A radiologist is a medical doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating medical problems using imaging technologies. These technologies include but are not limited to X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds. In order to become a radiologist after completing medical school, one must also pass an examination and complete at least four years of a residency program. Often, radiologists seek an additional one to two year fellowship to train in a specialty, such as nuclear medicine.

1. By Dr. Steven Wengrover

2. A radiologist is a medical doctor
specializing in diagnosing and treating
medical problems using imaging
technologies. These technologies include but
are not limited to X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and
ultrasounds. In order to become a radiologist
after completing medical school, one must
also pass an examination and complete at
least four years of a residency program.
Often, radiologists seek an additional one to
two year fellowship to train in a specialty,
such as nuclear medicine.

3. The radiology career path is currently seeing
massive growth. This growth corresponds
with the advances in imaging technologies
seen over the last several decades. As one of
the more lucrative medical careers, general
radiologists earn an average of $470,939
according to the Medical Group Management
Association. Specialists earn even higher
salaries. While the road to becoming a
radiologist is a long one, the rewards include
more than the salary. Radiologists average 8–
12 weeks of vacation time—almost double
that of other physicians.

4. Dr. Steven Wengrover has over 30 years of
experience as a Board-certified radiologist.