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Nuclear medicine specialist

Nuclear medicine specialist

Nuclear medicine specialists are medical doctors who specialize in performing and evaluating diagnostic tests using different types of radioactive substances. Common nuclear medicine tests include bone scans, lung perfusion scans, and HIDA scans for gallbladder function.

Nuclear medicine specialists can be board-certified through the Board of Nuclear Medicine, which is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Last Updated: August 25, 2008

Author: Bets Davis, MFA

Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine

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