About us

Brief introduction

Super Sahyog Nuclear Imaging is here to fill a long-felt void in Surat of a modern and patient-friendly nuclear medicine facility. Equipped with modern infrastructure supporting PET-CT, SPECT and radionuclide therapies, we are conveniently located and committed to deliver results that are trusted by patients and referring consultants alike.

This venture is a partnership between Surat's 2 largest radiology groups, i.e., Super Scan Imaging Centres and Sahyog Imaging, and the longest serving nuclear medicine physician, i.e., Dr. Ketan Panchal. With our decades of cumulative experience and track record of meeting high expectations, nothing is left to chance for the patients availing our services.

Super Scan

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Established in 2007, Super Scan Imaging Centres was started by Dr. Nipun Jindal and Dr. Ghanshyam Ardeshana with the objectives of giving high quality radiology services and definitive diagnosis to the patients. They have always been the first to get the best and latest technological advancements in radiology to the city of Surat. Their journey started with the installation of Surat's first 16-slice CT scan system in 2004 (under the brand name of Speed Scan). Since then there has been no looking back, and other major milestones include:

  • 2007: Second 16-slice CT scan system.
  • 2014: Surat's first 3 tesla-MRI system.
  • 2017: Gujarat's first 160-slice dual-energy CT scan system.

Their vision is to provide super specialized services even in the field of radiology. They are a large team of radiologists working either on specific modalities or specialize in organ specific imaging.

They operate 2 imaging centres in Surat - one in Majura Gate area, and another in Lal Darwaja area.

Sahyog Imaging

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Sahyog Imaging group is a trusted leader in diagnostic imaging in Surat since 2012 with multiple branches dedicated to providing exceptional care and advanced radiological services.

They operate 3 branches (Adajan, Ring Road and Rander) across Surat to offer high-quality, accurate and timely imaging solutions to patients, healthcare providers, and communities. With state-of-the-art equipment and a team of experienced radiologists, Sahyog Imaging is committed to delivering precise results in a compassionate and patient-centred environment. Across all their conveniently located branches, they prioritize patient health ensuring that every imaging procedure is performed with care, efficiency, and professionalism.

The people

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Mr. Deepak Jindal

Director

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    Roles at SSNI
  • Planning and infrastructure development.
  • Liaisoning with major vendors.

    Career highlights
  • Mr. Deepak Jindal is a very keen and dynamic entrepreneur with extensive experience across healthcare and diagnostic fields operating over 50 diagnostic centres throughout India.
  • Under the banner of Meenakshi Diagnostics, he strives to provide healthcare practitioners and patients timely, accurate, cost-effective and error free results from the widest test menu done with the help of high end and latest technologies based machines. He is ably supported in this endeavour by renowned radiologists and expert technicians and technologists.
  • Established in 1998, Meenakshi Diagnostics is now a Group of 45 radiology imaging centres equipped with leading-edge technology based equipment from the best OEMs in the world.
  • Since almost 2 decades, Meenakshi Diagnostics is also providing round-the-clock committed services under its parental company Sanya-GIC under the banner of Sahyog Imaging to government hospitals in public-private partnership (PPP) mode in multiple cities of Gujarat (Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Bhavnagar and Jamnagar) and Madhya Pradesh (Jabalpur).
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Dr. Ghanshyam Ardeshana

Radiologist

Director

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    Roles at SSNI
  • Part of Radiology expert panel.
  • Strategy and policy formulation.

    Education
  • 1994: MBBS from M. P. Shah Medical College (MPSMC), Jamnagar.
  • 1996: Diploma in Medical Radiodiagnosis & Interventions (DMRD & I) from MPSMC, Jamnagar.

    Additional qualifications and credentials
  • 1997 - 1998: Post-graduate registrarship in CT scan imaging and interventions, Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai.
  • 1998 - 1999: Senior registrarship in vascular and interventional radiology, KEM Hospital, Mumbai.
  • 2006: Fellowship in cardiovascular imaging from Parma, Italy.
  • 2008: Fellowship in vascular interventions from Montreal General Hospital, Canada.

    Work experience
  • 1999 - 2001: Clinical associate and assistant department incharge, CT scan and interventional radiology, Jaslok Hospital.
  • 2001 - 2004: Consultant radiologist, CT Scan Department, Mahavir Hospital, Surat.
  • 2004 - 2007: Chief radiologist, Speed Scan, Surat.
  • 2001 - 2020: Vascular and interventional radiologist, Mahavir Hospital, Surat.
  • 2007 - present: Consultant Radiologist and Director, Super Scan Imaging Centres, Surat.

