
Overview
Dr. Licia Luna specializes in neuroradiology, with an interest in advanced neuroimaging techniques, including functional MRI and molecular imaging/PET, focused on brain tumors, neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders. She earned her medical degree from Federal University of Ceara, Brazil. She went on to complete an internship and residency in diagnostic radiology at Fortaleza General Hospital before going on to a fellowship in chest/cardiac radiology at Regional University Center of Lille, France. She also completed a neuroradiology fellowship at Groupe Hospitalier Pitié-Salpétrière, Paris, France, and a research fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She earned her Ph.D. in medical sciences from Federal University of Ceara, Brazil, before completing further fellowships in neuroradiology, PET-CT and nuclear medicine/molecular imaging, and advanced diagnostic neuroradiology from Johns Hopkins University.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Stroke.
Dr. Pacheco-Luna is board certified in American Board Of Nuclear Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Pacheco-Luna is currently accepting new patients.
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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 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Yedavalli is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.
University Imaging Center, LLC
Dheeraj Gandhi is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Gandhi is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Thalamotomy. Dr. Gandhi is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology, 2006 and American Board Of Radiology - Neuroradiology, 2008. Dr. Gandhi is currently accepting new patients.
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Gerard Riedy is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Riedy is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Licia Pacheco-Luna
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Licia Pacheco-Luna?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Licia Pacheco-Luna 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. Licia Pacheco-Luna a top-rated expert for Brain Aneurysm?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Licia Pacheco-Luna is classified as an Experienced expert for Brain Aneurysm, 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. Licia Pacheco-Luna specialize in?
While Dr. Licia Pacheco-Luna is a Neuroradiology, they have specific expertise in Brain Aneurysm, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Stroke. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neuroradiology.
Does Dr. Licia Pacheco-Luna participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Licia Pacheco-Luna has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Brain Aneurysm. You can view a list of Dr. Licia Pacheco-Luna's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Licia Pacheco-Luna accept my insurance?
Dr. Licia Pacheco-Luna 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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- Brain AneurysmDr. Pacheco-Luna isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Pacheco-Luna isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- StrokeDr. Pacheco-Luna isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
