Nuclear Medicine

About Us

UCLA Health Nuclear Medicine is committed to providing outstanding patient care, educating the next generation of nuclear medicine physicians and performing impactful research.
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Located on the UCLA Health campus in Westwood, UCLA Health Nuclear Medicine is a multifaceted program led by specialists who are internationally recognized for their contributions to the field of nuclear medicine. We offer nuclear medicine procedures at UCLA Health clinics and hospitals located throughout Los Angeles County, train physicians as part of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and conduct innovative research to improve the lives of patients at UCLA and beyond.

As a Comprehensive Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Center of Excellence, we are committed to providing exceptional care to each patient while advancing the field of nuclear medicine through education and high-impact research. 

Our program has played key roles in the development, advancement and adoption of nuclear medicine technologies and therapies, representing major contributions to the field and tangible benefits for patients at UCLA Health and across the globe.

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We are dedicated to continuing this legacy by investing in our faculty, staff, residents and fellows to maximize impacts at UCLA Health and beyond.

Meet Our Team

Clinical Faculty

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Amir Iravani, MD

Nuclear Medicine Physician

Professor, Department of Nuclear Medicine and Theranostics

Andrew Quon, MD
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Andrew Quon, MD

Nuclear Medicine Physician, Clinical Director (Santa Monica)

Professor, Department of Nuclear Medicine and Theranostics

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Ali Salavati, MD

Ali Salavati, MD

Nuclear Medicine Physician

Assistant Professor, Department of Nuclear Medicine and Theranostics

Research Faculty

Shaojun Zhu

Shaojun Zhu, MSC, MSRC, RAC

Biomedical Cyclotron Director

Assistant Professor, Department of Nuclear Medicine and Theranostics

Nursing

Linda Gardner, RN

Linda Gardner, MSN, RN, VA-BC

Nurse Manager

Technologists

Anthony Daley, CNMT

Anthony Daley, CNMT

Chief Technologist
Pam Joyner, CNMT

Pamela Joyner, CNMT

Associate Chief Technologist

Administration

Thaiza Adams

Thaiza M. Adams, MBA

Operations Manager
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Smirthy Ganesan, MPH

Program Manager
Emil Kamiya, MBA

Emi Kamiya, MBA

Administrative Director

Contact Us

Call 310-794-1005 to connect with a UCLA Health nuclear medicine expert.