Dr. V. N. Puttanna Gowda

Qualifications & Education:

• MBBS – M.R. Medical College, Gulbarga, Gulbarga University
• DMRD (Radiodiagnosis) – Karnataka Medical College, Hubli, Karnataka University
• (DNB) – Apollo Hospitals, Chennai

Areas of Expertise:

• Emergency & chest radiology  
• Cross-sectional imaging – CT & MRI
• Ultrasound & Colour Doppler studies – Peripheral, obstetric, renal, carotid
• Fetal imaging – NT scans, anomaly and growth scans
• Fluoroscopic procedures – Barium studies, urological and gynecological imaging
• Interventional ultrasound – FNACs, biopsies, aspirations, pig tail insertion.

Clinical Interests:

• Radiology workflow optimization and clinical reporting quality
• Emergency radiology standardization in multi-hospital setups
• Advanced body and chest imaging protocols
• Training and monitoring young radiologists
• Expansion of radiology services to peripheral centers
• Setting up Teleradiology network within India and Overseas 

Professional Experience:

• Managing Director & Chief Radiologist – Radnest Radiology Services Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
• Chief, Department of Radiology – BGS Gleneagles Hospital, Bangalore
• Consultant Radiologist – Svasti Diagnostics, Arekere
• Senior Consultant Radiologist – Bangalore Hospital, Kengeri
• Chief, Department of Radiology – S S Sparsh Super Specialty Hospital
• Chief, Department of Radiology – SSNMC Super Specialty Hospital
• Director & Chief Radiologist – Nikhara Health Care Pvt. Ltd.
• Peripheral Ultrasound Clinic Establishment – Aster Hospital Peripheral Units
• Chief, Dept. of Ultrasound – Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore
• Senior Consultant, Director of Remote Teleradiology – Teleradiology Solutions, Bangalore
• Consultant Radiologist – Sridevi Hospitals, Tumkur
• Senior Resident – Apollo Hospitals, Chennai

Research & Presentations:

• Presented papers and posters at IRIA conferences
• Chaired clinical sessions at multiple state and national level radiology conferences

Technical Proficiency:

• Imaging Systems: GE, Siemens, Philips platforms
• Modalities: Ultrasound, Doppler, CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy
• PACS/RIS & Remote Reporting: Teleradiology Solutions, in-house systems
• Interventional Skills: FNACs, biopsies, USG-guided aspirations, barium & urological fluoroscopy

Languages Known:

English, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil