Department of Radiodiagnosis
The Department of Radiodiagnosis at KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, was established in 1999. It is a highly specialized department committed to meeting the diagnostic imaging and interventional needs of patients and clinicians.
The department strives to provide services of the highest quality, ensuring accurate and timely diagnosis through state-of-the-art imaging modalities. These facilities support clinicians in delivering effective treatment and improved patient care.
In addition to clinical services, the department actively contributes to academic training for postgraduate and undergraduate students, as well as other healthcare personnel. A team of highly motivated and experienced radiologists works collaboratively in a progressive environment.
The department has also established a dedicated multidisciplinary Fetal Care Unit, offering advanced fetal imaging and interventions, including 2D fetal echocardiography, TIFFA scans, and fetal procedures. The department is actively involved in research in the field of radiology.
A dedicated Interventional Radiology Unit has been established to provide minimally invasive, image-guided treatments.
Objectives
- To provide accurate diagnosis with minimal expenditure and reduced turnaround time.
- To perform advanced imaging techniques using standardized scientific protocols.
Strengths
- A team of highly motivated radiologists working cohesively in a progressive environment.
- Availability of Digital Mammography with Tomosynthesis and Stereotactic Biopsy.
- Advanced infrastructure including:
- CR & DR system
- 128-slice CT scanner
- 3 Tesla MRI
- 3D/4D Ultrasound systems
- High-resolution multimodality reporting monitors
These facilities ensure rapid and accurate diagnosis, improving overall patient care.
Opportunities
- Significant scope for academic and research contributions due to high patient load and diverse case exposure.
- Interdepartmental meetings can be formalized and conducted regularly to enhance collaborative decision-making and postgraduate learning.
- Expansion of Interventional Radiology services with the recent appointment of a specialist.
- Growth in Fetal Medicine services, including high-risk pregnancy and advanced fetal imaging and interventional procedures.
Challenges
Continuous upgradation of infrastructure and faculty to meet evolving healthcare demands and societal needs.Services
- Radiography Unit
- Digital Radiography
- Computed Radiography
- 800 mA unit with fluoroscopy
- 600 mA and 300 mA units
- Portable X-ray units (100 mA & 70 mA)
- C-Arm unit
- Ultrasound Unit
- 3D & 4D Ultrasound
- Colour Doppler
- Elastography
- Mammography Unit
- Tomosynthesis
- Stereotactic biopsy
- Angiography Unit
- CT Scan
- 128-slice MDCT
- 3D reconstruction
- CT Angiography (including cardiac imaging)
- Dual energy capabilities
- MRI
- 3 Tesla MRI with functional MRI facility.
- Division of Fetal Medicine
- NT scan with maternal risk assessment
- TIFFA (Targeted Imaging for Fetal Anomalies)
- 2D Fetal Echocardiography
- Growth scans for IUGR and high-risk pregnancies
- 3D & 4D fetal imaging
- Fetal interventions (e.g., Amniocentesis)
- Parental counseling
- Interventional Radiology
“Healing through a pinhole – The future of treatment.”
Scope
- Tumor ablation
- Varicose vein treatment
- Uterine fibroid embolization
- Thyroid nodule ablation
- Prostate artery embolization
- Biopsy / FNAC / catheter drainage
- Hepatobiliary & urinary drainage/stenting
- Pain and palliative procedures
- Permacath & dialysis fistula interventions
- Transjugular liver biopsy and TIPS
- Therapeutic Interventional Services
- USG/CT-guided biopsy & FNAC
- Pigtail catheter insertion
- Image-guided drainage procedures
- Biliary drainage
- Breast lesion localization
- Intra-articular and rotator interval injections
- Stereotactic breast biopsy
- Lesion marking
- Amniocentesis
- X-Ray procedures
- IVU
- ASU
- MCU
- HSG
- PTC
- Barium studies (swallow, meal, follow-through, enema)
- T-tube cholangiography
- Fistulogram
- Urethrogram
- Sialogram
- Loopogram
- Sinogram
- Nephrostogram
- Myelogram
- Research thrust areas
- Liver Elastography
- Cardiac MRI
- Fetal Medicine
- Awards
- Dr. Vijay Kubihal – FRCR, Royal College of Radiologists (April 2025)
- Dr. K. V. Tejaswi – MICR, Guru Nanak Dev University (2022)
- Dr. Nireeksha Shetty – Fellowship in Fetal Medicine (ADI)
- Achievements:
Dr. Vijay Kubihal- Published book chapters in:
- Comprehensive Textbook of Clinical Radiology (Vol IV – Abdomen), Elsevier (2023)
- Onco-critical Care, Springer (2022)
- Granted patent:
- “Mammogram Analysis and Breast Cancer Localization System and Method Thereof” (31.05.2025).
