Dr. Balasubramanyam Shankar

Dr Balasubramanyam Shankar is a Radiologist in Bengaluru with 17 years of experience, currently practising as a Consultant at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road.

He specialises in cardiovascular imaging, cardiac MRI, coronary CT angiography, and musculoskeletal MRI.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Shankar focuses on advanced diagnostic imaging and non-invasive cardiovascular evaluations through the following clinical areas:

Cardiovascular and Cardiac CT Imaging

He performs and interprets cardiac CT, coronary CT angiography, and peripheral computed tomography angiography to evaluate coronary artery disease and vascular pathologies.

Cardiac and Vascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Dr Shankar specialises in cardiac MRI and magnetic resonance peripheral angiography to provide functional and anatomical evaluations of myocardial diseases and complex blood vessel abnormalities.

Musculoskeletal and Joint Imaging

He conducts high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging evaluations of joints, including knee and shoulder scans, to diagnose sports injuries, soft-tissue tears, and degenerative disorders.

Educational Background

He completed his MBBS and MD in Radiodiagnosis, followed by a fellowship from the Royal College of Radiologists in the United Kingdom and a European Diploma in Radiology from the European Board of Radiology.

Awards, Research, and Publications

Dr Shankar was awarded the Pulavar P Gurusamy prize for securing the highest marks in his postgraduate radiology examinations and won second prize for his scientific poster at the Indian Association of Cardiac Imaging conference.

He has authored clinical research papers in indexed national and international medical journals and conducted specialized radiology physics training courses.

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