Radiology (ray-dee-OL-uh-jee), or medical imaging, allows doctors to “see” the bones and organs.
A radiologist (ray-dee-OL-uh-jist) is a doctor who views, analyzes, and interprets medical images. They consult with the patient's primary doctor or specialist doctor about their findings.
Radiologists are experts in such medical imaging procedures as:
A radiologist's training usually includes:
After medical school, internship, and residency, they may also do a fellowship in a subspecialty such as pediatric radiology, musculoskeletal radiology, interventional radiology, or radiation oncology.
If someone gets a lot of X-rays, the radiation can lead to certain medical problems. That’s why radiologists only do tests using X-rays when they're absolutely needed. They use the test that gives the least amount of radiation for the best results.
Reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts
Date Reviewed: Sep 5, 2022
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