Dr. Gurpreet Makkar

Dr Gurpreet Makkar is the Head of Imaging and Chief of the DNB Radiology Programme at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, and one of North India's most experienced radiologists in Gurugram, with over 25 years of clinical and academic experience in multimodality imaging.

A Gold Medallist in her postgraduate radiology programme and trained at Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi, Dr Makkar specialises in cardiovascular, obstetric, gynaecological, paediatric, and abdominal imaging.

Patients and referring doctors searching for a senior radiologist in Gurugram, a fetal and obstetric imaging specialist, or an expert in cardiac MRI and CT imaging in Gurugram will find that Dr Gurpreet Makkar offers precise, evidence-based diagnostic interpretation backed by more than two decades of tertiary care practice.

She holds active memberships with leading national radiology and imaging bodies, including the Indian Association of Radiological Imaging, the Indian Association of Cardiac Imaging, and the Society of Fetal Imaging.

She consults in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, ensuring clear communication with patients and referring clinicians from diverse backgrounds.

Specialty Areas and Imaging Services

Cardiovascular Imaging in Gurugram

Dr Gurpreet Makkar is a recognised expert in cardiovascular imaging, a key interest area developed through years of tertiary care practice:

• Cardiac MRI (CMR) for cardiomyopathies, ischaemic heart disease, and congenital heart conditions
• Cardiac CT Angiography (CCTA) for coronary artery evaluation
• Calcium scoring and preventive cardiac imaging
• Aortic imaging for aneurysms, dissections, and post-surgical assessment
• Pulmonary vascular imaging including CT pulmonary angiography

Obstetric and Fetal Imaging

As a member of the Society of Fetal Imaging, Dr Makkar offers comprehensive obstetric and fetal imaging services:

• First, second, and third trimester obstetric ultrasound
• NT (Nuchal Translucency) scan and early anomaly screening
• TIFFA (Targeted Imaging for Fetal Anomalies) scan
• Fetal growth and wellbeing assessment, including Doppler studies
• Fetal echocardiography for suspected cardiac anomalies
• High-risk pregnancy imaging and follow-up

Gynaecological Imaging

• Pelvic ultrasound for fibroids, ovarian cysts, and endometrial assessment
• Transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) for detailed pelvic evaluation
• MRI Pelvis for deep endometriosis, adenomyosis, and gynaecological malignancies
• Infertility imaging including follicular monitoring and uterine assessment

Paediatric Imaging

Dr Makkar has a long-standing interest in paediatric radiology, with a focus on safe, accurate, and child-friendly imaging:

• Paediatric ultrasound for abdominal, renal, and soft tissue evaluation
• Neonatal cranial and spinal ultrasound
• Paediatric CT and MRI with dose-optimised protocols
• Congenital anomaly imaging across systems

Abdominal and Body Imaging

• Abdominal ultrasound, CT, and MRI for hepatobiliary, pancreatic, renal, and gastrointestinal conditions
• MRCP (Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography)
• Liver imaging including LI-RADS assessment for suspected HCC
• Oncology staging imaging and follow-up for abdominal malignancies
• Vascular abdominal imaging for mesenteric and renal vessels

Multimodality Diagnostic Imaging

Dr G Makkar practises the full spectrum of modern diagnostic radiology:

• Ultrasound (USG) across all body regions
• Doppler studies (venous, arterial, and organ-specific)
• Computed Tomography (CT) with contrast and specialised protocols
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) across anatomical regions
• Conventional X-ray and fluoroscopy

Image-Guided Interventional Procedures

Dr Gurpreet Makkar independently performs a range of USG and CT-guided procedures:

• USG-guided biopsies (liver, renal, thyroid, breast, soft tissue)
• CT-guided biopsies for lung and deep-seated lesions
• USG-guided aspirations and drainages (abscess, pleural, ascitic)
• Image-guided nerve and joint injections

Credentials and Trust Signals

Dr Gurpreet Makkar holds the following qualifications from some of India's most respected medical institutions:

• MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi
• Diploma in Medical Radiodiagnosis (DMRD) from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi (1998)
• DNB Radiology from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2000)
• Gold Medal and Distinction in her postgraduate radiology programme

Academic Contributions and Teaching

Dr Gurpreet Makkar serves as the Chief of the DNB Radiology Programme at Artemis Hospital, where she mentors DNB residents, sets up radiology protocols, and contributes to departmental academic development.

Over her career, she has worked in several prestigious academic institutions, including MAMC Delhi, the Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU Varanasi, and JIPMER Puducherry, shaping the training of multiple generations of radiologists.

She has authored several national and international research papers, delivered lectures and presented papers at leading national and international radiology forums, and participates actively in clinico-radiological meetings and oncology disease management groups, ensuring her practice stays aligned with the latest evidence.

Current Hospital Affiliations and Past Experience

Dr Gurpreet Makkar currently serves as Head of Imaging and Chief of the DNB Radiology Programme at Artemis Hospital, Sector 51, Gurugram, leading one of North India's most advanced multimodality imaging departments.

Before joining Artemis, Dr Makkar built her reputation across some of India's most respected tertiary care and academic institutions:

• Senior Consultant and Principal Consultant, Department of Radiology at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi (over 13 years, 2005 to 2019)
• Consultant Radiologist at Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital, Nadiad, Gujarat (2003 to 2005)
• Senior Residency at Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi (2001 to 2003)
• Consultant at JIPMER, Puducherry

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