Nuclear Medicine
OVERVIEW
Nuclear medicine is a branch of medicine and medical imaging that uses the nuclear properties of matter in diagnosis and therapy.
Nuclear Medicine Studies are generally performed with the aid of a small injection of a radioactive tracer. This special injection allows the visualization of various areas of the body and generally describes the function of an organ or system. All technologists are certified under the Ontario College of Medical Radiation Technologists and will answer any other specific questions either before or during your examination.
RESOURCES AND INFORMATION
Requisitions:
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Routine & Emergency service
On-call after hours of operation for emergent procedures only
Location:
Met Campus - Diagnostic Imaging Department, Ground Floor
Ouellette Campus - 4th Floor
FAQ's
| Please follow any instructions provided by your doctor. |
Most examinations require the injection of the radioactive tracer followed by a waiting period so that the tracer can concentrate on the required body part. After the waiting period, the patient will be required to lay on an imaging bed for approximately thirty minutes while images are recorded by the gamma cameras.
A physician who has specialized in Nuclear Medicine will then interpret and report the study. |
| It will not make you sick; just highlight the area to be imaged. |
| The radioactive material decays quickly over time and maybe passed out of your body through normal biological functions. |
CONTACT US
For questions about patient appointments, please call Centralized Booking at 519-254-1727.
Kulwinder Flora
Manager, Diagnostic Imaging - MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT
Phone: (519) 254-5577 ext. 52404
Email: Kulwinder.Flora@wrh.on.ca
Claudio Pullo
Director, Diagnostic Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Cardiopulmonary, EEG, and PFT
Phone: (519) 254-5577 ext. 52333
Email: Claudio.Pullo@wrh.on.ca