Which medical professional interprets medical images to diagnose and treat diseases or injuries?

• A. Radiologist
• B. Oncologist
• C. Neurologist
• D. Cardiologist

Answer: (A)

Interpreting medical images to diagnose and guide treatment is done by radiologists. They are trained to read and interpret data from imaging studies such as X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, and nuclear medicine. By analyzing these images, they identify injuries or diseases, help determine their extent, and provide reports that direct the patient’s care. They also perform image-guided procedures, like biopsies or drain placements, using imaging to precisely target the area of interest.

Other specialists focus on different roles: oncologists treat cancer and coordinate treatment plans often using imaging for staging, neurologists diagnose and treat nervous system disorders, and cardiologists manage heart-related conditions—with imaging used as a tool rather than the primary activity of image interpretation.