Curriculum Vitae
DR. NANDA SIRARI
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Career Summary: Senior Radiologist with an impressive career track record of over 17 years post MD and successful track record of increasing levels of responsibility and meeting the objectives of the organization. Looking for a position as a Senior Radiologist wherein I can make effective use of my knowledge of ultrasound, CT and MRI examinations besides conventional radiography in an established organization.
Expertise of clinical practice in a diagnostic Radiology Department with proven ability to conduct and interpret various high quality diagnostic/interventional imaging studies (conventional and special investigations)
Worked on latest modalities like 64-slice Volume CT- GE and 16-slice CT- Siemens Somatom Sensation Cardiac, 16 channel upgraded MRI 1.5 Tesla from GE medical Systems, Philips Envisor and GE Voluson Color Doppler and ultrasound System and Hologic Explorer QDR series bone Densitometer
In-depth knowledge of test methods, radiation physics, dosimeter equipments and knowledge of chemistry and use of contrast media
Profound knowledge of physiology and anatomy, radiology protocols and radiation safety procedures and well versed with medical ethics, and consumer protection act.
Proficient ability to conduct research activities and write articles
Excellent communication skills and sound knowledge of Computers
Educational Summary and Certifications:
MBBS
1994
Shri M.P. Shah Medical College, Jamnagar, India, Saurashtra University
MD (Radiodiagnosis )
Shri M.P. Shah Medical College, Jamnagar, India, Saurashtra University
1998
Thesis was on Evaluation of Breast lesions by ultrasonography (A Study of 60 cases)
Study conducted on patients who were symptomatic and presented with a palpable mass in breast. The ultrasound findings were then correlated with fine needle aspiration cytology. It was found that ultrasound had a high sensitivity and specificity in the diagnosis of breast lumps.
TRAINING PROGRAMS :
Oxford Emergency/ On call Radiology Course 2013.July 1-2, 2013 at Oxford, UK.
Oxford MRI Course,2013. July 3- 5, 2013 at Oxford, UK.
FACULTY APPOINTMENT:
Senior Consultant, Batra hospital and Medical Research Centre and DNB guide
SPECIALITY CERTIFICATIONS:
M.D. (1998)
DHA Specialist license (2012)
LICENSURE:
Delhi Medical Council Registration no.11916
Medical Council of India No.22126
DHA Specialist license
MEMBERSHIP PROFESSIONAL & SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES:
Life Member IRIA
Annual member RSNA
PRESENTATION & PUBLICATION:
1.Co author of paper presentation on “CT detection of distant metastases in newly diagnosed esophageal carcinoma” presented in 58th Annual Congress of Radiology-IRIA, Agra on 22-25th January, 2005
2.“CT of diffuse fatty infiltration of renal parenchyma secondary to bilateral giant angiomyolipomas- a case report” published in IJRI. Volume 16, No 3,Aug 2006
3.Aggressive adenocarcinoma of gallbladder with distant metastases and venous thrombosis at initial presentation. Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, Year 2006, Volume 16.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE :
Medcare Hospital
March 2014 onwards
Specialist Radiologist
It is a multispeciality hospital with main focus on general, musculoskeletal and gynecological and obstetric imaging. We are running a PG training course and our department is recognized by DNB for PG teaching programme. As part of my role in the current organization, I am working on state of art equipment.
Handled the task of evaluating accurate and quality X-rays/images
Routinely doing ultrasound including: abdomen, pelvis, small parts, neonatal head, breast, Color-duplex imaging (arterial and venous studies), obstetrics/gynecology and Intervention procedures using ultrasound guidance
Examined internal structures and functions of organs, making diagnosis after correlation of X-ray, US, CT and MRI findings with tests and examinations
Performed mammography examinations by using conventional and high-tech equipments
Ensure adequate professional reports are available accurately and in timely manner
Performed routine MRI examinations including diagnostic imaging of the central nervous system, spine, body (including MR cholangiogram), joints, extremities using a comprehensive range of pulse sequences and image enhancement techniques
Contributed significantly to the research projects of the department and kept up to date knowledge of relevant literature
Lifeline Hospital
January 2012 onwards
Specialist Radiologist
It is a general daycare hospital with main focus on gynecologic and obstetric imaging besides general radiology.
