Radiology
Make a New Mammogram / Breast MRI appointment:
Call 202-741-3036
Make an Appointment for All Other Imaging Services:
Call 202-715-4907
Services We Offer:
- Arteriogram (Angiogram)
- Barium X-ray (Upper and Lower GI)
- Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan
- Fluoroscopy
- Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Mammogram
- Ultrafast CT (Computed Tomography) Scan
- Ultrasound
- X-ray
- Nuclear Medicine
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
Comprehensive Diagnostic Imaging Services
The Radiology Department at The GW Medical Faculty Associates provides the highest quality imaging and diagnostic services for the benefit of patients and referring physicians. Experienced radiologists and highly trained specialists work with state-of-the-art imaging technology to perform and interpret thousands of examinations each year, focused on performing high quality imaging tests and image-guided treatments in a safe environment.
Diagnostic Radiology
Diagnostic Radiology is the process of creating images of the body, its organs, and other internal structures with external radiation. Diagnostic radiology techniques include:
- The use of x-ray tubes that emit radiation
- Radionuclides
- Ultrasonographic devices
- Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Radiation
Diagnostic radiology is generally non-invasive, meaning the body is not entered with any equipment or cut open for imaging. However, certain procedures do combine diagnostic radiology techniques with minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat a condition. In addition, diagnostic radiology is often used to assist during minimally invasive surgery.
Many different diagnostics scans and procedures are also performed using nuclear medicine, which employs small amounts of radioactive agents, such as thallium or technetium, to examine various organs and their structures. These scans are used to diagnose, manage, and treat medical disorders and diseases.
Latest News
Robert Zeman, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Radiology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, recently received the William T. Thorwarth Jr., MD, Award at the American College of Radiology’s (ACR) annual meeting in Washington, D.C., in April.…