Clinical Departments
Radiodiagnosis
Head of the Department Details:

Dr. Rajendra Solanki
Designation: Professor & Head
Degree: MD, FICR
Official Email Id: solankirn@yahoo.co.in
The Department of Radiodiagnosis at Nootan Medical College & Research Centre, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, stands as a center of excellence, equipped with state-of-the-art imaging technology. Our department is dedicated to providing precise, high-quality diagnostic services while fostering academic growth and research in the field of Radiology.
We take immense pride in housing cutting-edge imaging modalities, including: Advanced X-ray & Mammography Systems for accurate and early detection of diseases, High-End Sonography & Color Doppler Machines, featuring the latest Voluson GE E10, specially designed for fetal sonography and fetal anomaly scans. Our Fetal Sonography Department is also the first in the region, setting new benchmarks in maternal and fetal healthcare.
Multislice CT Scanner for fast and detailed imaging with superior diagnostic accuracy.
High-Field 1.5T MRI (96-Channel) – the first of its kind in any medical college in North Gujarat, revolutionizing imaging capabilities.
In a significant academic milestone, we have launched our Postgraduate Radiology Program, starting with two Radiology Residents, marking the beginning of a transformative journey in training future radiologists.
With an unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and patient care, we aim to establish ourselves as one of the best Radiology departments in Gujarat and shine at the national level. Our dedication to advancing imaging sciences, nurturing young talent, and contributing to the medical fraternity drives us forward with optimism and passion.
Radiodiagnosis

Name: Dr. Rajendrakumar Naginbhai Solanki
Education Qualification: MBBS, MD, FICR
Designation: Professor & Head, Dept. of Radiodiagnosis, Nootan Medical College & Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar
Registration Number (UG): G-30513
Registration Number (PG): G-11897

Name: Dr. Thakkar Gurudatt Navnitlal
Education Qualification: MD (Radiology), D.M.R.E.
Designation: Professor
Registration Number (UG): G-17355
Registration Number (PG): G-5439

Name: Dr. Manisha Vasava
Education Qualification: MD (Radiodiagnosis)
Designation: Assistant Professor
Registration Number (UG): G-50380
Registration Number (PG): G-24961

Name: Dr. Sahil R Patel
Education Qualification: MBBS, MD (Radiodiagnosis)
Designation: Assistant Professor
Registration Number (UG): G-54303
Registration Number (PG): G-29557

Name: Dr. Nishant
Education Qualification: MD (Radiodiagnosis)
Designation: Associate Professor
Registration Number (UG): G-52885
Registration Number (PG): G-26886

Name: Dr. Patel Jigar Mahendrabhai
Education Qualification: –
Designation: Senior Resident
Registration Number (UG): –
Registration Number (PG): –

Name: Dr. Rutvikaben Maheshbhai Patel
Education Qualification: MBBS, MD
Designation: Senior Resident
Registration Number (UG): G-62627
Registration Number (PG): G-33753

