Detroit Radiologists

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 Detroit, MI has a population of approximately 673,342 people. There are 297 radiologists near Detroit, which gives it a ratio of 1 radiologist per 2,267 residents or a ratio of 1 radiologist per 859 households. There are 255,096 households in Detroit.