    Career highlights
  • With over 20 years of experience in private practice, he is one of the most experienced radiologists in Surat.
  • His expertise, persistence and dedication have made Super Scan one of the busiest and best known private medical imaging diagnostic centres in Surat and South Gujarat.
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Dr. Jignesh Makwana

Radiologist

Director

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    Roles at SSNI
  • Part of Radiology expert panel.
  • Planning and infrastructure development.

    Education
  • 2009: MBBS and MD.

    Additional qualifications and credentials
  • 2009 - 2011: Junior lecturer, Gujarat Cancer Research Institute (GCR), Ahmedabad.

    Work experience
  • Consultant Radiologist, Super Scan Imaging Centres, Surat.
  • Consultant Radiologist, Bharat Cancer Hospital, Saroli, Surat.
  • Consultant Radiologist, Shayonam Diagnostik Centre.

    Career highlights
  • Expertise in CT scan and CT-guided biopsies.
  • Performed more than 10,000 complicated biopsies.
  • USG-guided brachytherapy and other procedures.
  • Special interest in onco-radiology and head-neck imaging.
  • Expertise in second opinion for onco-imaging and post-irradiation diagnostic scans.
  • Expertise in Mammography, and conducted / served at various cancer screening camps in rural and urban areas of Gujarat.
Dr. Ketan Panchal

Dr. Ketan Panchal

Nuclear Medicine Physician

Director

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    Roles at SSNI
  • Statutory position as Nuclear Medicine Physician.
  • All clinical aspects of nuclear medicine:
    1. Determining suitability of a procedure for given patient.
    2. Determining dose of and administration of radiopharmaceuticals.
    3. Patient counseling.
    4. Interpretation of diagnostic scans and preparing reports.
    5. Preparation of summaries of therapy procedures.
    6. Member of radiation safety committee.
  • Planning and infrastructure development.
  • Orientation of staff.
  • Strategy and policy formulation.

    Education
  • 2012: Diploma in Radiation Medicine (DRM) from Radiation Medicine Centre, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
  • 2015: Post-Diploma DNB training from Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai.

    Additional qualifications and credentials
  • 2010: Hospital Radiopharmacist certification course conducted by Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology, Government of India.
  • 2012: Radiological Safety Officer (NM) certification issued upon clearing examination conducted by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, Government of India.

    Work experience
  • February 2015 - July 2015: Junior Resident, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
  • August 2015 - May 2020: Consultant - Nuclear Medicine, Zircon-BIC Imaging Centre, Surat.
  • May 2020 - August 2022: Consultant - Nuclear Medicine, Kiran Multi Superspeciality Hospital & Research Center, Surat.
  • August 2022 - August 2024: Consultant: Nuclear Medicine, Zircon-BIC Imaging Centre, Surat.
  • September 2024 - present: Consultant - Nuclear Medicine, Super Sahyog Nuclear Imaging, Surat.

    Career highlights
  • First nuclear medicine physician in Surat to start independent PET-CT reporting.
  • Nuclear Medicine Physician with longest service record in Surat.
  • Popularized PET-CT procedures in Surat: Increased number of monthly PET-CT procedures 10-fold within first 3 years of working at Zircon-BIC.
  • Gave momentum to PET-CT procedures at Kiran Hospital: More than doubled the number of monthly procedures.
  • Has reported over 25,000 PET-CTs over decade-long practice as an independent consultant.
  • Has extensive experience in reporting gamma camera scans (in particular, renograms for kidneys: >6,000 throughout the career).
  • Well trained in theranostics.
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Dr. Nipun Jindal

Radiologist

Director

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    Roles at SSNI
  • Part of Radiology expert panel.
  • Planning and infrastructure development.
  • Liaisoning with major vendors.

    Education
  • 2002: MD in Radiodiagnosis and Radiology Branch from B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad.
  • 2004: Completed fellowship in 'Newer Imaging Modalities' from Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad.

    Additional qualifications and credentials
  • 2001: DMRE in Radiodiagnosis and Radiology Branch from B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad.
  • 2003: DNB in Radio Diagnosis certification after clearing examination conducted by National Board of Examinations, New Delhi.

    Work experience
  • 2004 - 2007: Consultant Radiologist and Director at Speed CT Scan Centre, Surat
  • 2007 - present: Consultant Radiologist and Director, Super Scan Imaging Centres, Surat.

