Dr Wahis Centra
About Me
Dr Wahis Centra
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 MAMMOGRAPHY
This advanced form of breast cancer screening uses digital receptors instead of traditional film. Digital mammography provides enhanced image quality while allowing immediate access to results for evaluation by radiologists.
– Also noting impressive efficacy rates surrounding early detection improving survival rates considerably!INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY PROCEDURES
Interventional radiology involves minimally invasive procedures guided by imaging technologies such as ultrasound or CT scans. These techniques treat various conditions ranging from vascular disorders to tumor management without requiring large surgical incisions.
- Your Symptoms: Conditions like blocked arteries or abnormal growths are common reasons for intervention via this method.
- Details about Diagnosis: {The precise nature of your condition will be evaluated extensively beforehand utilizing other imaging modalities.}
FLUOROSCOPY
This imaging technique allows real-time visualization of internal structures by utilizing X-ray technology. Fluoroscopy is particularly useful during procedures that require immediate feedback on anatomy or function.
- Symptoms: It is generally indicated when patients experience gastrointestinal complications which require observation during diagnostic assessments.
- Diagnosis: Physicians may utilize fluoroscopy for evaluating swallowing problems or chronic digestive issues through dynamic visuals.
- Treatment/Management: Findings from fluoroscopic studies often dictate treatment plans ranging from medication adjustments to surgical interventions if necessary.
ULTRASOUND IMAGING
Utilizing high-frequency sound waves, ultrasound imaging creates visual representations of internal organs and structures. It is especially effective for examining soft tissues that do not show up clearly on X-rays or CT scans.
- Symptoms: Ultrasound can be indicated during pregnancy or to investigate abdominal pain, swelling, or abnormalities in organs like the liver and kidneys.
- Diagnosis: This technique is often chosen for its safety and real-time imaging capabilities; it poses no known risk from radiation exposure.
- Treatment/Management: Ultrasound findings can lead to various pathways including further testing or direct management strategies based on observed conditions.
- Patient Process: Expect a simple procedure where gel is applied to the skin before using a transducer device over the area of interest.
The versatility and safety profile of ultrasound make it a first-line choice for many diagnostic needs across varied patient populations.
CT (COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY) SCAN
A CT scan utilizes X-ray technology combined with computer processing to create cross-sectional images of the body. This imaging modality provides clearer views of bone structures as well as soft tissue compared to standard X-rays.
- Symptoms: It is commonly used to diagnose conditions like appendicitis, fractures, or internal bleeding.
- Diagnosis: Physicians may suggest a CT scan when other imaging tests have not provided sufficient detail about a medical issue.
- Treatment/Management: Results from a CT scan help determine the course of action, including surgical interventions or further testing.
- Expectations: The procedure is quick, typically lasting only a few minutes, and patients might receive contrast dye for clearer images.
This technology's rapid and detailed imaging capacity makes it essential in emergency settings as well as routine diagnostics.
MRI (MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING)
MRI is a non-invasive imaging technique that employs strong magnetic fields and radio waves to generate detailed images of organs and tissues within the body. This method stands out for its ability to produce high-resolution pictures, particularly of soft tissues.
- Symptoms: MRI is often used to investigate unexplained pain, neurological issues, or potential tumors.
- Diagnosis: Physicians may recommend an MRI after initial evaluations like X-rays or CT scans fail to provide adequate information.
- Treatment/Management: While MRI itself is diagnostic, it aids in planning treatment strategies, such as surgeries or radiation therapy.
- Experience: Patients can expect a comfortable process where they lie still in a tube-shaped machine for about 30 to 60 minutes.
The clarity and precision of MRI make it an invaluable tool in contemporary medicine, offering insights into a variety of conditions without the need for invasive procedures.