S.L. Raheja Hospital launches AI-enabled Digital Positron Emission Tomography – Computed Tomography (Digital PET CT) scan and 3 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (3T-MRI) services. In addition, the hospital introduced advanced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) services to further enhance critical care for infants and children.
The hospital has introduced new technology and upgraded facilities with an aim to bring precision and AI-enabled diagnostic modalities to deliver advanced diagnostics excellence and patient-centric care.
The facilities were inaugurated by Chandru Lachmandas Raheja, Trustee, S. L. Raheja Hospital. The launch ceremony was also graced by Trustees Jyoti Raheja, Ravi Raheja, Akshay Raheja and Neel Raheja and Ramesh Valecha, Treasurer – DAI. Also present were Anil Vinayak, Group Chief Operating Officer, Fortis Healthcare; Ashish Bhatia, Executive Vice President, Fortis Healthcare; Dr S. Narayani, Business Head–Fortis Hospitals Maharashtra; Dr Kunal Punamiya, CEO – S.L. Raheja Hospital; and Lt. Gen Dr V. Ravishankar, Medical Advisor..
The AI-enabled PET CT and MRI facilities, which will be headed by Dr Mary Anne Joseph, Head-Nuclear Imaging and Dr Sanjay Bhatia, Consultant-Dept. of Radiology, respectively. The new digital PET CT delivers enhanced resolution, faster imaging time, and improved patient comfort. It is equipped with AI-enabled software to provide better precision in identifying lesions. This technology is used for cancer, neurology, infection, inflammation, and cardiology—for diagnosis, staging, and assessment of treatment response. Fast imaging on digital PET-CTs also helps cut down on treatment delays.
The 3 Tesla MRI machine is AI-enabled and will produce high-resolution images, has a stronger magnet that allows for faster scans, which reduces patient time in the machine and improves workflow, and comes with enhanced precision, which helps in early diagnosis and more accurate treatment planning.
NICU and PICU feature a thoughtfully designed environment with bright, soothing colour palettes and dedicated zones for family comfort. The NICU houses seven beds and is fully equipped with high-frequency ventilators, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) units, LED phototherapy systems, and medical-grade sterilisers. The PICU consists of four beds, with one dedicated isolation bed for immunocompromised or infectious cases. This unit will be supported by pediatric facilities, located on the same floor with 4 beds for coordination between departments and timely, integrated care for both infants & children. It will be headed by Dr Asmita Mahajan, Consultant Neonatologist & Paediatrician.
Speaking at the launch, Dr S. Narayani, Business Head-Fortis Hospitals, Maharashtra, said, “ The launch of our advanced NICU, PICU, and cutting-edge PET CT and MRI facilities is a major step forward in our commitment to providing world-class, technology-driven healthcare. These upgrades not only strengthen our pediatric and diagnostic services but also reflect our continued investment in the health and well-being of our community.”
“We are harnessing the best AI has to offer with the launch of the PET-CT with latest imaging technologies and AI-enabled precision tools, designed to enhance accuracy, speed, and patient comfort. The NICU and PICU are equipped not just with the latest medical technologies, but also designed with a deep focus on safety, comfort, and emotional support for our young patients and their families at their deepest hour of need,” said Dr Kunal Punamiya, CEO, S.L. Raheja Hospital, Mahim – A Fortis Associate.
