As one of the recognised Nuclear Medicine Centres in Dwarka, Delhi, Manipal Hospitals provides diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging for both children and adults. The department evaluates a range of medical conditions, including cancers and some thyroid disorders. It also offers therapeutic nuclear medicine services for selected conditions as part of patient care.
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Why Manipal Hospitals?
Nuclear medicine plays an important role in diagnosing and treating conditions that require detailed information about how organs and tissues function. At Manipal Hospitals, Dwarka, patients have access to a broad range of diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures and low-dose radionuclide therapies, all at a single centre.
The department is equipped with the Siemens Time-of-Flight PET CT and the GE NM/CT 670 Optima SPECT CT. The team includes nuclear medicine physicians, radiation safety officers, technologists, and nurses. Staff is certified by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB). As one of the best nuclear medicine hospitals in Dwarka, Delhi, all scans and procedures are performed in line with national guidelines while keeping radiation exposure as low as possible.
Nuclear Medicine Department
The Nuclear Medicine Department evaluates patients who need functional imaging or radionuclide therapy for different medical conditions. It uses radioactive tracers to assess organ function and detect disease at the molecular level. The department supports diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up of conditions related to oncology, cardiology, neurology, endocrinology, nephrology, pulmonology, and gastroenterology.
Services Offered
As one of the best nuclear medicine hospitals in Dwarka, Delhi, Manipal Hospitals offers the following services through its Nuclear Medicine Department:
- PET CT scans: F-18 FDG PET CT scan for oncology, infection and inflammation, brain, and cardiac imaging; F-18 PSMA PET CT scan for prostate cancer; and F-18 FDOPA PET CT scan for Parkinsonism and brain tumours
- SPECT scans: stress thallium/sestamibi myocardial perfusion scan (MPI), bone scan, radio-iodine scan and uptake (RAIU), parathyroid scan, brain perfusion studies and TRODAT scan
- Low-dose radionuclide therapies: radio-iodine (I-131) therapy for hyperthyroidism, bone pain palliation therapy and radio-synoviorthesis
Facilities and Services
Facilities and services available at the Department of Nuclear Medicine include:
- Gamma camera imaging and positron emission tomography (PET) scanners
- Treatment of diseases (thyroid, cardiac, bone, or oncology)
- Radionuclide therapy for selected cancers
- Multidisciplinary approach
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Frequently Asked Questions
Patients are usually advised to fast for six hours before the scan, avoid strenuous physical activity for 24 hours, and stay well hydrated. The healthcare team will provide detailed preparation instructions before the appointment to help obtain quality images and support a safe examination.
Nuclear medicine helps diagnose and treat a range of medical conditions. It may be used to:
- Evaluate heart conditions
- Assess the function of the brain, kidneys, lungs, and thyroid
- Detect and monitor certain cancers before and after treatment
- Deliver targeted treatment for some cancers and thyroid disorders
Yes, the department follows national regulations for the ethical and safe use of radioisotopes, and procedures are performed according to international guidelines, with measures to keep radiation exposure as low as possible.
A small amount of radiopharmaceutical material is given by injection or taken by mouth, depending on the type of test. It collects in specific organs or tissues and emits radiation, which is then detected by specialised imaging equipment. A computer processes this information to produce detailed images that help doctors assess organ function.
No, the department performs nuclear medicine procedures for a range of conditions, including oncology, cardiology, thyroid disorders, renal conditions, neurological conditions, and other clinical indications, as appropriate.