Radiologist

What is a Radiologist?

YOUR DOCTOR’S CONSULTANT FOR INTERPRETING THE IMAGES TAKEN OF YOUR BODY.

A radiologist, as defined by the American College of Radiology, is a medical doctor (M.D.) who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries using highly advanced medical imaging techniques, such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), X-ray, nuclear medicine, Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and ultrasound.
Radiologists graduate from accredited medical schools, pass a tough licensing examination, and then go on to complete a residency of at least four years. Our radiologists are board certified by the American Board of Radiology, an indication of a high level of training and demonstrated excellence in the field, which is continuously maintained.
One measure of quality is our gold standard of ensuring our subspecialized radiologists read a minimum of 85% of cases within their specialty. Here’s why this is important:

• The most basic measure of proficiency is continuous practice.
• Subspecialized radiologists, through their expertise, can offer more precise details about the disease or injury.
• Subspecialized radiologists add context about a condition, which is critical for treating providers.

Additionally, some of our radiologists have also been honored as a Fellow of the American College of Radiology (F.A.C.R.) for demonstrating a history of service.

Choose the Expertise of Subspecialized Radiologists

Most of our radiologists have gone on to complete extensive clinical work and related research (fellowship) to specialize in reading medical images for a particular area of the anatomy, such as breast, chest/body, bones and joints, brain, head and neck, and spine. This specialization improves clinical accuracy to help ensure that you and your referring provider receive correct results to guide your care.