- Published book chapters in:
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Faculty
Dr. SUDHINDRA RAO M
- Designation Professor & Head
- Email sudhi78_dr@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date -
- Graduation:B.E in E&C from NIE, Mysore, India, 1986 -(FCD)
- Post-Graduation:M.Tech in CSE from MIT, Manipal, India, 1990-(FCD)
- Ph.D in CSE from University of Mysore, India, 2002
- Area of Research:CAD for VLSI - Topic: Design of Algorithms for optimum area utilization in VLSI ASICS
- Lecturer In Manipal Institute Of Technology for 6 Years
- Reader In Manipal Institute Of Technology for 3 Years
- Professor In NMAMIT for 7 Years
- Professor & Head Of Department of CSE and Dean(Academics) for 9 Years
- Professor From 2012-Till Date In NMAMIT
- Algorithm design for VLSI CAD, Multi core architecture and Program
- Optimization, Ad-hoc Networks, E-learning, Advanced Microprocessors
- Management responsibilities as Head of the Department of CSE
- Examiner for V.T.University Belagavi, Mangalore, Bangalore, Kuvempu, Kannur and Goa Universities
- Life Member of ISTE (LM816 )
- Senior Member of IEEE (01492834)
- Senior Member of CSI (F8000642)
- Fellow of IE(India)
- Logic Design
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Finite Automata & formal Languages
- Computer Organization & Architecture
- Systems Programming
- RDBMS
- Microprocessors & Peripherals
- Principles of Programming Languages
- Compiler Design,
- Computer Graphics
- VLSI Design
- C# Programming & .NET Concepts
- Embedded and Real Time Systems
- Cryptography and Network Security
- MIS
- CAD for VLSI
- System simulation and Modelling.
Conference/Journal publications
- Developed "Computer Graphics Laboratory" at Manipal Institute Technology, Manipal, India in March 1988
- Reviewer for the Proceedings of IEEE Conference on "VLSI Design" since 2002.
- Chair of Programme Committee, National Conference on "Distributed Computing" , NMAMIT, Nitte India, 2004
- Coordinator for FIVE ISTE sponsored Short Term Training Programs
- Set up "Data Mining Laboratory" at NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte during January 2006
- Chair of Organizing Committee , National Conference on "Ubiquitous & Pervasive Computing" , NMAMIT, Nitte, India, 24-25 January 2007
- So far, guided 42 BE level projects and 17 M.Tech. level projects
- President of Rotary Club of Nitte during 2006-07
- Consultant for a Patent Search organization :EntellectLLP.com
- Applied for an Indian Patent, based on research work (application no.: 428/CHE/2008)
- Applied for US Provisional Patent in April 2010 for the research work on "New Architecture for Network on chip (NoC) systems" (Application Number:61/395,480 dated 14/5/2010)
- Received AICTE travel grant for attending the conference at Shanghai, China
- Was Chairman of BOE (Board of Examination)-Computer Science at Mangalore University during 1997-98. Was member of BOE-Computer Science of Visvesvaraya Technological University ,Belgaum during 2004-05.
- BOS and BOE Chairman of NMAMIT Nitte for Computer Science UG and PG programs under Autonomous Scheme.
- Board of Studies member of Computer Science at MIT, ManipalUniversity, NMIT Bangalore, SDMCE Dharwad, BVBCE Hubli, Bangalore, Dr.AIT Bangalore and St.Aloysius College Mangalore during 2007-08
- Governing Council Member of St.John Engg. College Bangalore, Academic Council Member of Dr.AIT Bangalore from 2013.
