Nuclear Medicine Department

The Nuclear Medicine Department is a specialized medical facility that uses radioactive substances, known as radiopharmaceuticals, to diagnose and treat various medical conditions. This department is typically staffed by a team of medical professionals, including nuclear medicine physicians, nuclear medicine technologists, and radiation safety experts.

In nuclear medicine, radiopharmaceuticals are introduced into the patient's body through injection, ingestion, or inhalation. These radiopharmaceuticals emit gamma rays, which are detected by specialized cameras and scanners. The images produced by these cameras and scanners provide information about the function and structure of organs and tissues in the body.

Nuclear medicine is commonly used to diagnose and treat conditions such as cancer, heart disease, thyroid disorders, and bone disorders. It can also be used to evaluate organ function, blood flow, and metabolism. Some common nuclear medicine procedures include positron emission tomography (PET), single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), and gamma camera imaging.

Nuclear Medicine Department Equipment

GE Discovery NM 530 ×2
GE Discovery NM/CT 670 SPECT/CT×1
GE Discovery NM/CT 870 SPECT/CT CZT×1
GE Infinia Hawkeye System ×1
Siemens Symbia_E ×2
Siemens Symbia_E SINGLE ×1
Ge PET/MRI 
GE MI DR PET/CT Scanner 

Medical service items and payment standards for the treatment of the nuclear medicine department's imaging team