- Society of Pediatric Radiology
- Royal College of Radiologists (UK)
- Society of Interventional Radiology
- Society of Pediatric Interventional Radiology
Sheena Pimpalwar, M.D.
Medical Director of Interventional Radiology, Children's Health
- Radiology - Pediatric
Biography
Sheena Pimpalwar, M.B.B.S., is an Associate Professor of Radiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and a member of its Pediatric Radiology Division.
Originally from India, she earned her medical degree at Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College in Mumbai. She performed her radiology residency at King Edward Memorial Hospital. Dr. Pimpalwar’s advanced training included pediatric radiology research at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research; a fellowship program in interventional radiology at Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, England; additional diagnostic radiology residency training at University Hospitals of North Staffordshire; and a fellowship program in pediatric interventional radiology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
She is certified by the American Board of Radiology in diagnostic radiology.
Prior to joining the UT Southwestern faculty in 2018, Dr. Pimpalwar served as Associate Professor of Interventional Radiology at University Hospital of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri; and as Assistant Professor of Interventional Radiology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
Dr. Pimpalwar’s research interests have led to 27 articles in peer-reviewed publications, as well as more than 70 conference abstracts, posters, and oral presentations. She has presented her findings at professional meetings throughout the U.S. and around the world.
She is an active member of the Society of Interventional Radiology, the Society of Pediatric Radiology, the Society of Pediatric Interventional Radiology, and the Royal College of Radiologists.
Education & Training
- Fellowship - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (2006-2007), Pediatric Interventional Radiology
- Residency - University Hospitals of North Staffordshire, UK (2003-2005), Diagnostic Radiology
- Fellowship - Freeman Hospital, England (2000-2002), Interventional Radiology
- Fellowship - Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, India (1998-1999), Pediatric Radiology Research
- Residency - King Edward Memorial Hospital, India (1995-1997), Diagnostic Radiology
- Internship - King Edward Memorial Hospital, India (1994-1995), Radiology
- Medical School - Seth G. S. Medical College, India (1989-1994)
Professional Associations & Affiliations
Honors & Awards
- Case Competition Second Prize 2014, Society of Interventional Radiology
- Medtronic AVE Award for Best Paper Presentation 2002, British Society of Interventional Radiology
- John Caffey Award for Best Case Report 2013, Society of Pediatric Radiology
Books & Publications
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Publications
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Isolated intestinal lymphatic anomaly: Underwater endoscopic identification and therapeutic intervention
Polachek A, Daves G, Pimpalwar S, Gurram B, Reddy S, Wysocki C, Troendle D Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition 2025 Jul 81 146-147 -
MR Lymphangiography in Pediatrics: Indications, Technique, Findings, and Management
Pimpalwar S, Hussain T, Reddy SR Seminars in Interventional Radiology 2025 Jun 42 356-373 -
Bringing PERT to Pediatrics: Initial Experience and Outcomes of a Pediatric Multidisciplinary Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT)
Dang MP, Cheng A, Garcia J, Lee Y, Parikh M, McMichael AB, Han BL, Pimpalwar S, Rinzler ES, Hoffman OL, Baltagi SA, Bowens C, Divekar AA, Davis Volk AP, Huang CJ, Veeram Reddy SR, Arar Y, Zia A CHEST 2025 Mar 167 851-862 -
Enhancement of the lymphatic system following intravenous administration of ferumoxytol
Young DF, Reddy SV, Divekar A, Vamsee R, Pimpalwar S, Hussain T, Greer JS Pediatric radiology 2024 Nov 54 2060-2067 -
Bringing PERT to Pediatrics: Initial Experience and Outcomes of a Pediatric Multidisciplinary Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT)
Dang MP, Cheng A, Garcia J, Lee Y, Parikh M, McMichael AB, Han BL, Pimpalwar S, Rinzler E, Hoffman O, Baltagi S, Bowens CD, Divekar A, Volk AP, Huang CJ, Veeram Reddy SR, Arar Y, Zia AN Chest 2024 Oct -
Multidisciplinary guidelines for initial evaluation of complicated lymphatic anomalies—expert opinion consensus
Iacobas I, Adams DM, Pimpalwar S, Phung T, Blei F, Burrows P, Lopez-Gutierrez JC, Levine MA, Trenor CC Pediatric Blood and Cancer 2020 Jan 67 -
Recanalization of Chronic Portal Vein Occlusion in Pediatric Liver Transplant Patients
Cleveland H, Pimpalwar S, Ashton D, Chau A, Nagaraj A, Hernandez JA Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology 2019 Jun 30 885-891 -
Equivalent success and complication rates of tunneled common femoral venous catheter placed in the interventional suite vs. at patient bedside
Chau A, Hernandez JA, Pimpalwar S, Ashton D, Kukreja K Pediatric radiology 2018 Jun 48 889-894 -
Delayed pseudoaneurysm presentation after cardiac catheterization in a pediatric patient with congenital heart disease
Parchmont EC, Mossad E, Pimpalwar S Journal of Clinical Anesthesia 2018 May 46 37-38 -
Esophageal stents in children: Bridge to surgical repair
Slater BJ, Pimpalwar A, Wesson D, Olutoye O, Pimpalwar S Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging 2018 Apr 28 242-246 -
Dynamic contrast enhanced magnetic resonance lymphangiography: Categorization of imaging findings and correlation with patient management
Pimpalwar S, Chinnadurai P, Chau A, Pereyra M, Ashton D, Masand P, Krishnamurthy R, Jadhav S European Journal of Radiology 2018 Apr 101 129-135 -
Percutaneous Management of Peritoneovenous Shunt Malfunction in Children
Pimpalwar S, Pereira K, Margolin J, Iacobas I, Phan-Tran H, Pimpalwar A Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology 2018 Mar 29 433-435 -
Temporal Evolution and Management of Fast Flow Vascular Anomalies in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
Pimpalwar S, Yoo R, Chau A, Ashton D, Margolin J, Iacobas I International Journal of Angiology 2018 27 158-164 -
Trans-splenic Access for Portal Venous Interventions in Children: Do Benefits Outweigh Risks?
