The department of Radiology came into existence in early seventies. Initially equipped for conventional radiology, presently it has developed into a full fledged department of Radio-diagnosis with the addition of latest imaging modalities.

·         The Diploma in Radio-diagnosis was started in 1978.

·         The MD in Radio-diagnosis was introduced in 1983.

·         Initially one year Certificate Course for Radiographers was started in 1979.

·         Since October 2003, three year BSc Degree Course in Medical Technology (Radiology and Imaging) is being taught.

·         The first ultrasound machine was acquired on 20/03/1986.

 ·         On 08/10/1995, the spiral CT  was added to the diagnostic armamentarium which continued giving facilities to the patients till March,2011.

·         The facility for Mammography is there since 08/03/2002.

·         The Color Doppler Machine started functioning in 08/04/2003.

·         The casualty section of the department is operational since 12/11/2003 with installation of 500mA X-Ray machine. The distribution of work load in       conventional radiology resulted in relief to the patients with their increasing number over the years.

·         IITV with 800mA X-Ray machine was installed on 09/04/2005.

·         The 1.5 Tesla MRI machine is providing imaging facility to the patients since 26^th January,2006.

·         Another high end Color Doppler Machine is giving services since 18/04/2009.

·         A 1000 mA X-Ray machine was added in the casualty section in 20/04/2009.

·         An ultrasound machine was installed in the casualty section of the department for strengthening the emergency services on 17/12/2009.

·         Latest among the equipment added is the state of art 64slice MDCT on 29/08/2010.

 
The department is providing facilities for conventional and contrast radiography including fluoroscopy and imaging viz; ultrasonography, color Doppler, mammography, MDCT & MRI scanning. Interventional procedures being done include USG-guided FNAC, aspiration, catheter drainage, percutaneous nephrostomy,PTBD, PAIR procedure for hydatid cysts of liver. CT guided procedures like FNAC and catheter drainage are being done.