Scholars@Duke

• Background
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  Education, Training, & Certifications

  • M.D., Boston University 2004
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  Duke Appointment History

  • Associate Professor of Radiology, Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Radiology 2020
  • Assistant Professor of Radiology, Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Radiology 2014 - 2020
  • Medical Instrustor in the Department of Radiology, Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Radiology 2010 - 2014
• Research
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  External Relationships

  • Guerbet Group
  • Medtronic (Covidien)
  • NXT Biomedical
• Publications & Artistic Works
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  Selected Publications

  • Academic Articles

    • Gallo, Christopher J. R., James Ronald, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Paul V. Suhocki, Alan A. Sag, Jonathan G. Martin, Tony P. Smith, and Charles Y. Kim. “Sharp Recanalization of Chronic Central Venous Occlusions of the Thorax Using a Steerable Coaxial Needle Technique from a Supraclavicular Approach.” Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 44, no. 5 (May 2021): 784–88. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-020-02728-7.
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    • Itkin, Maxim, Stanley G. Rockson, Marlys H. Witte, Daniel Burkhoff, Anthony Phillips, John A. Windsor, Ghassan S. Kassab, et al. “Research Priorities in Lymphatic Interventions: Recommendations from a Multidisciplinary Research Consensus Panel.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 32, no. 5 (May 2021): 762.e1-762.e7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2021.01.269.
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    • Meissner, Mark H., Neil M. Khilnani, Nicos Labropoulos, Antonios P. Gasparis, Kathleen Gibson, Milka Greiner, Lee A. Learman, et al. “The Symptoms-Varices-Pathophysiology classification of pelvic venous disorders: A report of the American Vein & Lymphatic Society International Working Group on Pelvic Venous Disorders.” J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 9, no. 3 (May 2021): 568–84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvsv.2020.12.084.
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    • Dai, Rui, Alan A. Sag, Jonathan G. Martin, Nicholas T. Befera, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Paul V. Suhocki, Tony P. Smith, Charles Y. Kim, Andrew J. Muir, and James Ronald. “Proton pump inhibitor use is associated with increased rates of post-TIPS hepatic encephalopathy: Replication in an independent patient cohort.” Clin Imaging 77 (April 29, 2021): 187–92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinimag.2021.04.034.
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    • Meissner, Mark H., Neil M. Khilnani, Nicos Labropoulos, Antonios P. Gasparis, Kathleen Gibson, Milka Greiner, Lee A. Learman, et al. “The Symptoms-Varices-Pathophysiology classification of pelvic venous disorders: A report of the American Vein & Lymphatic Society International Working Group on Pelvic Venous Disorders.” Phlebology, April 13, 2021, 268355521999559. https://doi.org/10.1177/0268355521999559.
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    • Li, Gabriel, Waleska Pabon-Ramos, Jan Taylor, and Jonathan G. Martin. “Quantifying the Financial Impact of Delayed Adoption of CPT Code Changes in Radiology.” Curr Probl Diagn Radiol, March 13, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1067/j.cpradiol.2021.03.014.
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    • Gallo, Christopher J. R., Andre M. Agassi, David Y. Johnson, James Ronald, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Alan A. Sag, Jonathan G. Martin, et al. “Percutaneous Gastrojejunostomy Tube Insertion in Patients with Surgical Gastrojejunal Anastomoses: Analysis of Success Rates and Durability.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 32, no. 2 (February 2021): 277–81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2020.10.001.
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    • Johnson, David Y., Christopher J. R. Gallo, Andre M. Agassi, Alan A. Sag, Jonathan G. Martin, Waleska Pabon-Ramos, James Ronald, Paul V. Suhocki, Tony P. Smith, and Charles Y. Kim. “Percutaneous gastrojejunostomy tubes: Identification of predictors of retrograde jejunal limb migration into the stomach.” Clin Imaging 70 (February 2021): 93–96. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinimag.2020.10.036.
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    • Pabon-Ramos, Waleska M., Vignesh Raman, Fides R. Schwartz, Betty C. Tong, and Lynne M. Koweek. “Magnetic Resonance Lymphangiography of the Central Lymphatic System: Technique and Clinical Applications.” J Magn Reson Imaging 53, no. 2 (February 2021): 374–80. https://doi.org/10.1002/jmri.27069.
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    • Cahill, Anne Marie, Aparna Annam, Kevin M. Baskin, Drew Caplin, Harry R. Cramer, Bairbre Connolly, John Crowley, et al. “Society of Interventional Radiology Quality Improvement Standards for Percutaneous Nephrostomy in the Pediatric Population.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 32, no. 1 (January 2021): 146–49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2020.07.029.
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    • Jones, David C., James Ronald, Waleska Pabon-Ramos, Jessica Prescott, and Jonathan G. Martin. “The Prevalence of Uterine Fibroids in African American Women with Hemoglobin SS Sickle Cell Disease as Determined by Pelvic Magnetic Resonance Imaging.” Academic Radiology, August 17, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acra.2020.07.032.
