2009 | July | Msc | Msc in Neurovascular Diseases Paris and Chiang Mai University |
2008 | July | PhD | PhD Neuroradiology University of Manchester |
2002 | October | FRCR | Fellowship of Royal College of Radiologists Manchester Radiology Training Scheme, Royal College of Radiologists |
1996 | May | DNBE | Diplomate of National Board of Examinations (MD)Radiology Ministry of Health, Delhi, India |
1995 | July | DMRE | Diploma in Medical Radiology and Electrology College of Physicians and Surgeons, Bombay. India |
1995 | January | DMRD | Diploma in Medical Radiodiagnosis University of Bombay, India |
1990 | December | MBBS | Bachelor of Medicine &Bachelor of Surgery Grant Medical College, University of Bombay, India |
As a consultant I have been involved in 1000 aneurysm coiling cases of which I have performed more than 700 cases as a primary operator. I have also performed over:
Experienced in arteriovenous malformations embolisations, spinal interventional procedures, intracranial stenting, epistaxis and tumour embolisation and using Onyx and glue. In my practice the use of balloon as a remodelling technique for aneurysmal coiling has increased to nearly 40% of cases and a recent audit has shown no increase in complication as a result of balloon technique.
Performed approximately more than 2000 catheter angiograms for diagnostic purposes only. Enrolled in various trials that include GOSH, Lantern, IMA 950 glioblastoma.
Trained in carotid stenting and have performed over 15 cases as a primary operator.I am experienced in vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty and have done more than 80 cases.
My other commitments included diagnostic neuroradiology work that included CT and MR reporting, myelograms, spine biopsies
Substantial involvement in service development in Leeds
Working with Dr Goddard and colleagues to improve the neurointerventional service
Development of new interventional procedures introduced like use of pipeline flow diverters.I am familiar with advanced neuroimaging including diffusion and perfusion and spectroscopy. I have introduced MR and CT perfusion imaging for neurovascular patients and brain tumours in Preston.
Substantial involvement in service development in Preston including.etting up a joint neurovascular MDT and clinic with the neurosurgeons
Revolutionising the management of vasospasm in patients with subarachnoid haemorrhage in Preston by introducing newer imaging techniques to diagnose vasospasm, re-establishing a transcranial doppler service and performing cerebral angioplasty.
Working closely with stroke network and various other groups in trust to develop stroke services. I run the stroke MDT once a month with the stroke physicians.
Studied the role of CTA and CT perfusion in SAH and mentored it as a PhD project for a student from University of Manchester. Currently another PhD student is working on CT perfusion on brain tumours in Preston
Developed patient information booklet for aneurysm coiling that will help patients and families to cope during and after the illness in Preston.
Sept 09-current | Consultant Neuroradiologist & Interventional Neuroradiologist Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustClinical Lecturer Clinical Lecturer University of Leeds |
Oct 05 – August 09 | Consultant Neuroradiologist & Interventional Neuroradiologist Royal Preston Hospital |
Jul 08 – Current | Honorary Clinical Lecturer - Neuroradiologist University of Manchester |
Sep 03 – Aug 05 | Specialist Registrar – Neuroradiology & Neurovascular Intervention Hope Hospital, Salford |
Sep 02 – Aug 03 | Clinical Research Associate & Specialist Registrar – Neuroradiology University of Manchester & Department of Neuroradiology, Hope Hospital, Salford (Professor Alan Jackson) |
Sep 99 – Aug 02 | Specialist Registrar – Radiology Manchester Radiology Training Scheme |
Nov 96 – Aug 99 | Lecturer – Radiology King Edward Memorial Hospital, Bombay, India |
Apr 94 – Oct 96 | Senior Resident – Radiology King Edward Memorial Hospital, Bombay, India |
Apr 93 – Mar 94 | Junior Resident – Radiology King Edward Memorial Hospital, Bombay, India |
Nov 92 – Mar 93 | Junior Resident - Internal Medicine King Edward Memorial Hospital, Bombay, India |
Apr 92 – Nov 92 | Junior Resident - Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Surgery Bombay Hospital, P.G. Institute of Medical Sciences, Bombay, India |
Feb 91 – Jan 92 | Rotating Internship (Equivalent to Pre registration House Officer) Grant Medical College J.J. Hospital, Bombay, India |
Ongoing | Consultant Neuroradiologist & Interventional Neuroradiologist Royal Preston Hospital This is a direct comparison of the endothelial permeability and CBV between the two techniques that will help to assess the reliability and sensitivity to differentiate recurrent tumour and radiation necrosis. |
Ongoing | Advanced CT Imaging in Neurovascular Diseases Royal Preston Hospital We are assessing the role of CT angiogram and CT perfusion in various neurovascular disease including subarachnoid haemorrhage and brain tumours. I have supervised successfully a PhD thesis with Alan Jackson for Tamader al-Alamarah on “Advanced CT Imaging in SAH” , University of Manchester 2008. I am working on publications from this work. |
Ongoing | Post-mortem Imaging. Department of Health Project [Accepted for publication in Lancet 2011] Churchill Hospital, Oxford and Manchester Royal Infirmary Manchester This is a multicenter study funded by Department of Health to study role of post-mortem imaging. This is conducted between the radiologist and pathologist at Churchill Hospital, Oxford, Manchester Royal Infirmary and as a neuroradiologist by myself and Alan Jackson. |
Ongoing | Perfusion Imaging in High Grade Gliomas following Radiotherapy Royal Preston Hospital and University of Manchester This is a CRUK funded project, which is a part of the thesis of Alan Jackson’s PhD student that is done in Preston under my supervision. |
2011-June | Spine Jack course, Stryker (Nice, France) |
April-2010 | UK Education course London |
2008 Mar | Kyphoplasty Training and Workshop (Kyphon, Amsterdam) |
2008 April | Msc Course in Neurovascular Diseas (Paris and Chiangmai, Thailand) |
2007/08 cycle | Neurointerventional Workshop (Prof Szikora, Budapest, Hungary) |
2006 June | Boston Scientific Carotid Stenting Course (Boston Scientific, Sheffield) |
2005 Apr | Aneurysm Packing and Strategy Workshop (Boston Scientific, Spain) |
2005 Mar | Neurointerventional Zurich Course (Prof Valvanis, Zurich) |
2004 Dec | Advanced GDC Course (Boston Scientific, Oxford) |
2004 Mar | Management Course (Royal Bolton Hospital, Bolton) |
2003 Apr | Paediatric Neuroradiology Course (Royal College of Radiologists) |
2003 Mar | Advanced Neuroradiology Course (Neuroradiology, Sheffield) |
2003 Feb | Research in Radiology (British Institute of Radiology) |
2002 Nov | Stimulating Radiology Research (Royal College of Radiologists) |
1998 April | NICER Review Course on Paediatric Radiology, Neuroradiology, Skeletal Radiology and CT Review Course (India) |
1997 June | Neuroradiology Review Course (Indian society of Neuroradiology, India) |