DEPARTMENT OF Radiodiagnosis
| Head of the Department | : | Dr. Sajitha.K |
| Location | : | Casualty, New Surgical block, Oncology block |
| Specialty Clinics Interventional Radiology | : | OP days – All days except Saturday & Sunday |
About Us
In 1970 the Department of Radiology was founded. Even though it started off as a combined Radiodiagnosis and Radiotherapy unit, the rapid advances in both the fields eventually led to their division in 1984. Since its inception, the Radiodiagnosis Department has seen an explosion of technological innovations. With its constant and timely up grads, the department has made sure to keep up with the blistering pace of recent advancements.
Kottayam Medical College is tertiary care centre functioning as a referral base for many adjoining districts. The casualty which sees a high volume of trauma cases is catered to by DR which helps get good quality images in a very short time. The casualty boasts a 128 slice CT scan machine which performs complex contrast enhanced imaging round the clock. There is an in house MRI machine which performs scheduled cases 24×7 to make up for the enormous requirements of the hospital. Casualty Ultrasound machine is manned by doctors round the clock to quickly attend to any emergency requirements. Two years ago, the department started its own Interventional Radiology Unit . This unit has OPD services along with ward services thus making it a fully clinical department. Today Interventional Radiology performs one of the largest Neuro and peripheral cases in the state.
Today, the Radiodiagnosis Department at Kottayam Medical College plays a pivotal role in supporting almost all the departments in the hospital. Regular MDTs with interdisciplinary academic sessions are a testimonial to this association. It is a sort after facility for the young PG’s who wish to join for Post-Graduation in Radiology. The academic sessions which are meticulously conducted daily boost the knowledge of the young Radiologists. Kottayam, Medical College is led by visionaries and so is sure to grow leaps and bounds in future to match the best institutions of the country.
The newly established Radiology Department is located on the Lower Ground Floor of the New Surgical Block at Government Medical College, Kottayam. The department is equipped with state-of-the-art imaging facilities, including 3 Tesla MRI, 256-slice CT, Digital Radiography (DR), Digital Fluoroscopy, Digital Mammography, and advanced Ultrasound systems with Colour Doppler.
A dedicated PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) room is also available, enabling efficient digital image storage, retrieval, reporting, and communication. The department provides an integrated, technology-driven imaging environment to support high-quality diagnostic services, emergency care, specialist imaging, and advanced clinical and academic requirements.
Services & Facilities
Our Radiology Department offers comprehensive diagnostic, advanced imaging, and interventional radiology services supported by state-of-the-art technology and experienced radiology professionals. With 24-hour emergency imaging services, we provide timely and accurate imaging support for both routine and complex clinical conditions.
24-Hour Casualty & Emergency Imaging
- Digital Radiography (DR)
- 128-Slice CT Scan
- 1.5 Tesla MRI
- Emergency Ultrasound (USG)
- 24-hour Portable X-ray Services
Advanced Imaging
Our advanced imaging services are designed to provide high-resolution and detailed evaluation across a wide range of clinical specialties.
- 256-Slice Multidetector CT (MDCT)
- 32/64-Slice CT for Oncology Imaging
- 3 Tesla MRI
- CT-guided imaging and interventions
Specialized X-Ray Procedures
- Barium Studies
- Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)
- Micturating Cystourethrogram (MCU)
- Retrograde Urethrogram (RGU)
- Other specialized X-ray procedures
Ultrasound & Doppler Services
- Routine abdominal and systemic ultrasound
- Antenatal ultrasound
- Doppler Studies
- Transrectal ultrasound
Image-Guided Procedures
Our department provides minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using advanced CT and ultrasound guidance.
- Ultrasound-guided FNAC, Biopsy
- CT-guided biopsy
- Ultrasound-guided drainage
- CT-guided drainage
- Other image-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Mammography
- Mammographic imaging
- Diagnostic evaluation of breast abnormalities
- Imaging support for breast disease assessment
Interventional Radiology
Our Interventional Radiology services use advanced imaging guidance to perform minimally invasive procedures for diagnosis and treatment.
- Aneurysm coiling
- Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage (PTBD)
- Vascular stenting
- Embolization procedures
- Tumor ablation
- Other minimally invasive image-guided interventions
Digital & Portable Radiography
- Inpatient (IP) Digital Radiography
- Outpatient (OP) Computed Radiography (CR)
Teaching Staff
| NAME | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| Dr. Sajitha.K | Professor |
| Dr. Amilu Elsa Varghese | Asst.Professor |
| Dr. Athira Prasad | Assistant Professor |
INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY CONSULTANTS
| Dr. Aswin Padmanabhan | ||||
| Dr .Amjada A Kalam | ||||
| Dr. Himanshu Gupta | ||||
| Dr.(Major). Vikas M | ||||
| Lt. col.(Dr)Afaq Farook | ||||
| Dr Ayush jain | ||||
| Dr Noble Biju |
Senior Residents
| Dr. Prasanth Joseph | ||||
| Dr .Amritha K | ||||
| Dr. Aneetta James | ||||
| Dr. Aishwarya Elizabeth George | ||||
| Dr Shaik Sharmila Taj |
Junior Residents
| Dr Venkatesh S | ||||
| Dr Harikrishnan R | ||||
| Dr Anusree | ||||
| Dr. Mohd. Raheeb C A | ||||
| Dr. Steffy Abraham | ||||
| Dr. Arya .S | ||||
| Dr. Jaasifa Mohammed | ||||
| Dr. Fiba Shirin K | ||||
| Dr. Lubaid P C |
Radiographers
| NAME |
|---|
| Asokan.S |
| Dhanaja.S |
| Binu Peter |
| Sheeja V.P |
| Haridas T.B |
| Nizamudeen.P.N |
| Beena V.V |
| Rajesh.K.M |
| Sangeetha V.B |
| Radhika.R.Pillai |
| Vikas.P.Vidhyadharan |
| Nandakumar.R |
| Vineesh.P.P |
| Ansu.K.P |
| Sugandhimol |
| Smitha V |
| Jinu Raju |
| Sidheek Hassan. M |
| Kiran. V U |
| Aswathy. B |
Courses Run By the Department
| Course Name | Duration |
|---|---|
| MD Radiodiagnosis | 3 years |
| Post-Doctoral Certificate Course (PDCC) in Interventional Radiology (IR) | 2 years |
| Bsc Medical Imaging Technology (BSc. MIT) | 3 years |
| Diploma in radiodiagnosis and radiotherapy technology (DRRT) | 3 years |
Ongoing Research
- A Clinical and sonological evaluation of peripheral nerve involvement in leprosy.
- Accuracy of maternal ophthalmic artery doppler at 11 to 23 weeks of gestation for prediction of preeclampsia
- Radiological evaluation of the lateral posterior tibial slope to lateral meniscal bone angle ratio in ACL injured skeletally matured individuals
- Predictive validity of Doppler ultrasonographic portal vein congestion index for diagnosing esophageal varices in cirrhosis
- Third trimester fetal anterior abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness and placental thickness as predictors of neonatal macrosomia in gestational diabetes mellitus
- Diagnostic accuracy of combined strain elastography and conventional ultrasound in characterizing indeterminate breast lesions and its Correlation with histopathologyprofile of MRI Brain imaging findings in pediatric seizures in a tertiary care centre.