SUBSPECIALTY INTERPRETATIONS

Subspecialty interpretations are important because the studies are interpreted by radiologists that have additions special training (fellowship training) in interpreting studies of certain parts of the body or organ systems.

For example:

Musculoskeletal Radiologists: Interpret diagnostic imaging studies (especially CT and MRI) related to the locomotor system (bones, joints and spine) and are crucial in helping the general doctors, orthopedic and sports medicine doctors in the correct diagnosis isis and treatment of bone and joint diseases, both acute (traumatic), chronic, degenerative, or other etiologies.

Neuroradiologist: Interpret diagnostic imaging studies (especially CT and MRI) related to the nervous system (brain), orbits, spine, head and neck, and are crucial in helping the general doctors, neurologist, neurosurgeon and spine surgeons in the correct diagnosis and treatment planning of conditions affecting these areas of the body.

Body Imaging Radiologists: Interpret diagnostic studies related to the body (chest and abdomen) and are crucial in helping the following specialties:

Primary care physicians: identity general complaints related to chest and abdomen symptoms
Pulmonologist: diagnose diseases of the respiratory system: lungs and airways
Gastroenterologists: diagnose diseases of the digestive system: esophagus, stomach, bowel, liver, pancreas
Urologists and nephrologists: diagnose diseases of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, testicles
Gynecologists and obstetricians: diagnose diseases of the female reproductive system and evaluate gestation
Vascular surgeons: diagnose diseases of the aorta (aneurysms) or other arteries (aneurysm, stenosis, obstruction, vascular malformations) or veins (thrombosis, compression)
General/thoracic/abdominal surgeons: diagnose and assist in surgical planning of conditions that require surgery (appendicitis, other inflammatory or infectious processes, cancer, other tumors, obstructions, etc)

Cardiac Imaging Radiologists:

Interpret diagnostic studies related to the heart and its blood vessels. They have expertise in the field of cardiology and use various imaging techniques to visualize and assess the structure and function of the heart, helping diagnose and manage cardiovascular diseases.

Breast Imaging Radiologists:
Interpret diagnostic studies of the breast including screening mammograms, diagnostic mammograms, ultrasounds and breast MRI.

Women's Imaging Radiologists:

Interpret diagnostic studies specific to women's health. They have advanced training in radiology and expertise in the imaging of breast and pelvic conditions.

Oncologic Imaging Radiologists:

Interpret diagnostic studies related to the detection and management of cancer. They have extensive knowledge of various imaging techniques and their applications in oncology.

Pediatric Radiologists:

Interpret diagnostic studies in infants, children, and adolescents. They have specialized training in both radiology and pediatrics, allowing them to understand the unique considerations and imaging needs of pediatric patients.