Natally Horvat , M.D., Ph.D.

Natally Horvat, M.D., Ph.D., is a board-certified radiologist specializing in abdominal imaging, with a focus on gastrointestinal and oncologic imaging. Her clinical practice emphasizes providing high-quality images and actionable reports that support the multidisciplinary team in delivering optimal patient management. Dr. Horvat actively participates in national and international teaching and mentoring activities, allowing her to continually learn and share knowledge across diverse healthcare systems.

Dr. Horvat's research interests include developing imaging biomarkers and multimodal approaches to advance tailored patient care, particularly for colorectal and hepatopancreaticobiliary cancers. She is also passionate about computer-based medical image analysis, radiology-pathology co-registration, and body composition tools. These innovative methods aim to better understand tissue and systemic characteristics, creating integrated models that can predict patient outcomes and enhance personalized treatment plans.

Additionally, Dr. Horvat is involved in national rectal cancer trials and collaborates with organizations such as the American College of Radiology and the Society of Abdominal Radiology. Her efforts focus on developing standardized imaging requests and criteria to improve communication among healthcare providers, ultimately enhancing patient care.