Radiology and Radiological Science

More than 90,000 CT examinations are performed each year. Our clinical service includes CT imaging of the chest, abdomen and pelvis, including CT angiography and 3D imaging. We have the latest in 3D software and currently complete more than 1,000 3D CT cases a month.

The section has nine state-of-the-art Siemens multidetector CT (MDCT) scanners (two scanners at MDCT 64 slice and seven flash dual source scanners). High temporal resolution results from the use of dual X-ray and detector systems. In flash mode an examination of the chest, abdomen and pelvis can be completed in 10-12 seconds.

The flash scanner is especially beneficial for patients who may experience low back pain or shortness of breath when lying down or patients who may have high or irregular heart rates.

Visit CTisus, the premier educational site for CT developed by Elliot K. Fishman, M.D.

• 3D medical visualization
• Web-based education and training
• Oncologic imaging
• Cardiac imaging
• MDCT/CTA development and design

In the Body MRI section, we interpret over 7,000 body MRI examinations each year. MRI studies are performed on 14 state-of-the-art 1.5T and 3T in house clinical scanners, one interventional scanner and one intraoperative scanner in the IMRIS suite. In addition, we interpret body MRI examination from 5 offsite 1.5T and 3T magnets. We offer extensive clinical and research experience in all aspects of body MRI:

• Chest
• Cardiac
• Vascular
• Abdomen: Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic, Renal/Adrenal, Retroperitoneal, Gastro-intestinal
• Pelvis
• Prostate
• Musculoskeletal MRI

Cutting-edge research is actively ongoing in clinical body MRI in collaboration with other specialties. Research fellowships are available for one or more years. If you are interested in a research position in body MRI, please fill the online application form.

Novel research projects include

• Phase contrast applications in cardiac MRI
• Tissue characterization using T1 and T2 maps
• Quantification of infiltrative liver parenchymal diseases
• Tumor functional and metabolic imaging, including response assessment
• Multiparametric MRI of the prostate
• Oncologic applications of whole-body MRI

Sadye Alvarez
Sr. Administrative Coordinator
Teleradiology Coordinator
600 N. Wolfe St., MRI 143
Baltimore, MD 21287
Phone: 410-955-4567
Fax: 410-955-9799

The ultrasound section of The Johns Hopkins Hospital performs more than 24,000 examinations each year, including abdominal and gynecologic ultrasound; thyroid and neck; obstetrics; organ transplants; ultrasound of various joints, muscles, tendons and nerves; carotid duplex, abdominal Doppler; and peripheral vascular Doppler examinations.

Our 15 rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art ultrasound units, including Philips Epiq and IU22, Siemens S3000 Helix and S2000, and GE Logiq E9. Most of our units have 3-D and fusion capabilities. We currently store all images electronically on a picture archiving and communicating system.

Our sonographers are registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, and our facilities are accredited in abdominal, obstetrical, gynecological and vascular sonography by the American College of Radiology.

We perform ultrasound-guided biopsies and procedures of various organs and masses, including the liver, thyroid, lymph nodes, kidney, pancreas, mediastinum, pleural based lung, retroperitoneal and pelvic masses. We are also a recognized leader in MRI fusion biopsies of the prostate.