Upstate Carolina Radiology

Diagnostic Radiology

Diagnostic radiologists are medical doctors who are specially trained to evaluate and diagnose disease or injury with imaging techniques. These doctors complete the four years of medical school, pass licensing examinations, as well as go on to do at least four years of post-graduate residency. Furthermore, they often complete an additional one to two years of specialized training in subspecialties, such as musculoskeletal, nuclear medicine, mammography and so forth.

All twenty diagnostic radiologists in Upstate Carolina Radiology are subspecialized to provide more thorough evaluation of patients’ images. These physicians use X-rays, MRI, PET scans, CT (or CAT) scans, Nuclear Medicine, digital mammograms and a host of other tools to understand what’s going on inside your body.

Board-certified radiologists are on the front lines of everyday medicine when it comes to diagnosing medical conditions. ” You cannot treat a disease unless you know what you are treating,” comments Dr. Paul Kountz. “And to know what you are treating in 2009 almost always requires expert medical imaging.” Our doctors study for 10-15 years to become board-certified.

“A board-certified radiologist is not only the most qualified person to interpret your medical imaging study but frequently also the best to determine the most appropriate test in your circumstance,” says Dr. Peter Ryan. “This streamlines the testing, saving time, uncertainty, and money.”

Related Information

MRI

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a non-invasive diagnostic procedure. This is a valuable medical exam that uses magnetic fields and radio frequencies to generate detailed anatomical images. MRI scans have been performed safely and successfully for over twenty years. Read More

CT (Computed Tomography)

CT (Computed Tomography) is a valuable diagnostic medical exam that combines X-rays and computers. Often called CAT scans, CT scans have been performed successfully for almost thirty years. A CT scan gives the radiologist a non-surgical way to see inside your body. One advantage of CT is its ability to rapidly acquire two-dimensional pictures of your anatomy. Read More

Health Screening

Early detection of diseases has given us the opportunity to treat health issues before they get out of control. Today, there are more affordable screening tools available to find a disease before symptoms are even present. Read More

Breast Health

Our physicians are devoted to early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer. From the mammogram to the breast biopsy, we have the belief that the earlier breast cancer is detected the better the survival rate. Read More

Musculoskeletal (MSK)

The musculoskeletal system is made up of bones, joints and muscles. There are 206 bones that comprise the skeletal system. These are composed of osseous tissue, which is made up of proteins, minerals and bone cells. Read More

Neuroradiology

A Neuroradiologist is a subspecialized diagnostic radiologist. These specialists focus on diagnosing and characterizing abnormalities of the central and peripheral nervous system, spine and head and neck. Primarily, the imaging modalities used in this subspecialty are CT (Computed Tomography) and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scans. Read More

Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear medicine imaging is a subspecialty of diagnostic radiology that uses small amounts radioactive material to help to diagnosis and treat of disease. Nuclear Medicine is often used to evaluate how an organ or tissue is functioning, by assessing the metabolism and/or blood flow of the organ or tissue. Read More

Ultrasound

Ultrasound imaging is a technique used that involves exposing the body to high-frequency sound waves to produce images. Ultrasound images are captured in real-time, which enable physicians to evaluate the blood flow, the movement of specific organs, as well as, the structure of the organs. Read More