Radiology

Established in 1998, the department of Radiology was the first digital (filmless) facility in India featuring digital X-rays and a state of the art full-fledged hospital-wide PACS system. An inspired hospital leadership, highly dedicated and skilled staff, unwavering emphasis on quality, commitment to education and research and a willingness to change old models of medical practice combined to make our department one of the most admired radiology units in India. 

Apart from supporting the clinical programs with routine imaging, the department has developed the skill and expertise to provide unique diagnostic and therapeutic services which have been trail-blazers in their own right and have benefited thousands of patients.  

The Department features the very latest imaging equipment: 

• 1.5 T and 3.0T MRI scanners 
• 3.0T PET MR – jointly operated with the Dept of Nuclear Medicine 
• 128 and 256 Slice CT scanners 
• Interventional Angio lab with 3D angio and dedicated Ultrasound/Doppler system 
• Digital DR Xray systems including portable machines. 
• High end Ultrasound Doppler machines. 
• Flouroscopy unit  

Teaching 

The department is also one of the leading post-graduate training facilities in India. Our students are exposed to a culture of team work and trained to practice with a multimodality- subspecialty approach. Ethical principles are emphasised at all levels of training. Our alumni are offering services in major hospitals all over the country

Goal: To be the premier clinical imaging department of the country in patient care, teaching and research. 

Objectives:  

To provide access to timely and highly quality imaging and interventional services to all patients. 

Patient care adhering to principles of justice and equity and aligned to social and cultural realities. 

Teaching rooted in professional values and aimed at producing competent, caring and confident individuals. 

Fostering an environment to encourage scientific curiosity, research and ethical behaviour. 

• MD 
• BSc. MIT 

1. Cardiovascular imaging 

Our department is the pioneering and leading center for cardiac imaging in India, with 20 years of experience with cardiac CT and Cardiac MRI. Our experience and expertise in imaging Pediatric heart disease is internationally recognised. 

2. Gastrointestinal and Hepato-biliary imaging 

Over the years the department has established itself as a premier center for GI imaging and intervention. High quality imaging with tailored CT and MR protocols and a very experienced team of radiologists supports the clinical program. Liver and pancreatic imaging are the focus areas. The department supports the major Liver transplant program with critical pre op, intra-op and post-op imaging.  

3. Musculoskeletal Imaging 

The department offers high quality joint and soft tissue imaging to support the orthopaedic, rheumatologic and plastic surgery programs. We have special expertise in bone tumours and shoulder joint disorders 

4. Pediatric Imaging 

Amrita is the first hospital in Kerala and one of very few in India to have a dedicated Pediatric radiologist. The hospital leads the country in all aspects of diseases of children - Heart, Neurology, Genetics, Rheumatology, Gastro, Uro and all surgeries. Our pediatric imaging - Ultrasound-CT-MRI-Xrays conform to the highest standards. We use special scanning protocols for small children to ensure safety, comfort and accuracy of results.   

5. Head & Neck Imaging 

Cancer of the mouth, pharynx and larynx, disorders of the temporomandibular joints, imaging of the inner ear in children with hearing disorders are some of our special areas of expertise. Our multi-modality protocols and experience in dealing with these conditions is the best in this part of the country. 

6. Chest Imaging 

The 256 slice CT provides the best possible resolution and image quality for diagnosing diseases of the lung and heart/ blood vessels of the chest in adults and children. Our doctors have long years of experience in diagnosing interstitial lung disease (ILD) of the lungs.  

7. Neuro Imaging 

The department is the leading imaging service in the country for Epilepsy imaging, functional MRI of brain and all aspects of pediatric brain imaging. MRI and CT angiography is performed routinely to diagnose stroke and other blood vessel disorders of the brain. 

8. Research 

A steady output of quality clinical research has always been a unique feature of our practice. Several publications in leading national journals and international journals – American journal of Radiology, Academic Radiology, International Journal of GI intervention, Korean journal of Radiology etc stand testimony to our contribution to the imaging and intervention literature. 

• Interventional Radiology -1 
• Breast Imaging   
• Cardiovascular Imaging – 1 
• Cross Sectional Imaging -2 

• Kerala`s first interventional radiology service offering the full spectrum of services 
• Kerala`s first dedicated Pediatric radiology service 
• First in India to image and treat chyle (lymphatic) leaks. 
• India`s first and leading Pediatric cardiac MRI service 
• First in this part of the country to perform thermal ablation for Liver cancer 
• Kerala`s most advanced mammography equipment and services 
• First and the leading center in the state in the treatment of Liver transplant bile duct complications 

Interventional Radiology (IR) 

The Radiology department in Amrita is a pioneer in India in providing the full spectrum of image guided interventions. From complex biopsies to arterial embolization (blocking) for life threatening bleed to angioplasty (opening) of blood vessels of the lower limb to draining biliary system in cancer patients to percutaneous treatments in patients with cirrhosis, we have a team of highly experienced doctors who will take very good care of you. IR techniques reduces hospital stay and costs and, many times, is much safer than open surgeries. We work closely with our surgical colleagues and we take pride in team approach and ethical standards which ensure the best outcome for patients.  

The IR unit offers specialized treatment to patients undergoing liver transplantations and is a critical factor in Amrita`s success as a leading transplant unit of the country. We routinely perform TIPSS, a complex vascular procedure to relieve fluid accumulation in cirrhosis patients. Our department is one of the leading centers for TACE, TARE and thermal ablation (RFA & Microwave) of liver cancer.  

Prostate artery embolization, a pin-hole technique to relieve the symptoms of prostate enlargement, is a new procedure we offer. Uterine artery embolization for fibroids is also performed routinely. Chyle (lymph) leak is a rare and difficult-to-treat disease which affects both adults and children. Our department is a pioneer in treatment of this disease. 

 The department experience over the last two decades has been published in several national and international journals. We have trained many young interventional radiologists who now offer these services in other parts of the country. 

Phone: 0484 - 6681146, 0484 - 2851146 (8:30 AM - 5:30 PM) 

Email: radiology@aims.amrita.edu, radadminofficer@aims.amrita.edu