Department

Overview

Established in 1996, the Department of Radiodiagnosis has evolved into a key player in medical imaging, offering six MD Radiodiagnosis seats since their introduction in 2022. We currently accommodate two batches with a total of 18 students, including 12 from the initial admission and 6 from the fresh batch.
Our department is distinguished by its state-of-the-art infrastructure and a comprehensive range of diagnostic equipment, including X-Ray, CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, mammography, and ultrasonography. We cater to patients not only from SMCH but also from premier institutions across Delhi and the NCR, as well as private hospitals.

The investigations performed include X-Rays of all body parts, routine and specialized mammography, fluoroscopic studies, routine CT scans and angiography, and MRI procedures, including contrast-enhanced studies. Additionally, we conduct guided procedures such as CT and USG-guided biopsies and catheterized drainage. The department generates significant funds at highly subsidized rates, achieving financial independence through patient intake.

Vision Mission

Vision:

  • Our vision is to establish the Department of Radiology as a "Center of Excellence," fully equipped with the latest imaging technologies, providing state-of-the-art diagnostic and interventional radiology services. We aim to serve our patients with the highest quality care while also preparing skilled professionals for the future. Our goal is to be recognized as one of the premier academic radiology programs in India and gain international recognition as a world-class radiology department.

Mission:

  • To provide outstanding clinical care through expertise in medical imaging and interpretation, through innovation and advances in imaging research, and through excellence in teaching and mentoring

HOD

Qualifications: MBBS, DMRD, MD from IGMC Shimla HPU

Work Experience:

  • Assistant Professor& Head JIPMER, PONDICHERRY 30.03.1994 07.02.1996 (JIPMER)
  • Associate Professor & JIPMER, PONDICHERRY 08.02.1996 14.10.1996 Head (JIPMER) 
  • Director Professor 30/10/2008 till 3/4/2020.
  • Director Professor and Head of Department 3/4/2020 to 31/03/2022.
  • Academic head from 2014 till 2021
  • Examiner of various M.D/DMRD Exams DNBE Examiner
    • UPSC, MCI UGC, ICMR MD/DMRD Examiner to HP University
    • Baroda University
    • Madras University
    • Pondicherry University
    • Ahmadabad University etc
  • Subject Expert of various Universities
  • General Secretary Student Union 1981 1982
  • President RDA 1984 1989
  • Vice President FAGBP GIPMER 2014 2019
  • UGC Technical, Assessor for Deemed universities, State Universities, etc
  • MCI/NMC/DNBE assessor
    • MEMBER OF 11th Plan Commission of UGC for Central and State universities
    • UGC Member to Deemed universities
    • UGC member for International travel grant
    • Member of the academic council of deemed university
    • Subject expert of central, deemed, state universities and Medical colleges of various states
    • Invited faculty Pakistan international conference held in Karachi as speaker on 3 different topics of MR
    • Invited faculty for IRIA 2010 JAN of Plenary Sessions, RSNA, ECR.KCR, AOCR etc
    • Assessor MCI for UG/PG since 2001 performed more than 100 inspections
    • UGC assessor on panel panel-Deemed University more than 50 central universities, deemed universities and State Universities.
    • Visiting as a faculty member to Friedberg University, Germany, Exeter Hospital, U.K, Montreal Hospital
    • Canada, Netherland, Muscat, Kuwait, and UAE. List of PubMed

Academic/Research:

Nature of Designation and Institute of Work

  • Before Post Graduation:
    • One year House Radiology 17.10.1984 16.10.1985
    • DMRD, Radiology, IGMC 29.11.1986 28.11.1986
    • MD Radiology, IGMC 16.11.1987 15.11.1989
  • After Post-graduation:
    • Registrar (IG MEDICAL COLLEGE) 16.11.1989 30.03.1994 Graduation
    • Assistant Professor, Head 30.03.1994 07.02.1996 (JIPMER, PONDICHERRY)
    • Associate Professor, Head (JIPMER, 08.02.1996 14.10.1996 PONDICHERRY)
    • Associate Professor (G.B. PANT 17.10.1996 08.02.2002 HOSPITAL MAMC and ASSOCIATED HOSPITALS NEW DELHI)
    • Professor (GIPMER) 09.02.2002 30.08.2008
    • Director Professor (Professor) 30.08.2008 Till 31/03/2022 (GIPMER)
    • Officiating Head GIPMER 2004 2019
    • Teaching faculty IGMC, JIPMER, MAMC, GIPMER 

International Journal:

