A radiologist is a licensed medical doctor who uses medical imaging technologies like X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries.
Key Responsibilities
• Image Interpretation: Review and analyze medical images to detect abnormalities, fractures, tumors, or internal bleeding
Reporting: Write detailed diagnostic reports and share findings with referring physicians to guide patient care.
Consultation: Collaborate with primary care doctors, surgeons, and specialists to recommend the best imaging tests or treatments.
Interventional Procedures: Perform minimally invasive, image-guided treatments like biopsies, angioplasties, or drain placements (for interventional radiologists).