Nuclear Medicine
A nuclear physician is an imaging specialist. They conduct and interpret highly specialised imaging investigations that require radiation in order to be performed.
Medical Conditions
- Thyroid disease
- Cancer
- Malignancy
- Pulmonary embolism
- Ischaemic heart disease
Specialty Areas of Interest
- Nuclear scans
- Thyroid scan
- Labelled red cell scan
- Bone scan
- Ventilation perfusion scan
- Sestamibi scan
- Thallium scan
Associated Tests
Procedures
What to expect
You will usually be referred to a nuclear physician by another doctor. They will perform the required investigation, often a test to diagnose a condition, and report back to the referring doctor.
Training and Qualifications
Links
- Find a Nuclear Medicine Specialist
- Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine
- Wikipedia – Nuclear Medicine
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