Women’s Imaging
Northside Hospital provides a comprehensive range of services specifically for women, including but not limited to: osteoporosis screening, uterine fibroid embolization, gynecological imaging (including infertility evaluation) and a comprehensive breast imaging program.
Oncology/Cancer Imaging
More cancer cases are diagnosed and/or treated at Northside Hospital than any other hospital in Atlanta, and radiology is an integral component to our comprehensive Cancer Care Program. In radiology, using state-of-the-art technology such as PET/CT, MRI and CT, we help determine the type and the stage of cancer. Our work continues through the treatment phase as we provide studies that monitor progress and pinpoint the cancer’s exact location or activity.
Neuroradiology
Imaging of the head, neck, brain and spine. The neuroradiologist diagnoses or provides information to diagnose the cause of headaches and neck and back pain. MRIs or myelograms are examples of studies performed to determine the cause of neck and back pain by looking for herniated discs or other neurological deficits.
Orthopedic/Musculoskeletal Imaging
An orthopedic radiologist uses multiple technologies to diagnose injuries and deterioration of bone, joints, muscle, tendons and ligaments. The radiologist is able to detect the full range musculoskeletal changes from subtle to compound fractures.
Interventional Radiology
This subspecialty allows specially-trained radiologists to see inside the body while guiding catheters and other instruments through blood vessels and other pathways of the body to perform minimally invasive procedures. One common and highly effective use of this technology is the treatment of uterine fibroid embolization (the removal of non-cancerous growths from the uterus), often eliminating the need for hysterectomies. In general, techniques such as these tend to be less costly and less traumatic for the patient. They also involve small incisions, less pain and shorter hospital stays.
