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At Northern Light, patients are at the center of everything we do. Our radiologists provide fast, accurate results, giving physicians the insights they need to deliver the highest quality of care. Through advanced technology, secure communication, and a commitment to excellence, we ensure every patient receives compassionate, reliable, and timely diagnostic support.

Patient radioloy evaluation at Northern Light. Northern Light provides leading Managed Radiology Services for Hospitals and Health Systems of various sizes across the United States

X-Ray

X-rays are quick, painless tests that produce images of the structures inside your body, especially bones. Used to diagnose: bone fractures; arthritis; osteoporosis; infections; breast cancer; swallowed items; digestive tract problems.

CT Scan

CT scans use a series of x-rays to create cross-sections of the inside of the body, including bones, blood vessels, and soft tissues. Used to diagnose: injuries from trauma; bone fractures; tumors and cancers; vascular disease; heart disease; infections; used to guide biopsies.

MRI

MRIs use magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of organs and tissues in the body. Used to diagnose: aneurysms; Multiple Sclerosis (MS); stroke; spinal cord disorders; tumors; blood vessel issues; joint or tendon injuries.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of organs and structures within the body. Used to diagnose: gallbladder disease; breast lumps; genital/prostate issues; joint inflammation; blood flow problems; monitoring pregnancy; used to guide biopsies

Fluoroscopy

Fluoroscopy is a type of medical imaging that shows a continuous X-ray image on a monitor, much like an X-ray movie. During a fluoroscopy procedure, an X-ray beam is passed through the body. The image is transmitted to a monitor so the movement of a body part or of an instrument or contrast agent (“X-ray dye”) through the body can be seen in detail.

Interventional Radiology

The interventional radiologist—who is trained in image-guided, minimally invasive therapies—directs a thin wire and a catheter, the size of a strand of spaghetti, through a blood vessel to treat the source of pain or disease. Interventional radiology treatments often come with less risk, less pain, shorter recovery times and better outcomes than traditional (open) surgery.

Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging

In nuclear medicine and molecular imaging procedures, the energy source is introduced into the body, where it gets incorporated in a specific tissue, organ or process and is then detected by an external device (gamma camera, SPECT or PET scanners) to provide information on organ function and cellular activity. Because disease begins with microscopic cell changes, nuclear medicine and molecular imaging have the potential to identify disease in an earlier, more treatable stage, often before conventional imaging and other tests are able to reveal abnormalities.

What Is a Radiologist?

What Is a Radiologist?

Radiologists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging (radiology) procedures (exams/tests) such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) and ultrasound.

Radiologists complete at least 13 years of training, including medical school, a four-year residency, and most often, an additional one- or two-year fellowship of very specialized training, such as radiation oncology, pediatric radiology, or interventional radiology. They are certified by the American Board of Radiology, and they have exacting requirements for continuing medical education throughout their practicing years.