Handled the task of evaluating accurate and quality X-rays/images
Routinely doing ultrasound including: abdomen, pelvis, small parts, neonatal head, breast, Color-duplex imaging (arterial and venous studies), obstetrics/gynecology and Intervention procedures using ultrasound guidance
Examined internal structures and functions of organs, making diagnosis after correlation of X-ray, US, CT and MRI findings with tests and examinations
Performed mammography examinations by using conventional and high-tech equipments
Ensure adequate professional reports are available accurately and in timely manner
Batra Hospital and Medical Research Centre
January 2010 – January 2012
Senior Consultant
It is a multispecialty hospital with main focus on oncology, cardiac and renal transplant imaging besides general radiology. We are running a PG training course and our department is recognized by DNB for PG teaching programme. As part of my role in the current organization, I am working on state of art 64 slice VCT from GE, 1.5 Tesla HDXT GE MRI, Voluson GE ultrasound, mammography and Hologic Explorer QDR series bone Densitometer.
Handled the task of evaluating accurate and quality X-rays/images
Routinely doing ultrasound including: abdomen, pelvis, small parts, neonatal head, breast, Color-duplex imaging (arterial and venous studies), obstetrics/gynecology and Intervention procedures using ultrasound guidance
Examined internal structures and functions of organs, making diagnosis after correlation of X-ray, US, CT and MRI findings with tests and examinations
Performed mammography examinations by using conventional and high-tech equipments
Ensure adequate professional reports are available accurately and in timely manner
Performed routine and specialized examinations like CT Enterography and CT Colonography for the evaluation of small and large bowel disease
Performed CT angiographies frequently including coronary angiography and congenital cardiac cases besides doing CT angiographies of aorta, renal and peripheral vessels
Performed routine MRI examinations including diagnostic imaging of the central nervous system, spine, body.
Sound Knowledge of modified MRI examinations, including MRA, MRV, MRCP, MRS and CVMRI and also sound knowledge of the MRI of the common pathological conditions
Actively involved in academics- regular teaching programmes and seminars. Currently we hold regular seminars and journal reading sessions for the radiographers, DNB students.
It being a DNB training institute, I was a DNB guide.
Col. Pant Imaging Centre and Fortis La Femme hospital
Consultant
October 2008 (for a year)
It is a dedicated women wellness hospital with main focus on breast, obstetrics and gynecology imaging besides routine body cases. There was tremendous learning especially in women imaging as the volume of cases that came to the centre was not only large in terms of number but also in terms of variety.
Performed mammography examinations by using conventional and high-tech equipments
Dedicated breast ultrasound examinations and performed guided intervention of breast lesions
Routinely doing ultrasound of pelvis, obstetrics/gynecology
Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre, India
Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging
March 2001 (for a period of seven years)
Associate Consultant
Consultant Radiologist with 7 years of experience Post MD in Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre which is a premier state of art dedicated cardiac care centre with referrals from all over the world.
Worked on 16 slice CT and1.5 Tesla MRI from GE medical Systems and we were the initial ones to start doing CT coronary artery imaging. Performed CT frequently, in emergency and routine including MSCT (coronary angiography) and MSCT in congenital cardiac cases besides doing CT angiographies of aorta, renal vessels and peripheral angiographies
Performed the tasks of general radiology reporting, ultrasound, CT and MRI including – abdomen, chest including HRCT chest, neurology cases, gynecological and obstetric cases
Performed routine and specialized clinical examinations including diagnostic imaging of the central nervous system, spine, body, joints, extremities and vasculature (MRA-MR angiography) using a comprehensive range of pulse sequences and image enhancement techniques
Collaborate with colleagues to develop and maintain quality assurance programs for radiology services and ensured proper adherence of medical and administrative policies in radiology department
Ensured adequate professional reports are available accurately and in timely manner
Participated in conferences, presentations and patients reviews
Held regular seminars and journal reading sessions in the department besides taking classes for the radiographers and teaching sessions for DNB students in critical care and cardiology.
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi.
Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging,
March 1998 – March 2001
Senior Resident/Registrar
I have three years of Senior Residency/Registrarship experience from Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung hospital, New Delhi which is a reputed teaching institute and it being a tertiary care center caters to all patients referred from adjacent Delhi hospitals and from adjoining states. Here I had good exposure of not only all types of cases but also good volume of cases.
Performed radiographic examinations, positioned patients, selected and set technical factors and adjusted equipment parameters
Performed the tasks of general radiology reporting, ultrasound, CT, barium studies with adequate exposure in both conventional and recent modalities
Evaluated emergency radiographic examinations with reasonable accuracy and had clear understanding of the protocol of imaging in emergency situations of different organ systems.
Performed and interpreted the conventional radiological examination of the urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract
Planned mammography studies and interpreted them.
Performed Ultrasound and CT guided procedures-biopsies, pleural and ascitic fluid tapping. I have handled emergency cases independently
It being a PG teaching institute in radiology we had excellent academic sessions, case presentations and interactive Delhi chapter meets where interesting cases from other Delhi hospitals were brought. I was an active participant in radiology meets that were held. During my tenure over there I was once awarded prize for my talk on “CT diagnosis of distant metastases from carcinoma esophagus” in Delhi Radiology meet
Attended the workshops and Expert Group meeting for the same. Active participant in journal reading sessions and seminars and participated in quiz sessions. Actively involved in case discussions and participated in journal reading session.
CONFERENCES ATTENDED:
1.ASDIR 1997 on 25-27 April, 1997- Asian Oceanian Seminars on Diagnostic and interventional Radiology Urogenital Imaging, Mumbai, India
2.International Congress of Radiology on 19-23 September, 1998- New Delhi
3.MRI Update 99 on 9-10 April, 1999-Department of Imaging, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai
4.IMAGING 99 on 28 th November, 1999- Annual Conference of IRIA Delhi -Dr. RML Hospital, New Delhi
5.VIth Cardiology Today and Tomorrow series “Cardiology Update” IMA, EHIRC, New Delhi 22ndSeptember 2001.
6.4th Annual Conference on Pediatric Cardiac Society of India .Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi on 16-17th March, 2002.
7.Cardiology Summit 2002 Escort Heart Institute & Research Centre, Okhla Road, New Delhi on 31st March, 2002.
8.CME on Recent Advance in Cardiology, EHIRC, New Delhi on 24th August, 2002.
9.Chest Summit – 2002, EHIRC, New Delhi - September, 2002
10.Symposium on Medical Fitness & Healthy Nutrition at EHIRC, Okhla Road, New Delhi on 12th January, 2003.
11.First National Scientific meeting of Endovascular Intervention Society of India, EHIRC, New Delhi 13th Mar’ 03
12.Onco-Imaging Update 2003 on 19th October, 2003- VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
13.Bracco symposium “Emerging Modalities in the Imaging field” on 5 Nov, 2003- New Delhi
14.German Remedies Imaging Programme. Chest Imaging on 9th November, 2003, Delhi
15.Third annual conference of Indian Society of Pediatric Radiology on 1-2 October, 2005 AIIMS, New Delhi
16.IMAGING FIESTA 2006. Annual Congress of Indian Radiological and Imaging Association on March 18-19, 2006-VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
17.International symposium on advances in diagnostic medical physics and workshop on Cyclotron PET/CT. 13-16 July, 2006 AIIMS, New Delhi
18.National update on future directions in Radiology and Imaging. 16-17 September, 2006 Max Hospital, Delhi
19.Delhi chapter meetings monthly and annually
20.Delhi Imaging Update 2010. Annual Congress of Indian Radiological and Imaging Association on Feb 27 & 28, 2010 -VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
LATEST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES ATTENDED:
1.Basic Life Support for Healthcare provider on 14th May 2012 at Lifeline Hospital, Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE
2.Role of ultrasound in Normal and abnormal fetal anatomy, Doppler Studies and 3D/4D Ultrasound. 6-7th September 2012,Sharjah, UAE
3.Oxford Emergency/ On call Radiology Course 2013.July 1-2, 2013 at Oxford, UK.
4. Oxford MRI Course, 2013. July 3- 5, 2013 at Oxford, UK.
References:
Available upon request