    Career highlights
  • With over 20 years of experience in private practice, he is one of the most experienced radiologists in Surat.
  • He specializes in Neurology, MSK, Oncology and Body Imaging.
  • His expertise, persistence and dedication have made Super Scan one of the busiest and best known private medical imaging diagnostic centres in Surat and South Gujarat.
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Dr. Shailesh Padmani

Radiologist

Director

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    Roles at SSNI
  • Part of Radiology expert panel.
  • Strategy and policy formulation.

    Education
  • 2011: Diploma in Radiology from New Civil Hospital, Surat.
  • 2015: Post-Diploma DNB from Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad.

    Additional qualifications and credentials
  • 2012: Senior Registrar at Picture This by Jankharia, Mumbai.

    Work experience
  • February 2015 - July 2015: Consultant radiologist, SRL Diagnostic Center, Secundarabad.
  • August 2015 - present: Consultant radiologist and working partner at Sahyog Imaging, Adajan, Surat.

    Career highlights
  • University gold medalist in post-graduation entrance test.

    Teaching position
  • Head of Department for DMRE course at Diamond Hospital, Surat (till 2024).

    Subspeciality interests
  • Cross-sectional radiology.
  • Non-vascular interventional procedures in CT and ultrasonography.
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Dr. Viral Shah

Radiologist

Director

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    Roles at SSNI
  • Part of Radiology expert panel.
  • Planning and infrastructure development.

    Education
  • 2013: Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Radiodiagnosis from Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi.

    Work experience
  • 2013 - 2014: Senior Resident, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi.
  • 2014 - 2015: Consultant Radiologist, House of Diagnostics, New Delhi.
  • 2015 - 2016: Consultant Radiologist, Superscan Imaging Centre, Surat.
  • 2016 - 2021: Consultant Radiologist, Apex Imaging Centre, Surat.
  • 2021 - present: Consultant Radiologist, Sahyog Imaging Centre, Surat.

    Career highlights
  • Over 10 years of experience in the field of Radiology.
  • Extensive experience in cross-sectional imaging (MRI and CT scan).
  • Extensive experience in non-vascular interventional radiology.
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Dr. Viratsinh Vaghela

Radiologist

Director

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    Roles at SSNI
  • Part of Radiology expert panel.
  • Strategy and policy formulation.

    Education
  • 2005: MBBS from Baroda Medical College, MS University.
  • 2009: MD in Diagnostic Radiology from Seth V. S. General Hospital, Ahmedabad.

    Additional qualifications and credentials
  • 2011: Fellowship in Neuroradiology and Vascular Radiology from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Science and Technology (SCTIMST), Kerala.
  • 2018: Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Radiology from University of California San Diego (UCSD), USA.

    Work experience
  • February 2009 - July 2010: Consultant radiologist, Sahyog Imaging Centre, Ahmedabad.
  • January 2012 - December 2013: Consultant radiologist, Sadbhav Imaging Centre, Ahmedabad.
  • January 2013 - present: Partner and Chief Consultant Radiologist at Sahyog Imaging Centre and branches, Surat.

    Career highlights
  • Fellowship training in Neuroradiology and Vascular Radiology from SCTIMST, Kerala where he had received extensive practical and radiological training in paediatric neuroradiology.
  • Specialization in musculoskeletal radiology from UCSD, USA where has had good fortune to learn under renowned MSK radiologist and researcher Dr. Donald Resnick. Under his guidance he was exposed to extensive training in general and sports related MSK injuries.
  • Lectured extensively in national and international conferences and CMEs.
  • Published articles and invited review articles in many indexed journals.
  • Established Sahyog Imaging Centre in Surat, which within a span of 10 years has expanded into 4 branches.
  • Has reported over 70,000 MRIs-CTs over decade-long practice as an independent consultant.
  • Has extensive experience in reporting neuroradiology, MSK and body imaging cases.
  • Well trained in image-guided interventions.
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Dr. Vishwajitsinh Jhala

Director

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    Roles at SSNI
  • Planning and infrastructure development.
  • Streamlining daily operations.

    Education
  • 2011: Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Shree Manubhai Patel Dental College and Hospital, Vadodara.
  • 2015: MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics from Shree Manubhai Patel Dental College and Hospital, Vadodara.

    Work experience
  • November 2014 - present: Director, Sahyog Imaging Centre, Surat.
  • 2015 - present: Dental surgeon and owner of Harmony Multispeciality Dental Clinic, Vesu, Surat.
  • 2015 - present: Dental surgeon and owner of Sahyog Dental Clinic, Adajan, Surat.
  • August 2021 - present: Director, Rander Imaging Centre, Rander Road, Surat.

