Dr. Dikhra Khan

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Dr. Dikhra Khan

Consultant – Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging, PET/CT & Theranostics

MBBS, MD (Nuclear Medicine), DNB (Nuclear Medicine), FANMB, MNAMS

Experience : 7+ Years

Expertise : PET/CT Imaging | Theranostics | Precision Oncology | Radionuclide Therapy | Nuclear Cardiology | Thyroid Disorders | Neuroendocrine Tumors | Prostate Cancer Imaging | AI in Oncology | Medical Research

Dr. Dikhra Khan completed her MD in Nuclear Medicine from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, one of India’s premier medical institutions. Following her postgraduate training, she served as Senior Resident and subsequently as Assistant Professor (Faculty) in the Department of Nuclear Medicine at AIIMS New Delhi, where she was actively involved in advanced molecular imaging, radionuclide therapy, academic teaching, and clinical research.

With over 7 years of experience in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine, Dr. Dikhra Khan has developed expertise in PET/CT imaging, theranostics, precision oncology, nuclear cardiology, and personalized radionuclide therapies. She has extensive experience in the management of patients with thyroid cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, prostate cancer, and other complex malignancies through advanced molecular imaging and targeted radionuclide treatments.

A strong advocate of academic excellence, Dr. Dikhra Khan has authored more than 50 publications in indexed national and international journals including book chapters. Her research interests include molecular imaging, theranostics, medical education, research methodology, artificial intelligence in healthcare, and precision oncology. She has contributed articles to NucShe was awarded the prestigious ICMR STS (Short Term Studentship) during MBBS and received the Gold Medal in Pathology for academic excellence. She was a plenary session presenter and panelist at American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, 2024 at Austin, Texas.

Dr. Dikhra Khan combines clinical expertise, research excellence, and a passion for teaching to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered Nuclear Medicine care while contributing to the advancement of medical education, scientific research, and the growth of Nuclear Medicine services in India.

Expertise

Area(s) of Interest

PET/CT Imaging
Molecular Imaging
Theranostics
Nuclear Oncology
Precision Oncology
Radionuclide Therapy
Neuroendocrine Tumor Imaging & Therapy
Prostate Cancer Imaging & Therapy
Thyroid Cancer Management
Nuclear Cardiology
Infection & Inflammation Imaging
Medical Education
Research Methodology
Artificial Intelligence in Oncology Imaging

Procedures Performed

Advanced Molecular Imaging & PET/CT

FDG PET/CT
PSMA PET/CT
DOTATATE / DOTANOC PET/CT
FAPI PET/CT
Cancer Staging & Restaging PET/CT
Treatment Response Assessment
PET/CT-Based Precision Oncology
Infection & Inflammation PET/CT

Nuclear Cardiology

Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI)
Stress–Rest SPECT
Gated Cardiac SPECT
Cardiac PET Imaging
Viability Assessment
Cardiac Risk Stratification

General Nuclear Medicine

Thyroid Uptake & Scan
Whole Body Radioiodine Scan
Renal Dynamic Scan (DTPA)
Renal Cortical Scan (DMSA)
Diuretic Renography
GFR Measurement
Bone Scan
Three-Phase Bone Scan
Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
Hepatobiliary Scan (HIDA)
Gastric Emptying Study
GI Bleed Scan
Meckel’s Scan
Ventilation–Perfusion Scan
Lung Perfusion Scan
Salivary Gland Imaging
Lymphoscintigraphy
Brain Perfusion SPECT
Parathyroid Scintigraphy
MIBG Imaging
Infection Imaging

Specialized Molecular Imaging

Neuroendocrine Tumor Imaging
Insulinoma Imaging
Congenital Hyperinsulinism Imaging
Prostate Cancer Molecular Imaging
Thyroid Cancer Molecular Imaging
Rare Tumor Imaging

Treatments / Procedures Offered

Radioiodine (I-131) Therapy for Thyroid Cancer
Radioiodine Therapy for Hyperthyroidism
Lu-177 PSMA Therapy
Lu-177 DOTATATE Therapy (PRRT)
Ac-225 PSMA Targeted Alpha Therapy
Personalized Theranostic Planning
Molecularly Guided Radionuclide Therapy
Precision Oncology-Based Treatment Strategies

Academic & Clinical Highlights

Gold medalist in Pathology during MBBS.
More than 50 peer-reviewed publications, chapters, review articles, and scientific communications in reputed indexed journals.
Faculty Presenter at American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC).
ASNC Future Leader Awardee.
Faculty speaker and presenter at National and International Scientific Meetings.
Top Rated Oral Presenter at European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM).
Reviewer to scientific literature in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Plenary session presenter and panelist at American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, 2024 (Austin, USA)

Education & Training

Name of Institute(s)

MD (Nuclear Medicine)
Senior Residency, Department of Nuclear Medicine, AIIMS New Delhi
Assistant Professor (Faculty), Department of Nuclear Medicine, AIIMS New Delhi
Fellow of the Asian Board of Nuclear Medicine (FANMB)
Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
DNB (Nuclear Medicine)

Professional Highlights

Awards

ICMR STS (Short Term Studentship)
Gold Medal in Pathology during MBBS.
ASNC Future Leader Award.
Top Rated Oral Presenter at European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) Annual Congress

Professional Achievements & Membership

Consultant, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Mahatma Gandhi Cancer Hospital & Research Institute, Visakhapatnam.
Former Assistant Professor (Faculty), Department of Nuclear Medicine, AIIMS New Delhi.
Former Senior Resident, Department of Nuclear Medicine, AIIMS New Delhi.
Organising Committee Member, SNMICON 2022.
Member, Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), USA.
Member, Society of Nuclear Medicine India (SNMI).
Member, Nuclear Cardiology Society of India (NCSI).
Fellow, Asian Board of Nuclear Medicine (ABNM).
Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS).

Breakthrough Cases & Testimonials

Areas of Clinical Excellence