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Edge Imaging & Diagnostics · Founder & Chief Radiologist
Dr. Nishant Thapar
MBBS, MD (Radiodiagnosis), Fellowship in Obstetrics and Abdominal Imaging (Harvard Medical School) — radiologist, founder of Edge Imaging & Diagnostics and Director of Neurad Healthcare. Consultant radiologist at CK Birla Hospital, Kukreja Hospital and New Medical Centre, Moti Nagar. Treasurer of SUMB and of the Delhi Chapter of the Indian Federation of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, and author of The Right Scan.
NABH-accredited · DG Shipping approved medical examiner · Three centres in West Delhi · Same-day reporting on most scans
Who Dr. Nishant Thapar Is
Dr. Nishant Thapar is a radiologist and the founder of Edge Imaging & Diagnostics. He holds an MBBS and an MD in Radiodiagnosis, and serves as Managing Director and Chief Radiologist of the group.
Most diagnostic centres are built around a machine. This one was built around a question that a practising radiologist kept running into: what happens to a patient after the scan is done, and why does a correct report so often fail to reach the person who needs to act on it?
That question shapes how the centres run — reports written in language a patient can follow, a phone call to the referring doctor when a finding is critical, and appointment slots long enough to do a study properly rather than quickly.
It is also the subject of the book he wrote for referring doctors, The Right Scan.
Qualifications and Role
Medical qualifications
- MBBS — Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
- MD (Radiodiagnosis) — postgraduate specialisation in diagnostic radiology and imaging
- Fellowship in Obstetrics and Abdominal Imaging — Harvard Medical School
Current roles
- Founder, Managing Director and Chief Radiologist — Edge Imaging & Diagnostics, West Delhi
- Director — Neurad Healthcare
- Consultant Radiologist — CK Birla Hospital
- Consultant Radiologist — Kukreja Hospital
- Consultant Radiologist — New Medical Centre, B-39 Moti Nagar, New Delhi
Professional positions and affiliations
- DG Shipping Approved Medical Examiner — Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India · Approval No. DEL/WES/0005/2026, verifiable on the official DG Shipping portal (seafarer medical / PEME at Edge Marine Medicals)
- Treasurer — SUMB
- Treasurer — Delhi Chapter, Indian Federation of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (IFUMB)
- Associate — Imaging Masterclasses, an academic group in fetal imaging and fetal medicine
Writing and review
- Author — The Right Scan: The Hidden Science of Referrals, Retention & Radiology (BlueRose Publishers, 2025)
- Medical reviewer — reviews the diagnostic guides published on edgeimaging.in
An MD in Radiodiagnosis is the postgraduate qualification that trains a doctor to interpret X-ray, ultrasound, CT and MRI studies and to perform image-guided procedures. It is a clinical specialisation in its own right: the radiologist is the doctor who reads the images and writes the report your treating doctor then acts on. The fellowship in obstetrics and abdominal imaging adds focused training in two of the areas patients most often need — pregnancy scanning and abdominal imaging.
Professional profile: Dr. Nishant Thapar on LinkedIn
Areas of Practice
The diagnostic guides on this site that carry his medical review span the full range of work the centres handle:
- MRI — brain, spine, knee and joints, MRCP, whole-body and contrast studies
- CT — head, chest, abdomen, CT coronary angiography, KUB and CT-guided procedures
- Ultrasound — whole abdomen, pelvic and TVS, thyroid, breast, scrotal and soft-tissue studies
- Colour Doppler — carotid, renal, arterial and venous / DVT studies
- Pregnancy imaging — dating scan, NT scan, Level II anomaly scan, growth scan with Doppler and fetal echocardiography
- Interventional radiology — image-guided drainage, biopsy, FNAC and ablation
- Fluoroscopy and X-ray studies — HSG, IVP, OPG and sialography
- Marine medical (PEME) — as a DG Shipping approved medical examiner he conducts seafarer pre-employment and periodic medical examinations under Approval No. DEL/WES/0005/2026
Scans are read by the centre’s radiology team, which he leads. If you need a particular study reported by him personally, say so when you book and our team will tell you the next available slot.
His Book: The Right Scan
The Right Scan: The Hidden Science of Referrals, Retention & Radiology was published in October 2025 by BlueRose Publishers (India and U.K.), ISBN 978-93-7310-411-9.
It is not a book for patients. It is written for referring doctors — physicians, gynaecologists, orthopaedic surgeons and paediatricians who send patients out for a scan and then lose sight of what happens next.
Its argument is blunt: the biggest threat to a practice is not a shortage of patients, it is referral leakage — the patient who goes for a scan, has a confusing experience, and quietly never comes back.
In an internal 2024 audit of 87 referring doctors across Delhi NCR, described in the book, the pattern was consistent:
- 74% reported no radiologist call for critical findings
- 68% reported waiting more than 24 hours for a report
- 74% found the language in reports confusing
- 56% said the patient never returned after the scan
The book also draws on published Indian patient-satisfaction research, and reaches a conclusion that runs against the usual assumption: patients do not complain about cost. They complain about confusion, delays and dignity.
