Dr Mennu Bagarha
About Me
Dr Mennu Bagarha
MD
Radiologist
10 Years Experience
Biography
My Clinic
OPD Hours
| Monday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Thursday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Friday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Saturday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Sunday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM |
Services
Specialised care and treatments offered
BONE DENSITOMETRY (DEXA SCAN)
This specialized X-ray based test measures bone mineral density (BMD) primarily to assess osteoporosis risk. Early detection helps prevent fractures by allowing timely treatment initiation.
INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY PROCEDURES
A subspecialty focusing on minimally invasive treatments guided by imaging technologies such as X-rays, CT scans or ultrasounds. These procedures offer alternatives to traditional surgery with less risk and faster recovery times.
- Treated conditions include: Vascular abnormalities like aneurysms or blockages; tumor ablation; biopsies; drainage of abscesses;
FLUOROSCOPY
This imaging technique produces continuous X-ray images displayed as real-time video. Fluoroscopy allows clinicians to observe motion within the body during diagnostic tests or interventional procedures.
- Symptoms/uses: Used when evaluating swallowing difficulties, gastrointestinal tract movement, joint injections or catheter placements.
- Diagnosis process: Contrast agents may be ingested or injected while live X-ray fluoroscopy captures the functional dynamics inside organs or vessels.
- Treatment/management: Besides diagnosis, fluoroscopy assists in guiding therapeutic interventions such as stent placement or fracture reductions under direct visualization.
- What to expect:The procedure involves minimal discomfort but includes brief radiation exposure; preparation varies based on test type like fasting for GI studies.
ULTRASOUND IMAGING
Ultrasound employs high-frequency sound waves to produce real-time images of internal organs and blood flow. It is widely used due to being non-invasive and free from ionizing radiation risks.
- Symptoms/uses: Commonly used to evaluate abdominal pain, pregnancy monitoring, blood vessel abnormalities, and guiding needle biopsies.
- Diagnosis process: A handheld transducer emits sound waves that echo off tissues; these echoes are captured to form live images on screen.
- Treatment/management: Ultrasound assists in diagnosing cysts, tumors or vascular blockages and aids minimally invasive procedures by providing visual guidance.
- What to expect: The exam is painless, often performed bedside or outpatient; no preparation usually required; results are immediate or shortly thereafter.
This modality is invaluable for dynamic assessments of organs such as liver, kidneys, heart valves and fetus development during pregnancy.
MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI)
MRI uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to generate detailed images of organs and tissues without radiation exposure. It is highly effective for evaluating neurological, musculoskeletal, and soft tissue conditions.
- Symptoms/uses: Utilized for unexplained pain, suspected tumors, brain disorders, or joint problems.
- Diagnosis process: Inside a cylindrical magnet bore, the patient must remain still while radiofrequency pulses create image data.
- Treatment/management: MRI guides therapeutic planning for diseases like multiple sclerosis or ligament tears by clearly showing tissue abnormalities.
- What to expect: Scans last about 20-60 minutes; patients should remove metal objects; some may require contrast dye for enhanced visualization.
This safe imaging approach provides high-resolution pictures essential in determining accurate diagnoses across many specialties.
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) SCAN
A CT scan is a non-invasive imaging technique that combines multiple X-ray measurements to produce detailed cross-sectional images of the body. It helps visualize bones, blood vessels, and soft tissues with precision.
- Symptoms/uses: Often recommended for diagnosing injuries, infections, cancers, and vascular diseases.
- Diagnosis process: The patient lies on a table that slides into a donut-shaped scanner where X-rays are taken from various angles.
- Treatment/management: While CT itself is diagnostic, it guides treatment decisions for many conditions such as trauma or tumor assessment.
- What to expect: The procedure typically takes 10-30 minutes and may involve contrast agents; it is painless and well tolerated.
This imaging modality offers rapid and accurate information critical in emergency and routine diagnostics alike.