Radiology

Vision Statement

To be a globally benchmarked centre of excellence in Radiology that redefines precision diagnostics, image-guided interventions, and academic leadership.

We envision a future where advanced imaging, artificial intelligence, and translational research converge to build a patient-centric, academically vibrant, and ethically grounded Radiology ecosystem aligned with the noble ethos of AIIMS Bilaspur, contributing meaningfully to national and global medical progress.

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Misson Statement

  • Transformative Patient Care: To deliver world-class, patient-centric diagnostic and interventional Radiology services grounded in accuracy, safety, compassion, and ethical integrity.
  • Academic Distinction: To train and nurture the next generation of Radiologists and imaging professionals through innovative curricula, global collaborations, and research-integrated training aligned with the highest academic standards.
  • Innovation & Research Leadership: To pioneer cutting-edge research in advanced imaging technologies, AI-enabled diagnostics, molecular and functional imaging, translating discoveries into improved clinical outcomes.
  • Digital & Technological Advancement: To build a future-ready Radiology ecosystem leveraging smart imaging infrastructure, data science, tele-radiology networks, and sustainable technologies.
  • Global & Multidisciplinary Engagement: To foster strategic national and international partnerships, interdisciplinary clinical integration, and knowledge exchange that elevate healthcare delivery beyond boundaries.
  • Service to Society: To uphold the foundational ethos of AIIMS—excellence with equity—by ensuring accessible, affordable, and high-quality imaging services for diverse populations, including underserved communities.

Faculty

S.No Photo Name & Qualification Designation Areas of Interest Email ID / Research-Gate Page
1 Dr Narvir Singh Chauhan Prof (Dr) Narvir Singh Chauhan
MD Radiodiagnosis		 Professor & HOD Fetal MRI
Functional MRI
Radiation Dose Reduction Techniques
Dual Energy CT
Artificial Intelligence		 drnarvir@gmail.com
ResearchGate
2 Dr Lokesh Rana Dr Lokesh Rana
MD Radiodiagnosis		 Associate Professor Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
Research in Radiology		 dr.lokesh.radio@aiimsbilaspur.edu.in
ORCID
3 Dr Varun Bansal Dr Varun Bansal
MD, DNB, EDIR, DICR, MICR		 Assistant Professor Musculoskeletal Radiology
GI Radiology		 varunbansal59@gmail.com
ResearchGate
4 Dr Resham Singh Thakur Dr Resham Singh Thakur
MD, DM		 Assistant Professor Interventional Radiology
Vascular Imaging
Cardiac Imaging		 doctorresham@gmail.com
ResearchGate

Services

In-Patients Department:
Comprehensive radiology support for admitted patients, including bedside imaging, emergency imaging, and image-guided interventions across all clinical specialties.

Out-Patients Department:
Advanced diagnostic and interventional imaging services for ambulatory patients, including scheduled imaging, screening, follow-up, and day-care interventional procedures.

Procedures (Diagnostic and/or Therapeutic) Offered by the Department:
The Department of Radiology provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art diagnostic and image-guided interventional services across all clinical specialties, delivering precision imaging with academic excellence and patient-centered care.

Diagnostic Radiology Services:

  • Advanced Cross-Sectional Imaging:
    • DECT and Multidetector CT (MDCT)
    • CT Coronary Angiography and Non-Coronary CT Angiographies (Neuro, Peripheral, Aortic, Renal)
    • CT Perfusion and Dynamic Studies
    • Dual Energy CT with Tissue Characterization
    • High-Resolution Lung Imaging and Lung Volumetry
    • CT Enterography
  • High-Field Advanced MRI:
    • 3 Tesla MRI Examinations
    • Fetal MRI, Cardiac MRI
    • Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI)
    • Functional Brain MRI (fMRI)
    • MR Angiography and Venography
    • MR Arthrography
    • Advanced Neuroimaging (Brain, Spine, Epilepsy, Stroke Protocols)
    • T2 Cartilage Mapping
    • Musculoskeletal Imaging
    • Multiparametric Prostate MRI
    • Breast MRI
    • Dynamic TMJ Imaging
    • Neurography
    • Liver Iron and Fat Quantification
    • MR Elastography
  • Ultrasound & Doppler Imaging:
    • Shear Wave Elastography
    • High-Resolution Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
    • 3D & 4D Obstetric Ultrasound and Level II Anomaly Scans
    • Neonatal Neurosonography
    • Endocavitary Ultrasounds
    • Routine Abdominal, Pelvic, and Small Part Ultrasound
    • Peripheral and Visceral Doppler Studies
  • Digital Radiography:
    • Digital X-ray Imaging (Routine and Specialized Views)
    • Portable Radiography (ICU and Emergency)
  • Fluoroscopy:
    • Contrast Studies: Barium Studies, MCU, RGU, HSG
    • Sinograms and Fistulograms
    • Image-Guided Procedures under Fluoroscopy