  • TUMEFACTIVE EXTRAMEOULLARY HEMATOPOIESIS IN CHRONIC ITP AJR 167 SEPT 1996
  • MALGINANT FIBROUS HISTIOCYTOMA IN AN AOOLSCENT: A RARE ENTITY-ACTA RAOIOLOGICA 36 1996
  • BILIARY ASCARIASIS: US DIAGNOSIS- JCU 23 500-501 OCT 1995
  • ROLE OF CARDIOVASCULAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING COVID-19 RECOVERED PATIENTS: A SHORT TERM FOLLOW UP. Echocardiography 2022
  • Diagnosing rare intraductal biliary neoplasm of the bile duct: a case report with typical imaging findings. SA journal of Radiology 2022
  • RAO-22-011, R2 Radiology Accepted paper 1st April 2022
  • An unusual case of giant A-V malformation of anterior abdominal wall. Journal of clinical and diagnostic research August 2017
  • Clear cell hepatocellular carcinoma. Back to basics of diagnosis. E-JCDR 2017
  • Solid pseudo papillary neoplasm of pancreas clinic pathological characteristics and long term outcome: single centre experience. IJSO 2018
  • Aneurysm of mid and apical interventricular cardiac septum dissecting along the basal part; uncommon entity diagnosed on CT angio. Polish journal of Radiology 2015

National Journal:

  • ROLE OF US IN CASES HAVING NORMAL OCG JAPI 1991
  • ROLE OF ABDOMINAL US IN ECTOPIC PREGNANCY INOIAN JOURNAL OF OBG 5121991
  • US OIAGNOSIS OF CHOLEOOCHAL CYST ANOCHOLEOOCHAL CYST IN ASSOCIATION WITH CHOLANGIOCA IJRI 1996
  • LITHOPAEOION US DIAGNOSIS IJRI 1994
  • SPIRAL CT AN INTIAL EXPERIENCE IN INDIA IJRI 1995, 49-54
  • PSUEDOANEURYSM COMPLICATING CHRONIC PANCREATITIS US DOPPLER ANO SPIRAL CT DIAGNOSIS- IJRI 1995
  • ROLE OF US IN NON-VISUALISED GB JAPI AUG 1990
  • RECENT TECHANOLOGICAL ADVANCES IN ABO MR IMAGING REVIEW ARTICLE URI
  • HUMERUS METASTATES FROM HCC. MR FINDING URI MAY 2003
  • ISOLATED HYDATID CYSTS IN MR NEW FINDING ON CONTRAST MR IJRI Feb2004
  • TERATO- DERMOIO IN PARASELLAR REGION A RARE ENTITY IMAGING FINDINGS IJRI MAY 2003
  • Comparative evaluation of MRCP and ERCP in cholangiocarcinoma and benign biliary stricture AOCR 2006 Hong Kong
  • Comparative evaluation of T2, T2 Drive, MR Myelography in brachial plexus injuries AOCR 2006 Hong Kong
  • MR Angiography findings in AV Malformations thenar eminence IJRI FEB 2006
  • Imaging findings pheochromocytoma IJRI Dec 2005
  • CT & MR angiography in Dysphagia lusoria in adults IJRI Nov 2005, 15:497-501
  • ARVD -value of fat suppression In MRI and black blood spin echo images AK Sharma, IJRI2006, 2:233-234
Dr. Ashok Kumar Sharma

Professor & HOD

Thrust Areas

  • Musculoskeletal Radiology
  • Foetal Radiology

Team

Facilities

Laboratory & Facilities Available:

  • 300mA static X-ray Machine: 2
  • 500mA static X-ray Machine: 2
  • 800mA static X-ray Machine: 1
  • 100 mA mobile X-ray Machine: 4
  • 60mA mobile X-ray Machine: 1
  • Fixed USG machines: 3 (including one in ICU)
  • C-ARM X-ray machine: 1 (Placed in OT)
  • 32 Slice CT scan Machine: 1
  • PACS System: 1 (In process of installation)
  • CR System: 1
  • 1.5 T MRI: 1
  • FLUOROSCOPY UNIT:1

Clinical Services Available: A range of screening, diagnostic and interventional procedures are performed. A highly trained and professional radiology team performs and interprets these imaging tests.
 
Computed Tomography: CT scan machine: Computed Tomography (CT) is a method of body imaging in which a thin X-ray beam rotates around the patient. Small detectors interpret the X-rays that make it through the patient or a particular area of interest. A computer analyzes the data to construct a cross-sectional image. These images can be stored, viewed on a monitor, or printed on film. Siemens 32 slice scanner is installed which scans the patient in minimum time and with minimum radiation dose.  The system is equipped with multi-projection volume reconstruction, 3D software- surface and volumetric renderings. The following CT studies are performed. Head. Noncontrast and contrast-enhanced scans are done. Also, perfusion studies are done to assess the flow in diseased and normal brain tissue.

