Specialist Consultant Dr. Shivani Kodnani Radiologist in Vadodara has more than 2 years of experience in diagnostic imaging and has performed more than 25,000 diagnoses to date. She is committed to accurate and timely reports that help your treating doctor plan the right treatment. Her special interests are foetal radiology, which looks at the health and development of a baby during pregnancy, and musculoskeletal (MSK) radiology, which looks at bones, joints, muscles and tendons. A scan can feel stressful when you are waiting for answers, so she focuses on clear, careful reporting and on explaining the process in simple words.
When your doctor advises an X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan or MRI, the pictures are only half the story. A radiologist is a medical doctor who studies those images, recognises what is normal and what is not, and writes the report your treating doctor relies on. Many patients never meet this doctor, yet the report shapes the diagnosis and the treatment plan. If you are searching for a Radiologist in Vadodara, look for someone who takes care with each image, compares it with your earlier scans, and is willing to answer questions about the findings.
Preparation depends on the test, so follow the instructions you are given. Some ultrasounds need a full bladder or an empty stomach, while some scans need no preparation at all. Bring your doctor’s request, your earlier scans, films or discs, and your previous reports, since comparison with older images often matters more than a single scan. Wear loose, comfortable clothing without metal. Tell the team if you are pregnant or might be, if you have allergies, kidney problems or diabetes, or if you have any metal implants, a pacemaker or earlier surgery, as this affects the choice of scan.
At the appointment with Dr. Shivani Kodnani Radiologist, the scan is carried out, and the images are studied in detail. She will confirm why the scan was advised, and you may be asked a few questions about your symptoms and history so the images can be understood in context. The report is then shared with your treating doctor. Remember that a radiologist reports what the images show, and your treating doctor combines this with your symptoms and other tests to decide on treatment. Ask if you are unsure how the report will reach you.
Ultrasound uses sound waves, not radiation, so it is widely used to check on a baby. Scans at different stages can confirm the pregnancy, check the baby’s growth and heartbeat, look at the placenta and the amount of fluid around the baby, and examine the baby’s organs in detail. Most scans show a healthy, well-growing baby. The results are shared with your obstetrician, who uses them to plan your care. Please note that telling the sex of the baby is not permitted under Indian law, and it will not be done or discussed.
A detailed foetal scan, often done in the middle of pregnancy, looks carefully at the baby’s brain, heart, spine, face, limbs and other organs. Fetal radiology also considers how scan findings relate to genetic conditions, so that if something unusual is seen, the right follow-up can be planned with your obstetrician and, where needed, a genetic specialist. Finding something unexpected can be frightening, but it does not always mean there is a serious problem, and many findings need only a repeat scan. Bring your earlier pregnancy scans and reports, and consider bringing your partner or a family member to listen along with you.
Musculoskeletal radiology covers imaging of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. X-rays show fractures and bone changes, ultrasound is useful for tendons, muscles and fluid around joints, and MRI shows soft tissues and joint structures in fine detail. These scans help to find the cause of joint pain, swelling, sports injuries, stiffness, back and neck pain, and unexplained limb pain. Tell the team where it hurts and what you were doing when it began, and bring earlier scans, since comparing them can show whether a problem is new or old.
An X-ray is quick and good for bones and the chest. Ultrasound uses sound waves, involves no radiation, and suits soft tissues, the abdomen, pregnancy, and many joints. A CT scan takes many X-ray pictures to build detailed cross-sections and is useful for emergencies, the chest, and the abdomen. MRI uses magnets and radio waves, not radiation, and gives excellent detail of the brain, spine, joints, and soft tissues. Your doctor chooses the test that answers your particular question, so ask why it has been recommended and what it can and cannot show.
Scans that use X-rays carry a small amount of radiation, and they are only advised when the benefit outweighs the risk. Tell the team if you are or may be pregnant, since scans are planned with extra care. Some CT and MRI scans use contrast dye to show detail more clearly. Tell the team about allergies, kidney disease, and diabetes medicines before contrast is used. MRI uses a strong magnet, so metal implants, pacemakers, and metal fragments must be reported before the scan.
A scan report can be full of technical words, and an unusual finding does not always mean illness. Many findings are normal variations or changes that need only watching. Always go over the report with your treating doctor, who knows your symptoms and history, instead of searching the internet and drawing your own conclusions. Keep a copy of every report and scan, since future doctors will want to compare them. If you want a second opinion on a scan, ask for the images as well as the report.
Do not wait for a report if you have severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, sudden weakness, severe headache, heavy bleeding, a serious injury, or severe abdominal pain. Go to the nearest emergency department straight away. In pregnancy, contact your obstetrician or go to hospital at once for heavy bleeding, severe abdominal pain, leaking fluid, or a noticeable drop in the baby’s movements.
Dr. Shivani Kodnani Radiologist in Vadodara sees patients from Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Please bring your doctor’s request, your earlier scans, films, discs, reports, your prescriptions, and a list of the medicines and supplements you take. Our team will tell you how to prepare for your scan when you book.
