Kolkata, 16th December, 2025: The radiology market in India is thriving, driven by increasing chronic diseases, an aging population and tech adoption. At the Grand Radiology Meet 2025, organised by Suraksha Diagnostic Limited (Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostics) in collaboration with United Imaging and Medika Bazaar, experts discussed how a radiologist is no longer a person who sees an image and just writes a report. It has come a long way and radiologists need to become good data handlers also. Radiologists pointed out that AI enhances subtle diagnoses that radiologists miss, because of the load of work. AI helps in case prioritisation, but AI will never replace radiologists. Human intelligence and artificial intelligence may go hand in hand to make things much faster and advanced. The Grand Radiology Meet 2025 announced the launch of UAcademy Learning Center, a new platform for clinical skill enhancement and continuous education for radiologists, and unveiled its logo. It is an initiative aimed at strengthening the radiology community and fostering collaboration across the diagnostic and imaging landscape. It brought together over 150 radiologists with a panel discussion on ‘Where Does Radiology stand today?’ and a keynote address on ‘Radiology in Suraksha....present scenario and our vision?, along with the unveiling of the Newsletter. The purpose of the event was to enable insightful reporting through latest advancements in AI and imaging technology, supporting continuous medical education for radiology professionals. The meet brought together the leading imaging and radiology experts from across West Bengal, creating a platform for knowledge sharing, networking and discussions on advancement of radiology practice.

The panelists discussed how radiology has progressed a lot over time and how cross-sectional imaging has brought in a new paradigm.

Dr. Srijita Ghosh, Consultant Radiologist at Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, shared: “In present day radiology, theme of sub-specialised radiology has come. Previously the same radiologists used to do everything together, but with advancement of high-tech machines, modalities and so much to read, a specialisation has come up such as a MSK radiologist, so that they can concentrate on that only, the reporting also gets standardised and there is more of clinico-radiological correlation in one’s reports. And one of the operational problems that most of the centres, hospitals have are a shortage of radiologists, as well as an increased requirement for cyber-security. Again there is the advent of tele-radiology which has gone into periphery and many of the peripheral hospitals also are getting the best of radiology reports. MSK imaging has evolved a lot, and as the launch of UAcademy, we will have the first pilot course of MSK organised by Dr. Krishanu Saha.” “Intervention radiology is an integral part of radiology. In medical speciality, the mother specialities are general medicine, general surgery and there are ramifications like neurology, cardiology, muscular skeletal, and rheumatology. However there is no term called general radiology. We are supposed to answer all superspeciality by doing radiology. There is no ramification in radiology. The way gastroenterologists see a patient, they also do endoscopy, colonoscopy and others. They are expanding their horizon, so we should also incorporate intervention in radiology field. There has been a huge paradigm shift in surgical field or medical science to make a surgery safer and easier. There is a growing patient awareness that one does not need a big surgery. In that shift the open abdominal surgery is converted into laproscopy, open heart surgery is converted mostly into angioplasty and now robotic surgery. Thus all efforts are going towards making a surgery a small incidence surgery” shared Dr. Avik Bhattacharya, Vascular and Interventional Radiologist at CK Birla Hospitals and Belle Vue Clinic.

Experts discussed how ultrasound is the very basic of radiology. In the current times, science has advanced manifold and medical science is not a back-bencher. Experts stressed on how a mechanism should be found out to make the advancement in science affordable to the people at large who are not in a position to afford the luxury of the well-advanced machines. Experts also pointed out how radiology is no longer just imaging, but is successfully avoiding people’s discomfort and many surgeries are being avoided by interventional radiology.

Unveiling the UAcademy learning centre, representatives from Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostics and United Imaging informed that the new learning center will offer three day courses for radiologists to upskill them. It will provide training programs which offer regular skill-enhancement sessions designed to keep doctors and technical teams updated with the latest technologies, reporting standards and best clinical practices. It will help radiologists to learn advanced applications on high-end radiology modalities and gain hands on experience in doing the same. It will also host expert led seminars that provide deeper insights into emerging trends, case discussions, advanced diagnostic techniques encouraging continuous learning, periodic newsletters featuring expert tips, interesting cases, updates, achievements, and motivational content to boost engagement and professional growth.

