Dr. Sumitra Mallanna Desai | Registrar Radiodiagnosis | Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital & Research Centre

Professional Overview

Dr. Sumitra Mallanna Desai is a Registrar in Radiodiagnosis at Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Bengaluru. She completed her MBBS from Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga (RGUHS; passed May 2021) and MD in Radiodiagnosis from J.J.M. Medical College, Davangere (RGUHS; Oct 2023 – Oct 2026).

She has academic and clinical experience in ultrasonography, Doppler imaging, CT/MRI interpretation, elastography, and image-guided procedures, with a special interest in women’s imaging. Her postgraduate thesis examined the role of transcutaneous perianal ultrasound in evaluation of perianal fistulae and correlation with MRI.

Her clinical expertise includes grey-scale and colour Doppler ultrasonography, 3D ultrasound, venous and arterial Doppler studies, shear wave elastography, mammography and fluoroscopy, and USG-/CT-guided biopsies and drainage procedures. She has presented papers and posters at IRIA national and state conferences and has publications in the International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research (2026).

Research Publications

1. Role of transcutaneous perianal ultrasound in evaluation of perianal fistulae and correlation with MRI

Journal: International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research (2026)

Role: Author

2. Aortic Isthmus flow analysis in Fetal Growth Restriction: Imaging biomarker for hemodynamic compromise and outcomes

Journal: International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research (2026)

Role: Co-Author

3. A comparative analysis of placental vasculature and placental volume in normal and IUGR pregnancies with the use of 3D power Doppler

Journal: International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research (2026)

Role: Co-Author

Clinical & Imaging Expertise

Ultrasonography & Doppler CT / MRI Elastography Image-guided Procedures Women’s Imaging