on various committees at UT Southwestern. He is the Neuroradiology Advisor for both the EPIC Enterprise Change Management Committee and the Radiology Residency Program Committee. He is also a member of the Radiology Resident Selection Committee, the Neuroradiology Fellowship Clinical Competency Committee, and the Committee for the Future of Medical Student Education in Radiology. Dr. Perez is the divisional evaluator for the Neuro MRI/ENT rotation in resident rotation evaluations.

    Dr. Perez is also a member of several national and international professional organizations, including the American Society of Neuroradiology, the Radiological Society of North America, and the American Roentgen Ray Society, for which he also serves as a member of the Item-Writing Subcommittee.

  • Education
    Medical School
    UT Southwestern Medical Center (1996)
    Residency
    Parkland Health & Hospital System (2000), Radiology
    Fellowship
    UT Southwestern Medical Center (2001), Neuroradiology
  • Research Interest
    • Head and neck radiology
    • Neuroradiology
  • Publications

    Star Featured Publications

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    Pathophysiology of sensorineural hearing loss in jugular foramen paraganglioma.
    Isaacson B, Wick CC, Perez C, Cantrell SC, Killeen DE, Laryngoscope 2019 Jan 129 1 67-75
    Surgical Outcomes and Postoperative Management in Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea.
    Jiang ZY, McLean C, Perez C, Barnett S, Friedman D, Tajudeen BA, Batra PS, J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2018 Apr 79 2 193-199
    Postsurgical temporal bone: A pictorial essay of commonly encountered neuro-otologic surgical approaches and post-operative imaging appearance
    Penta M, Pinho M, Isaacson B, Kutz JW, Perez C Neurographics 2016 6(3) May/June 138-150
    Management of the orbit during endoscopic sinonasal tumor surgery.
    Christianson B, Perez C, Harrow B, Batra PS, Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2015 Oct 5 10 967-73
    Patterns of dural involvement in sinonasal tumors: prospective correlation of magnetic resonance imaging and histopathologic findings.
    McIntyre JB, Perez C, Penta M, Tong L, Truelson J, Batra PS, Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2012 2 4 336-41
    Computed tomographic angiography for the diagnosis of blunt cervical vascular injury: is it ready for primetime?
    Eastman AL, Chason DP, Perez CL, McAnulty AL, Minei JP J Trauma 2006 May 60 5 925-9; discussion 929
  • Honors & Awards
    • Radiology Resident Conference of the Month
      (2023-2023)
    • Radiology Resident Conference of the Month
      (2021-2021)
    • Radiology Resident Conference of the Month
      (2021-2021)
    • Golden Apple Teaching Award
      (2020)
    • American Society of Neuroradiology
      Magna Cum Laude Award (2014-2014)
    • Radiology Resident Conference of the Month
      (2014-2014)
    • College of Surgeons Committee
      Education Exhibit Certificate of Merit Award (2011-2011)
    • Radiological Society of North America
      Education Exhibit Certificate of Merit Award (2005-2005)
    • Golden Apple Teaching Award
      (2004-2004)
    • Radiological Society of North America
      Education Exhibit Certificate of Merit Award (2001-2001)
  • Professional Associations/Affiliations
    • American Medical Association
    • American Roentgen Ray Society
    • American Society of Neuroradiology
    • Texas Medical Association