Clinical Imaging Services
The Clinical Imaging Service at Hamad Medical Corporation is a cornerstone of diagnostic excellence and clinical innovation. It plays a vital role in the healthcare journey by delivering high-quality, patient-centered imaging services that support accurate diagnosis, informed clinical decisions and advanced treatment planning across all medical specialties.
The service is recognised for its comprehensive, state-of-the-art imaging services, supported by cutting-edge technology, internationally accredited protocols, and a highly specialised medical team. The service is continuously evolving to meet the growing and complex needs of patients, while ensuring the highest standards of safety, accuracy and efficiency.
Services
The Clinical Imaging Service provides a comprehensive range of vital imaging services across all hospitals within the HMC network. Services operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency and inpatient care, ensuring immediate support for urgent clinical needs. Outpatient imaging and select inpatient appointments are scheduled through the centralised Clinical Imaging Appointment Centre to provide convenient and timely access for all patients.
On average, the department serves over 90,000 patients per month, reflecting the scale, efficiency and importance of imaging in modern healthcare delivery.
Advanced Imaging Modalities
The Clinical Imaging Service is equipped with the latest technology and infrastructure to support a wide variety of diagnostic and interventional imaging services, including:
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): High-resolution imaging for neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiac, and body applications, including 3T MRI units.
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Computed Tomography (CT): Multi-slice CT systems with low-dose protocols, cardiac CT, trauma imaging and virtual colonoscopy.
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Angiography and Interventional Radiology: Biplane and hybrid systems enabling complex vascular, hepatobiliary and oncological interventions.
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Mammography: Digital and 3D tomosynthesis imaging for breast cancer screening and diagnostics.
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Ultrasound (US): Conventional, Doppler, and contrast-enhanced ultrasound services for obstetric, abdominal, vascular and musculoskeletal applications.
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Fluoroscopy: Real-time dynamic imaging for gastrointestinal, genitourinary and interventional procedures.
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Nuclear Medicine (NM) and PET-CT: Functional imaging for oncology, cardiology and metabolic disorders using radiopharmaceutical tracers.
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Digital Plain Radiography (X-ray): Fully digital general radiography, including portable and mobile X-ray services for ICU and wards.
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Bone Densitometry (DEXA/BMD): Precision assessment of bone mineral density for osteoporosis diagnosis and monitoring.
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Operating Theatre Imaging (Hybrid Suites): Intraoperative imaging support for neurosurgery, vascular and orthopedic procedures.
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Emergency Radiology Services: Rapid-response imaging protocols and trauma team integration for emergency and critical care cases.
Round-the-Clock Service Excellence
The department operates 24/7 to provide uninterrupted imaging services for emergency departments, intensive care units, operating theatres and inpatient wards across all HMC hospitals. For outpatients and select inpatient services, appointments are managed through a centralised scheduling system, with patient comfort, accessibility and efficiency as top priorities.
Digital Integration and Technology
The Clinical Imaging department operates in a fully digital environment, leveraging a robust Radiology Information System (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for real-time image access, reporting and collaboration across all HMC hospitals. This ensures:
- Faster diagnosis and decision-making
- Seamless interdisciplinary communication
- Long-term image storage and secure access
- System-wide standardisation and efficiency
QUAADRIL: Driving Excellence in Radiology
To ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and accountability, the Clinical Imaging Department is supported by QUAADRIL — the Quality Assurance and Audit Division of Radiology Imaging Leadership.
Through QUAADRIL, HMC ensures that all imaging services adhere to evidence-based practice, international accreditation standards and a culture of continuous quality improvement.
