The Department of Radiology at Nicklaus Children's Hospital is an exclusive pediatric radiology facility. We have been imaging children since 1950; constantly providing state-of-the art equipment and staff that is trained and dedicated to the care of infants and children. The department is staffed by specialists in all radiology fields. These experts work together with clinical sub-specialists and attending physicians to support the care of children.

The department's commitment to excellence has led to its establishment as a regional leader for pediatric radiology, serving children throughout Florida as well as the Caribbean, Central America and South America.

Our children's imaging center performed in excess of 140,000 cases last year.

The department offers the latest equipment to support imaging of children, enabling the team to acquire the best quality images with minimal patient exposure to radiation.

Faster Imaging, Less Sedation

In 2020, the hospital became the first pediatric facility in the Southeast to acquire a Siemens Healthineers Biograph Vision™ PET/CT system. This state-of-the art system makes it possible to obtain the highest quality medical images in children in a fraction of the time required from other PET/CT systems. Due to the speed of the imaging process of this system, young patients undergoing studies may require less sedation and in some cases may not need sedation at all.

Fast, High-Quality Radiology Imaging Results

At Nicklaus Children's Hospital, all radiological images are acquired, stored and distributed digitally. The department has integrated systems that make it possible for physicians to access images through a secure website, ensuring that results are available to referring doctors with optimal efficiency to support medical care.

A Diagnostic Center of Excellence Accredited by the American College of Radiology

Nicklaus Children's Hospital and Nicklaus Children's Outpatient Centers are proud to be designated as a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence^® (DICOE) by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

The DICOE program, which represents the pinnacle of medical imaging care, is an achievement that goes beyond accreditation to recognize best-quality imaging practices and diagnostic care. This includes a comprehensive assessment of the entire medical imaging enterprise, including structure and outcomes. The DICOE designation recognizes excellence at multiple levels — including the professional staff, the technology and the policies and procedures the organization follows — and superior patient care.