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K. Pallav Kolli, MD

Diagnostic Radiology • Interventional RadiologyDirector of Operations, Interventional Radiology
Portrait of K. Pallav Kolli
Portrait of K. Pallav Kolli
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K. Pallav Kolli, MD

Diagnostic Radiology • Interventional RadiologyDirector of Operations, Interventional Radiology

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About me

Dr. K. Pallav Kolli is an interventional radiologist, a medical imaging specialist who uses minimally invasive techniques to care for patients with cancer and other disorders.

Kolli's research interests include MRI guidance for interventional procedures, including those to treat cancer and disorders involving blood vessels.

Kolli earned his medical degree from the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. At UCSF, he completed a residency in diagnostic radiology, followed by a fellowship in vascular and interventional radiology.

Kolli is a member of the Radiological Society of North America, Society of Interventional Radiology and American Roentgen Ray Society. He is associate chair for quality and safety with the UCSF Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Interventional and Diagnostic Radiology, American Board of Radiology

Fellowship

  • Vascular & Interventional Radiology, UCSF School of Medicine -GME

Residency

  • Diagnostic Radiology, UCSF School of Medicine -GME

Internship

  • Transitional, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

Degree

  • MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Academic title

  • Clinical Professor

Reviews

Average rating

5
5 out of 5 Stars
73 ratings
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  • 5 out of 5 Stars
    May 15, 2026

    I have sung praises of the UCSF's interventional Radiology services with the Y-90 treatment to my hepatocellular tumor.

  • 5 out of 5 Stars
    May 5, 2026

    Dr Kolli has wonderful bedside manner. He takes the necessary time to explain his diagnosis in an understanding manner. He is great.

  • 5 out of 5 Stars
    January 19, 2026

    Dr. Kolli is fantastic. He is thorough, takes his time explaining things to me. Instills confidence.

  • 5 out of 5 Stars
    December 16, 2025

    Always ready to refer others to UCSF and Dr Kolli.

  • 5 out of 5 Stars
    December 4, 2025

    Dr Kolli did a great job of explaining test results and aspects of my condition.

  • 5 out of 5 Stars
    October 7, 2025

    Dr. Kolli is an Amazing Doctor!!!!

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