
Nadja Farshad
Academic position
Lecturer at the University of Zurich
Specialisation
Musculoskeletal radiology
Spinal imaging
Graduate
- 9/2016 – 02/2017 Leadership course, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland
- 2/2016 Venia legendi for radiology, University of Zurich, Switzerland
- 2/2014 Specialist in Diagnostic Radiology (FMH)
- 2009 ECFMG certification, United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE 1, 2 CK+CS)
- 2007 Awarded Doctor of Medicine, University of Zurich
- 2001 - 2007 Studied medicine at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, with clerkships at Duke University Hospital, North Carolina, USA, and Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA
Academic career
- 2/2016 Venia legendi for radiology, University of Zurich, Switzerland
- 2007 Awarded Doctor of Medicine, University of Zurich
Professional career
- Since 11/2018 Consultant Radiologist, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich
- 11/2017 - 11/2018 Scientific worker, Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Zurich University Hospital
- 04/2014 - 11/2017 Consultant, Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Zurich University Hospital
- 9/2012 - 8/2013 Musculoskeletal research fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA with special interest in musculoskeletal MRI, in particular reduction of metal artefacts and spinal imaging
- 1/2009 - 3/2014 Specialty trainee in Anaesthesia, Radiology, Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Zurich University Hospital
- 1/2008 - 12/2008 Specialty trainee in General (Internal) Medicine, Uster Hospital
Teaching posts
- Since 2009 Teaching radiology to medical students and specialty trainees in the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Zurich University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
Fellowships
- 9/2012 - 8/2013 Musculoskeletal research fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA with special interest in musculoskeletal MRI, in particular reduction of metal artefacts and spinal imaging
Grants
- 2014 Grant for “Promotion of female academic leaders” (“filling the gap”), University of Zurich; CHF 35,000
- 2012 Sponsorship from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF) for vit abroad with the specialist musculoskeletal research fellowship in New York, USA; CHF 35,000
- 2012 Hospital for Special Surgery Grant the specialist musculoskeletal research fellowship in New York, USA; USD 25,000
Memberships
- Swiss Society of Radiology (SGR-SSR)
- European Society of Radiology (ECR)
- European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology (ESSR)
Reviewer and editorial board activities
- European Radiology - Section Editor for musculoskeletal radiology
- The Spine Journal - Reviewer
- Skeletal Radiology - Reviewer
- Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (JMRI) - Reviewer
Publications
Contact
Appointments/Disposition
Monday until Friday
8 a.m.–6 p.m.
+41 44 386 12 40
+41 44 386 33 19
Email
Secretariat for image and findings dispatch
Monday until Friday
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
+41 44 386 33 13
MRI operating times
7 a.m.–8 p.m.
Musculoskeletal Radiology

The radiology team led by Prof. Dr. Reto Sutter carries out diagnostic imaging of the musculoskeletal system using a whole range of state-of-the-art X-ray, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT, and MRI equipment. The team focusses entirely on the musculoskeletal system, making it uniquely experienced in this field in Switzerland. The radiology services are directly available for all our patients and for referrals from other doctors and hospitals.