
Overview
Dr. Francis Deng is an expert in neuroradiology, specializing in diagnostic imaging of the head, neck, brain, and spine. He is a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard College and earned his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. He then completed a medical internship at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, followed by diagnostic radiology residency and neuroradiology fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, both affiliates of Harvard Medical School. Dr. Deng is a recognized educator both locally and internationally. He has authored chapters in bestselling textbooks such as First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 and Core Radiology: A Visual Approach to Diagnostic Imaging. He is an Editor of Radiopaedia.org and was Co-Convener of the Radiopaedia 2024 Virtual Conference, which had more than 13,000 registrants globally. With Medality (MRI Online), he was core faculty for the Fellowship Certificate programs on Brain & Spine Neuroradiology and for Stroke Imaging. For several high-impact radiology journals, Dr. Deng has received distinguished reviewer awards and served in editorial roles. He was a Visiting Scholar with the American Board of Medical Specialties in 2023-2024 and, as a student, served on the Board of Directors of the National Resident Matching Program. Dr. Deng has an academic interest in diagnostic excellence and error. Locally, he holds regular quality assurance conferences for radiology residents to learn from misses and misinterpretations. He hosted a podcast series on this topic published under the aegis of the American Journal of Roentgenology. He also serves as an expert witness in medical liability/malpractice cases.
Dr. Deng is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rosai-Dorfman Disease, Morgagni-Stewart-Morel Syndrome, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Lemierre Syndrome, and Thrombectomy.
Dr. Deng is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 120 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21287
Clinical Research
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The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Dr. Vivek Srikar Yedavalli is currently an Associate Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science, Associate Professor of Neurology, the Director of Stroke, Neurovascular, and Perfusion Imaging at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Chief of Neuroradiology at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, and Assistant Director of the Department of Radiology Physician Scientist Incubator Program. Dr. Yedavalli has been recognized nationally as a translational stroke and perfusion imaging researcher and physician-scientist. Within one year of his appointment at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Yedavalli received the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)’s Seed Grant using MRI spectroscopy for prognostication in subacute ischemic stroke. Dr. Yedavalli was then chosen as the inaugural recipient of the Johns Hopkins University Department of Radiology Physician Scientist Incubator Program (RAD-PSI), an internal grant that also confers funding and protected time for his stroke work. The following year, for applying his work on collateralization based on CT perfusion within acute ischemic stroke with artificial intelligence, Dr. Yedavalli was awarded the RSNA Scholar Grant. For his research endeavors, Dr. Yedavalli was previously chosen as the American Journal of Neuroradiology (AJNR) Editorial Fellow and then subsequently as a member of the Academy of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging Research’s Council of Early Career Investigators. Thereafter, for his novel translational applications of MRI perfusion techniques to stroke, Dr. Yedavalli was chosen as a Junior Fellow of the International Society of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Medicine (ISMRM). Dr. Yedavalli became an Editorial Board member of Stroke and an Editor in Training for Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology. For his research endeavors, Dr. Yedavalli was conferred the Junior Faculty Clinical Research Award in 2023. In addition to research, Dr. Yedavalli is an active member of a number of national committees with a strong interest in leadership. He is currently a member of the ASNR Research, Education, Social Media/Website, and Young Professionals Committees. He also served as the Co-Chair of the Social Media Committee for the ASFNR 2019. Previously, Dr. Yedavalli was an Illinois ACR RFS Delegate in 2017 and 2018. He will also be the ASNR’s AMA Representative at this upcoming meeting. Dr. Yedavalli’s interests additionally include educational and teaching endeavors. He was previously the recipient of the Department of Radiology Education Award during his residency training. He prefers a balanced teaching approach with trainees with focused learning while maintaining autonomy for a more productive learning environment. Dr. Yedavalli is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Moyamoya Disease, Hydrocephalus, Thrombectomy, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Yedavalli is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Francis Deng
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Francis Deng?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Francis Deng by calling their office at 410-955-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Francis Deng a top-rated expert for Thrombectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Francis Deng is classified as an Advanced expert for Thrombectomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Francis Deng specialize in?
While Dr. Francis Deng is a Neuroradiology, they have specific expertise in Thrombectomy, Rosai-Dorfman Disease, and Morgagni-Stewart-Morel Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neuroradiology.
Does Dr. Francis Deng participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Francis Deng has published 120 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thrombectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Francis Deng's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Francis Deng accept my insurance?
Dr. Francis Deng accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Rosai-Dorfman DiseaseDr. Deng isAdvanced. Learn about Rosai-Dorfman Disease.
- ThrombectomyDr. Deng isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Experienced
- Cavernous Sinus ThrombosisDr. Deng isExperienced. Learn about Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis.
- Cerebellar Multiple System AtrophyDr. Deng isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Deng isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Familial OtosclerosisDr. Deng isExperienced. Learn about Familial Otosclerosis.
- HeadacheDr. Deng isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- HydrocephalusDr. Deng isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
