Dr. Chandana Lall

Chandana "Sandy" Lall, M.D., M.B.A. has had a distinguished career in radiology spanning more than 28 years. She has established a proven record of excellence in advancing patient care, leading multidisciplinary teams and contributing to the advancement of the field of radiology, especially as it pertains to abdominal and pelvic oncologic imaging. Lall, who joined City of Hope in 2023, previously served as chair and professor of the radiology department at the University of Florida, Jacksonville. Prior to that position, she was vice chair and professor of radiology and urology at the University of California, Irvine. She is highly regarded in the world of radiology and known for her compassionate leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and her growth mindset. Lall has played a key role in developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives, operational strategies and workflow optimization to enhance efficiency across imaging service lines.Her research focuses on advances …in oncologic imaging and the utility of magnetic resonance imaging in accurate cancer staging, response to therapy and detection of recurrence. She has published more than 400 peer-reviewed articles and scientific abstracts, frequently presenting at national and international meetings.Lall graduated summa cum laude from the University of Delhi, where she earned her medical degree and pursued a radiology residency, followed by a radiology residency and fellowship in abdominal imaging, respectively, from Maimonides Medical Center and Beth Israel Medical Center, both in New York. She earned her master’s degree in business administration from the University of California Irvine, Paul Merage School of Business in 2016.