From the publisher’s description: “The Right Scan is more than a handbook — it is a blueprint for reshaping the doctor-diagnostic partnership. Through real audits, case studies, and patient stories, it highlights the pitfalls of delayed reports, poor communication, and confusing medical language that erode trust. Dr. Nishant Thapar provides actionable solutions, refined templates, and system-based strategies that help doctors save time, improve accuracy, and strengthen patient loyalty. Covering everything from fetal imaging to PET-CT and interventional radiology, this book equips clinicians with practical tools to scale their practice while delivering clarity, speed, and confidence in patient care.”
What is inside — all 14 chapters
- The Doctor’s Dilemma: Navigating the Diagnostic Chaos
- What Patients Don’t Tell You About Their Scan Experience (But Should)
- How to Make the Perfect Diagnostic Referral
- What Actually Happens Inside a Radiology Center
- How to Read a Radiology Report (Even If You Hate Reading Them)
- How Structured Systems Simplify Radiology for Doctors
- Radiology Myths That Hurt Patient Care
- Building Trust Through Diagnostic Clarity & Communication
- Mastering Interventional Radiology Referrals
- Scaling Your Practice with Smarter Diagnostics
- Mastering Fetal Imaging Referrals: From Anomaly to Action
- Tapping the Power of PET-CT in Non-Oncology Cases
- Reclaiming Lost Referrals: How to Bring Patients Back Without Saying a Word
- A Diagnostic Future Built on Trust, Tools, and Togetherness
Where to buy
The Right Scan is available in paperback. Prices differ between retailers, so it is worth comparing before you order.
For referring doctors
If you refer patients to us and would like a copy, message the team and we will arrange one.
For Referring Doctors
If you refer patients for imaging, the things the book argues for are the things the centres are built to do:
- A call when it matters. Critical findings are telephoned to the referring doctor, not left sitting in a report.
- Reports the patient can actually follow, so the explaining does not fall back on you.
- Same-day reporting on most scans, so your clinical decision is not stalled for days.
- Female staff for intimate scans, and prep instructions given before the patient arrives.
- The report sent to you as well as the patient, so the referral loop closes.
Doctors who would like to discuss a case, arrange a protocol for a specific patient, or request a copy of the book can reach the team directly on 9555999960.
Where He Practises
Paschim Vihar
423, Basement Floor, Bhera Enclave, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi 110087 — opposite Radisson Blu Hotel · Centre details
Raghubir Nagar, Tagore Garden
B-576-577, Raghubir Nagar, Tagore Garden Extension, New Delhi 110027 · Centre details
Moti Nagar
C-153-B, adjacent to Acharya Shree Bhikshu Hospital, opposite Gate No. 3, Moti Nagar, New Delhi 110015 · Centre details
All three centres are in West Delhi and share the same radiology team and reporting standards. Patients come to them from Paschim Vihar, Punjabi Bagh, Rajouri Garden, Tagore Garden, Subhash Nagar, Moti Nagar, Janakpuri, Vikaspuri, Nangloi and Peeragarhi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr. Nishant Thapar?+
Dr. Nishant Thapar is a radiologist and the founder of Edge Imaging & Diagnostics, a NABH-accredited diagnostic group with three centres in West Delhi. He holds an MBBS and an MD in Radiodiagnosis, and is the Managing Director and Chief Radiologist of the group.
What are his qualifications?+
MBBS and MD (Radiodiagnosis). An MD in Radiodiagnosis is the postgraduate specialisation that qualifies a doctor to interpret X-ray, ultrasound, CT and MRI studies and to perform image-guided procedures.
Which scans does he report?+
He leads the radiology team that reports MRI, CT, ultrasound, colour Doppler, pregnancy imaging, interventional procedures and fluoroscopy studies across all three centres. If you need a specific study reported by him personally, mention it when you book and our team will tell you the next available slot.
Is Dr. Nishant Thapar a DG Shipping approved doctor?+
Yes. He is a DG Shipping approved medical examiner under Approval No. DEL/WES/0005/2026, issued by the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India, and the approval can be verified on the official DG Shipping portal. Seafarer medical examinations (PEME) and ILO medicals are carried out at Edge Marine Medicals in West Delhi — see DG Shipping approved doctor in Delhi.
Has he written a book?+
Yes. The Right Scan: The Hidden Science of Referrals, Retention & Radiology was published in October 2025 by BlueRose Publishers, ISBN 978-93-7310-411-9. It is written for referring doctors rather than patients, and deals with referral leakage, report turnaround and radiologist–doctor communication.
Can referring doctors contact him directly?+
Yes. Doctors who want to discuss a case, agree a scan protocol for a particular patient, or request a copy of the book can message the team on WhatsApp at 9555999960.
Where does he practise?+
At Edge Imaging & Diagnostics’ three West Delhi centres: Paschim Vihar (Bhera Enclave), Raghubir Nagar (Tagore Garden Extension) and Moti Nagar.
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