Pedatric Radiology and Sedation
What is a Pediatric Radiologist?
A pediatric radiologist is an expert in the diagnosis of illnesses, injuries, and diseases of infants, children, and adolescents, using imaging techniques and equipment.
Children Are Special invites you to contact the following radiologists for the highest level in children’s radiology. Each Doctor listed specializes in pediatric radiology and can give your child the finest care imagineable.
What Kind of Training Do Pediatric Radiologists Have?
Pediatric radiologists have the following formal training:
*A degree from a medical school.
*One year or more of clinical medicine training and 4 years of training in diagnostic radiology.
*One or more additional years of training in the diagnosis of infants and children using imaging equipment.
*Pediatric radiologists usually are certified by the American Board of Radiology and have additional certification in their subspecialty.
What Do Pediatric Radiologists Do?
Pediatric radiologists are experts in selecting the best imaging techniques to diagnose medical and surgical problems. Examples of imaging techniques include x-ray, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and nuclear medicine. Pediatric radiologists make sure that testing is performed properly and safely. They also interpret the results of the test and make an appropriate diagnosis.
Where Can I Find A Pediatric Radiologist?
Pediatric radiologists work in many medical settings that have children’s medical services. These include children’s hospitals, university medical centers, community hospitals, and some radiology practices.
Pediatric Radiologists — The Best Care For Children and Families
Pediatric radiologists are specially trained to understand the unique needs of children, parents, and pediatricians in the diagnostic process. They have detailed knowledge of illnesses and medical conditions of infants and children. Their equipment, procedures, and staff are oriented to the special needs of children.
Pediatric radiologists work as part of a diagnostic team along with your pediatrician or pediatric specialist to provide the best possible care for your child.
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Featured Physician
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Dr. Annette Whitney obtained her medical degree from University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. She completed her pediatric residency and fellowship training in pediatric gastroenterology at Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta. She is Board Certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology and is a member of Digestive Health Associates of Texas. Her areas of clinical interest are pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis, celiac disease (celiac sprue), inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Dr. Whitney is in private practice. She has been rated, “Top Pediatricians in Dallas”, D Magazine 2004, D Magazine 2007, and D Magazine 2010.
She is a member of the Board of Directors, Digestive Health Associates of Texas and is an Assistant Clinical Professor, Pediatrics, UT Southwestern and is on the Medical Advisory Board, North Texas Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation.
Dr. Whitney serves as an advisor on a subcommittee of the American College of Gastroenterology on how to transition pediatric GI patients into adult gastroenterologists practice.
She is past Medical Director of CCFA Camp Oasis. Camp Oasis is a co-ed residential camp program that’s mission is to enrich the lives of children with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis by providing a safe and supportive camp community. Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.