Dr. Rushikesh Naik Consultant Diagnostic Radiology
Years of Experience : 20
Nationality : India
Languages Known : English, Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam
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Dr. Rushikesh Ashok Naik is a Consultant Radiologist at Burjeel Hospital in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with a distinguished clinical and academic career spanning over 16 years. Dr. Naik completed his MBBS at B.J. Medical College, University of Pune, and his post-graduation in Radiodiagnosis at the Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Kerala. He was awarded the Diplomate of National Board (DNB) from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, in 2009, achieving a Gold Medal for his outstanding excellence. Further elevating his elite international credentials, Dr. Naik earned the European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR) in Vienna (2018), became a Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) in London (2019), and achieved the prestigious European Diploma in Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (EDGAR) from ESGAR (2026). His academic foundations include serving as an Assistant Professor at the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (Kochi) and Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College (Pune), where he contributed significantly to undergraduate and postgraduate residency training. Highly regarded for his leadership in medical education, Dr. Naik is actively involved in premium FRCR teaching courses and served as a faculty examiner for the inaugural Radiology Comprehensive Clinical Exmination in the UAE. Prior to moving to the UAE, he practiced as a Consultant Radiologist at several reputed hospitals and centers in Pune. He has authored numerous case reports and research papers, consistently bridging cutting-edge academic excellence with top-tier patient care.
Awards & Achievements
- Prestigious Arcot Gajraj Gold Medal for securing First Rank at All India level – DNB Radiodiagnosis June 2009
- Best Radiologist Award, Burjeel Hospital – 2019
- Patient experience scout for excellent patient experience, Burjeel Hospital – 2019
Research & Publications
- MR imaging of Carcinoma Cervix. Indian J Radiol Imaging 2013;23:247-252
- Role of Oral Gadolinium as a Negative Contrast Medium in Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography. Int J Health Sci Res. 2015;5(10):65-72
- Obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly (OHVIRA) syndrome: A case report. Journal of paediatric surgery case reports. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsc.2023.102662
- Case study of Emphysematous Cholecystitis. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research. Ejpmr,2016,3(6),378-380
- Case Report of Primary Omental Torsion. Med J DY Patil Univ 2015;8:534-536
- Case Report - Amoeboma with Liver Abscess. National Journal of Medical and Dental Research, Oct.-Dec. 2014: Volume-3, Issue-1, Page 65-67
- Case report – Epididymo-orchitis and spondylodiscitis due to Brucella melitensis. IJPMR 2024,8(2), 44-47.
- Shoulder Pain Due to Humeral Metastasis: Unusual Presentation of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma. Cureus 17(11): e96567. doi:10.7759/ cureus.96567
- Evaluating the socioeconomic impact of mammography and ultrasound in palpable breast lesions and their potential application as a screening tool in a limited resource country. International Journal of Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Pharma Research Vol.13,No.4,April 2024
- An unusual case of optic and chiasmal neuritis caused by hypersensitivity to mycobacterium: a case report. JKIMSU, Vol 13, No.2 April-June 2024.
- Case Report – Neurofibromatosis 2. Med J DY Patil Univ 2015;8:649-652
- Reversible Splenial Lesion Syndrome, Cytotoxic Lesion of the Corpus Callosum: A Case Report. Journal of MAR Clinical Case Reports
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae induced rash and mucositis: A rare extrapulmonary manifestation of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. Glob J Infect Dis Clin Res 9(1): 012-015
- Case presented as Quiz of the week in Radiology Education Foundation. www.refindia.net Quiz Archive – Vol. 9, Neuro case No. 3
Education & Training
- European Diploma in Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Imaging, Vienna. (EDGAR)
- Fellow, Royal College of Radiologists, London. (FRCR)
- European Diploma in Radiolgy, Vienna. (EDiR)
- Diplomate of National Board, New Delhi. (DNB)
Expertise
- Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary imaging
- Transplant and Intraoperative imaging
- Musculoskeletal imaging
- Coronary CT angiography
Certification
- Coronary CT Angiography Interpretation for Intermediate and Advanced Users, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) – 2019 and 2023
Membership
- Indian Radiological and Imaging Association (IRIA)
- Royal College of Radiologists, London (RCR)
- European Society of Radiology (ESR)
- European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology - ESGAR
- Indian Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology - ISGAR
- European Society of Skeletal Radiology (ESSR)
- Indian Association of Cardiac Imaging (IACI)
- Indian College of Radiology and Imaging (ICRI)
- Breast imaging Society of India - BISI
- National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (MNAMS)
Fellowship
- Mini Fellowship in Abdominal Imaging and Interventions
- MSK MRI Mini Fellowship for Large Joints
- Mini Fellowship in Nuclear Imaging
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