Dr. R V Parameswaran

Dr R V Parameswaran is a senior nuclear medicine physician in Bengaluru with 34 years of experience, currently serving as Head of the Department of Nuclear Medicine at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, where he has practised for over 23 years.

He specialises in radionuclide therapy and PET-CT imaging, with a Fellowship in Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography from the University of Pennsylvania, USA, and a distinguished career in both clinical nuclear medicine and international academic contributions.

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

Area of Expertise

PET-CT Imaging and Cancer Detection

Patients requiring advanced nuclear imaging for cancer diagnosis, staging, and treatment response evaluation are managed by Dr R V Parameswaran with high-precision PET-CT protocols:

• PET-CT for oncological staging and restaging
• Cancer detection and treatment response monitoring
• Whole body PET-CT evaluation
• Metabolic imaging for tumour localisation
• FDG PET-CT for various malignancies

Radionuclide Therapy

Patients with thyroid disorders, neuroendocrine tumours, and other conditions suitable for targeted radioactive therapy are managed with structured radionuclide treatment protocols:

• Radioiodine therapy for thyroid disorders
• Radionuclide therapy for neuroendocrine tumours
• Bone pain palliation with radionuclides
• Therapy planning and dosimetry
• Post-therapy monitoring and follow-up

Nuclear Cardiology

Patients requiring functional cardiac evaluation are assessed using nuclear medicine imaging techniques to evaluate myocardial perfusion and cardiac function:

• Myocardial perfusion imaging
• Cardiac viability assessment
• Nuclear stress testing
• Coronary artery disease functional evaluation
• Cardiac risk stratification

Radiopharmaceutical Administration and Imaging

Patients undergoing nuclear medicine procedures are managed with careful radiopharmaceutical preparation, administration, and imaging protocols:

• Radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration
• Nuclear medicine imaging for systemic diseases
• Bone scan and thyroid scan
• Renal and hepatobiliary nuclear imaging
• Radiation safety and disposal protocols

General Nuclear Medicine

Patients with a range of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine needs are assessed and managed with evidence-based protocols under Dr Parameswaran's clinical leadership:

• Nuclear medicine consultation and reporting
• Diagnostic nuclear imaging across organ systems
• SPECT and scintigraphy procedures
• Radiation exposure assessment and protection
• Multidisciplinary oncological imaging coordination

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliation

Dr R V Parameswaran currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru (Head of Department)

He has been associated with this institution for over 23 years, establishing and leading one of Bengaluru's prominent nuclear medicine departments.

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, TD Medical College, Alleppey (1992)
• DRM Radiation Medicine (1998)
• DNB Nuclear Medicine, Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai (2002)
• MNAMS
• UICC ICRETT
• Fellowship in PET-CT, University of Pennsylvania, USA

Medical Council Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No. 61757 (2002)

Awards and Recognition

• Best Young Investigator Award, Indo-American Society of Nuclear Medicine, USA (2002)
• Two-time recipient of the Nuclear Medicine Society Award

Professional Memberships

• Member, International Advisory Panel, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
• Member, European Association of Nuclear Medicine
• Member, Indian Association of Nuclear Medicine Physicians of India
• Past Secretary, Association of Nuclear Medicine Physicians of India (ANMPI)

Book an Appointment with Dr R V Parameswaran, Nuclear Medicine Specialist in Bengaluru

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