Nuclear medicine uses minimal amounts of radioactive materials (radiopharmaceuticals) to diagnose and treat disease. In imaging, cameras detect radiopharmaceuticals by working with computers to provide precise pictures of the imaged area of the body.
In treatment, radiopharmaceuticals directly treat the organ. The amount of radiation in a typical nuclear imaging procedure is comparable with that received during a diagnostic x-ray. The amount received in a typical treatment procedure is within safe limits.
In addition to Nuclear Medicine, this physician is also Mammography MQSA Certified. A mammography MQSA Certified physician is a radiologist who is certified under the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) to interpret mammograms. MQSA ensures that all mammography facilities, including the physicians interpreting the images, meet minimum quality standards for patient care.
Radiologists, including those specializing in mammography, are medical doctors who are trained to interpret medical images, including mammograms.
To be an MQSA-certified physician, a radiologist must meet specific requirements, including training and experience in mammography interpretation. MQSA certification ensures that physicians interpreting mammograms are qualified and have the expertise to accurately identify any abnormalities or potential signs of breast cancer.
