Dr Sunil Golecha
About Me
Dr Sunil Golecha
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
DIGITAL SUBTRACTION ANGIOGRAPHY (DSA) IN VASCULAR IMAGING
This invasive imaging method visualizes blood vessels by subtracting pre-contrast images from post-contrast ones, producing clear maps crucial for diagnosing vascular diseases such as stenosis or aneurysms. It remains the reference standard where precise arterial detail is needed.
- Symptoms/Causes: Used when non-invasive tests indicate vascular abnormalities causing symptoms like claudication or aneurysm risk;
- Diagnosis: Enables dynamic visualization of vessel flow patterns aiding interventional planning;
- Treatment/Management: Often combined with therapeutic procedures like angioplasty performed simultaneously under image guidance;
- What to Expect: Involves catheter insertion typically via femoral artery under local anesthesia; patients require monitoring post-procedure;
DSA remains indispensable where detailed vascular anatomy impacts critical clinical decisions improving patient outcomes substantially.
MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI) FOR NEUROVASCULAR DISORDERS
MRI provides detailed images of soft tissues using magnetic fields and radio waves, playing an essential role in evaluating neurovascular conditions such as stroke or aneurysms without ionizing radiation exposure.
- Symptoms/Causes: Applied when patients present with neurological deficits suspicious for vascular abnormalities;
BONE DENSITOMETRY (DEXA SCAN) FOR OSTEOPOROSIS SCREENING
The DEXA scan is considered the gold standard for measuring bone mineral density, which is essential in diagnosing osteoporosis—a condition characterized by fragile bones prone to fractures.
- Symptoms/Causes: Recommended especially for postmenopausal women and older adults at risk due to age or medication use;
- Diagnosis: Quantifies bone loss enabling early intervention before fractures occur.
- Treatment/Management: Facilitates monitoring of treatment efficacy involving calcium/vitamin D supplements or pharmacologic agents like bisphosphonates.
- What to Expect: The exam is quick and painless, involving minimal radiation exposure while lying on a scanning table.
A proactive approach utilizing bone densitometry helps maintain skeletal health and prevent debilitating consequences associated with osteoporosis.
ULTRASOUND ELASTOGRAPHY FOR LIVER FIBROSIS ASSESSMENT
This non-invasive imaging technique evaluates liver stiffness to detect and monitor fibrosis, often related to chronic liver diseases such as hepatitis or fatty liver disease. It complements traditional ultrasound by providing quantitative data.
- Symptoms/Causes: Useful in patients with risk factors like alcohol use, viral hepatitis, or metabolic syndrome;
- Diagnosis: Measures elasticity changes indicative of scarring severity without need for biopsy.
- Treatment/Management: Helps guide treatment decisions like antiviral therapy or lifestyle modifications based on fibrosis stage.
- What to Expect: Painless process performed during a routine abdominal ultrasound session; results are available immediately after imaging.
This technique advances liver disease management by offering a safe and repeatable method for ongoing assessment of tissue health.
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) SCAN FOR LUNG CANCER SCREENING
A CT scan uses multiple X-ray measurements to produce cross-sectional images of the body and is instrumental in detecting lung cancer at an early stage, especially in high-risk individuals.
- Symptoms/Causes: Recommended primarily for long-term smokers or individuals with chronic pulmonary conditions;
- Diagnosis: High-resolution CT identifies nodules or masses that may warrant biopsy or further testing.
- Treatment/Management: Early identification allows for surgical resection, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy before disease progression.
- What to Expect: The scan typically takes a few minutes and requires lying still while the scanner rotates around the chest area.
Lung cancer screening via CT plays a pivotal role in reducing mortality by enabling earlier intervention in susceptible populations.
MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING
Mammography is a specialized imaging technique used predominantly for early detection of breast cancer and other breast abnormalities. It utilizes low-dose X-rays to create detailed images that help identify changes not yet palpable during physical examination.
- Symptoms/Causes: Primarily used for screening asymptomatic women or those with risk factors such as family history.
- Diagnosis: Mammograms highlight areas of abnormal density or calcifications requiring further evaluation.
- Treatment/Management: Early detection through routine mammography can lead to timely interventions including surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation if necessary.
- What to Expect: The procedure is quick, usually lasting 20 minutes, with mild discomfort from breast compression.
Regular mammography screening is a critical preventive tool that significantly improves breast cancer prognosis through early diagnosis.