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Nuclear Medicine

About the Specialty

Nuclear Medicine is a specialized branch of medical sciences where small amounts of radioactive tracers (Radiopharmaceuticals) are used for the evaluation of physiological functions, enabling precise diagnosis and effective treatment of a wide range of diseases.

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As it provides functional rather than purely anatomical information, nuclear medicine can detect many conditions such as cancers, heart disease, and neurological disorders at a very early stages and can also deliver targeted radiation therapy that destroys diseased cells while limiting damage to surrounding healthy tissue.

The department of Nuclear Medicine at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, established in 2019, is a leading centre for advanced imaging and targeted radionuclide therapy, dedicated to accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and compassionate patient care. The department is equipped with a modern SPECT system, two high-end cutting-edge technology PET-CT scanners, and a four-bedded radionuclide therapy unit, enabling comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine services to patients across a wide range of clinical specialties viz., oncology, cardiology, neurology, endocrinology, nephrology, osteology etc.

A team of highly qualified professionals includes three dedicated experienced faculty members, including a senior nuclear medicine expert with more than 38 years of clinical, academic, and research experience. This strong leadership supports high-quality, evidence-based patient care while fostering a vibrant academic environment of continuous learning and innovation and advanced training in nuclear medicine.

The department is recognized as a teaching and training centre offering a three-year MD program in Nuclear Medicine for medical graduates and an M.Sc in Nuclear Medicine Technology program for allied health professionals. These courses provide in-depth academic training and extensive hands-on exposure to SPECT, PET-CT, radiopharmacy, and radiation safety, preparing graduates for successful careers in clinical practice, research, and education, preparing them to become future leaders in the field.

At Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Hospital, the department is committed to deliver safe, patient centred care with a mission to advance the science and practice of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging through compassionate care, academic rigour, and continuous innovation.

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The programs emphasize advanced theoretical knowledge, hands-on clinical training, and research-oriented learning, preparing graduates to excel in diagnostic, therapeutic, and research applications of nuclear medicine while maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism.

Dr. Bhagwant Rai Mittal

Professor & Head

Department of Nuclear Medicine

Welcome to the Department of Nuclear Medicine. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with advanced SPECT imaging, two PET-CT scanners for precise molecular diagnostics, including PET-guided biopsies, and comprehensive radionuclide therapy suites enabling targeted treatments for cancers and other conditions. In addition to Tc99m radiopharmaceuticals for SPECT imaging, a range of F-18 PET radiotracers such as FDG for oncology, cardiac, and neurology applications, Ga-68 tracers like PSMA for prostate cancer and DOTATATE for neuroendocrine tumors, enhancing accuracy in detection and management, are routinely used.

The department proudly offers postgraduate MD programs in Nuclear Medicine alongside an MSc in Nuclear Medicine Technology, fostering the next generation of experts through rigorous training, cutting-edge research, and hands-on clinical experience. Committed to excellence, our dedicated team delivers compassionate, high-quality care while pushing the boundaries of innovation in patient outcomes.

The Department of Nuclear Medicine offers postgraduate MD Nuclear Medicine and M.Sc Nuclear Medicine Technology courses. Our courses are designed to develop highly skilled professionals with international standards of competence.

 

Specialty Clinics

Consultative Care

Our team has experienced doctors with specialized knowledge in Nuclear Medicine. With the help of all members of our team, we are able to deliver the best consultative care to our patients with various diseases like cancer, heart disease, gastrointestinal, endocrine, or neurological disorders.

Diagnostic Care

We have the best radioactive tracers (radiopharmaceuticals) to assess bodily functions. They diagnose disease through specially designed SPECT-CT and PET-CT cameras that allow them to track the path of these radioactive tracers.

Evaluating Effectiveness of Treatment Plans

Nuclear Medicine is a field of medical science that evaluates the effectiveness of a treatment plan. Using the SPECT-CT and PET-CT cameras it can be determined whether a patient is responding to treatments in the desired way or not.

Core Competencies

Patient Care

Our devoted team recognises the paramount importance of empathy and precision in fulfilling their roles as healthcare professionals. Committed to delivering optimal treatment for health issues and promoting overall well-being, our team collaborates seamlessly to ensure the highest standards of patient care.

Medical Expertise

Our team members possess extensive knowledge in evolving biomedical, clinical, and related sciences. Leveraging this expertise, they meticulously tailor patient care strategies for optimal outcomes.

Continuous Improvement

In our relentless pursuit of enhanced patient care, our experts thoroughly investigate and assess each case, striving to identify and implement the most effective treatment plans.

Interpersonal and Communication Excellence

We place a premium on the development of robust interpersonal and communication skills among all team members. Effective communication with patients, their families, and professional colleagues is a cornerstone of our approach to care.

Professional Integrity

Guided by unwavering ethical principles, our treatment plans are deeply rooted in professionalism. We are dedicated to demonstrating sensitivity and respect to all our patients.

