Clinical Services
Our nuclear medicine specialists combine decades of experience with leading-edge technologies to precisely diagnose and treat disease with compassion and care. We offer all FDA-approved nuclear medicine diagnostic studies and therapeutic interventions and work closely with specialists from other departments to ensure you get the care you need.
Imaging and Diagnostic Studies
Our specialists perform positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) and conventional nuclear medicine scans to image the body, observe organ function and diagnose disease. We offer all available PET/CT, conventional nuclear medicine and theranostics-based imaging studies.
These scans provide high-resolution pictures of the body’s anatomic structures and enable real-time monitoring of bodily functions, allowing our specialists to evaluate organs and organ systems from head-to-toe.
Information from these studies allow our specialists to detect, diagnose and monitor diseases and conditions ranging from cancer to Alzheimer’s disease. Your care team will then work with you to determine the best treatment strategy.
Therapeutics and Theranostics
Our specialists can treat certain cancers and benign diseases by administering small amounts of radioactive drugs. Some of these treatments use theranostics – a type of precision medicine which specifically targets diseased cells and organs. Nuclear medicine therapeutics and theranostics are safe and often have fewer side effects than conventional treatments.
Why Choose UCLA Health Nuclear Medicine for Your Care
We combine comprehensive nuclear medicine services with experienced specialists and state-of-the-art facilities to offer you the care you need.
To make an appointment or request a complete list of all diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine studies offered by UCLA Health, contact us.