Nuclear medicine specialist
Nuclear medicine specialists are medical doctors who use radioactive medicines for diagnosis and treatment of certain problems.
Common nuclear medicine tests include bone scans, lung perfusion scans, and HIDA scans for gallbladder function.
Nuclear medicine specialists are certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Current as of: December 19, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & Thomas M. Bailey MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine & Matthew I. Kim MD - Endocrinology