Pimpalwar S, Chinnadurai P, Hernandez A, Kukreja K, Siddiqui S, Justino H Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology 2018 Jan 41 87-95 -
Interventional radiology in pregnancy
Pimpalwar SA, Belfort MA 2018 Jan 115-122 -
Single-Incision Versus Conventional Technique for Tunneled Central Line Placement in Children
Ashton D, Variyam D, Hernandez JA, Pimpalwar S, Hayatghaibi S, Kukreja K Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology 2017 Oct 40 1552-1558 -
Innovative Use of Denver Shunt in a Child with Generalized Lymphatic Anomaly
Pimpalwar A, Iacobas I, Margolin J, Phan-Tran H, Pimpalwar S Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques 2017 Oct 27 1091-1094 -
Percutaneous Direct Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation in an Infant
Valentin L, Ashton D, Pimpalwar S, Kukreja K, Hernandez JA Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology 2016 Aug 27 1251-1253 -
Multimodality Image-Guided Sclerotherapy of Low-Flow Orbital Vascular Malformations: Report of Single-Center Experience
Harmoush S, Chinnadurai P, El Salek K, Metwalli Z, Herce H, Bhatt A, Steinkuller P, Vece T, Siddiqui S, Pimpalwar A, Marx D, Mawad M, Pimpalwar S Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology 2016 Jul 27 987-995.e4 -
Low-flow vascular malformations of the orbit: Evaluation and management
Pimpalwar S, Chinnadurai P, Marx DP 2016 Jan 89-99 -
Sildenafil for microcystic lymphatic malformations of the head and neck: A prospective study
Koshy JC, Eisemann BS, Agrawal N, Pimpalwar S, Edmonds JL International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2015 Jul 79 980-982 -
Imaging the central conducting lymphatics: Initial experience with dynamic MR lymphangiography
Krishnamurthy R, Hernandez A, Kavuk S, Annam A, Pimpalwar S RADIOLOGY 2015 Mar 274 871-878 -
Prenatally diagnosed neck masses: Long-term outcomes and quality of life
Sheikh F, Akinkuotu A, Olutoye OO, Pimpalwar S, Cassady CI, Fernandes CJ, Ruano R, Lee TC, Cass DL Journal of Pediatric Surgery 2015 50 1210-1213 -
Medical therapy for pediatric vascular anomalies
Margolin JF, Soni HM, Pimpalwar S Seminars in Plastic Surgery 2014 May 28 79-86 -
Vascular malformations: Approach by an interventional radiologist
Pimpalwar S Seminars in Plastic Surgery 2014 May 28 91-103 -
Glomuvenous Malformation presenting as cutaneous hypersensitivity and disabling pain
Phan-Tran H, Pimpalwar S, Castro E, Kearney D, Hicks J, Pimpalwar A Prog Science 2014 1 e06 -
Traumatic hepatic artery laceration managed by transarterial embolization in a pediatric patient
Fallon SC, Coker MT, Hernandez JA, Pimpalwar SA, Minifee PK, Fishman DS, Nuchtern JG, Naik-Mathuria BJ Journal of Pediatric Surgery 2013 May 48 E9-E12 -
Results of a retrospective multicenter trial of the Viatorr expanded polytetrafluoroethylene-covered stent-graft for transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt creation
Charon JP, Alaeddin FH, Pimpalwar SA, Fay DM, Olliff SP, Jackson RW, Edwards RD, Robertson IR, Rose JD, Moss JG Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology 2004 Nov 15 1219-1230 -
Saline cystosonography versus micturating cystourethrography in the detection of vesicoureteral reflux
Katariya S, Chaudhry S, Pimpalwar A, Rao K Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging 2003 13 45-52 -
A new stent-graft for transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts
Rose JD, Pimpalwar S, Jackson RW British Journal of Radiology 2001 74 908-912 -
Endovascular exclusion of bilateral common iliac artery aneurysms with preservation of internal iliac artery perfusion
Clarke MJ, Pimpalwar S, Wyatt MG, Rose JD European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 2001 22 559-562 -
Ileo-ileo-colic intussusception secondary to an ileal lipoma
Patankar T, Prasad S, Patankar Z, Chaudhry S Journal of the Association of Physicians of India 1999 Sep 47 923-5 -
Percutaneous drainage of mediastinal abscess following oesophageal perforation
Patankar T, Prasad S, Maniyar A, James P, Chowdhry S Journal of the Association of Physicians of India 1999 Jul 47 742 -
Intracerebral hydatid cyst in a child with atrial septal defect
Patankar T, Chotai N, Prasad S, Chowdhry S, Goel A Indian Pediatrics 1999 Apr 36 406-8 -
Plunging goitre due to tuberculous thyroiditis
Patankar T, Prasad S, Chowdhry S, James P Journal of the Association of Physicians of India 1999 Mar 47 347 -
Encephalopathy in a patient with Addison disease
Prasad S, Patankar T, Perumpillichira J, Chowdhry S Journal of the Association of Physicians of India 1999 Feb 47 244-5 -
Benign cystic teratoma of the lesser omentum
Patankar T, Prasad S, Chaudhry S, Patankar Z American Journal of Gastroenterology 1999 Jan 94 288
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Isolated intestinal lymphatic anomaly: Underwater endoscopic identification and therapeutic intervention