Pejman Ghanouni, MD, PhD

Professor of Radiology (Body MRI) and, by courtesy, of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Bio

Dr. Ghanouni is a board-certified, fellowship-trained diagnostic radiologist with Stanford Health Care Radiology. He is an associate professor in the Department of Radiology, Division of Body MRI at Stanford University School of Medicine, and by courtesy, of Urology, of Neurosurgery, and of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Ghanouni is the director of the Stanford Health Care Minimally Invasive MR Interventional Center (MIMRIC) and the Focused Ultrasound Center of Excellence. He is also chief of the Division of Body MRI at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Dr. Ghanouni is recognized around the world for his extensive expertise in using advanced imaging to diagnose, manage, and treat a wide range of conditions and disorders. As a renowned leader in diagnostic and MRI-guided interventional radiology, Dr. Ghanouni creates a customized care plan for each of his patients.

Dr. Ghanouni’s research interests include the latest advances in MR-guided focused ultrasound techniques to treat essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease, prostate cancer, bone tumors, desmoid tumors, and uterine fibroids. An experienced physician-scientist, Dr. Ghanouni has collaboratively led clinical trials and research initiatives that explore treatments for epilepsy, pancreatic cancer, and several types of tumors. Through these clinical trials, Dr. Ghanouni has helped secure FDA approval for many MR-guided focused ultrasound treatments.

His articles have been published in dozens of peer-reviewed medical journals, including Lancet Oncology, Neurology, Investigative Radiology, European Radiology, Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Journal of Neurosurgery, New England Journal of Medicine, and Radiology. Dr. Ghanouni has been invited to speak at conferences and symposiums all over the nation and the world, including in Rome, Italy; Tel Aviv, Israel; and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He is widely regarded for his groundbreaking research as well as his clinical expertise.

Dr. Ghanouni is a member of several professional organizations, including the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, the International Society for Therapeutic Ultrasound, and the European Focused Ultrasound Society.

MR-guided focused ultrasound treatment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Bwq2YxD9eU

Clinical Focus

Diagnostic Radiology

Academic Appointments

Professor - University Medical Line, Radiology
Professor - University Medical Line (By courtesy), Obstetrics & Gynecology

Professional Education

Medical Education: Stanford University School of Medicine (2005) CA
Fellowship: Stanford University Body Imaging Fellowship (2011) CA
Residency: Stanford University Radiology Residency (2010) CA
Internship: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Dept of Medicine (2006) CA
Board Certification: American Board of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology (2010)

Contact

Academic ghanouni@stanford.edu Tel: (650) 498-4485

Administrative Contact Barbara Bonini Administrative Associate bbonini@stanford.edu Tel: 650-736-6293

Clinical (Primary)

This is the primary clinic for this clinical provider. For additional clinical locations and information, please visit the link(s) listed below in the 'Additional Clinical Info' section.

Diagnostic Radiology 300 Pasteur Dr Rm HG016 MC:5227 Stanford CA 94305 Tel: (510) 974-8416 Fax: (650) 498-8933

Additional Clinical Info

Stanford Health Care

2025-26 Courses

Independent Studies
- Directed Reading in Radiology
  RAD 299 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Early Clinical Experience in Radiology
  RAD 280 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Graduate Research
  RAD 399 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Medical Scholars Research
  RAD 370 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Readings in Radiology Research
  RAD 101 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Undergraduate Research
  RAD 199 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)

Prior Year Courses

Stanford Advisees

Doctoral Dissertation Reader (NonAC)
Cynthia Li

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