  • PNS
  • Neck
  • Chest
  • Abdomen
  • Multiphasic studies of liver
  • Spine
  • Bones & joints
  • Soft tissues
  • Cisternography
  • Coronary Angiography
  • CR System: 1
  • Angiography –cerebral, thoracic & abdominal aorta, Renal, Carotid, upper and lower limb arteries, etc.
  • Virtual bronchoscopy, colonoscopy, endoscopy, etc
  • Thin 0.8 mm slices for the inner ear with excellent 3D reconstructions.
  • 3D of bones and joints etc.
  • CT Guided Biopsy of lung mass, liver mass, renal mass, bone tumors, and other lesions.

CR Radiography: CR Radiography plus Fluoroscopy System: Real-time dynamic imaging using x-rays (for the purpose of procedural guidance) is referred to as “fluoroscopy”. User-friendly, high-performance, CR based x-ray system is available in the department capable of producing good-quality x-ray images with reasonable use of radiation dose. Such imaging techniques are commonly associated with contrast medium aided examinations of the gastrointestinal tract.
Following X-ray Special procedures are performed in the department:

  • Barium Procedures like Ba Swallow, Ba Meal, Ba Meal FT and Ba Enema
  • MCU
  • Urethrogram
  • IVU
  • HSG

Ultrasound and Color Doppler: The department of radiology are equipped with following Ultrasound machines which contribute to the high level of confidence of the Radiologist for evaluation of the lesions and serve as excellent guiding tools for the various Diagnostic and Therapeutic procedures.

 Ultrasound Machines in the Department of Radiology:

  • Voluson 6E
  • Siemens NX2
  • Siemens ACUSON-X 300 (Installed in ICU)
  • GE Logic 100 (portable)

These machines are used for diagnostic purposes to carry out various ultrasound
examinations of the abdomen, pelvis and small parts, as well as intracavitary (transrectal and transvaginal) examinations, antenatal scans, foetal doppler, and anomaly scans. The department has an advanced USG scanner with   3D and 4D applications. The tissue Harmonics helps for high resolution at depth. The 3D/4D Application further helps to understand better the relations of the lesion with organs in the vicinity. The Color Doppler scanners are extensively used to assess the vascularity of the tumors. The arterial and venous Doppler examinations are carried out for the evaluation of patients with associated peripheral Vascular Diseases and screening as well as diagnosis of the Deep Venous Thrombosis.
The portable Ultrasound unit delivers the conveniences and versatility with its application in:

  • The ICU for Emergency Scanning of ICU patients
  • Bedside Drainage procedures like
  • Nerve Block
    • Pleural & Peritoneal Tapping
    • Abscess Aspiration
    • Indwelling Pigtail Drainage

Magnetic Resonance Imaging: 

MRI Machine: Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, is a non-invasive medical imaging test that produces detailed images of almost every internal structure in the human body, including the organs, bones, muscles and blood vessels. MRI scanners create images of the body using a large magnet and radio waves. No radiation is produced during an MRI exam, unlike X-rays. These images give your physician important information in diagnosing your medical condition and planning a course of treatment.
uMR -570 is designed with a short 150cm magnet, 70cm wide bore,48RF receiver channels, 550lbs. table weight capacity & 50x50x50 cm field of view. It achieves a new standard in magnet field homogeneity at 1.5 T to help ensure high resolution and image quality. High performance gradients, uCS 2.0 platform, advanced neurology, advanced cardiology, MSK coils and more are included.
The following MRI studies are performed.

  • Routine MRI examination
  • MRCP
  • MR-Angiography

Research

10 International and 20 National Journals are published:

  • 3 US Diagnosis of Choleoochal Cyst Anocholeoochal Cyst in Association With Cholangioca
  • Role of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging Covid-19 Recovered
  • Patients: A Short-Term Follow-up
  • Comparative evaluation of MRCP and ERCP in cholangiocarcinoma and benign biliary stricture AOCR 2006 Hong Kong
  • Comparative evaluation of T2, T2 Drive, MR Myelography in brachial plexus injuries AOCR 2006 Hong Kong
  • MR Angiography findings in AV Malformations thenar eminence IJRI FEB 2006

Events

  • 8 th NOV WORLD RADIOLOGY DAY