NilamJayantSoniMDMSc

Internal Medicine • San Antonio, TX

Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist

Professor of Medicine, University of Texas School of Medicine San Antonio

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Office
4502 Medical Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
Phone+1 210-358-4000

Fax+1 210-358-0647

Summary

Dr. Nilam Soni, based in San Antonio, TX, specializes in internal medicine with a focus on hospital medicine. He completed his medical education at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and holds a Master's in Clinical Investigation. He is a Professor of Medicine and academic hospitalist at the University of Texas School of Medicine in San Antonio and the South Texas Veterans Health Care System. As an international leader in point-of-care ultrasound, Dr. Soni has collaborated with physicians, nurses, and advanced practice providers of different specialties to develop training curricula in point-of-care ultrasound around the globe. He is well known for teaching point-of-care ultrasound nationally and internationally. He is the visionary and chief editor of the book, Point-of-Care Ultrasound, that was awarded the 2015 British Medical Association’s President’s Choice Award. The second edition was released in 2019, and over 30,000 copies of the book have been distributed worldwide in English, Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Italian, and Korean.

He has led implementation of point-of-care ultrasound for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) since 2014. From 2016 to 2021, he directed the Point-of-Care Ultrasound Training Program with the VA’s Simulation Learning Education and Research Network (SimLEARN). He was awarded a VA Quality Enhancement Research Initiative (QUERI) grant to evaluate the implementation of point-of-care ultrasound use in the VA healthcare system (2016-2024) and led the VA's Point-of-care Ultrasound Patient Safety Center of Inquiry form 2021 to 2024. Currently, he continues to be active in the VA system nationally in point-of-care ultrasound implementation and leads several ultrasound educational initiatives, including a large continuing medical education course (www.pocussa.org). He also led establishment of a point-of-care ultrasound certificate training program offered collaboratively by the

Nilam J. Soni, MD, MS, FHM, FACP | UT Health San Antonio

Dr. Soni is a professor of medicine and academic hospitalist at the University of Texas School of Medicine in San Antonio and the South Texas Veterans HCS.

Section of Point-of-care Ultrasound - Division of Pulmonary / Critical Care

Our faculty are nationally-recognized experts in point-of-care ultrasound that lead innovative educational programs and conduct cutting-edge research.

Point-of-Care Ultrasound Workshops

Since 2013, our Point-of-Care Ultrasound Workshops have taught clinicians from across the globe practical bedside applications of portable ultrasound.

Education & Training

Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center San AntonioMSc, Clinical Investigation, 2013 - 2016
Texas Health Resources (Dallas)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2005
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2001 - 2001
University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 2001
AustinBachelor's, Pharmacy, 1992 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

TX State Medical License 2003 - 2026
MN State Medical License 2009 - 2015
MS State Medical License 2005 - 2015
IL State Medical License 2006 - 2014
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Top Cited Article 2022-2023 Journal of Hospital Medicine, 2024
Presidential Award in Sustained Teaching Excellence University of Texas Health San Antonio, 2024
Researcher of the Year Award Division of Hospital Medicine, University of Texas Health San Antonio, 2023
2022 Best Research in Medical Education & Training Award Academy of Emergency Ultrasound, Society of Academic Emergency Medicine, 2023
Outstanding Faculty Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, University of Texas Health San Antonio, 2022
Hall of Heroes American College of Chest Physicians, 2020
Distinguished CHEST Educator American College of Chest Physicians, 2019
2017 Presidential Poster Award American College of Gastroenterology, 2017
President's Choice Award British Medical Association Book Awards, 2015
Highly Commended in Internal Medicine British Medical Association Book Awards, 2015
Young Investigator Award World Federation of Societies of Intensive and Critical Care Medicine, 2015
Technology Innovation in Novel Translation Program Award University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, 2012
Outstanding Faculty Award Society of Interventional Radiology 35th Annual Scientific Meeting, 2010
Teacher of the Year University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2006
Jose Garcia-Outstanding Intern Award Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, 2003
American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine Regional Meeting, 2004
College of Pharmacy, University of Texas at Austin, 1996
Houston Northwest Medical Center, 1992
University of Texas at Austin, 1992
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Clinical Trials

Evaluation of Implementation of a National Point-of-Care Ultrasound Training Program Start of enrollment: 2016 Oct 03
Completed

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Nagasri Shankar, Lily Kuo, Noa Krugliak Cleveland, Benjamin Galen, Nicholas S Samel
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2025-01-08
"Nailing" the diagnosis: Identification and treatment of subungual osteoma cutis with the use of point-of-care ultrasound.
Hira Asim, Pavela Bambekova, Brooke A Burgess, Nilam Soni, Huma Siddiqui
JAAD Case Reports. 2024-11-01
Endocarditis Presenting with Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis and Glomerulonephritis.
Divya Chandramohan, Nilam J Soni, Moyosore Awobajo-Otesanya, Terrence Stilson, Min Ji Son
Microorganisms. 2024-10-12

