Mr Balashanmugam Rajashanker
Consultant Radiologist
MBBS, MS, FRCR
Mr Balashanmugam Rajashanker is a Consultant Radiologist with specialist expertise in urogenital, gynaecological, oncology, and chest imaging. Based at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, he supports multidisciplinary teams through advanced diagnostic imaging and minimally invasive image-guided procedures. He is known for his calm, collaborative approach and meticulous attention to clinical detail.
Education and Qualifications
Academic Qualifications
- MBBS – Bharathidasan University, India, 1990
- MS – Master of Surgery (General Surgery), India
Professional Qualifications
- FRCR – Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists
- CCT – Certificate of Completion of Training in Clinical Radiology
GMC Registration
- GMC No: 4566423
- On the specialist register since 2010
Professional Memberships
- Royal College of Radiologists (RCR)
- British Society of Urogenital Radiology (BSUR)
- British Society of Interventional Radiology (BSIR)
Specialist Interests
- Urogenital and gynaecological imaging (including endometriosis)
- CT and MRI of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis
- Oncology and musculoskeletal radiology
- Non-vascular interventional procedures (e.g. biopsies, drainages, lung ablation)
Experience and Achievements
Mr Rajashanker is a Consultant Radiologist at Manchester Royal Infirmary and St Mary’s Hospital. He is lead for gynaecological radiology within the trust and contributes to a wide range of specialist imaging services in oncology, musculoskeletal, chest, and abdominal radiology.
He regularly performs image-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and has extensive experience in non-vascular interventions. Mr Rajashanker plays a key role in multidisciplinary team discussions, particularly in oncology and urogynaecology.
He is also active in education, training junior radiologists and medical students. He has contributed to radiology literature, including Chapman & Nakielny’s Guide to Radiological Procedures, and provides expert witness reports in his medicolegal practice.