ཤེས་རིག་དང་རིག་རྩལ་གོང་འཕེལ་ལྷན་ཁག།
Ministy of Education and Skills Development
Clarity in imaging, accuracy in diagnosis, focused on your health.
Branches of Radio-Diagnosis & Imaging Department
Computed Tomography (CT) Unit
The first Computed tomography machine in the country was introduced in JDW NRH on July 3rd 2006. This unit offers 24×7 emergency services and carries out routine CT cases from 9 am to 3pm on normal working days.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Unit
The country’s first and only MRI was installed in JDWNRH on the 3rdJuly 2006. This unit carries out routine MRI cases from 9 am to 3 pm Mondays to Fridays and from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturdays. All appointments for MRI are given by the unit only.
Ultrasound Unit
Ultrasonography services was introduced in 1993. This unit now has 4 machines viz: two Siemens Sololine G20 (black and white) one Siemens (colour) with Doppler facility, and one GE Logic 2008 (donated) also with colour Doppler facility.
X-Ray Unit
X- Ray services were introduced around 1965 From its humble beginnings with one Philips X-ray machine, this unit now houses 3 conventional X-ray machines (Siemens)100mA, 300mA and 800mA), the last one with fluoroscopy facility and a Digital X-ray machine that was added to the unit on the 09-12- 2008 through the SAARC Telemedicine Project.
General Information
The Department of Diagnostic Services is located in Block B, Level 1 of the hospital.
- Diagnostic Services includes:
- Department of Radio-diagnosis and Imaging
- Department of Laboratory Services and Pathology
2. These departments are essential in supporting physicians with disease diagnosis and patient care.
Radio-diagnosis and Imaging Services
- The Department consists of five specialized units:
- X-Ray Unit
- Ultrasound Unit
- Computed Tomography (CT) Unit
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Unit
- Interventional Radiology Unit
- Each unit is staffed with trained radiologists and technicians.
Yes, the Department provides 24/7 services for X-Ray, Ultrasound, and CT scans.
Interventional Radiology is a subspecialty using imaging techniques to perform minimally invasive procedures, often as an alternative to surgery, for diagnosis and treatment.
Staff and Training
The Department includes:
- 4 Radiologists
- 15 X-Ray Technicians
- 8 Ultrasonographers
- 3 CT Technicians
- 3 MRI Technicians
- 1 Technologist
- 1 Nurse
- Diagnostic Services includes:
- Department of Radio-diagnosis and Imaging
- Department of Laboratory Services and Pathology
2. These departments are essential in supporting physicians with disease diagnosis and patient care.
Patient Information and Services
- Imaging is vital for diagnosing diseases and conditions, providing physicians with detailed information to guide treatment.
Generally, a referral from a physician is required to book an imaging test. Scheduling is managed based on service type and availability.
A referral is typically necessary for imaging services, as these tests are used to support specific diagnostic needs identified by a physician.
After completing the imaging study, a radiologist interprets the results, which are then shared with the referring physician. The physician will discuss the results with the patient.