Journal Articles

Burden and Risk Factors for Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Community-Acquired Pneumonia: A Multinational Point Prevalence Study of Hospitalised Patients
Nilam Soni, MD, The European Respiratory Journal
Mesenchymal stem cells improve survival in a mice model of severe pneumococcal pneumonia
Restrepo MI, Reyes LF, Hinojosa CA, Hunt DA, Rodriguez A, Johnson R, Soni N, Anzueto A, Peters JI, Moyer MP, Orihuela CJ, Journal of Critical Care, 1/1/2015
Diagnostic Point-of-care Ultrasound for Hospitalists
Soni NJ, Lucas BP, Journal of Hospital Medicine, 1/1/2015
In reference to "Use of paracentesis in hospitalized patients with decompensated cirrhosis and ascites: Opportunities for quality improvement"
Soni NJ, Franco-Sadud R, J Hosp Med, 1/1/2015
The Heart-Type Fatty Acid-Binding Protein (H-FABP) Is Associated with Higher ICU Mortality in Severe Septic Patients D106
Reyes LF, Orihuela CJ, Hinojosa CA, Anzueto A, Peters J, Rodriguez A, Soni NJ, Restrepo MI, Raising the Bar of Outcomes in Critical Illness: American Thoracic Society, 1/1/2015
Chromogranin A levels and mortality in patients with severe sepsis
Hsu CH, Reyes LF, Orihuela CJ, Buitrago R, Anzueto A, Soni NJ, Levine S, Peters J, Hinojosa CA, Aliberti S, Sibila O, Rodriguez A, Chalmers JD, Martin-Loeches I, Bordo..., Biomarkers, 1/1/2015
Ultrasound in the Diagnosis & Management of Pleural Effusions
Soni NJ, Franco RH, Velez, MI, Schnobrich D, Dancel R, Restrepo MI, Mayo PH, Journal of Hospital Medicine, 1/1/2015
Procalcitonin-guided antibiotic therapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Soni NJ, Samson DJ, Galaydick JL, Vats V, Huang ES, Aronson N, and Pitrak DL, Journal of Hospital Medicine, 1/1/2013
South American hospitalist conference draws record attendance
Abbott E, Rodriguez JC, Aizman A, Newman J, Soni NJ, The Hospitalist, 1/1/2012
In the literature: physician reviews of HM-relevant research
Saunders MR, Jung AJ, Kao CK, Paesch EA, Pho MT, Soni NJ, The Hospitalist, 1/1/2012
In the literature: HM-related research you need to know
Jung AJ, Smith S, Paesch E, Saunders MR, Soni NJ, The Hospitalist, 1/1/2011
In the literature
Badlani S, Banerjee S, Jung A, Marlow B, Press V, Saunders M, Soni NJ, Tumuluri S, The Hospitalist, 1/1/2010
In the lit: Reduce CR-BSI, quality performance measures, treat DVT Plus adult bacterial meningitis in classic lit
Badlani S, Lam G, Lovinger D, Soni N, Meltzer D, The Hospitalist, 1/1/2007
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans and small bowel adenocarcinoma: coincidental occurrence or genetic association?
Sumrall A, Soni N, International Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer, 1/1/2006
Use of sodium concentration and anion gap to improve correlation between serum chloride and bicarbonate concentrations
Feldman M, Soni NJ, Dickson B, Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, 1/1/2006
Influence of hypoalbuminemia or hyperalbuminemia on the serum anion gap
Feldman M, Soni NJ, Dickson B, Journal of Laboratory Clinical Medicine, 1/1/2005
Reducing peptic ulcers in high-risk patients: Is there an alternative?
Soni NJ, Feldman M, ACP Medicine, 1/1/2005
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Books/Book Chapters

Fishman’s Pulmonary Diseases and Disorders
Chapter: 78: Pneumothorax
Page 1197 - 1214Burguete SR, Dearmond D, Soni NJ, Peters JEditors: Grippi M, Elias J, Fishman J,.McGraw-Hill, New YorkEdition 5th,2015
Point-of-care Ultrasound
Soni NJ, Arntfield R, Kory PEditors: Soni NJ, Arntfield R, Kory P.Elsevier Saunders, PhiladelphiaEdition 1st,2014

