Nuclear Medicine

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi delivers distinguished medical services across multiple specialties, including nuclear medicine. The Nuclear Medicine Department at SSMC provides advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services using the latest technologies and outstanding medical expertise.

What Is Nuclear Medicine?

Nuclear medicine is a medical speciality in which extremely small amounts of radioactive materials are used to diagnose and treat diseases. These radioactive isotopes are administered by injection, inhalation or ingestion. They emit radiation that enables doctors to assess body functions and internal organs with high precision.

Benefits

• Precise diagnosis of diseases: Nuclear medicine helps diagnose many conditions with high accuracy, including heart disease, cancer, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal conditions and bone diseases.
• Effective treatment: Nuclear medicine is used to treat certain conditions, such as thyroid cancer and some other cancers.
• Reduced need for surgery: Nuclear medicine can help doctors diagnose and treat diseases without the need for surgical procedures, reducing surgical risks and recovery time.
• High precision: Nuclear medicine techniques are extremely precise, allowing doctors to obtain clear images of the body’s internal organs and tissues.
• Safety: Only very small amounts of radioactive materials are used in nuclear medicine, making it safe for patients.

Services Provided by the Nuclear Medicine Department at SSMC

• Nuclear imaging: To diagnose and treat diseases by capturing images of internal organs and tissues using radioactive materials.
• Radionuclide therapy: To treat certain cancers and thyroid disorders.
• Nuclear medicine joint scan: To diagnose joint diseases such as arthritis.
• Nuclear medicine bone scan: To diagnose bone diseases such as osteoporosis.
• Nuclear medicine cardiac scan: To diagnose heart disease such as coronary artery disease.

Why Choose SSMC?

The Nuclear Medicine Department comprises a team of highly experienced and competent physicians with advanced skills in modern nuclear medicine techniques. The department team is characterised by collaboration and teamwork, which helps provide the best possible care for patients.

A Modern and Advanced Environment

The Nuclear Medicine Department at SSMC is equipped with the latest medical equipment and devices, enabling the clinical team to perform examinations, diagnoses and treatments with high accuracy and efficiency. The department also features a modern, comfortable design that supports a patient-friendly environment.

Get in Touch

For more information about the Nuclear Medicine Department at SSMC, please visit our website here, or schedule your appointment here.