Radiology

Specialized clinical expertise and advanced imaging procedures, including diagnostic and interventional radiology.

For Radiology related requests:

For all other requests:: 1-800-777-8442

The University of Iowa Department of Radiology offers excellence in patient care, education and research. Equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and expert providers, our department provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services to patients both within the State of Iowa and surrounding areas.

Radiology Specialties

Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Many procedures that were previously performed surgically are now accomplished by an interventional radiologist with fewer risks and a shorter hospital stay. Interventional radiologists diagnose and treat patients using minimally invasive technologies and techniques—catheters, guide wires, needles, balloons, stents, and other devices with radiological imaging.

Interventional Neuroradiology

The Interventional Neuroradiology Division provides comprehensive care to patients with diseases and disorders of the brain and spine and their vasculature, including brain aneurysms, stroke, and vascular malformations.

Mammogram with imagining technologist Jessica Flynn RTR BS at Iowa River Landing radiology on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. Patient consent on file.

Breast Imaging (Mammography)

Our team uses 3-D mammography and other technologies to provide the most accurate cancer screening. We’ve created an ideal place to come for your breast care.

Where’s the lead shield

UI Health Care experts are not putting lead shields on patients for imaging exams. This is due to:

Updates in technology.
Findings from over 70 years of research studies.

The National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements has found that lead shields are no longer needed. For patient safety, they should not be used.

Our clinics now have better imaging devices. They reduce radiation exposure by over 95%.
Researchers have found that reproductive organs are not affected by imaging systems.
Shields may hide parts of the body that need to be seen. This can stop accurate diagnosis.

Many hospitals no longer shield patients for imaging exams. Doing x-rays and other radiology exams without a lead shield is safe. It is not a risk to a patient’s reproductive health. It will also allow for better diagnosis.

Why Choose Us?

Delivering exceptional and compassionate care to our patients is central to our core mission. Our team of trained specialists are nationally recognized leaders in radiology, and University of Iowa Health Care is one of only a few medical centers in the region that offers a full complement of unique imaging services to patients both within and outside the State of Iowa.