- Strengthening Precision Diagnosis and Image-Guided Interventions in Eastern India
Kolkata, 23rd December 2025: Reinforcing its commitment to advanced, patient-centric diagnostics and minimally invasive care, Manipal Hospital, Dhakuria, a unit of one of the largest hospital chains of India – Manipal Hospital Group today announced the launch of its Musculoskeletal (MSK) Radiology Clinic, a specialised facility dedicated to high-resolution imaging and image-guided interventions for bone, joint, muscle, nerve, and sports-related conditions.
The clinic was formally inaugurated in the presence of senior leadership and leading specialists from radiology, orthopaedics, critical care, and hospital administration, including Dr. Hirak Ray Choudhury, Consultant & HOD – Radiology; Dr. Subhash Kr. Todi, Director – Critical Care Specialist; Dr. Kanchan Bhattacharyya, Consultant – Orthopaedics, all from Manipal Hospital, Dhakuria, Dr. Koushik Dutta, Consultant, Neurology, along with Mr. Dilip Kumar Roy, Hospital Director, Manipal Hospital, Dhakuria.
Designed as a comprehensive centre for orthopaedics, rheumatology, neurology, oncology, and sports medicine, the MSK Radiology Clinic offers high-resolution USG and MRI, along with a wide range of image-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, enabling precise diagnosis, early pain relief, and faster recovery.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Hirak Ray Choudhury, Consultant & HOD – Radiology, Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, said, “The MSK Radiology Clinic marks a significant step forward in how musculoskeletal conditions are diagnosed and treated. With high-resolution imaging and image-guided interventions, we can offer minimally invasive, highly precise procedures that result in faster recovery, reduced pain, and improved outcomes for patients suffering from chronic pain, compressive neuropathies, sports injuries, and complex joint disorders.”
The clinic provides advanced solutions including peripheral nerve imaging and interventions, nerve blocks and ablations, PRP injections, biopsies of soft tissue, bone, muscle and nerve, image-guided oncology interventions, and specialised treatments for conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, frozen shoulder, arthritis, bursitis, and sports injuries.
Highlighting the multidisciplinary impact, Dr. Kanchan Bhattacharyya, Consultant – Orthopaedics, Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, added, “From an orthopaedic perspective, accurate imaging is the backbone of effective treatment and precise surgical planning. The MSK Radiology Clinic also allows us to diagnose injuries and degenerative conditions at an early stage and treat them with targeted, image-guided interventions thus significantly improving patient’s quality of life”.
Emphasising clinical excellence and patient safety, Dr. Subhash Kr. Todi, Director – Critical Care Specialist, Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, stated, “Minimally invasive, image-guided procedures are increasingly important in reducing patient risk and recovery time. This clinic strengthens our ability to manage pain, inflammation, and complex musculoskeletal conditions safely, especially in patients with multiple comorbidities.”
The clinic also introduces internationally accepted image-guided MSK interventions, known for their high success rates, accurate drug delivery, and early pain relief, making advanced care accessible closer to home for patients in and around Kolkata.
At the programme, Mr. Dilip Kumar Roy, Hospital Director, Manipal Hospital, Dhakuria, said, “The launch of the MSK Radiology Clinic reflects Manipal Hospital Dhakuria’s continued focus on precision-led, patient-centric care. By bringing advanced imaging and image-guided interventions under one specialised platform, we are strengthening clinical outcomes, reducing recovery time, and ensuring patients in Eastern India have access to world-class diagnostic and minimally invasive treatment closer to home.”
About Manipal Hospitals
As a pioneer in healthcare, Manipal Hospitals is among the top healthcare providers in India serving over 8 million patients annually, with a focus on providing affordable, high-quality healthcare services. Manipal’s integrated network today has a pan-India footprint of 49 hospitals across 24 cities with 12,600 licensed beds, and a talented pool of 11,000+ doctors and an employee strength of over 34000.
Manipal Hospitals provides comprehensive curative and preventive care for a multitude of patients from around the globe. Manipal Hospitals is AAHRPP accredited and most of the hospitals in its network are NABH, NABL, ER, Blood Bank accredited and recognized for Nursing Excellence.