- President of Hockey India Udupi from July 2014
- Program Chair of 2016 IEEE Distributed Computing, VLSI, Electrical Circuits and Robotics (DISCOVER) Conference, 13-14 August 2016, NITK, Surathkal
Research Thrust Areas
- Liver Elastography
- Cardiac MRI
Dr. U.RAGHURAJA
- Designation Professor & Head
- Email raghurajuppooor@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date
Head and Neck and MSK imaging
- Carotid intima-media thickness and epicardial fat thickness predict precoronary artery
- Absence of Internal Jugular Vein Flow: A Diagnostic Dilemma
- Pregnancy outcome in Occupational Tobacco Exposure: A Cohort Study from South India
- Pregnancy outcome in Occupational Tobacco Exposure: A Cohort Study from South India
- When to operate facial nerve Schwannomas?
Radiology
- KSHEMA - OSCE workshop 2018 in Otorbinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery on 6th & 7th February 2018.Presented HRCT temporal bone anatomy and Pathology.
- Presented talk on the topic "Radiation Effects of Ageing " International Conference on Radiation Biology - advances in Radiation Biology - Radiotheraphy and Radiation Countermeasures held on 04th October 2018 @ K.S Hegde Medical Academy
- Participated as an Invited Speaker:"Role of PET, CT and MRI in cancer imaging "A three-day National workshop on "Biodosimetry - Perspectives on Current Trends"Organised by K.S Hegde Medical Academy Between 5th -7th March 2020 - Presented
Dr. LATHIKA SHETTY
- Designation Professor
- Email shettylathika@nitte.edu.in
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MBBS, MD
- Angiosarcoma of Breast in Young Female: A Diagnostic Challenge to Radiologist
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging In a case of myxopapillary ependymoma
- Imaging of Spinal Trauma by Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography.
- The effect of Bobath Concept and Conventional Approach on the , functional Outcome in the post-stroke Hemiplegic Individuals
- New Radiological index for Evaluation of Pectus Deformities in Indian population
Radiology
Dr. SHRIKRISHNA U.
- Designation Professor
- Email hod.radio.kshema@nitte.edu.in
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MBBS, MD
Teaching the imaging Modalities
- Markers of atherosclerotic risk in patients with nonalchoalic fatty liver disease:A Preliminary study
- Computed Tomography Evaluation of Anatomical Variations and inflammatory Diseases of the Paranasal Sinuses
Radiology (All imaging Modalities)
Dr. AVANTSA ROHINI
- Designation Additional Professor
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Dr. NIREEKSHA SHETTY
- Designation Assistant Professor
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MBBS, MD
Perceiving fellowship in fetal medicine
Radiology
Dr. MANJUSHA A V
- Designation Assistant Professor
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DR. KAVYA A
- Designation Assistant Professor
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Dr. ALAN ANCHAN
- Designation Senior Resident
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DMRD
Radiology
Dr. KISHORE A.
- Designation Senior Resident
- Email kishore.12@nitte.edu.in
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MBBS
Body imaging and non vascular image-guided interventions
Fellow of Royal College of Radiodiagnosis
Radiology
Dr. THILAK SHETTY
- Designation Senior Resident
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MBBS, MD
Special interest in non vascular image-guided interventions, Neuroimaging and MSK imaging.
- A rare case of isolated tubercular epididymitis
- Fournier's gangrene following retrograde urethrography: a rere complication
- Fournier's gangrene following retrograde urethrography: a rere complication
Radiology
Dr. VENKATA TEJASWI
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DR. ABHISHEK D
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DR AMRITHA S R
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Dr. JUDE JACOB
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Dr. SUDARSAN S
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Dr. SAAHVAR SHETTY
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Dr. SHIBIN SAMSON OOMEN
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Dr. VAIBHAV
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MS. DEEKSHA SHETTY
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Dr. VIJAY S KUBIHAL
- Designation Assistant Professor/ Consultant Interventional Radiologist
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DR.AASTHA SHARMA
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DR.AYUSHIE GUPTA
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