Interventional Radiology:

  • Non-Vascular Interventions:
    • Biliary and Genitourinary Interventions (PTBD, PCN)
    • Central Venous Access and Dialysis Catheters
    • Percutaneous Nephrostomy
    • Drainage Procedures and Palliative Interventions
    • Image-Guided Biopsies for Molecular Diagnostics
    • Pleural and Ascitic Drainages
    • Musculoskeletal Interventions (Nerve Blocks, Intra-articular Injections)
    • PICC Line Insertion
    • Bone Biopsies
  • Endovascular Interventions:
    • Venous Radiofrequency Ablations
    • Vascular Embolizations
    • Diagnostic Angiography
    • Angioplasty and Stenting
    • Embolization (Trauma, Tumors, AVMs, PPH)
    • Image-Guided Tumor Ablation
    • Central Venous Access and Dialysis Catheters

Statistics Courses & Short Term Trainings

S.No. Name of the Course Curriculum Duration of the Course Present Number of Students Objectives / Brief Description of the Course
1 MD Radiodiagnosis - 3 Years 2 Junior Residents (Six Monthly) -
2 BSc MRIT (Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology) - 3 Years 5 BSc Students (Annually) -
3 Proposed Courses: Post Graduate Fellowship course in Women’s Imaging - 1 Year 2 Fellows (Annually) -
4 Proposed Courses: Post Graduate Fellowship course in Paediatric Radiology - 1 Year 2 fellows (Annually) -

Research

  • Prof (Dr) Narvir Singh Chauhan: 73 research articles.
  • Dr Lokesh Rana: 32 research articles; 2 book publications.
  • Dr Varun Bansal: 14 research articles.
  • Dr Resham Singh: 45 research articles; 2 book chapters.

Projects

S.No Title Principal Investigator Co-Investigator Collaboration (Department and Institute) Funding Agency Project Status
1 Effect of Add-on Yoga-based Interventions on Neurophysiological Attention Mechanisms in Schizophrenia – Multicentric Randomized Controlled Trial - Prof (Dr) Narvir Singh Chauhan IIT Mandi; NIMHANS Bangalore DST Ongoing
2 National Image Biobank for Post-Tuberculosis Lung Diseases: Multicentric Repository and AI-enabled Clinical Classification Dr Lokesh Rana - AIIMS Delhi DBT Ongoing
3 Artificial Intelligence in Head and Neck Imaging: Automated Detection, Classification, and Characterisation of Lesions Integrating Clinical, Radiologic, and Histopathological Data Dr Lokesh Rana - IIT Mandi Non-funded Ongoing
4 Gender determination by analysing chest X-ray using the 9th and 10th thoracic vertebrae by metric method in North Indian population Dr Lokesh Rana - Department of Forensic Medicine ICMR Ongoing
5 A single-arm clinical trial to investigate the efficacy and safety of Palbociclib as an add-on drug to oral metronomic therapy in recurrent/relapsed/refractory head and neck squamous cell cancer patients - Dr Varun Bansal Department of Medical Oncology, AIIMS Bilaspur Intramural Approved

Expansion Plan

S.No New Equipment to be Added Services Offered / Work Undergoing
1 Biplane DSA Cardiovascular and endovascular interventional services.
2 Digital Mammography Advanced mammography with tomosynthesis and guided biopsies.
3 Dedicated Radiology PACS
  • Integration of all imaging modalities (CT, MRI, DR, USG, Mammography)
  • Long-term archival
  • Advanced diagnostic workstations
  • Faster turnaround time (TAT)
  • Integration with AI research tools
  • Creation of teaching datasets