Our Pediatric Radiology Services

Advanced cardiac imaging and tractography are procedural techniques that provide enhanced imaging for optimal diagnosis.

Creating an environment that places patient sensitivity in the forefront is attained through distraction techniques, sedation techniques, and our Adventure Series radiology procedure rooms

  • Interventional radiology — Interventional radiology is a subspecialty within the Department of Pediatric Radiology at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. 
  • Advanced cardiac imaging — Advanced cardiac imaging offers a look at the cardiac anatomy, which aids in evaluating cardiac function and cardiac output.
  • Tractography — the use of tractography within radiology services offers advanced information used for patient prognosis and surgical planning.

Contact Us

To schedule a radiology appointment or consultation, please call 412-692-5500.

Radiology and Imaging Services at Our Lawrenceville Campus

  • General X-ray
  • EOS
  • Fluoroscopy
    • Barium Enema
    • Cookie Swallow
    • Esophagram
    • Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) Series
    • Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG)
  • CT Scan
  • Interventional Radiology
    • Image-Guided Biopsies
    • Joint Aspiration / Joint Injection
    • Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)
  • Nuclear Medicine Tests (Molecular Imaging)
    • DMSA Renal (Kidney) Scan
    • Gastric Emptying Study
  • Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scans
  • Ultrasound

Other Specialty Services Available by Appointment

  • GFR Testing for Living Donor Candidates (adult)
  • MRI Breast Imaging (adult)

Referral Requirements

Referrals are not required from primary care physicians or other UPMC Children’s specialty services. Patients enrolled in managed care insurance plans may require authorization from their insurance provider and primary care physician. Please check with your insurance plan regarding any authorization requirements. All necessary authorization forms must be received before the patient's visit. For accurate provider numbers or more information, please call 412-864-8965 or 412-692-5512.

Referring physicians: Please provide the radiologist with details of clinical and other pertinent findings so the highest quality examination can be made.

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