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Fernando Kay, M.D.

Fernando Kay, M.D.

Associate Chief, Cardiothoracic Imaging; Medical Director, Cardiothoracic Magnetic Resonance

Assistant Professor

School
Medical School
Department
Radiology

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  • Biography

    Fernando Kay, M.D., Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Radiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a member of its Cardiothoracic Imaging Division.

    He earned his medical degree at the University of São Paulo in Brazil, where he remained to complete his residency in diagnostic radiology. He received advanced training in body magnetic resonance imaging and cardiothoracic imaging through fellowship programs at UT Southwestern.

    Dr. Kay's research interests include the diagnosis and treatment of several types of cancer, including tumors of the lung, kidney, and prostate, as well as imaging pulmonary embolism and coronary disease. He has co-authored more than 25 scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals and has contributed to seven textbooks.

  • Education
    Medical School
    Universidade de Sao Paulo Faculdade de Medicina Sao Paulo (2001)
    Internship
    Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade de Sao Paulo (2002), Internal Medicine
    Residency
    Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade de Sao Paulo (2006), Diagnostic Radiology
    Other Post Graduate Training
    Insper, Brazil (2012)
    Fellowship
    UT Southwestern Medical Center (2016), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (mri)
    Fellowship
    UT Southwestern Medical Center (2017), Cardiothoracic Radiology