Name: Patel Arpit Jashvantbhai
Education Qualification:
Designation: CMO
Registration Number (UG): G-62627
Registration Number (PG): G-33753
Radiodiagnosis
Publications:
- Shah AK, Solanki RN, Mahajan Hand Schuller Christian disease causing diabetes insipidus. Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging. 2003 Aug 1;13(3):297.
- Gadani S, Mody RP, Solanki RN, Mahajan A. Primary Ewing sarcoma of skull vault in a child. Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging. 2003 Aug 1;13(3):303.
- Sharma M, Solanki R, Gupta A, Shah A. Different radiological presentations of congenital syphilis: four cases. Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging. 2005 Jan 1;15(1).
- Gadani S, Mody RP, Solanki RN, Mahajan A. Primary Ewing sarcoma of skull vault in a child. Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging. 2003 Aug 1;13(3):303.
- Solanki RN, Rathod HA, Shah D, et al. Role of MRI in perianal fistulas- A study of 30 patients. J. Evid. Based Med. Healthc. 2017; 4(79), 4681-4687. DOI: 10.18410/jebmh/2017/935
- Digge P, Solanki RN, Shah DC, Vishwakarma R, Kumar S. Imaging modality of choice for pre-operative cochlear imaging: HRCT vs. MRI temporal bone. Journal of clinical and diagnostic research: JCDR. 2016 Oct;10(10):TC01.
- Solanki RN, Digge PS, Viswakarma RY, et al. Measurement of cochlear dimensions by 3D CT- MRI and its utility in cochlear implants surgery. J. Evid. Based Med. Healthc. 2017; 4(78), 4633-4636. DOI: 10.18410/jebmh/2017/925
- Solanki RN, Shah V, Vaghela D, Shah H. Role of magnetic resonance spectroscopy in intracranial lesions-a study of 75 cases. JEvid Based Med Healthc. 2017;4(81):4805-17.
- Baccher S, Gowdar IM, Guruprasad Y, Solanki RN, Medhi R, Shah MJ, Mehta DN. CBCT: A comprehensive overview of its applications and clinical significance in dentistry. J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2024;XX(X):XX-XX. DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_19_24
- Makwana, D., Shukla, R., Patel, R. S., & Solanki, R. N. (2023). Study of the mental health status of medical personnel dealing with new Coronavirus pneumonia. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 14(12), 2038-2043. https://doi.org/xxxxx
- Jain L, Agarwal S, Pandey V, Solanki RN, Jain M, Sathe S, Padhyegurjar MS. Usefulness of training attitude and communication skills to 3rd-year professional students: An analytical study. Int J Pharm Clin Res. 2023;15(11):1269-1272.
- Vaghela DU, Pawar S, Solanki RN, Sharma N. Evaluating the effectiveness of MRI findings in patients with encephalopathies in pediatric patients. Int J Life Sci Biotechnol Pharm Res. 2024;13(11):XX-XX. DOI: 10.69605/ijlbpr_13.11.2024.43
- Vaghela D, Gohil RB, Solanki RN, Desai I. Role of MRI in congenital and developmental anomalies of the spine. Eur J Cardiovasc Med. 2025;15(3):395-403.
- Vaghela D, Agarwal A, Solanki RN, Dihora S. Role of Multi Detector Computed Tomography Scan in Pathologies of Paranasal Sinuses. J Contemp Clin Pract. 2025;11(2):659-665
- Makwana D, Shukla R, Patel RS, Solanki RN. Study of the mental health status of medical personnel dealing with new Coronavirus Pneumonia. J Cardiovasc Dis Res. 2023;2023:2038-2043.
- Rajendra Solanki The brain arterio-venous malformation are a complex tangle of abnormal arteries and veins. Indian Journal of Radiology and
- Vaghela D, Prajapati P, Solanki RN. Evaluation of role of CT scan in non-traumatic jaw lesions. Afr J Biol Sci. 2024;6(16):1587-1600.
- Vora S, Vaghela D, Vadwala K, Solanki RN. Role of HRCT and MRI in children with hearing loss: An observational study. Afr J Biol Sci. 2024;6(16):2848-2863. doi:10.33472/AFJBS.6.16.2024.2848-2863
ONGOING RESEARCH
- Rajendra Solanki – Multidetector CT Imaging of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Buccal Mucosa. Collecting the data & References, 2023.
- Rajendra Solanki, Comparing the effectiveness of MDCT and High Field MRI in Radiographically detected jaw lesions. Collecting the data & References, 2023.
- Rajendra Solanki, MRI Evaluation of anterior cruciate ligament tears with arthroscopic correlation. Collecting the data & References, 2023.
Book Chapters
- Dr Rajendra N Solanki – Written book chapter on “Imaging of oropharynx & Hypopharynx” in international text book of radiology which is textbook of radiology & imaging “David Sutton”. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2023-24.
- Dr Rajendra N Solanki – Book Chapter- Imaging of Submandibular space, Comprehensive Textbook of Clinical Radiology, IRIA Textbook, Elsevier, 2023.
- Dr Rajendra N Solanki – Book Chapter- Imaging of retropharyngeal space, Comprehensive Textbook of Clinical Radiology, IRIA Textbook, Elsevier, 2023.
- Dr Rajendra N Solanki – Book Chapter- Temporal bone imaging anatomy, Comprehensive Textbook of Clinical Radiology, IRIA Textbook, Elsevier, 2023.
- Dr Rajendra N Solanki – Book Chapter- Cochlear implant imaging, Comprehensive Textbook of Clinical Radiology, IRIA Textbook, Elsevier, 2023.
- Dr Rajendra N Solanki – Book Chapter- Diffusion tensor imaging in skeletal muscle injury and cartilage, Comprehensive Textbook of Clinical Radiology, IRIA Textbook, Elsevier,
Dr Nishant Patel
- Dr Nishant Patel Comparative Analysis of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Diagnosed By Ultrasonography with Lipid Profile and Body Mass Index in Young Adults
- PATEL KP, PATEL NB, PATEL SA, PATEL HB. Comparison of Blood Biomarkers in Systemic Blood and Varicose Veins: A Cross-sectional Study. Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research. 2024 Apr 1;18(4).
- Patel KP, PATEL NB, PATEL SA. Association of D-dimer Level with Renal Parameters and Cardiovascular Events in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research. 2023 Sep 1;17(9).
Dr Sahil Patel
- Upadhyay H, Patel S, Vasava R, Vasava M. EVALUATING THE DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMANCE OF CT AND MRI IN NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER ASSESSMENT: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY. Int J Acad Med Pharm. 2024;6(1):967-70.
- Dr Sahil Patel EVALUATION OF INVOLVEMENT OF ADJACENT STRUCTURES IN ESOPHAGEAL MALIGNANCY BY CONVENTIONAL BARIUM SWALLOW AND CT SCAN.
Dr Manisha Vasava
- Upadhyay H, Patel S, Vasava R, Vasava M. EVALUATING THE DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMANCE OF CT AND MRI IN NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER ASSESSMENT: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY. Int J Acad Med Pharm. 2024;6(1):967-70.
- Vasava M, Patel M, Patel PB, Vasava R. Assessment of MRI Findings in Young Adult Onset Seizures: A Cross Sectional Study. Res. J. Med. Sci. 2024 Apr 22;18:487-90.