Pediatric Radiology
The Division of Radiology of Stony Brook Children's provides diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures for neonates, infants, children, adolescents and pregnant women.
Our radiologists, technologists, nursing team and support staff are committed to safety first and making your visit to our hospital and department efficient and pleasurable. Imaging and image-guided therapies are performed using state-of-the-art technologies and protocols. This includes using our new CT scanner to deliver the lowest possible radiation exposure and a 3T MRI scanner to achieve the highest possible image quality with no radiation.
Our academic and research-based approach, combined with the use of the latest technologies, makes Stony Brook Children’s the most advanced pediatric radiology program in the region.
Services
Diagnostic Radiology
Diagnostic radiology uses medical imaging technology to see into the body without surgery, pinpointing and identifying disorders.
Modalities include radiography (“x-rays”), fluoroscopy (“fluoro”), ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and nuclear medicine.
Interventional Radiology
Interventional radiology is a specialized service that uses image guidance to perform minimally invasive procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
Procedures include vascular and enteric access, biopsies, drainages, catheter angiography, angioplasty, nephrostograms with nephrostomy drainage, and transhepatic cholangiograms with biliary drainage.
Locations
Imaging services available in both facilities include X-ray, CT Scan, DEXA (bone density scan), Mammography, MRI (3T) and Ultrasound. Learn more about our freestanding and hospital imaging centers.
Commack Pediatric Radiology
500 Commack RoadCommack, NY 11725
For appointments: (631) 638-2600 or (631) 638-2121.
This community location is within Advanced Specialty Care, Stony Brook Medicine’s new multispecialty center in Commack. On-site imaging services add an enhanced level of convenience to your care. Walk-ins for x-rays with a doctor’s referral/prescription are welcome.
A doctor’s referral and an appointment are needed for all other imaging needs.
Stony Brook Pediatric Radiology
1320 Stony Brook RoadStony Brook, NY 11790
For appointments: (631) 638-2600 or (631) 638-2121.
This community location, behind the Coventry Commons shopping center, makes getting the diagnostic services you need easy. It’s a full-service facility staffed by the same experienced radiologists and technologists who work at Stony Brook Medicine, with free parking available in front of the building. Same-day results are available in most cases. Some tests can be done on a walk-in basis. This location is open evenings and weekends.
Patient Resources
- American College of Radiology
- Radiological Society of North America
- Image Gently Alliance
- SPR Society for Pediatric Radiology
Research and Education
As part of the academic mission of Stony Brook University Medical Center, we collaborate closely with all of the pediatric departments at Stony Brook Children’s in the teaching of tomorrow's professionals and creating a pipeline of specialty physicians for the community. Our pediatric imaging team is committed to searching for new and better ways of diagnosing disease.
Advances and Recognitions
Our pediatric radiology faculty is recognized nationally and internationally, serving and contributing to pediatric societies and conferences for the advancement of pediatric imaging. Their work has received distinguished recognition at meetings and has been the focus for local news stories in Suffolk County. Our team also participates in various organizations, including Leapfrog and the American College of Radiation (ACR).
Definitions
Computed tomography is a non-invasive imaging technology that uses X-rays and computers to create an image of the inside of the body. Most body parts can be examined using CT.
Many radiology procedures require a contrast agent be introduced into the body to help see the body's internal organs more clearly. Iodine agents are used for CT and catheter angiography, Gadolinium for MRI, and barium for gastrointestinal procedures.
This diagnostic imaging procedure uses radiofrequencies to produce images of the body in both two and three dimensions. No radiation is required with MRI.
This imaging modality uses small amounts of radioisotopes (radiopharmaceuticals) to image anatomical function of organs. The radioisotopes are attracted to specific organs— and emit gamma rays that can be detected externally by special types of cameras. These cameras then work in conjunction with computers to form functional images.
General radiography is the most basic form of medical imaging. It uses x-rays to create a fixed or still image of the body. Any part of the body can be examined with radiography.
This is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses sound waves to produce images of the organs and soft tissues inside the body.
