Is there a difference?

[imsolucky]

I have been looking for information on if there is any significant difference between a diagnostic radiologist and a neuroradiologist and can't find any clear information at least none that I can wrap my head around! Is there anyone out there that can shed some light on this? Thank you and hope you all have a good day today!                                                                                                                

[imsolucky]

Thank you so much! I had a MRI done in June and noticed it was read by a diagnostic radiologist, he has been in practice for 39 years and has probably seen alot but with MS I'm sure alot could be missed to and 2 more years of study sounds pretty significant to me! But goll after 39 years who knows maybe he is an equal by now! I guess I will find out eventually! Thanks for your responses I appreciate the help mucho!                                                                                                                                                                                                        

[jensequitur]

That makes sense... now, if you can find one at the radiology clinic where you got your MRIs, you'll be in luck!

[wildcat2x]

Hi, in researching the two terms a diagnostic radiologist views all different types of images - x-rays, mri's etc and correlates the findings of these images with other tests treatments and diagnosis.

A neuroradiologist is a radiologist who specialized in the central nervous system and focuses on diagnosis and characterizing abnormalities.  

A neuroradiologist does 2 more years of study after becoming a diagnostic radiologist.

I hope I read it right.