Radiology

We understand that imaging children poses unique challenges. It can be hard for children to hold still for an X-ray, or they may be frightened by the noise of an MRI. We know just how to make your child's experience as safe and pleasant as possible while obtaining the high-quality images needed to rule out, diagnose or treat diseases.

Our team includes pediatric radiologists (radiologists with additional training in childhood anatomy and diseases), pediatric neuroradiologists, pediatric interventional radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, technologists, nurses and child life specialists. We work together with you, your child and your referring doctor to obtain the best possible and most appropriate images for an accurate diagnosis.

Safety: Some types of imaging studies require the use of radiation. For these exams, we have adapted our equipment and techniques to keep the radiation dose as low as possible. We use "child sized" doses for X-rays, CT scans and nuclear medicine studies.

Pediatric sedation and anesthesia: Our staff is skilled at helping young children stay motionless for imaging studies, employing age-appropriate distraction techniques that include video goggles, music and lighting. But if your child requires sedation or anesthesia, it will be administered by an experienced team of sedation nurse practitioners, nurses and anesthesiologists.

Organ-based interpretation: Our unique approach to pediatric imaging means that your child's CT, MRI or X-ray will be interpreted by a fellowship-trained pediatric radiologist who subspecializes in the disease or organ system under investigation.