Dr. Scott Hammersmith, MD

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953 Stevens Drive
Richland, WA 99352
 

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Specialties
Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Radiology
Gender
Male
Insurance Plans
Accepted
United Health Care

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Education
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Years Since
Graduation
19
Five-Star Recognition
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Group Practice
Columbia Basin Imaging
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State License Information
Licensed in Washington
What is Nuclear Radiology?
Nuclear radiology is the use of radiation and imaging systems to detect disease. A nuclear radiologist uses radioactive substances to diagnose and treat cancer and other diseases, and to research treatment for diseases. The radioactive molecules are administered to patients and then measured in the body, or samples taken from body tissue or fluids are measured. Radiation changes the body’s tissues and cells, so the tests performed after radiation is administered indicate the extent of certain diseases.

Sometimes radiation is used to kill certain cancer cells, or to reduce the pain of bone cancer. A nuclear medicine physician uses radiology more »

 

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