Express Medical Imaging Awards 2018 recognises radiology heroes, game changers and front runners

The Radiology and Imaging Conclave was recently held in New Delhi with a vision to brace the radiology fraternity for future developments within the sector

The Indian Express Group and the Radiology Education Foundation recently organised The Radiology and Imaging Conclave with a vision to brace the radiology fraternity for future developments within the sector. The conclave held on the sidelines of Healthcare Senate 2018, the largest business summit. During the conclave, The Indian Express group also honoured radiology heroes, game changers and front runners in this industry through Express Medical Imaging Awards 2018 presented by Philips health Systems for their invaluable contributions to healthcare in India.

Qure.ai received the award in Best Artificial Intelligence Co. Dr Senthil Kumar, Royalcare Super Speciality Hospital, bagged the Best Radiology Administrator award. The Best Radiology Entrepreneur award went to Dr Harsh Mahajan,Founder & Chief Radiologist, Mahajan Imaging. Niraj Arora, HealthMaP Diagnostics received the award in the category Best Radiology Chain (< 5 years old).

The Best New Diagnostic Centre (2017) went to Mahajan Imaging, Gurugram. The Best Radiology Teacher award went to Prof Satish Kumar, KBHealth Care Diagnostic Centre. Mahajan Imaging, Defence Colony bagged the award in the category Best Diagnostic Centre (single city) 2-10 years. Mahajan Imaging, Hauz Khas also received the award in the category Best Diagnostic Centre 11-20 years.

The Best Promising Radiologist (35-40 years or age) award went to Abhishek Mahajan, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai. Sikander Shaikh, Yashoda Hospitals received the award in the category Best Promising Radiologist – 41-45. The award for Best Teleradiology Company went to Teleradiology Solutions. The Special Recognition citations were received by Dr PK Dash Sharma, Head, AERB for promotion of radiation safety for patients and Dr Pankaj Tandon, AERB for promoting radiation safety for patients.

The next citation went to Dr K Mohanan, President, IRIA, for his dedication to promote radiology education in India followed by Diplomate of National Board, for their contributions to the field of radiology education. Dr Dilip Mhaisekar, Vice Chair, MUHS, received the citation for his contribution to the field of radiology. Dr Sanjeev Mani bagged a citation for successfully organisation largest international radiology congress AOCR in India early this year. Dr Shailendra Singh, who was also part of the AOCR organising team to successfully execute this congress, was also recognised.

The awardees were felicitated by the Jury Members: Dr Bhavin Jankharia, Cheif Radiologist, Picture this, Dr Bharat Agarwal, Head of radiology, Max Hospitals, Vasumathi Sriganesh, QMed Knowledge Foundation, Dr K Mohanan, President IRIA, Dr Sanjeev Mani, Founder and Chief Radiologist, Dr Mani’s Clinic and Rohit Sathe, President, Philips Health Systems and Viveka Roychowdhury, Editor, Express Healthcare and Express Pharma.

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