Dr. Hansel Otero

Dr. Otero, MD, is a diagnostic radiologist specializing in pediatric radiology. He is an Associate Professor of Radiology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and an attending radiologist in the Body Division at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where he also serves as Vice Chair of Clinical Research, John Westgate Hope Endowed Chair for Faculty Development, and Director of Global Education and Outreach. His clinical focus includes pediatric body imaging and MRI, genitourinary imaging, and cardiovascular, lymphatic, thoracic, and ultrasound-based pediatric imaging. Dr. Otero’s research centers on global radiology and imaging equity, health services and cost-effectiveness research, and advanced imaging applications in pediatric care, including artificial intelligence and neurodevelopmental imaging. His work reflects a strong commitment to expanding access to high-quality pediatric imaging, strengthening international education and mentorship, and improving diagnostic care in underserved settings worldwide. His achievements include leadership roles as Chairperson of the Section on Radiology for the American Academy of Pediatrics, Outreach Lead for the World Federation of Pediatric Imaging, and prior leadership with RAD-AID International and Doctors Without Borders as a senior teleradiology consultant and emergency response physician. He has also served in editorial leadership roles with the Journal of the American College of Radiology and Pediatric Radiology and received the Kenneth R. Gottesfeld Award. Dr. Otero earned his medical degree from Universidad Central de Venezuela, completed his diagnostic radiology residency at Tufts Medical Center/Tufts University School of Medicine, his pediatric radiology fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and additional training in health administration and radiology management at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School.