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Chest X-Ray (cont.)

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Interpreting a Chest X-ray

Chest X-ray tests are most frequently interpreted by a radiologist (doctor specialized in radiology). Other doctors who often review and interpret the results of chest X-ray tests include:

  • emergency room physicians,

  • internal medicine doctors,

  • pediatricians,

  • family practice doctors,

  • pulmonologists (lung doctors),

  • cardiologists (heart doctors),

  • anesthesiologists,

  • chest surgeons, and

  • oncologists (cancer doctors).

Generally, doctors use the information from a chest X-ray together with medical history, physical examination, and other clinical data to help to make a clinical decision.

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