Dr. Chaitra P Adiga

Dr Chaitra P Adiga is an internationally credentialled radiologist and musculoskeletal imaging specialist in Bangalore with 17 years of clinical expertise spanning musculoskeletal imaging, chest imaging, gastrointestinal imaging, prostate imaging, non-vascular image-guided interventions, and comprehensive diagnostic radiology.

Patients and clinicians searching for the best radiologist in Bangalore, a reliable lady radiology specialist in Karnataka, or expert MRI and imaging doctor will find FRCR UK credentialled, BMCRI University Rank holder, Apollo Research Award recognised diagnostic imaging. Dr Chaitra consults in English, Kannada, and Hindi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Chaitra's clinical practice covers the full spectrum of diagnostic radiology, with focused sub-specialty depth in musculoskeletal imaging, chest imaging, GI imaging, prostate imaging, and non-vascular image-guided interventions. Her scope ranges from routine diagnostic imaging through complex multi-modality imaging interpretation and procedural radiology.

Musculoskeletal Imaging in Bangalore

Sub-specialty musculoskeletal diagnostic imaging, supported by dedicated Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Imaging:

• MRI of Joints (Knee, Shoulder, Hip, Ankle, Wrist, Elbow)
• Ligament and Tendon Injury Imaging
• ACL, PCL, and Meniscal Tear MRI Assessment
• Rotator Cuff Injury Imaging
• Stress Fracture and Occult Fracture Detection
• Bone Tumour Imaging
• Soft Tissue Tumour Imaging
• Arthritis and Joint Disease Evaluation
• Spinal MRI for Disc Disease and Stenosis
• Sports Injury Imaging
• Post Operative Joint Imaging

Chest Imaging in Bangalore

Comprehensive chest diagnostic imaging:

• Chest X Ray Interpretation
• CT Chest for Pulmonary Disease
• High Resolution CT (HRCT) for Interstitial Lung Disease
• CT Pulmonary Angiography for Pulmonary Embolism
• Lung Mass and Nodule Evaluation
• Mediastinal Mass Imaging
• Pleural Disease Imaging
• CT Screening for Lung Cancer
• Infectious Disease Chest Imaging

Gastrointestinal Imaging in Bangalore

Diagnostic imaging across the gastrointestinal system:

• CT Abdomen and Pelvis
• MRI Abdomen
• MRCP for Biliary and Pancreatic Disease
• Liver Lesion Characterisation
• Pancreatic Mass Imaging
• Bowel Wall Imaging
• CT Enterography for IBD
• Acute Abdomen Imaging
• Post Surgical Abdominal Imaging

Prostate Imaging in Bangalore

Specialised prostate MRI for urological evaluation:

• Multi Parametric MRI (mpMRI) for Prostate
• PI RADS Scoring for Prostate Lesions
• Prostate Cancer Detection and Staging
• Active Surveillance MRI for Prostate Cancer
• Post Biopsy MRI Assessment
• MRI Guided Biopsy Coordination

Non-Vascular Image-Guided Interventions

Procedural radiology for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions:

• Image Guided Biopsy (CT and USG)
• Image Guided Aspiration and Drainage
• Musculoskeletal Interventions
• Image Guided Pain Procedures Coordination
• Tissue Sampling for Tumour Diagnosis

General Diagnostic Radiology

Comprehensive multi-modality imaging across organ systems:

• CT Scan Interpretation (Brain, Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis, Spine)
• MRI Interpretation across organ systems
• Ultrasound Imaging
• X Ray Interpretation
• Doppler Ultrasound
• Screening and Surveillance Imaging

Conditions Supported

• Musculoskeletal Injuries (Ligament, Tendon, Fracture)
• Sports Injuries
• Bone and Soft Tissue Tumours
• Lung Nodules and Masses
• Interstitial Lung Disease
• Pulmonary Embolism
• Liver, Pancreatic, and Biliary Disease
• Prostate Cancer Detection and Staging
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Acute Abdomen
• Spinal Disc Disease and Stenosis
• Patients Requiring Image-Guided Biopsy

Professional Experience

• Consultant, Department of Radiology, Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore
• Consultant, Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta, Bangalore
• Previous Consultant, 5C Network (Teleradiology)
• Previous Consultant, i2i CONNECT (Teleradiology)
• Previous Consultant, Radnest Imaging Solutions

Her academic orientation extends to multiple national and international research paper publications and teaching engagement, including lectures on prostate imaging for urologists and radiologists and general radiology for MBBS students. Her teleradiology experience across 5C Network, i2i CONNECT, and Radnest Imaging Solutions reflects high volume remote diagnostic imaging interpretation alongside her hospital-based practice.

Awards and Recognition

• University First Rank, DMRD Examination, RGUHS, May 2014
• Apollo Education Research Award for Paper Publications, 2023
• Best Poster Presentation, Apollo Neuroconclave, Bangalore, March 2024
• Runner Up, Radiant Voices Competition, IRIA 76th National Conference, Vijayawada, January 2024
• Fourth Place, Paper Presentation on "Dynamic MRI of Upper Airways in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea", Karnataka State IRIA Conference, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, March 2015
• Rajyapuraskar Award in Scouts and Guides
• National Ministry Scholarship for highest marks in SSLC examination from the district

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from JJM Medical College, Davanagere (2009)
• Diploma in Medical Radiology and Imaging (DMRD) from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI) (2014) (University First Rank)
• DNB Radiodiagnosis from Sagar Hospital (2016)
• FRCR (Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists), United Kingdom
• Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Imaging

Professional Memberships

• Royal College of Radiologists, United Kingdom

FRCR UK Credentialled Female Radiologist with BMCRI University Rank and Apollo Research Award

Diagnostic radiology is a specialty where sub-specialty imaging expertise, international credentialling, and sustained academic engagement meaningfully distinguish practitioners from generalist radiology practice. Dr Chaitra's pathway combines DMRD from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI) as University First Rank holder (RGUHS 2014), DNB Radiodiagnosis from Sagar Hospital, and FRCR from the Royal College of Radiologists, UK, one of the most internationally recognised radiology qualifications.

Her subsequent Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Imaging adds sub-specialty depth in joint, tendon, ligament, and bone imaging for orthopaedic and sports medicine referrals. Her Apollo Education Research Award (2023) for paper publications, alongside Best Poster at Apollo Neuroconclave 2024 and Runner Up at the IRIA 76th National Conference 2024, reflect continuing active academic engagement beyond clinical practice. Female radiologists with UK Royal College credentialling and sustained research recognition remain particularly uncommon in Indian regional practice. Combined with her dual hospital practice at Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road and Apollo Hospital Bannerghatta and multilingual consultation in Kannada, English, and Hindi, this depth of imaging expertise is now accessible across two of Bangalore's major hospital systems.

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