Pune: State-of-the-art MRI services inaugurated at VishwaRaj Hospital
Pune, 24th February 2025: State-of-the-art MRI services were inaugurated today at VishwaRaj Hospital, Loni. Renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Parag Sancheti, Chairman of Sancheti Hospital and , Dr. Narayan Karne, President Elect of Maharashtra Orthopedic Association, were present as the Chief Guests, while Dr. Aditi Karad, Member trustee and joint secretary MAEER’s MIT -Pune, Executive Director VishwaRaj Hospital, was present as the Guest of Honour. Dr. Ajitey Tamhane, Head of the Radiology Department at Vishwaraj Hospital, Dr. Tabrez Pathan – Asst General manager Operations, Dr Pramod Surve,Dr. Ramprasad Dharangutti, Assistant Medical Superintendent Dr. Sachin Katkade, Dr. Sampat Dumbrepatil, Dr Sachin Abne were present. In the CME that followed after the inauguration Dr. Parag Sancheti gave a presentation on ‘ Osteoarthritis of knee and recent advances’
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Parag Sancheti, Chairman of Sancheti Hospital and renowned orthopedic surgeon, said that advanced MRI services are crucial for accurate diagnosis especially in orthopedics, which can give information on abnormalities not only in bones but also ligaments and muscles. MRI is an essential investigation in Orthopedics .
Dr. Narayan Karne, President Elect of Maharashtra Orthopedic Association lauded the efforts of Vishwaraj Hospitals in advancing the services which would be beneficial to the patients in and around Hadapsar .
Dr. Ajitey Tamhane, Head of the Department of Radiology at Vishwaraj Hospital, said that this state-of-the-art MRI equipment will enable greater clarity in images and accuracy in diagnosis. Since the scan process takes relatively less time, the service will be very convenient for patients. Due to the state-of-the-art equipment,
abnormalities in the body can be seen more clearly, which will enable better diagnosis and treatment outcomes. This ultra-modern machine is beneficial for accurate diagnostics in neurology, paediatrics, gynaecology, oncology, orthopaedics and other areas
