Dr Santhosh Kumar

• Department kalba ministry of health hospital sharjah ,which is JCI accredited tertiary care 100 bedded hospital and trauma centre ,
• We are catering medical services for both nationals residents and omanis across the border with a foot fall of over 700 patients per day .
• Iam the head of the department of radiology and specialist radiologist at kalba sharja hospital which is a busy department catering various specialized radiological studies under expert supervision following strict ALARA principle and FANAR guidance. .
• My special interest and expertise in pediatric radiology, MSK ,Neuro , trauma and emergency radiology
• our department is well equipped with one GE MRI 1.5 tesla,GE,one 128 slice ct scan ,three GEvoluson usg machines , three xray machines and one fluoro machine.
• iam heading the team of 20 radiographers .
• A ) Professional experience as trained licensed specialist radiologist .
• My responsibility includes reporting cases from all modalities (CT ,MRI,USG,GENERAL RADIOLOGY,DOPPLERS,)and supervising the procedures,
• on a monthly basis we conduct 1000 plus general radiological procedures , 400 + ct scans including all sorts of angiography studies incluiding coronary CT ,Trauma ct scans.150+ MRI studies MSK , Neuro . ( the stat is only for kalba hospital , does not include other hospitals which i cover in the region)
• 300 + USG scans ( including doppler, soft tissue ultrasounds , small parts ultrasounds, MSK ultasounds, ANC ultrasounds including NT scans, Anamoly ultra sounds.
• iam also responsible on call emergency radiology of 4 major hospital s in the region that is korfakkan,fujairah masafi,kalba MOHAP hospitals which includes trauma radiology and emergency radiology cases .
• special interest in pediatric radiology ., MSK and neuro radiology expert in USG.
• bone age
• skeletal survey
• neonatal chest radiograph
• fracture description
• complete vs incomplete fracture
• normal ossification
• centers of ossification of the elbow: CRITOE
• centers of ossification of the wrist
• growth plate
• upper GI contrast study to look for volvulus, mid gut volvulus .
• contrast enema for detection of intussusception , ARM .
• intussusception reduction under fluoro.
• micturating cystourethrogram (MCUG) for VUR assesment .
• neonatal intestinal obstruction
• esophageal atresia/tracheo-esophageal fistula (TOF)
• duodenal atresia
• ileal atresia
• biliary atresia
• Hirschsprung disease
• meconium plug syndrome
• meconium ileus
• anorectal malformation
• hip ultrasound.for hip dysplasia .
• soft tissue usg for detecting septic arthritis, muscle masses, neck massses like branchial cleft cysts, ranula, thyroid ,parathyroid usg etc etc .
• pyloric ultrasound to detect IHPS, duodenal antral polyps, duodenal antral prominant mucosal folds,etc.
• cranial ultrasound- detection of ICH ,P IVH,germinal matrix hemorrhage gradings, corpus callosal anomalies, intra cranial cystic abnormalities , dandy walkers malformations, inter hemispheric fissure cyst . Chiari malformations.
• abdominal USG - detection of GI anomalies, detection of intussusceptions, detection of inflammatory/infective conditions
• renal /KUB assesment for anomalies like PUJ obstruction , crossfused ectopia of kidneys , horse shoe kidneys , mega ureter, ureterocele, duplex kidneys assessment , renal scar assessment post VUR.. ET.
• DOPPLER evaluation of SMA/SMV relation for assessment of midgut volvulus.
• fetal MRI
• neonatal brain MRI
• pediatric brain MRI

CT- thorax /abdomen

2) ON CALL Rotational duties -

iam well versed and experienced with on call /rotational duties ,

as i have to take care of cases from 4 major hospital in the region of northern emirates . namely fujairah,masafi, korfakkan and kalba MOHAP hospitals.

. during these on call duties ,iam responsible for reporting all general radiology cases, CT scans including trauma and emergency CT studies , MRI , mainly the cases for stroke evaluation , and ultra sound cases which includes torsion testis, ovarian torsion, DVT evaluation etc. etc. for that i have to visit the hospitals within stipulated time and perform the studies and release the report within the stipulated time . .

3) Reporting cases done according to the KPI guidance ,

we have red code for stat cases which are to be reported within two hours ,

yellow coded cases which are urgent cases should be reported within 24 hours

green coded cases which are non urgent regular cases needed to be reported within 48 hours.

4) I have good experience in gulf countries worked in various gulf countries like SULTANATE OF OMAN before coming to UAE , sensitised thoroughly with local customs. and with professional level of arabic speaking expertise.

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B ) Administrative responsibilities as Head of the department

• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
• Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
• Developed empowering employee culture focused on equipping employees to independently meet patient needs.
• Worked actively with management team .

• We are catering medical services for both nationals residents and
• head of the department of radiology and specialist radiologist is a busy department catering various specialized radiological studies under expert supervision following strict ALARA principle and FANAR guidance. .
• multi modality experience.
• My special interest and expertise in pediatric radiology, MSK ,Neuro , trauma and emergency radiologyIdentified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
• Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
• Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
• Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.

• A) PDRC .PUTTUR DIAGNOSTIC AND RESEARCH CENTRE
• B) USHA SCAN CENTRE
• C KVG MEDICAL COLLEGE

• (UAE).

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

SPECIALIST RADIOLOGIST

USG ,GENERAL RADIOLOGY, CT SCAN , MRI

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES .

usg /ctscan/MRI /General radiology

• KVG medical college sullia south canara