Ask one of the newest members of Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg what he finds most exciting about the field of radiology, and you won’t hear about any one area of clinical interests, cases or research. Dr. Neil Patil enjoys it all.
“Virtual Colonoscopy” Proving Important Screening Tool
Computed tomographic (CT) colonography, also referred to as virtual colonoscopy, is providing local clinicians with a minimally invasive screening tool for detecting early colorectal cancer and polyps. Christopher Meyer, MD, radiologist and member of the virtual colonoscopy team at Radiologic
New Ultrasound Test for Liver Fibrosis Available Locally
Liver ultrasound elastography is a painless, new test available at Medical Imaging of Fredericksburg. It can detect and evaluate liver fibrosis in patients with Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and other biliary disorders. It is an alternative to more invasive liver biopsies for