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    • Li, Gabriel, Jonathan G. Martin, Jan Taylor, Charles Kim, James Ronald, and Waleska Pabon-Ramos. “Financial Effect of Unbundling Moderate Sedation from Procedural Codes in Radiology.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 31, no. 8 (August 2020): 1302-1307.e1. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2020.04.034.
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    • Majdalany, Bill S., Mamadou L. Sanogo, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Kyle A. Wilson, Abhishek K. Goswami, Nima Kokabi, and Minhaj S. Khaja. “Complications during Lymphangiography and Lymphatic Interventions.” Semin Intervent Radiol 37, no. 3 (August 2020): 309–17. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0040-1713448.
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    • Schwartz, Fides R., Olga James, Phillip H. Kuo, Marlys H. Witte, Lynne M. Koweek, and Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos. “Lymphatic Imaging: Current Noninvasive and Invasive Techniques.” Semin Intervent Radiol 37, no. 3 (August 2020): 237–49. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0040-1713441.
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    • Tang, Linnan, Charles Y. Kim, Jonathan G. Martin, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Alan A. Sag, Paul V. Suhocki, Tony P. Smith, and James Ronald. “Length of Stay Predicts Risk of Early Infection for Hospitalized Patients Undergoing Central Venous Port Placement.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 31, no. 3 (March 2020): 454–61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2019.10.017.
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    • Cline, Brendan C., Shawn M. Gage, James Ronald, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Ellen D. Dillavou, Tony P. Smith, Jeffrey H. Lawson, and Charles Y. Kim. “Treatment of Arm Swelling in Hemodialysis Patients with Ipsilateral Arteriovenous Access and Central Vein Stenosis: Conversion to the Hemodialysis Reliable Outflow Graft versus Stent Deployment.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 31, no. 2 (February 2020): 243–50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2019.06.010.
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    • Ramirez, M., S. Ravichandran, L. Ronald, W. M. Pabon-Ramos, T. P. Smith, C. Y. Kim, and J. Ronald. “Recognition and management of dermatologic complications from interventional radiology procedures.” Diagn Interv Imaging 100, no. 11 (November 2019): 659–70. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diii.2019.06.007.
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    • Pabon-Ramos, Waleska M., Oretunlewa Soyinka, Tony P. Smith, James Ronald, Paul V. Suhocki, and Charles Y. Kim. “Management of Port Occlusions in Adults: Different-Site Replacement versus Same-Site Salvage.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 30, no. 7 (July 2019): 1069–74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2019.02.027.
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    • Khilnani, Neil M., Mark H. Meissner, Lee A. Learman, Kathleen D. Gibson, Jane P. Daniels, Ronald S. Winokur, Richard P. Marvel, et al. “Research Priorities in Pelvic Venous Disorders in Women: Recommendations from a Multidisciplinary Research Consensus Panel.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 30, no. 6 (June 2019): 781–89. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2018.10.008.
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    • Ronald, James, Rajiv Rao, Steven S. Choi, Matthew Kappus, Jonathan G. Martin, Alan A. Sag, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Paul V. Suhocki, Tony P. Smith, and Charles Y. Kim. “No Increased Mortality After TIPS Compared with Serial Large Volume Paracenteses in Patients with Higher Model for End-Stage Liver Disease Score and Refractory Ascites.” Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 42, no. 5 (May 2019): 720–28. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-018-02155-9.
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    • Lewis, Douglas S., Tzu-Hao Lee, Meghana Konanur, Cole Ziegler, Melissa D. Hall, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Paul V. Suhocki, et al. “Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Is Associated with an Increased Frequency of New or Worsening Hepatic Encephalopathy after Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 30, no. 2 (February 2019): 163–69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2018.10.015.
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    • Wood, Amber M., Chad A. Grotegut, James Ronald, Waleska Pabon-Ramos, Christina Pedro, Stuart J. Knechtle, Ewa Wysokinska, Geoffrey D. Rubin, Carla W. Brady, and Jennifer B. Gilner. “Identification and Management of Abdominal Wall Varices in Pregnancy.” Obstet Gynecol 132, no. 4 (October 2018): 882–87. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0000000000002805.
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    • Ronald, James, Andrew B. Nixon, Daniele Marin, Rajan T. Gupta, Gemini Janas, Willa Chen, Paul V. Suhocki, et al. “Pilot Evaluation of Angiogenesis Signaling Factor Response after Transcatheter Arterial Embolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma.” Radiology 285, no. 1 (October 2017): 311–18. https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2017162555.
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    • Pamarthi, Vishwan, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Vincent Marnell, and Lynne M. Hurwitz. “MRI of the Central Lymphatic System: Indications, Imaging Technique, and Pre-Procedural Planning.” Top Magn Reson Imaging 26, no. 4 (August 2017): 175–80. https://doi.org/10.1097/RMR.0000000000000130.
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    • Ronald, James, Bradley Davis, Carlos J. Guevara, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Tony P. Smith, and Charles Y. Kim. “Treatment of central venous in-stent restenosis with repeat stent deployment in hemodialysis patients.” J Vasc Access 18, no. 3 (May 15, 2017): 214–19. https://doi.org/10.5301/jva.5000705.
