The xray doctor

The xray doctor I am Dr Vikas Shah, a Consultant Radiologist in Leicester, UK. I specialise in gastrointestinal and

I studied medicine at the Royal Free and University College Medical School, and following general medical training, completed training in radiology at the Imperial College Hospitals NHS Trust (Charing Cross, Hammersmith and St Mary's Hospitals). I received specialist training in oncology (cancer) imaging at Mount Vernon Hospital and in pelvic floor and colonic imaging at St Marks Hospital. I commenced my consultant post at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust in October 2011. My main areas of clinical interest are:

- colorectal imaging, including CT colonography for the exclusion of colonic cancer and polyps

- small bowel imaging, including assessment of Crohn's disease

- pelvic floor imaging with endoanal ultrasound and both xray and MRI proctography, for the assessment of symptoms such as bowel prolapse, incontinence and difficulty in opening bowels

- general CT, MRI and ultrasound imaging of the abdomen and pelvis for non-specific abdominal pains, weight loss, gallstones, and liver and kidney disease

Outside of work, I am kept very busy by my two young children. I enjoy broadening my horizons by travelling, and am attempting to gain some culinary skills!

A busy few days for the Leicester PMCT team - we’ve run courses for East Midlands specialty trainees, and our main radio...
20/05/2026

A busy few days for the Leicester PMCT team - we’ve run courses for East Midlands specialty trainees, and our main radiologist course had delegates from all corners of the UK. The next radiologist course is 5-7 October 2026 [book via [email protected]].

This week’s  case read is one of mine; watch the video for a classic abdominal diagnosis!WATCH: https://bit.ly/4tmCPR3
12/05/2026

This week’s case read is one of mine; watch the video for a classic abdominal diagnosis!

WATCH: https://bit.ly/4tmCPR3

20/03/2026

📚 This arrived today.

I was pleased to be asked to contribute to this new Collins4Parents fun-filled fact book for 7+ kids.

It’s great to see my contribution in print.

It’s only a small section, but I’m very proud of it.

https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008776190

15/03/2026

POV: the trauma team waiting for the radiologist’s hot report.

Radiologist in the middle:
“Just one more slice…” ☢️

11/03/2026

🔊 Ultrasound through the adult skull? 🤯

A technology demonstration exploring transcranial ultrasound imaging.
Interesting to see how ultrasound technology continues to evolve.
What do you think about this concept?

07/03/2026

🔊 Robotic ultrasound demo at

This system is scanning a neck phantom without a human operator.

Probe position and pressure are controlled automatically.

Would you trust this as a patient?
Where could you see this being used?

It was so good to have a chat with Naveen Sharma - the man behind !
05/03/2026

It was so good to have a chat with Naveen Sharma - the man behind !

Earlier today I delivered my lecture on MRI of acute abdominal pain in pregnancy at   in Vienna, covering the imaging ch...
04/03/2026

Earlier today I delivered my lecture on MRI of acute abdominal pain in pregnancy at in Vienna, covering the imaging challenges and how MRI helps achieve an early and accurate diagnosis to prevent adverse outcomes.

I’m here for a couple more days, so please say hello if you see me!

We are about to kick off this session on emergency imaging in pregnancy at  . Join us in room M1.
04/03/2026

We are about to kick off this session on emergency imaging in pregnancy at . Join us in room M1.

At each ECR, there is something truly amazing and eye catching in the central area, and it’s no different at  .  have th...
03/03/2026

At each ECR, there is something truly amazing and eye catching in the central area, and it’s no different at . have this to say about Athena and the Owl: Athena, the Greek Goddess of knowledge, wisdom, and learning — a powerful symbol of Europe’s deep-rooted tradition in the pursuit of truth and scientific discovery. Another fitting symbol is the owl, emblematic of vision and insight, reflecting the radiologist’s ability to reveal what lies hidden to the ordinary eye. Just as the owl sees clearly through darkness, we in radiology detect what others cannot, sharpening the focus on diagnosis and patient care.

The congress starts tomorrow but I popped over to the speaker preview centre to check my talk is all okay, and be ready for an early start tomorrow.

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