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PGIMER Radiologist Earns Prestigious ACR Honor
15 Oct
Summary
- Dr. Akshay Kumar Saxena received honorary fellowship from the American College of Radiology.
- He is the first from PGIMER and north India to achieve this global honor.
- Dr. Saxena is recognized for transformative international contributions to radiology.
Dr. Akshay Kumar Saxena, a distinguished professor and head of radiodiagnosis at PGIMER, has been bestowed with an honorary fellowship from the American College of Radiology (ACR). This esteemed international award signifies a major achievement, making him the inaugural radiologist from PGIMER and the north Indian region to receive this global distinction.
He is only the second leader from a top Indian medical institute, following former AIIMS director Dr. Sneh Bhargava, to attain this honor. The ACR reserves these fellowships for eminent medical professionals whose work has profoundly impacted the field of radiology worldwide.
Dr. Saxena's extensive career includes pioneering advancements in pediatric radiology care within India and significant contributions to diagnostic protocols both nationally and internationally. He has authored over 175 publications and 23 book chapters, and played a crucial role in developing standard operating procedures at PGIMER and imaging guidelines utilized across India and the United States.
Currently, Dr. Saxena serves as the president of the Society for Emergency Radiology in India and is a sought-after keynote speaker at various international medical forums, further solidifying his global influence.