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    • Kim, Jina, Zhifei Sun, Harold J. Leraas, Uttara P. Nag, Ehsan Benrashid, Alexander C. Allori, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Henry E. Rice, Cynthia K. Shortell, and Elisabeth T. Tracy. “Morbidity and healthcare costs of vascular anomalies: a national study.” Pediatr Surg Int 33, no. 2 (February 2017): 149–54. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-016-4007-x.
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    • Martin, Jonathan G., Scott T. Hollenbeck, Gemini Janas, Ryan A. Makar, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Paul V. Suhocki, Michael J. Miller, David R. Sopko, Tony P. Smith, and Charles Y. Kim. “Randomized Controlled Trial of Octyl Cyanoacrylate Skin Adhesive versus Subcuticular Suture for Skin Closure after Implantable Venous Port Placement.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 28, no. 1 (January 2017): 111–16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2016.08.009.
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    • Pabon-Ramos, Waleska M., Sean R. Dariushnia, T Gregory Walker, Bertrand Janne d’Othée, Suvranu Ganguli, Mehran Midia, Nasir Siddiqi, Sanjeeva P. Kalva, Boris Nikolic, and Boris Society of Interventional Radiology Standards of Practice Committee. “Quality Improvement Guidelines for Percutaneous Nephrostomy.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 27, no. 3 (March 2016): 410–14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2015.11.045.
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    • Hodavance, Michael S., Eric M. Vikingstad, Andrew S. Griffin, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Carl L. Berg, Paul V. Suhocki, and Charles Y. Kim. “Effectiveness of Transarterial Embolization of Hepatocellular Carcinoma as a Bridge to Transplantation.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 27, no. 1 (January 2016): 39–45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2015.08.032.
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    • Bautista, Andre B., Paul V. Suhocki, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Michael J. Miller, Tony P. Smith, and Charles Y. Kim. “Postintervention Patency Rates and Predictors of Patency after Percutaneous Interventions on Intragraft Stenoses within Failing Prosthetic Arteriovenous Grafts.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 26, no. 11 (November 2015): 1673–79. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2015.08.008.
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    • Commander, Clayton W., Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Ari J. Isaacson, Hyeon Yu, Charles T. Burke, and Robert G. Dixon. “Assessing medical students' knowledge of IR at two American medical schools.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 25, no. 11 (November 2014): 1801-1807.e5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2014.06.008.
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    • Pabon-Ramos, Waleska M., Matthew M. Niemeyer, and Narasimham L. Dasika. “Alternative treatment for bleeding peristomal varices: percutaneous parastomal embolization.” Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 36, no. 5 (October 2013): 1399–1404. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-013-0588-0.
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    • Lungren, M., and W. M. Pabon-Ramos. “Erratum: Single-incision technique for placing femoral tunneled central venous catheters in infants (Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (2013) 24 (755-756)).” Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology 24, no. 9 (September 1, 2013): 1425. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2013.06.023.
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    • Lungren, Matthew P., and Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos. “Single-incision technique for placing femoral tunneled central venous catheters in infants.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 24, no. 5 (May 2013): 755–56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2013.02.016.
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    • Gebhard, Thomas A., Joshua A. Bryant, J. Adam Grezaffi, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Shawn M. Gage, Michael J. Miller, Kurt W. Husum, et al. “Percutaneous interventions on the hemodialysis reliable outflow vascular access device.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 24, no. 4 (April 2013): 543–49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2012.12.027.
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    • Tandberg, Daniel J., Tony P. Smith, Paul V. Suhocki, Waleska Pabon-Ramos, Rendon C. Nelson, Svetang Desai, Stanley Branch, and Charles Y. Kim. “Early outcomes of empiric embolization of tumor-related gastrointestinal hemorrhage in patients with advanced malignancy.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 23, no. 11 (November 2012): 1445–52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2012.08.011.
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    • Pabon-Ramos, Waleska, Elaine Caoili, Richard Cohan, Tausha Stephens, Isaac Francis, James Ellis, Melvyn Korobkin, and Matthew Schipper. “Excretory urography: trends in clinical use and diagnostic yield.” Abdom Imaging 35, no. 5 (October 2010): 607–11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-009-9553-4.
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    • Pabon-Ramos, Waleska M., David M. Williams, and Peter J. Strouse. “Radiologic evaluation of blunt thoracic aortic injury in pediatric patients.” Ajr Am J Roentgenol 194, no. 5 (May 2010): 1197–1203. https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.09.2544.
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• Teaching & Mentoring
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  Recent Courses

  • RADIOL 222C: Vascular & Interventional Radiology 2019

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