Dr. Anshu Rajnish Sharma

Dr Anshu Rajnish Sharma is an exceptionally distinguished Nuclear Medicine Specialist with 39 years of extensive clinical experience, currently practising as the Consultant and Head of Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Andheri West, Mumbai.

Demonstrating immense clinical expertise, he specialises in advanced molecular imaging, targeted radionuclide therapy, and nuclear cardiology.

His highly authoritative knowledge—backed by a stellar record of successfully performing over 23,000 PET-CT scans, 15,000 SPECT procedures, and high-dose radioiodine therapy for hundreds of patients—ensures that patients receive the safest and most precise diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.

Building on an outstanding academic foundation, Dr Sharma holds an MBBS from PGIMS, Rohtak, and a DNB in Nuclear Medicine from the prestigious Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai.

He further honed his mastery by attaining the highly prestigious FRCP (Glasgow), FANMB, and a Fellowship in SPECT-CT from the University of Western Ontario, Canada.

As a trusted clinician, researcher, and former Editor-in-Chief of the Indian Journal of Nuclear Medicine, he actively leverages the latest functional imaging technologies to safely guide complex oncology and cardiology treatments.

He consults fluently in English, Hindi, and Urdu, ensuring clear communication and compassionate counselling for all his patients.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Anshu Rajnish Sharma provides advanced nuclear medicine care, focusing on precise functional imaging and highly targeted radionuclide treatments for complex diseases.

Molecular Imaging and PET-CT

Dr Sharma offers highly precise metabolic imaging, accurately diagnosing conditions such as severe systemic cancers, occult infections, and rare neuroendocrine tumours.

• Advanced PET-CT Scans: Highly precise functional imaging (using 18-F FDG, Ga-68 PSMA) to safely detect cancer metastasis, evaluate treatment response, and pinpoint occult fever origins.
• Ga-68 DOTANOC Imaging: Specialised, high-resolution molecular scans designed to accurately identify and safely stage complex neuroendocrine tumours.

Targeted Radionuclide Therapy

Dr Sharma provides comprehensive therapeutic care for severe glandular disorders, managing conditions such as differentiated thyroid cancer and severe hyperthyroidism.

• High-Dose Radioiodine Therapy: Precise, carefully monitored administration of radioactive iodine to safely ablate residual thyroid cancer cells, performed in highly specialised isolation wards.
• Targeted Isotope Ablation: Advanced, minimally invasive radionuclide treatments used to safely destroy overactive thyroid tissue and halt severe hyperthyroidism without surgical intervention.

Nuclear Cardiology

Dr Sharma expertly manages severe cardiac conditions, evaluating issues such as severe coronary artery disease, complex myocardial ischaemia, and heart failure.

• Myocardial Viability Assessment (Cardiac PET): Highly critical functional imaging of the heart to safely determine if damaged heart muscle can recover following a bypass or stenting procedure.
• Advanced Myocardial Perfusion Imaging: Precise, non-invasive stress testing using radioactive tracers to accurately assess blood flow and safely detect severe blockages in coronary arteries.

General Nuclear Medicine and SPECT

Dr Sharma offers rapid, highly detailed functional diagnostics, evaluating conditions such as complex renal abnormalities, severe bone metastasis, and undiagnosed hepatobiliary disorders.

• Advanced Gamma Camera SPECT: Precise, three-dimensional functional imaging used to safely assess severe organ dysfunction and accurately detect microscopic bone cancers.
• Functional Renal and Hepatobiliary Scans: Highly skilled diagnostic procedures using targeted radiotracers to safely evaluate severe kidney blockages and complex liver and gallbladder diseases.

Credentials and Academic Foundation

Showcasing his dedication to continuous medical education, Dr Anshu Rajnish Sharma possesses a highly robust academic background in advanced global nuclear medicine:

• MBBS from PGIMS, Rohtak (1987)
• DNB in Nuclear Medicine from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (1996)
• Post-Graduate Training (DRM) from the Radiation Medicine Centre, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai
• FRCP from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow, UK
• Fellow of the Asian Board of Nuclear Medicine (FANMB)
• Fellow of the Indian College of Nuclear Medicine (FICNM)
• MAMS from the National Academy of Medical Sciences
• Visiting Fellowship in SPECT-CT and CT Coronary Angio at the University of Western Ontario, London, Canada (2009)

Professional Memberships

Dr Sharma holds active affiliations and key leadership roles with several highly prestigious medical organisations:

• President, Society of Nuclear Medicine India (SNMI) (2016-17)
• President, Nuclear Cardiological Society of India (NCSI) (2019-21)
• Dean, Indian College of Nuclear Medicine (ICNM) (2019-21)
• Association of Nuclear Medicine Physicians of India (ANMPI)
• Indian College of Radiology and Imaging (ICRI)
• Indian Thyroid Society (ITS)
• Indian Radiological and Imaging Association (IRIA)

Past Experience

With thirty-nine years of highly focused clinical experience, Dr Sharma has successfully established and led nuclear medicine departments across multiple countries.

His professional journey includes extensive teaching and consultant roles at premier institutes:

• Associate Professor and Consultant: Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), Mumbai.
• Consultant and Head: Apollo Hospital, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• Assistant Professor: Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad.
• Senior Resident: Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow.

Current Hospital Affiliations

He currently provides expert nuclear medicine diagnostics and targeted therapies at the following location in Mumbai:

• Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Andheri West, Mumbai. (Consultant and Head, Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT)

Awards and Recognitions

Dr Anshu Rajnish Sharma is widely recognised globally for his exceptional clinical excellence and academic leadership in Nuclear Medicine. His professional achievements include:

• Vikram Sarabhai Memorial Oration Award at the 51st Annual Conference of SNM, India (2019).
• Hal O Anger Memorial Oration Award from the Nuclear Medicine Physicists Association of India (2017).
• Awarded the highly prestigious German Remedies Travel Fellowship by the Indian Radiological and Imaging Association (2000).
• Serving as the highly esteemed Editor-in-Chief for the Indian Journal of Nuclear Medicine (2009-13).

Medical Research and Publications

Dr Sharma maintains a strong commitment to academic advancement in the field of Nuclear Medicine. He has published over 40 papers in peer-reviewed national and international journals and has delivered over 100 podium presentations globally.

By constantly updating his knowledge through advanced IAEA training and global collaborations, he actively contributes to the evidence-based enhancement of modern molecular imaging and radiotherapies.

• SPECT-CT: Technology Trail (Indian Journal of Nuclear Medicine).
• Nuclear Medicine in Sports (Indian Journal of Nuclear Medicine).
• Reason to Celebrate (Indian Journal of Nuclear Medicine).
• Emergency Nuclear Medicine (Indian Journal of Nuclear Medicine).
• Research Audit (Indian Journal of Nuclear Medicine).

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