Radiology

• A radiologist specializes in the interpretation of various medical imaging modalities for the diagnosis of disease. The most commonly used modality is the radiograph or x-ray Computer assisted tomography (CT) scans and gamma ray scans, as well as radiographs, are produced by ionizing radiation. Other types of imaging modalities that radiologists specialize in interpreting are ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),thermography, and single photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT). None of these modalities utilize ionizing radiation. A radiologist may also specialize in the treatment of certain diseases through the use of interventional radiology.