    Career highlights
  • Apart from practising as a dental surgeon, Dr. Vishwajit has learned the nitty-gritty of medical imaging services in capacity of director of Sahyog Imaging Centre and Rander Imaging Centre. His experience and diligence have proved pivotal in planning and setting up of Super Sahyog Nuclear Imaging, and have helped in prudent allocation of resources.
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Shwait Patra

Medical physicist

RSO (III)

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    Roles at SSNI
  • Statutory positions as Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Radiological Safety Officer.
  • Ensuring compliance with AERB norms.
  • Training and supervising staff members in accordance with 'as low as reasonably achievable' (ALARA) principle with regard to radiation dose exposure of patients and employees.
  • Radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality control.
  • Radiopharmaceutical administration.
  • Scan acquisition.
  • Patient counseling.
  • Orientation of staff.
  • Member of Radiation Safety Committee.

    Education
  • 2019: B.Sc. (Radiodiagnosis and Imaging Technology) from Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh.
  • 2021: M.Sc. (Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Technology) Radiation Medicine Centre (RMC), Tata Memorial Hospital (HBNI).

    Additional qualifications and credentials
  • 2022: Radiological Safety Officer (level II) certification issued upon clearing examination conducted by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai, Government of India.
  • 2023: Radiological Safety Officer (level III) High Dose Therapy training and certification from Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.
  • 2025: Radiological Safety Officer (Medical Cyclotron Facility) certification issued upon clearing examination conducted by BARC, Mumbai, Government of India.

    Work experience
  • March 2022 - June 2022: Scientific Assistant (B) [Locum] at RMC, BARC, Mumbai.
  • June 2022 - December 2022: Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Lab India (B. J. Medical College and Sassoon Hospital, Pune).
  • January 2023 - July 2024: SHIVANSH OncoSolutions, Jodhpur.
  • August 2024 - present: Super Sahyog Nuclear Imaging, Surat.

    Key skills
  • Maintains quality of work within established time frame and consistent with productivity standards of the department.
  • Well experienced in handling all imaging modalities.
  • Mentors and fosters a constructive teaching environment that builds confidence in skills, knowledge and abilities in Department.
  • Possesses expertise in nuclear medicine, clinical processing, research, and has a strong track record of leadership, problem-solving, and team management.
Prajwal Shedame

Prajwal Shedame

Medical physicist

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    Roles at SSNI
  • Statutory position as Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
  • Radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality control.
  • Radiopharmaceutical administration.
  • Scan acquisition.
  • Patient counseling.
  • Orientation of staff.
  • Member of Radiation Safety Committee.

    Education
  • 2021: Bachelor of Science from Kalinga University, Raipur.
  • 2024: Master of Science in Nuclear Medicine from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.

    Additional qualifications and credentials
  • 2024: eLora (Nuclear Medicine) registration with Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, Government of India.

    Work experience
  • September 2024 - present: Medical physicist, Super Sahyog Nuclear Imaging, Surat.

    Career highlights
  • 2023: Training and Masters project from Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata.
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Dr. Puchu Singh

Patient care coordinator

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    Roles at SSNI
  • Understanding patients' needs and their referring consultants' expectations at the time of appointment.
  • Ensuring clarity of communication with patients.
  • Addressing patients' queries, and to ease their anxiety.
  • Streamlining operations to minimize waiting periods for patients.
  • Ensuring comfort of patients and their carers during their time spent at SSNI.
  • Gathering patients' and consultants' feedback and suggestions.

    Education
  • 2018: Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Vaidik Dental College and Research Centre, Daman (Gujarat University).

    Additional qualifications and credentials
  • 2023: Post-graduate Diploma in Clinical Cosmetology from I2Can, Navi Mumbai.

    Work experience
  • 2019: 6 months' observership, SMIMER Hospital, Surat.
  • 2020: Associate Dentist, Bhagwati Dental Care, Surat.
  • 2023: Associate Dentist, Dental Spot, Surat.
  • 2024: Clinical Support, Invisalign.
  • 2024: Navigating digital outreach and crew education, Fratona Shipping Company.

    Career highlights
  • Performed a wide range of general dental procedures, including restorative, preventive care and emergency care.
  • Provided cosmetic dentistry treatment.
  • Provided comprehensive clinical support for dental professionals implementing Invisalign treatment, assisting with treatment planning and Clincheck software to ensure accurate alignments and optimal results.
  • Conducted educational webinars and organized study groups for dental professionals.