Dr Hirak Ray Choudhury

Dr. Hirak Ray Choudhury is a highly experienced Radiologist with more than two decades of expertise. He currently serves as Consultant and Head of Radiology at Manipal Hospitals (formerly AMRI), Dhakuria, Kolkata. Trained in Musculoskeletal Radiology at Vienna Medical University, he has special interest in MSK imaging, sports injuries, rheumatology, tumor imaging, and advanced interventions. Dr. Choudhury is also an academic leader, reviewer, and editorial board member for major radiology journals.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS
• MD (Radiology)
• Fellowship – Musculoskeletal Radiology, Vienna Medical University

Professional Experience

• Consultant & Head of Radiology, Manipal Hospitals Dhakuria (formerly AMRI)
• Faculty at Silchar Medical College (teaching experience)
• Faculty for DNB students at AMRI Hospitals
• 24+ years of clinical experience in radiology
• National faculty in MSK Radiology workshops (since 2018)

Notable Achievements

• 45 presentations and faculty lectures in national and international conferences (2000–2024)
• Editorial Board Member, Indian Journal of Musculoskeletal Society
• Peer reviewer for national and international radiology journals
• Awarded Editor’s Award for Reviewer of IJRI (2023)

Professional Memberships

• Life Member, Indian Radiological & Imaging Association (IRIA)
• Life Member, Indian College of Radiology and Imaging (ICRI)
• Life Member, Musculoskeletal Society (MSS), India
• Member, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
• Member, European Society of Radiology (ESR)
• Member, Asian Musculoskeletal Society (AMS)

Awards & Achievements

• Joint Secretary, Musculoskeletal Society (MSS), India (2017–2019)
• General Secretary, Musculoskeletal Society (MSS), India (2021–2023)
• Organized regional and national MSS conferences

Publications:

• 10 Journal Publications
• 1 Textbook Chapter
• Faculty lectures in MSK Radiology workshops nationwide