Ameya J Baxi, M.D.

Dr. Baxi is board certified in radiology from India (DMRD, DNB) and USA (DABR). The overarching theme of his academic career has been the application of innovative multimodality imaging methods for cardiothoracic, emergency, and cancer imaging to enhance patient care. Dr. Baxi's clinical skills include evaluating the entire spectrum of cardiothoracic examinations, notably conventional radiology, CT, and MR imaging of emergency, oncologic and interstitial lung disease related chest radiology and cardiac radiology. He is actively involved in research and does many presentations at various national and international radiology conferences. He frequently interacts with clinicians to include pulmonologists, cardiologists, and cardiothoracic surgeons in critical cases, treatment planning, and general patient care. In addition, he constantly works to increase the efficiency of the Radiology department in the creation of reports and improving on numerous templates (CT, US, and MRI) related to cardiothoracic imaging. Dr. Baxi works to maintain image quality and safety of patients undergoing Cardiac CT and MR studies.

Dr. Baxi is the Director of Low Dose Lung Cancer Screening. He standardized the protocols based on current literature and initiated a multidisciplinary committee including pulmonology, primary care, radiology, thoracic surgery, interventional radiology, and medical and radiation oncology, as well as CT technologists. He also raised awareness about lung cancer screening with the health providers and did a presentation in Downtown San Antonio to the primary care physicians accredited to UHS regarding which exam to order, when to order, when and how to follow patients based on nodule size by preparing a protocol and road map depending on lung nodule, size, location, and associated findings to ensure appropriate recommendations and follow up. This resulted in improved quality of the exams with decreased radiation dose.

To enhance his leadership skills, he enrolled himself in Clinical Safety and Effectiveness Course Cohort 21-A Multi-disciplinary approach and governance for implementing successfully Low Dose Lung Cancer Screening. Dr. Baxi, has also successfully completed the Executive Development Program in August 2020. He was very fortunate to get selected for this year-long training program taught by award-winning UTSA College of Business faculty and select teachers from UT Health. He believes that this program greatly helped him improve his leadership and communication skills. Along with his current responsibilities, he also serves on several other committees such as the Diversion committee and Committee on Cancer and Cancer Practice Steering Committee.

Dr. Baxi is also involved in teaching and mentoring many medical students, radiology residents, and fellows in numerous scientific projects by doing presentations on regular basis. He enjoys educating and mentoring residents and fellows. He is involved in several academic, teaching, and educational projects and won many awards.  He has contributed to 11 articles as contributing author, corresponding author first author or senior author in peer reviewed indexed journals with high impact factor. He has presented/co-authored my work in over 100 exhibits at national and international radiology meetings. Dr. Baxi has also created an APP: Drugs in Radiology. He works to maintain image quality and safety of patients undergoing Cardiac CT and MR studies.