Pediatric Radiology

Corewell Health Children's offers imaging services to support the diagnosis of numerous childhood diseases. Services include X-rays, CT (computed tomography or CAT scan), ultrasound, MRI, nuclear medicine, and procedures such as fluoroscopy, biopsy, and drainage of fluid or abscess collections.

Our board-certified, fellowship-trained pediatric radiologists have additional training and experience in the interpretation of pediatric studies. Supporting the radiologists are technologists specially trained to help children and their families feel relaxed and comfortable while accommodating any special needs.

• Cutting-edge CT – All Corewell Health CT scanners are programmed to minimize radiation dose while obtaining high-quality diagnostic images. Our Flash CT offers the additional advantage of being up to 40 times faster than a conventional CT, decreasing the likelihood that sedation will be required for many patients.
• Kitten Scanner – Located at our Royal Oak campus, this child-sized model scanner reduces fear by helping children learn about the MRI scanning process by "trying it out"
• Cinemavision – These MRI-compatible goggles and noise-cancelling headphones provide entertainment from a patient's own DVDs, CDs, or iPod, or from television, reducing the need for sedation during MRI
• Open Bore and Wide Open MRI – Our open bore MRI (larger opening) and wide open MRI (open at both ends) help reduce a child's anxiety. When it is medically appropriate to use these MRI machines, the open MRI allows parents to hold a child's hand during the scan. Available with wide open MRI scans, ambient experience functionality allows children to have some control over the experience by choosing different lighting and sound elements.

Getting an MRI doesn’t have to be scary. Here's what your child can expect when they come to Corewell Health for an MRI:

Some exams require that your child fast before the exam or procedure. You will be given specific information about exam preparation from your physician or the scheduler when you make your child's radiology appointment. Call your doctor if you have questions.

Should your child experience an injury and require imaging, Corewell Health has convenient locations in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties, where patients have access to pediatric radiology services.

From utilizing the latest equipment for quicker studies to performing patient exams at the lowest radiation exposure possible, your child's safety is our priority. Corewell Health Children's participates in the "Image Gently" campaign of the Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging. We also limit the region of the body being imaged with X-rays to the smallest possible area and tailor examinations to the size of the patient, from the smallest newborn to the largest teenager. The Pediatric Imaging section participates in all Corewell Health radiation safety initiatives.