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Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear medicine uses advanced technology in noninvasive imaging to capture functional and molecular images of organs and tissues without causing adverse effects, thereby facilitating accurate diagnoses and treatments.



A patient lying on a table in the nuclear medicine department to undergo an imaging study A patient lying on a table in the nuclear medicine department to undergo an imaging study

Blue location pin icon on a white background. 3435 Tarascos Street, Monraz, 44670 Guadalajara, Jalisco

+52 33 3813 0042 Ext. 2148

Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Nuclear medicine is a medical specialty that uses small amounts of radioactive substances to diagnose and treat diseases. At Hospital Angeles Carmen, we have a state-of-the-art Nuclear Medicine department that offers a wide range of tests and treatments.

Our team of nuclear medicine specialists uses state-of-the-art technology to perform studies such as bone scans, renal scans, thyroid scans, and lung scans, among others. These studies allow us to obtain detailed images of how organs and tissues function, which helps diagnose diseases and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments.

In addition to diagnostic studies, our Nuclear Medicine department also offers therapeutic treatments, such as radioactive iodine therapy for thyroid cancer and metabolic therapy for metastatic bone pain.

At Hospital Angeles Carmen, we provide high-quality nuclear medicine services with a focus on the safety and well-being of our patients. Our team of highly trained professionals ensures that every test and treatment is performed accurately and effectively, using appropriate radiation doses.

If you need a nuclear medicine test or treatment, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are committed to providing you with the best medical care and the most accurate results for your health.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Nuclear medicine is a medical specialty that uses small amounts of radioactive substances to diagnose and treat diseases.

The most common tests performed in nuclear medicine are bone scans, thyroid scans, renal scans, and lung scans.

To perform a nuclear medicine scan, the patient is given a small amount of a radioactive substance, either orally, intravenously, or by inhalation. A special camera is then used to detect the radiation emitted by the body and produce detailed images.

Yes, nuclear medicine tests are safe and do not cause serious side effects. The radiation dose used is very low, and the benefits of obtaining an accurate diagnosis outweigh the risks.

The duration of a nuclear medicine exam depends on the type of exam and the part of the body being evaluated. It usually takes between 1 and 3 hours.

Hospitals that offer this service

Hospital Angeles Acoxpa Hospital Angeles Andares Hospital Angeles Centro Sur Hospital Angeles Ciudad Juárez Hospital Angeles Clínica Londres Hospital Angeles Del Carmen Hospital Angeles León Hospital Angeles Lindavista Hospital Angeles Lomas Hospital Angeles Metropolitano Hospital Angeles Mocel Hospital Angeles Morelia Hospital Angeles Pedregal Hospital Angeles San Luis Potosí Hospital Angeles Puebla Hospital Angeles Tampico Hospital Angeles Tijuana Hospital Angeles Xalapa
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