The Grand Radiology Meet 2025 also witnessed the presence of Honorable Justice Ashim Kumar Banerjee (Retd), Chairperson WBCERC, Dr. Sudipto Roy, President of West Bengal Medical Council, Gautam Ghosh, Consultant Radiologist at Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostics, Dr. Viral Parekh, Consultant Radiologist at Woodlands & Ramkrishna Mission Hospitals, Dr. Mousum De, Interventional Radiologist at Fortis Hospitals, Dr. Bibartan Saha, Radiologist at Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostics, Dr. Krishanu Saha, Senior Consultant Radiologist at Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostics, Jitesh Mathur, Chief Revenue Officer, Medika Bazaar.

Speaking at the Grand Radiology Meet 2025, Dr Krishanu Saha shared: “Our mission is to raise the benchmark in quality of reporting. At Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostics, doctors have the flexibility to choose their preferred modalities based on expertise and comfort, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and a better reporting experience.” Dr. Bibartan Saha opined: “Radiology stands today as a rapidly evolving, pivotal field in medicine, moving beyond just image interpretation to become central to diagnosis, treatment guidance, and patient monitoring, driven by technology like AI, VR, and teleradiology, while facing shifts towards value-based care, requiring radiologists to expand roles into public health, data analytics, and interventional procedures to maintain leadership.” “Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostics has consistently demonstrated its commitment towards quality diagnostics by investing in world-class infrastructure, skills and expertise. Partnering with global technologies further strengthens this vision, bringing cutting-edge imaging solutions that are powerful, precise and accessible” shared Niren Kaul, Chief Sales Officer, Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostics.

Sharing his thoughts on the expansion plans of Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostics, Dr. Somnath Chatterjee said: “Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostics has the objective of expanding its footprint by entering three new states with over 50 advanced outlets in the next three years. Each outlet will be designed as a comprehensive diagnostic and clinical center offering state-of-the art technology, expert medical support and seamless patient services under one roof.

The future of radiology is shaped by AI coupled with technological advancements, patient-centric care. Imaging is not limited to detection, it assists in predicting the development of diseases, helps to create personalized treatment strategies, and tracks responses to treatment procedures. Radiology has also transformed from cloud-based storage to remote reporting, adapting to the ‘anytime, anywhere’ model and becoming more accessible. Tele Radiology supported by 5G translates to scans being sent, read and reported in real time, reducing turnaround times. However challenges include regulatory obstacles for AI approvals, ethical concerns surrounding automation, and cybersecurity risks in cloud based systems.

Artificial intelligence is a significant part of the present radiology scenario, assisting with scan triage, which prioritizes urgent cases, detection of anomalies, and further helps to increase reporting efficiency. Teleradiology, supported by faster networks, helps in bridging the gap in underserved or rural areas by enabling remote reporting and access to global specialists. In the radiology landscape, AI is not going to be a replacement for radiologists but will become an aid for accurate and faster report delivery.

About Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostics Established in 1992, Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostics, one of the leading diagnostic centres in Eastern India, stands today as the third largest diagnostic brand in both pathology and non-pathology services, reflecting its strong nationwide presence and trust. It has grown into a prominent diagnostics provider, offering a comprehensive range of over 2,300 tests across pathology, radiology, and medical consultancy services. The company operates a central reference laboratory, nearly eight satellite laboratories, 65 advanced outlets across 4 states, and around 166 sample collection centres across West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, and Meghalaya. Suraksha’s commitment to technological advancement is evident in its adoption of AI-enabled smart labs and digital platforms, streamlining operations and enhancing patient care.

The extensive reach of Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostics supported by cutting edge technology and expert medical teams, ensures that high-quality diagnostics are accessible to millions with reliability, accuracy and excelence.

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