A diagnostic radiologist in Houston, TX, Dr. Richard Schellin can perform & interpret the results of diagnostic imaging tests, like MRIs or X-rays.
Dr. Richard Schellin graduated from Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1977.
Dr. Schellin has one office in Texas where he specializes in Diagnostic Radiology, Vascular & Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine.
Dr. Schellin works with one doctor, Dr. Aleksandr Goldvekht.
Specializing in the field of diagnostic radiology, Dr. Richard Schellin evaluates the results of medical images. These may include X-rays like CAT scans or MRIs. Diagnostic radiologists may specialize in evaluating the results of a specific imaging modality, or in the diagnosis of a specific disease, such as cancer. Medical imaging techniques are typically used to diagnose and evaluate conditions like cancer or a broken leg.
Vascular & interventional radiologists are trained to perform a wide variety of minimally-invasive, highly specific treatment techniques to treat a broad range of conditions. Typically, Dr. Schellin will offer treatments that utilize instruments such as catheters, which are fed through the patient's blood vessels or other less-invasive paths to treat conditions or disorders without resorting to surgery.
As a nuclear medicine specialist, Dr. Schellin utilizes painless, minimally-invasive procedures and medical imaging modalities to diagnose and treat disease and illness. For example, Dr. Schellin may employ diagnostic techniques such as nuclear imaging. More specifically, the procedure involves the injection of nuclear isotopes into the body that can be tracked by the low levels of radiation that are emitted.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Schellin, but only those who participate in Medicare.