Pediatric Radiology

Diagnosis of illnesses, injuries, and diseases of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults by using imaging techniques and equipment (artificial Windows / light panels and positioning equipment such as sponges, weights) is called pediatric radiology.

Pediatric radiologists must complete

• A degree from a medical school
• 1 year or more of clinical medicine training 
• 4 years of training in diagnostic radiology
• 2 additional years of training in the diagnosis of infants and children using imaging equipment.

Pediatric radiologists must have additional certification from the American Board of Radiology. Pediatric radiologists are highly qualified to choose best imaging techniques such as x-ray, NMR, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and computed tomography (CT), to treat various medical and surgical problems in children.