Dr. Muniraju Maralakunte

Dr Muniraju M is an experienced radiologist and interventional radiology specialist in Yelahanka, Bangalore with over 12 years of clinical experience in diagnostic imaging, interventional radiology, AI-driven imaging innovations, and image-guided procedures.

He currently practises as a consultant in Radiodiagnosis and Imaging department at Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, where he provides advanced diagnostic and interventional radiology services across neuro, musculoskeletal, chest, abdominal, vascular, and fetal imaging.

If you are searching for the best radiologist in Yelahanka or a trusted interventional radiology specialist in Bangalore, Dr Maralakunte brings a strong combination of diagnostic precision, interventional expertise, and AI-driven innovation that ensures patients receive accurate, timely, and minimally invasive imaging care.

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

Areas of Expertise

Dr Muniraju Maralakunte is widely regarded as one of the best radiologists in Bangalore for advanced diagnostic imaging, interventional procedures, and AI-supported precision radiology.

Diagnostic Imaging

• Ultrasound and Doppler imaging
• CT and MRI (cross-sectional imaging)
• Conventional radiography and fluoroscopy
• GI contrast studies
• Fetal radiology and breast radiology
• Chest, cardiovascular, and rheumatology imaging

Interventional Radiology

• Vascular interventions
• Varicose vein management
• Percutaneous tumour ablations (RFA, MWA, cryoablation, irreversible electroporation)
• Image-guided biopsies and drainage procedures
• Percutaneous biliary drainage

AI-Driven Imaging and Research

• Artificial intelligence in chest and abdomen pathology segmentation
• AI-assisted spine MRI analysis
• Cancer response assessment using advanced imaging
• Abbreviated MRI and clinical CT protocol development

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations:

• Consultant, Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, Bangalore

Past Affiliations:

• Consultant, Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
• Consultant, St Martha's Hospital, Bangalore
• Junior Resident, Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, PGIMER, Chandigarh

With 15 years of experience across diagnostic and interventional radiology, Dr Maralakunte has interpreted thousands of complex imaging studies and performed numerous image-guided interventional procedures.

Awards and Recognitions

• Semifinalist for the prestigious Cornelius Dyke Award, American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR), 2020
• Selected for oral presentation at ASNR Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, 2019
• Recommended for the Walia Gold Medal (Batch 2016), Department of Radiodiagnosis, PGIMER Chandigarh
• 2nd position, 18th Kakarla Subbarao Gold Medal Competition, Best Paper by a PG in Radiology, Hyderabad, 2018
• 2nd position, oral paper presentation, 20th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Neuroradiology (ISNR), New Delhi, 2018
• 2nd prize, poster presentation at AOCR 2025 and IRIA 2025, Chennai
• E-poster presentation at European Society of Radiology (ESR), 2018
• Selected for ICMR Short-term Student Project, 2024

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, 2014
• MD in Radiology from PGIMER, Chandigarh

Dr Maralakunte is also pursuing an MBA in Healthcare, Hospital, and Health Systems Management from BITS Pilani. He holds a Research to Publication Certification from BMJ and University of California, San Francisco, and certifications in Basic Course in Biomedical Research from ICMR-NIE and IIT Madras.

Research and Publications

Dr Muniraju M has an extensive publication record with over 30 peer-reviewed papers in high-impact journals including Rheumatology (Oxford), European Radiology, International Journal of General Medicine, BMJ Case Reports, Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, Neuroradiology Journal, and Abdominal Radiology.

His Long-COVID imaging review paper in the International Journal of General Medicine has received over 270 citations. He has also authored textbook chapters on varicose vein management, research methodology, and clinical care for medical imaging students.

Professional Memberships

• Indian Society of Interventional Radiology (ISVIR)
• Indian Radiological and Imaging Association (IRIA)

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