Dr. Meenakshi Paramasivan

Brief Profile:

Dr. Meenakshi Paramasivan is a highly experienced radiologist and women’s imaging specialist with over two decades of experience in a wide range of radiology services, including conventional radiology, Mammography, ultrasound, CT, and MRI. She has a special focus on ‘Women’s Imaging’, a complicated and less understood speciality of Radiology, and has over 18 years of experience in this field.

She is skilled in breast imaging and BIRADS Grading by picking up tiny intraductal lesions to earliest CA through X-Ray Mammogram to Sonomammogram. She also excels in 3D and 4D Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, from defining the fetal face to describing uterine anomalies.

She is renowned for providing the most precise diagnosis in her area of expertise in Women’s Imaging, thus aiding and facilitating timely treatment for optimal patient outcomes. She upholds ethical standards and adheres to rigorous medical practices.

Educational Qualification:

• MBBS, Tirunelveli Medical College, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu
• DNB (Radio-Diagnosis), Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
• Fellowship in Fetal Ultrasound, BFMC, Bangalore
• Fetal Medicine Foundation (UK) Certification on NT, Anomaly Scans
• Certification in Infertility Ultrasound, Nagori Institute, Ahmedabad, India
• Certification in Pediatric Radiology, Cleveland Clinic, USA
• Certified by IOTA for Gynaec Ultrasound

Publications:

• “Impacted Retained Products of Conception Along LSCS Scar: Complication of Misoprostol MTP in Patient with Previous Caesarean Section – Ultrasound the Lead! Hysteroscopy the Solution!” – Case Report published in Spectrum Volume 2, Edition 1 (April – June 2022).
• “Combined Breast Screening: Breast Thermalytix & Sonomammogram – Pictorial Essay of Initial Experience” published in Spectrum Volume 2, Edition 2 (July – October 2022)
• “Submucosal Fibroids & Submucosal Fibroid Mimic in Early Pregnancy: Role of 2D & 3D Ultrasonogram” – Case Report published in Spectrum Volume 3, Edition 1 (Jan – March 2023)
• Articles for “Paediatric Workshop Handouts”: USG Cranium & Hydrocephalus E-FAST Published on 9th July 2022
• “Here’s Why It Is Important to Prioritise Women’s Health” was Published in Times of India, Daily Magazine, Chennai Edition, on International Women’s Day on 8th March 2022
• “Is Fertility That Difficult?” on the role of ultrasound in infertility in Ananda Vikatan, Monthly Tamil Magazine, Tamil Nadu State Edition, January 2023

Recent Talks:

• Scientific CME at Tirupathi on “Applications of 3D Ultrasound in Gynaecology” on 26th Dec 2021
• FB Talk on “Thermal Breast Screening” on 10th Mar 2022
• Breast Cancer Awareness Talks among Income Tax Officials of Ayakar Bhavan, Nungambakkam, Chennai on 29th Aug 2022
• Radio Talk on “Pregnancy Journey Guide & Importance of Early Pregnancy Scans” over Chennai Live FM 104.8 on 28th Nov 2022
• IMA Webinar talk on 26.02.2023: “Breast Themalytix – The Game Changer”
• IMA CME talks on 16.4.2023:
  • “Breast Thermalytix – An Intro”
  • “BIRADS vs Thermal-BIRADS Scoring”

Awards:

• Distinction Holder and Gold Medallist in MBBS

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Duty Medical Officer: BSS Hospitals, Madaveli, Chennai (July 2001 to December 2001)
• DNB Radio-Diagnosis: Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai (Jan 2002 to Dec 2004)
• Resident Radiologist: Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, PIN: 600014 (Jan 2005 to Dec 2005)
• Consultant Radiologist: Excellent Scans, Ekkaduthangal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, PIN: 600032 (June 2006 to July 2007)
• Proprietor, Vibrant Scans – 4D Ultrasound Clinic, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, PIN: 600041 (December 2007 to August 2015)
• Proprietor, Sandeep Scans – 4D Ultrasound Clinic, OMR, Okkiam Thuraipakkam, Chennai, PIN: 600097 (July 2011 to February 2022)
• Consultant Radiologist: Apollo Speciality Hospitals, OMR, Perungudi, Chennai (November 2018 to November 2021)
• Senior Consultant Radiologist: Rainbow Children’s Hospitals & Birthright by Rainbow, Guindy & OMR, Sholinganallur, Chennai (November 2021 to Present)
• Lead Consultant Radiologist: Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road, Kovilambakkam, Chennai (July 2023 to April 2025)