Vascular and Interventional Radiology 2085R0204X
Vascular and Interventional Radiology: Is radiology using x-ray and other radiant energy techniques to help diagnose and treat various diseases afflicting the heart and surrounding blood vessels. An Interventional Radiologist uses image guidance methods to gain access to different vessels and organs. They are skilled at treating specific conditions through the skin instead of requiring surgery.
Taxonomy Code: 2085R0204X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Radiology | Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians: Allopathic physicians are general doctors (Medical Doctor or MD), whereas osteopathic physicians (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or DO) deal specifically with Osteopathy, targeting in healing the body with minimal use of medicine with an emphasis focusing on preventative care. Both types are fully licensed physicians, educated in diagnosing, as well as offering treatment for various illnesses and disorders.
Radiology: Radiology deals with the study and application of various imaging technology including radiation and x-ray to investigate, diagnose and treat disease. Radiologists direct a variety of imaging technologies to diagnose and help treat disease. Examples are ultrasound, nuclear medicine and magnetic resonance imaging.