About Radiologists
Find a DoctorA Radiologist specializes primarily in the assessment and analysis of medical imaging to identify and help diagnose diseases within the body. Medical imaging can be carried out by a radiographer or radiologic technologist. The Radiologist will read and interpret the images and report the findings to the physician who ordered the images, such as an Oncologist looking to discover the location of a tumor to determine the best course of treatment.
Radiologists can utilize a variety of different imaging technologies including X-rays, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), nuclear imaging, positron emission tomography (PET), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to identify and diagnose diseases.
Radiologists can be found working in a private practice environment as well as in hospitals and outpatient centers and often do not have much direct interaction with patients. Other areas of further specialized training and sub-specialties within Radiology include breast imaging, cardiovascular radiology, musculoskeletal imaging, pediatric imaging, radiation safety, and the study of the effects of radiation on the body.
Radiologists are a vital component of medical care providing information and working in conjunction with other medical specialists including Oncologists by detecting cancer within the body, Emergency Medicine Doctors, General Surgeons, and Vascular Surgeons / Phlebologists to name a few.
Useful Resources
Canada
Canadian Association of Radiologists
United States of America
Australia & New Zealand
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists
Australian Diagnostic Imaging Association
Medical Council of New Zealand
United Kingdom
British Institute of Radiology
Ireland
Irish Institute of Radiography and Radiation Therapy
South Africa
Radiological Society of South Africa
India
Indian Radiological & Imaging Association
