Radiologists: A radiologist is a board-certified physician who specializes in diagnosing disease by obtaining and interpreting medical images, such as those obtained through X-ray, fluoroscopy, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound. Our radiologists specialize in diagnosing disease in children. A radiologist oversees every procedure and analyzes and interprets the results. He or she will promptly report your child's results to the doctor who ordered the test.
If your child is being evaluated for a condition that involves the central nervous system, a neuroradiologist with special training in diagnosing such conditions will be involved in his or her care. If you're coming to our department for a minimally invasive image-guided procedure, you will see an interventional radiologist, a physician who specializes in performing these techniques.
Nuclear medicine physicians: If the test involves a nuclear medicine procedure such as a PET or SPECT scan, the physician involved in your child's care will be a nuclear medicine specialist, a doctor who has expertise and certification in analyzing and interpreting images obtained through nuclear medicine procedures.
Imaging technologists (radiographers, nuclear medicine technologists, ultrasonographers):
A technologist is the person who will be performing the imaging tests. We have technologists who specialize in MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine/PET and interventional radiology. All of our technologists have special training in performing tests and procedures on children.
After you check in at the front desk, you will be greeted by a technologist who will explain the examination or procedure to you and your child and answer any questions you may have.
Nurses: Nurses and nurse-practitioners in our department specialize in the sedation and care of pediatric patients. If your child requires sedation, a nurse-practitioner or anesthesiologist will evaluate him or her soon after you come in. Nurses also assist the anesthesiologist and radiologist in caring for your child during his or her test or procedure.
Anesthesiologist: An anesthesiologist is a board-certified physician who specializes in administering anesthesia.
Child life specialist: Our child life specialists are available by telephone to help you and your child prepare for your visit to the radiology department. They often collaborate with other members of the radiology team during exams, helping children and parents to relax. Back to top
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Before bringing your child to the hospital or clinic, educate yourself about the test or therapeutic procedure he or she will undergo. Read any written information your doctor has given you; you can also find detailed detailed descriptions on this 
After the test is performed, the radiologist or nuclear medicine physician will evaluate and interpret the results and promptly inform your child's doctor, usually within a day.
