Top Radiologists in Athol, MA

Diane S Messersmith Hoffman, MD
Diane S Messersmith
2033 Main St
Athol, MA 01331
  • Radiology
  • Diagnostic Radiology
  • Vascular & Interventional Radiology
  • 16 years experience
  • 4 star hospital
  • 4 star medical school
What are Radiology Doctors?

A radiologist is a physician who specializes in the use of medical imaging to diagnose and treat illnesses or injuries in patients.

The different types of medical imaging are X-ray, computed tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, and nuclear medicine.

Radiologists are experts in these different types of tests and can advise a primary care doctor on which test is most appropriate in a specific case. These doctors also assist primary care doctors in analyzing the images produced by these tests in order to determine next steps necessary for treatment.

The area of Athol, MA has a population of approximately 13,263 people. There is 1 radiologist near Athol, which gives it a ratio of 1 radiologist per 13,263 residents or a ratio of 1 radiologist per 5,287 households. There are 5,287 households in Athol.