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As of today, the following are the total number of Diagnostic Ultrasound Physicians nationally, in your state, and near your location.
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Medicare
The following are the total number of Diagnostic Ultrasound Physicians who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
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What do Diagnostic Ultrasound Physicians do?
Diagnostic ultrasound physicians, or radiologists, interpret medical images created by diagnostic medical sonographers using high-frequency sound waves to assess the internal structures and organs of the body.
They use these sonograms to diagnose a wide range of conditions, from heart disease and abdominal issues to pregnancy complications and cancer.
They also guide procedures like biopsies and provide real-time feedback to the sonographer during examinations.
Role
Real-time Intervention: In some cases, they may enter the imaging room to provide direct patient care or explain findings for urgent cases.
Collaboration: They work as part of a healthcare team, often collaborating with sonographers and other medical specialists.
Physician Responsibility: While sonographers create the images, the diagnosis and interpretation of these images are the physician’s responsibility.
What they so
Interpret Images: They are the physicians who interpret sonograms (ultrasound images) to provide diagnoses for patients.
Diagnose Conditions: They help diagnose various health problems, including:
- Heart conditions and blood flow abnormalities
- Issues with the reproductive system, including pregnancy
- Abdominal diseases such as gallstones, liver damage, and kidney dysfunction
- Cancer and other diseases of the breast
- Thyroid and parathyroid disorders
Provide Guidance: They may work closely with sonographers, offering real-time guidance during complex exams and reviewing images to instruct the sonographer on taking additional photos.
Guide Procedures: They use ultrasound to guide needles during biopsies and other minimally invasive procedures, providing real-time images to ensure accuracy.
Specialized Roles: Many diagnostic ultrasound physicians specialize in particular areas, such as:
Cardiovascular (Echocardiography): Focus on imaging the heart.
Abdominal Sonography: Images organs such as the liver, kidneys, and pancreas.
Obstetric/Gynecologic (OB/GYN) Sonography: Specializes in images of the female reproductive system and fetal development.
Vascular Sonography: Examine blood vessels and blood flow.