What Is Nuclear and Molecular Imaging?
Nuclear and molecular imaging radiology is often called nuclear radiology. It is a subspecialty of diagnostic radiology. This subspecialty encompasses dynamic and static nuclear imaging of pathophysiologic processes, radiopharmaceuticals, and quality control of nuclear imaging instruments. In layman’s terms, that means this branch of medical imaging uses small safe amounts of radioactive material to diagnose or treat a variety of diseases.
What Other Physicians Do Nuclear Radiologists Work With?
Our radiologists work closely with other physicians and with the patient. It is important to us that we make certain communication is clear and complete among all involved parties. Our nuclear medicine and molecular imaging radiologists frequently work with oncologists, physicians who diagnose and treat cancer.
What Health Issues And Body Systems Does This Subspecialty Commonly Work On?
The range and application of nuclear radiology is wide. Physicians use it to image many types of cancers, heart disease, blood flow patterns and other conditions within the body. Radiologists in this subspecialty can shed light on the health, condition and function of nearly any internal portion of the body.
How Does This Radiologist Work With The Patient And The Patient’s Personal Physician?
Personal physicians determine how they will work with a nuclear and molecular imaging radiologist. The radiologist’s role varies, depending on the health issue, the personal or referring physician and the patient. At Radiology & Imaging, we prefer to have our nuclear radiologists as actively involved as possible.
Our nuclear radiologists have extensive training and experience in reading CTs, MRIs and other images. This high degree of expertise enables them to see and properly identify characteristics in the images that better equip the personal physician to diagnose the condition, treat it and give the patient the best opportunity for better long-term health.
