The Department of Radiology at Aster MIMS, Kottakkal, provides diagnostic and consultative radiologic services using the state-of-the-art equipments. Our radiologists, have good clinical acumen, radiological judgement and are skilled in aiding the clinician with difficult image guided procedures. The team of highly trained technologists, share a commitment to personalized care. The department is open 24 x 7 for all routine and emergency services.
FAQs
Want to find out more about the treatment? The answer to your questions can be found below.
What does a radiologist do?
Interventional radiologists don’t use traditional methods for diagnosing and treating patients. Instead, they utilise image-guided procedures for painless and more viable treatments. These experts work with other specialists and surgeons to ensure complete patient care with modern-day non-invasive techniques.
What question should you ask a radiologist?
You can discuss certain questions with an interventional radiologist. The most common ones are why you need interventional radiology, how it can help with your health problems, whether surgery is required, what type of treatments you offer, and how long it will take for recovery.
What are the most common types of conditions that radiologists treat?
The most common conditions that interventional radiologists treat are bone and joint fractures or arthritis, brain and spinal conditions, heart and blood vessel problems, cancer or tumours, infections, critical uterus problems, liver diseases, and chronic pain. These conditions are treated through image-guided, painless procedures.
When should I consider seeing a radiologist?
You should see an interventional radiologist for several conditions, such as bone injuries or fractures, cardiovascular diseases, indigestion, tumours, or neurological disorders. Our interventional radiologist in Kottakkal is well-experienced in diagnosing and treating all critical health problems with modern imaging techniques.
How should I prepare for my first visit to a radiologist?
When visiting interventional radiologists for the first time, you can list necessary questions or queries to discuss. Also, take all necessary health documents, past treatment records, and prescriptions along with you to discuss your health problems.
How does a radiologist decide on a treatment plan?
Interventional radiologists and other necessary doctors work collaboratively to monitor patients' health conditions and analyse several reports or tests. Based on image-guided diagnosis, they prepare a treatment plan that is noninvasive and less painful, ensuring quick recovery of the patients.
Will a radiologist help manage side effects during treatment?
While these experts aren’t directly involved in the treatment, they collaborate with other experts to neutralise patients' problems, such as side effects, through image-guided procedures. Our interventional radiologist in Kottakkal is well aware of critical side effects and offers multiple treatment options.
What documents should I carry on my first visit to a radiologist?
When visiting an interventional radiologist for the first time, you should carry all the necessary documents, including your medical records, treatment reports, medications, and the prescribed imaging tests that your primary doctor has suggested.
How do radiologists decide if surgery is necessary?
Interventional radiologists don’t usually decide on surgery as they work with other doctors on image-guided diagnosis and treatments. They help in decision-making for surgical procedures that need to be implemented. Our interventional radiologist in Kottakkal knows how to deliver and plan non-invasive treatments with effective measures.