Lectures

Ultrasound-guided Lumbar Puncture Workshop
San Francisco, CA, 2013; Orlando, FL, 2014; Boston, MA, 2015 - 1/1/2015
Point-of-care Ultrasound Applications for Hospitalists
Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA - 1/1/2015
Extraintestinal Recurrence of Clostridium difficile Infection without Diarrhea
Washington, DC - 1/1/2015
Bedside Procedures: The Evidence and the Cost of Doing Business
Washington, DC - 1/1/2015
Bedside Ultrasound: Unique Hands-On Primer to Enhance Practitioner Knowledge in Capturing Specific Images
Washington, DC - 1/1/2015
Understanding the use of ultrasound guidance for central venous catheterization
Montreal, Canada - 1/1/2015
Pediatric Point-of-care Ultrasound: Essential Applications for Pediatric Hospitalists
San Antonio, TX - 1/1/2015
Privileging with Simulation-based Assessment for Hospital Based Procedures: A Survey of Current Programs at Simulation Centers in the United States
San Francisco, CA - 1/1/2014
Ultrasound-guided Peripheral Venous Access Workshop
San Antonio, TX, 2014 - 1/1/2014
Point-of-care Ultrasound Workshop
Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA - 1/1/2014
Ultrasonography: Essentials in Critical Care
Chicago, IL - 1/1/2014
Ecografia para Hospitalistas
Hospital Universitario Austral, Buenos Aires, Argentina - 1/1/2014
Thoracic and Abdominal Trauma Ultrasound
Bach Mai Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam - 1/1/2013
Critical Care Ultrasound Course
San Antonio Military Medical Center - 1/1/2013
Perioperative and Consultative Medicine Workshop
New Orleans, LA - 1/1/2013
Ultrasonido Portatil para Hospitalistas
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, Chile - 1/1/2013
Abdominal & Thoracic Trauma Workshops
Hanoi, Vietnam - 1/1/2013
Point-of-care Ultrasound: Key Concepts for Clinicians
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio - 1/1/2013
Introduction to Internal Medicine Point-of-care Ultrasound
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX - 1/1/2013
Focused Cardiac Ultrasound: A hands-on primer for performing state of the art bedside cardiac evaluation
Chicago, IL - 1/1/2012
Clinical Updates in Perioperative Medical Management for Interventional Radiologists
San Francisco, CA - 1/1/2012
Focused Cardiac Ultrasound for Hospitalists
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2012
Global Health for Hospitalists: Ethics, Practice, and Opportunities
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2012
Inpatient Management of Atrial Fibrillation
New Orleans, LA - 1/1/2012
Simulation-based Credentialing for Hospital Procedures in an Era of Patient Safety
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2012
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Other

Procalcitonin-Guided Antibiotic Therapy. Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 78
Soni NJ, Samson DJ, Galaydick JL, Vats V, Pitrak DL, Aronson N, AHRQ Publication No. 12, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/reports/final.cfm
Rockville, MD - 1/1/2012
Future Research Needs for Prevention and Treatment of Clostridium difficile Infection.
Noorani HZ, Soni N, Pitrak D, Belinson S, Aronson N, Future Research Needs Paper No. 17. AHRQ Publication No, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/reports/final.cfm
Rockville, MD - 1/1/2012

Press Mentions

The Exciting Future of Our Physical Exam with Point-of-Care UltrasoundNovember 15th, 2021
SIIM 2020: COVID-19 Could Accelerate Nonrad POCUS UseJune 29th, 2020
Get Hands-on with Point-of-Care UltrasoundMarch 12th, 2019
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Grant Support

VA Point-of-care Ultrasound Patient Safety Center of InquiryDepartment of Veterans Affairs2021–2024
Evaluation of Implementation of a National Point-of-care Ultrasound Training ProgramHSR&D Quality Enhancement Research Initiative (QUERI), Department of Veterans Affairs2016–2024
Clinical Evaluation of Personal Ultrasound SystemVAVE Health, Inc2018–2022
Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Pneumococcal PneumoniaSouthwest National Primate Research Center Pilot Research Program2015–2018
Myocardial Scarring after Pneumococcal Pneumonia (PneumoScar)Institute for Integration of Medicine and Science, University of Texas Health San Antonio2016–2017
Future Research Needs for Prevention and Treatment of C. difficile InfectionAgency for Healthcare Research and Quality Effective Health Care Program2011–2012
Procalcitonin for Diagnosis and Management of SepsisAgency for Healthcare Research and Quality Effective Health Care Program2009–2012

Committees

Member, Congressional Tracking Report Integrated Product Team, Department of Veterans Affairs 2023 - Present
Member, Community-acquired Pneumonia Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee, American Thoracic Society / Infectious Diseases Society of America 2022 - Present
Chair, Synchronicity Implementation Technical & Clinical Workgroup, Department of Veterans Affairs 2022 - Present
Chair, Point-of-care Ultrasound Certificate of Completion Steering Committee of the Society of Hospital Medicine 2017 - Present
Chair, VA National Point-of-care Ultrasound Technical Advisory Group, Department of Veterans Affairs 2016 - Present
Member, Board of Directors of the Foundation for Advancing Veterans Health Research 2022 - 2023
Co-chair, Point-of-care Ultrasound Task Force of the Society of Hospital Medicine 2014 - 2019
Member, Education Committee of the Society of Hospital Medicine 2014 - 2019
Member, Curriculum Committee of the University of Texas School of Medicine in San Antonio 2014 - 2016
Chair, Bedside Procedures Committee, South Texas Veterans Health Care 2013 - 2016