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Emory Division of Neuroradiology

The Division of Neuroradiology has nine faculty with a variety of special interests and strengths to include ENT, pediatric, stroke and spine imaging. Though Interventional Neuroradiology functions as a separate sub-division, the diagnostic division also performs head and neck biopsies, spine procedures, myelograms and diagnostic angiography. The division provides expertise in neurologic imaging for Emory University Hospital, Emory Crawford Long Hospital, The Emory Clinic, Grady Memorial Hospital, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta-Egleston.

PROCEDURES

  • Computed Tomography (CT) is an x-ray scan that utilizes a computer to produce cross-sectional images of the body.
  • Image-Guided Biopsy is the removal of a sample of tissue or cells from the body by a radiologist using an imaging method such as CT, ultrasound or fluoroscopy to locate the biopsy site.
  • CTA: Computed Tomographic Angiography is an effective procedure to verify suspected ischemic vascular lesions or define vascular anatomy such as aneurysms anywhere along the neurovascular axis (from transverse aortic arch to the Circle of Willis) in a relatively non-invasive manner. Specific uses include:
    • Occlusive disease of the carotids
    • Neurosurgical planning
    • Ischemic cerebral vascular disease
    • Reconstructive surgery
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) is a study of the blood vessels using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRA produces very detailed two-dimensional (2-D) and three-dimensional (3-D) images of the blood vessels and other parts of the body using radio waves and a strong magnetic field instead of using x-rays.
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses magnetic waves to make pictures of the inside of the body. Using a large magnet, radio waves and a computer, an MRI produces two-dimensional (2-D) and three-dimensional (3-D) pictures.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Neuroradiology
Department of Radiology
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia 30322

For information call
Francine Hollowell 404-712-4583
Fax: 404-712-7957
e-mail: Francine.Hollowell@emoryhealthcare.org

STAFF

Arthur Jackson Fountain, Jr, MD Neuroradiology Division Director and Director of the Department of Radiology for Grady Hospital, a hospital affiliated with the Emory Radiology Department for resident training
Patricia A. Hudgins, MD Director of Division Fellowship Program
Chad A. Holder, MD Director of Neuro MRI, Medical Directory of Emory-Georga Tech Biomedical Imaging Technology Center
Denis Atkinson, MD Director of Pediatric Neuroradiology
Amanda Corey, MD
James Hoffman, MD
Arun Krishnan, MD
Carolyn Cidis Meltzer, MD William Timmie Chair and Professor of Radiology
Mark Mullins, MD, PhD Assistant Director, Residency Training Program

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