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.
