About Us
About Us
Welcome to the Ultrasound Division of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of California San Diego. We are excited to be part of the evolving field of Emergency Ultrasound. Our mission is to advocate for the use of point-of-care ultrasound through education, interdepartmental collaboration and research. We believe strongly in the use of focused ultrasound in the clinical setting for a variety of reasons:
Adjunctive tool to guide resuscitation
Fast, real-time information
Improved patient care and safety during procedures
Less radiation to our patients
Increases time at bedside with patients and increases patient satisfaction
Fast, real-time information
Improved patient care and safety during procedures
Less radiation to our patients
Increases time at bedside with patients and increases patient satisfaction
Our program is designed to educate students, residents and fellows in the skill of point-of-care ultrasound. We collaborate closely with our critical care colleagues, OB, pediatric, sports medicine, and anesthesia colleagues to provide a one-of-a-kind training program tailored to challenge and inspire the next generation of sonographer clinicians. UCSD is a vast health network including a level I trauma center in Hillcrest, the renowned Moore’s cancer center, the new Jacobs Medical Center, and the Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center. We strive to be on the cutting edge of education, technology and research in ultrasound. We invite you to join us in our mission.
Our People
Akash Desai, MD
Ultrasound Fellowship Director
Colleen Campbell, MD
Division of Emergency Ultrasound Director
Anthony Medak, MD
Ultrasound Faculty
Amir Aminlari, MD
Ultrasound Faculty
Rachna Subramony, MD
Ultrasound Faculty
Cameron Smyres, MD
Ultrasound Faculty
Adam Nadolski, MD
Ultrasound Faculty
Ben Liotta, MD
Ultrasound Faculty
Elaine Yu, DO
Ultrasound Faculty
Bryan Merte, MD
Ultrasound Fellow