Rachita Khot, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
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Bio & Overview
Dr. Khot is the director of ultrasound in the Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging. She completed her training at the University of Virginia Health System and is part of the dedicated body imaging team that provides patients with the latest advances in cross sectional imaging (CT and MRI). She specializes in ultrasound and CT guided non-vascular interventional procedures of the chest, abdomen and pelvis. She has been instrumental in helping to advance ultrasound elastography as a non invasive tool to grade fibrosis in chronic liver disease.
In addition to her clinical role, Dr. Khot is responsible for training medical students, residents and fellows in the area of abdominal imaging.
Academic Information
- Department
- Radiology and Medical Imaging
- Academic Role
- Associate Professor
- Division
- Body Imaging
- Research Interests
- Advances in Ultrasound; Ultrasound elastography to diagnose fibrosis without performing liver biopsy in chronic liver disease (Hepatitis B/C and NASH)
- Gender
- Female
- Languages
- Marathi, Hindi, English
- Age Groups Seen
- Infants (0-2)
Children (2-12)
Adolescents (12-21)
Adults (21-65)
Older Adults (65+)
- Primary Education
- Mahatma Gandhi Memoral Medical College
- Residency
- G R Medical College & J A Group of Hospitals
- Fellowships
- University of Virginia School of Medicine
- Certification
- American Board of Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
- Appointment
- Medical Director - Ultrasound
- Additional Specialties
- Abdominal Imaging
Highlights
Watch Dr. Khot profile video
Hi, I'm Rachita Khot, radiologist at University of Virginia. I'm an abdominal radiologist. As an abdominal radiologist, I look at CT scans, MRI, and ultrasounds. I also perform image-guided, minimally invasive procedures, using ultrasound or CT guidance. It was during my intern year, I got exposed to radiology. I was very fascinated by the fact, how radiologists can make a huge difference by just looking at black and white images. The challenge of finding the cause for suffering, and be able to find the diagnosis led me into radiology. Patients can expect high quality of care and commitment for best care from our physician from the moment they walk in and walk out of radiology. My care philosophy is, I look at every scan as if I'm looking at friends or family's scan. Every scan makes such a huge difference and every scan matters. I'm passionate about finding the cause for suffering because we have to look at various things, and it definitely takes some time, but we are able to answer, and able to make a difference in somebody's life.
Awards
- 2019-2020 Best Doctors in America® List