Description

A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques like X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasound. They are crucial members of the healthcare team, analyzing images to guide treatment decisions and performing minimally invasive, image-guided procedures. Cleveland Clinic Cleveland Clinic +5 Key Roles and Responsibilities Image Interpretation: Analyzing medical images to detect abnormalities, injuries, or diseases. Consultation: Advising referring physicians on the appropriate imaging tests to order. Interventional Radiology: Performing minimally invasive procedures, such as biopsies, angiograms, and cancer treatments, using imaging guidance. Report Generation: Providing detailed, written reports on findings to the patient's primary care team.