Holistic Healthcare Approach

Our responsive staff considers the broader healthcare context, efficiently utilizing system resources to deliver high-quality care. We are unwaveringly committed to excellence in patient care within the larger framework of healthcare practices.

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Aims and Objectives

The objective of the Nuclear Medicine sub-programme is to strengthen and expand the capacity of Member States to prevent, diagnose, and manage major public health challenges—particularly cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and other non-communicable disorders—through the appropriate application of nuclear medicine technologies.

The programme emphasizes the effective, efficient, and evidence-based use of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine techniques, ensuring cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and patient safety. By supporting infrastructure development, human resource training, quality assurance, and the adoption of international best practices, the sub-programme aims to improve clinical outcomes, optimize healthcare delivery, and contribute to equitable access to advanced nuclear medicine services across Member States.

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Treatment

The Nuclear Medicine Facility offers comprehensive, state-of-the-art radionuclide therapies, delivering effective bone pain palliation for patients with metastatic cancers using Samarium-153. Advanced targeted therapies with Lutetium-177 are provided for Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) and prostate cancer. The facility also specializes in the management of thyroid cancer and thyrotoxicosis using Iodine-131, along with cutting-edge Yttrium-90 radio-embolization for the treatment of liver malignancies. These services are delivered in accordance with international standards, ensuring patient safety, precision, and optimal clinical outcomes.

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Procedures

Skeletal System
  • Whole Body Bone Scan
  • Three Phase Bone Scan
Cardiovascular
  • Myocardial Viability & Perfusion imaging (Stress & Rest)
  • First Pass (Cardiac) Study.
  • Gated Blood Pool (MUGA)
Endocrine
  • Thyroid scan
  • Iodine 131I-Whole Body Scan
  • Parathyroid scan
  • MIBG Scan
  • Salivary Gland Scan
Liver, Spleen & Gastrointestinal
  • Esophagus Motility
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux
  • Gastric Emptying
  • GI Bleed Scan
  • Meckel’s Diverticulum
  • Hepatobiliary Scan (HIDA)
  • Liver (Blood Pool) Scan
Brain
  • Brain SPECT (ECD/TRODAT)
  • Brain Tumor Imaging
  • Cisternography
  • F-18 DOPA BRAIN PET for Parkinson’s
Respiratory System
  • Lung perfusion scan
  • Lung Ventilation Scan
Genitourinary System
  • Renogram [DTPA/EC]
  • Renal cortical scan [DMSA]
  • DRCG [VUR] study
  • DTPA GFR estimation
Miscellaneous
  • Dacryoscintigraphy
  • Lymphoscintigraphy
  • Peritoneal pleural shunting
  • Testicular scan
Radionuclide Therapy
  • Low-dose I–131 therapy for Graves’ disease
  • High-dose I–131 therapy for carcinoma thyroid
  • Lu-177 PSMA therapy for carcinoma prostate
  • Lu-177 DOTATATE (PRRT) Therapy for NET’s
  • Bone pain palliation therapy (Sm-153 & Lu-177 labelled EDTMP)
  • Radiosynovectomy
  • TARE/SIRT for HCC/metastatic liver lesions

Facilities

  • Gamma Camera (Dual Head)/SPECT Imaging Equipment.
  • PET-CT Imaging Equipment for the diagnoses of various cancer and cardiac viability.
  • Fully Automated 68Ga-radiopharmaceuticals synthesis module.
  • Four-bedded High-Dose Therapy Ward.
  • Treadmill Test (TMT) or Exercise Stress Test for cardiac study.
  • PET-CT guided biopsy

Our Associated Doctors

Management Team
Dr. Bhagwant Rai Mittal

Professor & Head

Experience33 years

QualificationMBBS, DRM, DNB, MD

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Dr. Tarun Kumar Jain

Associate Professor

Experience14 years

QualificationMBBS, MD, FANMB, RSO

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Dr. Ram Singh Meena

Assistant Professor

Experience6 years

QualificationSenior Resident, MD- Nuclear Medicine, Compulsory Internship, MBBS

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FAQs

Nuclear medicine procedures are usually painless. If we inject radioactive material, generally into a vein in your arm, it is similar to giving blood. Injections under the skin performed for lymphoscintigraphy scans cause local pain for about five seconds.

Nuclear medicine procedures can be time consuming. It can take several hours to days for the radiotracer to accumulate in the area of interest. Plus, imaging may take up to several hours to perform.

Nuclear medicine procedures are used in diagnosing and treating certain illnesses. These procedures use radioactive materials called radiopharmaceuticals. Examples of diseases treated with nuclear medicine procedures are hyperthyroidism, thyroid cancer, lymphomas, and bone pain from some types of cancer.

SPECT scans are primarily used to diagnose and track the progression of heart disease, such as blocked coronary arteries. There are also radiotracers to detect disorders in bone, gall bladder disease and intestinal bleeding.

Two common uses of nuclear medicine for treatment include radioactive iodine therapy and Lutetium-177, bone pain palliation with Samarium-153 form of radiation treatment.

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