Radiology

Reliable and speedy medical imaging

At Kuwait Hospital, we know that any effective healthcare treatment plan begins with reliable and accurate diagnosis. Our Radiology department focuses on providing high quality medical imaging and radiation including angiograms and biopsies, through our state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and well-experienced technicians. We have a variety of sophisticated imaging technology for high resolution imaging with as minimal exposure to radiation as possible, making them safe for children, young patients, and pregnant women.

Our diagnostic radiology specialists care for a wide range of conditions and diseases including all types and stages of cancer, which require and rely on radiological diagnosis. 

 

The Kuwait Hospital Difference

We pride in being one the few private hospitals in Kuwait to house the Revolutionary Apex CT 256 scan – a cutting-edge platform with best-in-class technology and unparalleled clinical capabilities that enable:  

  • Up to 82% lower doses of radiation with patient’s safety in mind 
  • 160mm whole organ coverage 
  • 0.23 high-definition imaging for more diagnostic accuracy 
  • Reduced noise and anxiety to improve comfort for better patient experience 
  • Faster speed to reduce motion artifact and breath hold time 
  • Multiple applications to meet all diagnostic needs 
  • Monitor heart beats at any rate with low-dose, motion-free, high definition imaging 
  • Comprehensive cardiac assessment even with challenging patients 

Our department works with a sense of urgency to provide speedy and timely test results, so that doctors can diagnose and begin a personalized treatment plan at the earliest.  

Your safety and wellbeing is our priority. This is why we take the utmost care to use only the most relevant and effective technology with minimum exposure to radiation.  

Our technicians and specialists are board certified, to ensure that you only receive the highest quality of care in therapeutic diagnostics

Our Services and Treatments

MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanning for: 

  • Angiography 
  • Arthritis 
  • Brain  
  • Brachial areas 
  • Kidneys and heart  
  • Breast lumps and mammography  
  • Gastro-intestinal tract including small intestine, large intestine and colon  

CT (computed tomography) scanning for: 

  • Abdominal area and related organs  
  • Angiography  
  • Chest and lungs 
  • Bones and joints 
  • Ears  
  • Head and facial skull 
  • Pelvis  
  • Full body cross-sectional imagery  

Sonography or ultrasound imaging for: 

  • High quality 2D, 3D and 4D imagery  
  • Angiographies  
  • Musculoskeletal conditions  
  • Prenatal conditions and complexities  
  • Gender identification of fetus  
  • Vascular conditions  
  • Gynecological conditions 

 Digital X-Ray for:  

  • Standard x-rays 
  • Contrast-dyed x-rays  
  • Low energy x-rays 
  • Bone and joint x-rays 
  • Spinal x-rays 
  • Internal dysfunctions  

Fluoroscopy: 

  • Vital organs – heart, liver, lungs  
  • Locating foreign objects 
  • Administration of anesthetic injections  
  • Reproductive system  
  • Digestive system  
  • Respiratory system  

 BMD (Bone mineral density): 

  • Fractures 
  • Arthritis 
  • Osteoporosis 

Know your Doctor

You are unique and so should your healthcare plan be personalized to your wellbeing. Our board-certified doctors are highly experienced and qualified to guide you on your healthcare journey, from consultation and diagnosis to treatment and recovery.  

Get to know your Kuwait Hospital doctor and his/her specialization, credentials, and successful track-record for positive health outcomes.