*This service is available for patients located in majority of 50 US states as well as for all international patients.
*In certain instances we may require a referral from your primary physician (you will be notified if this is the case).
*You can request either a written second opinion report or a phone consultation
*You will be connected with a Board Certified physician in the above specialty. We do not guarantee a consultation with any specific physician.

NATURE OF THE WORK

A radiologist is a physician who utilizes imaging methodologies to diagnose and manage patients and provide therapeutic options. A radiologist utilizes x-ray, ionizing radiation, radionuclides, ultrasound, electromagnetic radiation, and image-guided intervention to diagnose and treat disease. Physicians practicing in the field of radiology specialize in diagnostic radiology, or radiation oncology.

Radiologists can receive training in the following subspecialties:

• neuroradiology
• nuclear radiology
• pediatric radiology
• vascular and interventional radiology

TRAINING/RESIDENCY INFORMATION

The residency training program for radiology is five years of approved training with a minimum of four years in diagnostic radiology. Additional training of at least one year is required to be certified in the subspecialty areas.

References 
1 The American Board of Medical Specialties. Guide to Physician Specialties. Evanston, IL: American Board of Medical Specialties; February 2008. 
2 2010 Physician Compensation Survey [special feature]. Modern Healthcare . July 19, 2010: 20-26.