
Pooja Renjen
Radiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Radiology
525 E 68th St New York NY, 10065About
Pooja Renjen, MD, is an established radiologist currently working at pediatric Radiology and Weill Cornell Imaging at NewYork-Presbyterian in New York City, New York. She is an Assistant Professor of Radiology at Weill Cornell Medical College and Assistant Attending Radiologist at New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Campus. Dr. Renjen earned her B.A. from Johns Hopkins University with a double major in biology and economics in 2000 and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa upon graduation. She was awarded her M.D. degree from New York University School of Medicine in 2004 and was inducted to the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical honor society. Dr. Renjen was an intern in Internal Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) in Philadelphia and remained at HUP for a residency in Diagnostic Radiology (2005-2009). Dr. Renjen was elected and served as Chief Resident in the last year of her residency at HUP. She then completed a year of Fellowship training (2009-2010) in Pediatric Radiology at the prestigious Childrenâ??s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Dr. Renjen was on staff at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey as a Pediatric Radiology & Body Imaging attending radiologist before joining the Weill Cornell Medical College faculty in July 2013. Dr. Renjen achieved Board Certification in Diagnostic Radiology from the American Board of Radiology in June 2009 and earned her Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in the subspecialty of Pediatric Radiology in October 2012. Dr. Renjenâ??s clinical expertise is in Pediatric Radiology. She interprets a variety of studies including radiographs, CT, ultrasound and MRI on pediatric patients. She also performs fluoroscopic procedures including upper GIs, barium enemas, and voiding cystourethrograms. Dr. Renjenâ??s research interests are continually growing and include infectious diseases, inflammatory bowel disease and pediatric genitourinary tract disorders. Dr. Renjen has a keen interest in international radiology outreach and education. She has spent time in both Botswana and Ethiopia where she founded a radiology resident elective and has participated in teaching a pediatric radiology fellowship, respectively. In addition to clinical and research activities, Dr. Renjen is an active and involved teacher of residents, fellows, and medical students. Dr. Renjen is a member of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
Education and Training
New York University
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, National and International Public Speaking -
Awards
- Teacher of the Year Award
- Super Doctor Award
Internships
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Fellowships
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Radiology, Society for Pediatric Radiology
Articles and Publications
- Published Articles
What do you attribute your success to?
- Her family members, experience, and opportunity to work with great doctors.
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling
Favorite professional publications
- RadioGraphics Journal
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Nearby Providers
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- Micha Ziprkowski Other300 Community Drive Manhasset NY 11030
- Alexis Brooke Rothenberg M.D.630 W 168TH ST # MC28 NEW YORK NY 10032
- Dr. Arzu Kovanlikaya MD525 E 68th St New York NY 10065
- Kassa Darge MD, PHD34th Street & Civic Center Blvd Philadelphia PA 19104
- Dr. Aziz Shoeb Amin D.O.3959 Broadway New York NY 10032
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