Dr. Balasubramanyam Shankar

Dr Balasubramanyam Shankar is a consultant radiologist in Bangalore with 17 years of experience in cardiovascular imaging, cardiac MRI, and advanced diagnostic radiology, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road.

Dr Shankar holds FRCR from the Royal College of Radiologists, United Kingdom, and the European Diploma in Radiology, and is known for his expertise in cardiac and coronary CT, MR angiography, and musculoskeletal imaging.

He consults in English, Kannada, Hindi, and Tamil.

Area of Expertise

Cardiovascular Imaging

Patients requiring detailed evaluation of heart and vascular conditions are assessed and reported by Dr Balasubramanyam Shankar with advanced cardiac imaging techniques:

• Cardiac MRI
• Cardiac CT
• Coronary CT angiography
• MR peripheral angiography
• Vascular imaging and interpretation

Cardiac and Coronary CT

Patients with suspected coronary artery disease and structural heart conditions are evaluated using high-resolution CT imaging:

• Coronary artery assessment
• CT angiography
• Calcium scoring
• Preoperative cardiac imaging
• Post-intervention imaging follow up

Musculoskeletal Imaging

Patients with joint, ligament, and soft tissue conditions are assessed with detailed radiological evaluation:

• MRI of knee and joints
• Sports injury imaging
• Soft tissue lesion evaluation
• Spine and disc imaging
• Bone pathology assessment

General Radiology and Imaging

Patients across specialties are supported with comprehensive diagnostic imaging services:

• MRI and CT interpretation
• Ultrasound imaging
• Contrast enhanced imaging studies
• Cross sectional imaging
• Complex case radiological reporting

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (2009)
• MD Radiodiagnosis, Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Tamil Nadu (2012), Highest marks in MD
• FRCR, Royal College of Radiologists, United Kingdom (2013)
• European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR), European Board of Radiology
• Diplomate of Indian College of Radiology and Imaging

Clinical Experience

Current Affiliations

• Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore

Previous Associations

• Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Senior Resident

Academic and Research Contributions

• Pulavar P Gurusamy Prize for highest marks in MD Radiodiagnosis
• Second Prize, Scientific Poster Presentation, Indian Association of Cardiac Imaging Annual Conference
• Faculty lecture on MRI Imaging of Knee Joint, SOAHS Workshop, Manipal University
• Conducted Radiology Physics courses for GE and Philips engineers
• Research publications in national and international journals

Professional Memberships

• Royal College of Radiologists, United Kingdom
• Indian Association of Cardiac Imaging
• Indian Radiological and Imaging Association

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