
Fatejeet Sandhu, MD
Interventional Radiologist | Vascular & Interventional Radiology
24 Hospital Ave Danbury CT, 06810About
Dr. Fatejeet Sandhu is an interventional radiologist practicing in Danbury, CT. Dr. Sandhu specializes in minimally invasive, targeted treatments. Interventional radiologists use X-Rays, MRIs and other advanced imaging to put catheters in the body in order to treat the source of the disease internally. Many conditions that once required surgery can now have less risk, less pain and fewer invasions when treated by an interventional radiologist.
Education and Training
Duke University Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry with Biological Specialization 0
Emory University School of Medicine Medical Degree 1986
Board Certification
American Board of Radiology (ABR)
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR- Vascular and Interventional Radiology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Use of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt as a bridge to liver transplantation in a patient with severe hepatopulmonary syndrome.
- Spinal epidural abscess: evaluation with contrast-enhanced MR imaging.
- MR demonstration of leukoencephalopathy associated with mitochondrial encephalomyopathy: case report.
- Alteration of the intracellular calcium level stimulates gonadotropin release from cultured rat anterior pituitary cells.
- Alteration of the intracellular calcium level stimulates gonadotropin release from cultured rat anterior pituitary cells.
Awards
- Phi Eta Sigma 1981
- Phi Beta Kappa 1982
- Magna Cum Laude Year Duke University
- Alpha Omega Alpha 1985
- Lange Book Award, Awarded to the most Outstanding Medical Student 1986
- Cum Laude Emory University 1986
- Hideyo Minagi Award, Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award 1995
- Distinguished Reviewer Award, Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 1996, 1997 Year
- Outstanding Workshop Faculty Member, SCVIR Annual Meeting, 1997, 1998 Year
- Charles Bream Award, Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award 1999
- Distinguished Faculty Award, SVIR Annual Meeting 2000
Professional Memberships
- American College of Radiology
- American Roentgen Ray Society
- Connecticut Radiological Society
- Radiological Society of North America
- Society of Interventional Radiology
Fellowships
- University of California, San Francisco Medical Center body imaging 1992
- Emory University Hospital interventional radiology 1993
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Get to know Vascular & Interventional Radiologist Dr. Jeet S. Sandhu, who serves patients in Danbury, Connecticut.
Dr. Sandhu is a highly trained vascular & interventional radiologist at Speciality Imaging Associates in Danbury, Connecticut.
“Our mission is to provide comprehensive diagnostic imaging and minimally invasive procedures and therapies in a patient centered environment. Our subspecialty trained radiologists are committed to delivering exceptional care in a supportive, compassionate, and cost effective manner using a combination of advanced imaging technologies and superior clinical expertise” as stated on their website.
With a broad educational background, Dr. Sandhu graduated with his Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry with Biological Specialization from Duke University. He then went on to earn his medical degree from the Emory University School of Medicine in 1986.
Furthering his training, he performed his residency in radiology at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center in 1991, his fellowship in body imaging at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center in 1992, and his fellowship in interventional radiology at Emory University Hospital in 1993.
Demonstrating competence, Dr. Sandhu is board-certified in vascular and interventional radiology by the American Board of Radiology (ABR). The ABR is a not-for-profit physician-led organization that oversees the certification and ongoing professional development of specialists in diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, radiation oncology, and medical physics.
For the purpose of advancing his professional development, he remains an active member of the American College of Radiology, the American Roentgen Ray Society, the Connecticut Radiological Society, the Radiological Society of North America, and the Society of Interventional Radiology.
Locally, Dr. Sandhu is affiliated with Danbury Hospital and New Milford Hospital.
Vascular and interventional radiology is a cutting-edge medical specialty that encompasses image-guided minimally invasive procedures which minimize hospital stays and patient recovery time. It is a leading and innovative partner in the minimally invasive procedural trend of medicine and surgery. Vascular and interventional radiologists focus on diseases of the blood vessels and lymphatic system, but also treat other conditions, such as cancer and infertility. They perform minimally invasive treatments that have less risk, pain, and recovery time compared to open surgery.
Among Dr. Sandhu’s diverse awards and honors include: Phi Eta Sigma, 1981; Phi Beta Kappa, 1982; Magna Cum Laude Duke University, 1982; Alpha Omega Alpha, 1985; Lange Book Award, Awarded to the most Outstanding Medical Student, 1986; Cum Laude Emory University, 1986; Hideyo Minagi Award, Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award, 1995; Distinguished Reviewer Award, Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 1996, 1997; Outstanding Workshop Faculty Member, SCVIR Annual Meeting, 1997, 1998; Charles Bream Award, Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award, 1999; and Distinguished Faculty Award, SVIR Annual Meeting, 2000.
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