Ultrasound & Imaging Services

Bacha Khan Medical Complex Hospital, MTI Swabi

The Ultrasound Department of Bacha Khan Medical Complex Hospital, MTI Swabi is a high-volume diagnostic service that plays an essential role in the timely diagnosis, assessment, and management of patients across the hospital. As a tertiary care teaching hospital, the department provides ultrasound services to patients from the hospital’s Emergency Department, inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, obstetrics and gynecology services, surgical specialties, medical specialties, and other clinical departments.

The department is supported by modern, high-quality ultrasound equipment and experienced, highly trained sonologists, enabling the hospital to provide a broad range of diagnostic examinations with a focus on accuracy, patient safety, and timely reporting.

Comprehensive Ultrasound Facilities

The Radiology Department has dedicated ultrasound rooms, equipped with modern ultrasound systems to facilitate routine, specialized, emergency, and obstetric examinations.

The available services include:

1. Ultrasound Abdomen – Assessment of the liver, gallbladder, biliary system, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, urinary bladder, and other abdominal structures.

2. Ultrasound Pelvis – Evaluation of pelvic organs and related conditions.

3. Transvaginal Ultrasound (TVS) – Specialized pelvic imaging, particularly for gynecological assessment and early pregnancy evaluation.

4. Obstetric & Antenatal Ultrasound – Assessment and monitoring of pregnancy, fetal growth, fetal well-being, and related obstetric conditions.

5. Doppler Ultrasound – Evaluation of blood flow in vessels, including vessels of the neck, abdomen, and lower limbs.

6. Small Parts Ultrasound – Examination of superficial structures such as the thyroid, soft tissues, and other small parts.

7. Musculoskeletal Ultrasound – Assessment of muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and other superficial musculoskeletal structures.

8. Sonomammography / Breast Ultrasound – Ultrasound evaluation of breast tissue and related abnormalities.

24/7 Emergency & Antenatal Ultrasound Services

Recognizing the importance of timely imaging in emergency and obstetric care, antenatal and emergency ultrasound services are available round the clock.

In addition, the hospital has strengthened its Emergency Department diagnostic services by making ultrasound facilities available in the Emergency Department during both evening and night shifts. This enables clinicians to obtain essential ultrasound assessment closer to the point of care and supports faster clinical decision-making, particularly in emergency, trauma, abdominal, and obstetric cases.

Integrated Tertiary Care Support

The Ultrasound Department works closely with the hospital’s clinical and surgical specialties to support comprehensive patient care. Ultrasound is frequently used as an important diagnostic and follow-up tool in Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Urology, Pediatrics, and other specialties.

The department is committed to providing accessible, timely, reliable, and patient-centered diagnostic imaging services, contributing to the hospital’s mission of delivering quality tertiary healthcare and medical education to the people of Swabi and surrounding districts.

Key Highlights

1. Modern ultrasound equipment
2. Highly trained and experienced sonologists
3. Routine and specialized ultrasound examinations
4. 24/7 emergency and antenatal ultrasound availability
5. Emergency Department ultrasound available during evening and night shifts
6. Doppler and specialized ultrasound services
7. Support for inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and referred patients
8. Close coordination with clinical and surgical departments

Bacha Khan Medical Complex Hospital, MTI Swabi continues to enhance its diagnostic services to ensure that patients receive timely and quality investigations as an integral part of comprehensive tertiary healthcare.

Incharge of Ultrasound Unit

Dr. Mohsin Khan