Prof Janani Pillai

Professor Janani Pillai is a Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist with a special interest in multimodality imaging of skeletal injuries using Ultrasound, MRI, X-rays and CT. She is also an expert at providing imaging-guided musculoskeletal interventions and injections. She is experienced in elite sports, having worked as a Sports Radiologist in the  XXII Commonwealth Games. After completing her general radiology training at King's College Hospital, London, she obtained her FRCR and the EDiR (European diploma in radiology). Whilst at King's, the extensive exposure to trauma and musculoskeletal radiology, Kings being one of the 4 major trauma centres in London, kindled her interest in musculoskeletal imaging, prompting her to obtain the sought-after musculoskeletal fellowship at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London. During this time, she also did an Honorary Fellowship at Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore. Following this, Prof Pillai is now a substantive Consultant Radiologist in the London North West Health Care NHS Trust (Northwick Park and Central Middlesex Hospitals). Prof J K Pillai (Previously Dr J Kumaraguru) is a recipient of the Institute of Leadership and Management endorsed Award as a Radiology Registrar in 2015.  She has acquired the European subspecialisation Diploma in MSK Radiology and is an invited member of the European Society of Skeletal Radiologists Sports, Arthritis and Ultrasound Subcommittees which are involved in drafting practice guidelines for European Radiologists. As a part of the British Society of Skeletal Radiologists Expert panel, she was involved in revising the Royal College of Radiologists' guidelines for imaging referrals in the United Kingdom. Prof Pillai has been nominated for The Trainer of the Year Award in 2017 for her commitment to teaching. She is an Honorary Professor of MSK Radiology and passionately enjoys teaching radiology including Ultrasound imaging to Radiologists, Medical Students, Doctors and other Healthcare Professionals. She is involved in teaching/examining at Brunel Medical School, Imperial College, and is a Faculty member of the Royal College of Radiologists, having previously held Honorary roles at King's College London and Peninsula Medical School. Additionally, she serves on the interview panel for recruiting Radiologists. She continues to lecture, and chair in various regional meetings, national and international conferences on invite.

"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."

1. 2007–2013
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universidad de Sevilla

2. 2013–2017
   Residency · Radiology

   Universidad de Sevilla

3. 2017–2018
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Charité Berlin, DE

1. 2017-09–2018-08
   Junior consultant

   Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Radiology

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Selected publications

1. Outcomes of Radiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Prof Janani Pillai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.9445/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 135

2. European registry analysis of Radiology outcomes

   Prof Janani Pillai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.3115/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 29

3. Outcomes of Radiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Prof Janani Pillai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

   DOI: 10.6723/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 91

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