Cardiothoracic Imaging Division
The Cardiothoracic Imaging Division offers chest radiography, computed tomography, and MRI expertise. We use advanced imaging techniques to evaluate and diagnose pulmonary disorders for outpatients, inpatients, and emergency departments. Our new unique service offers a coronary CTA for ED patients.
Our close collaborations with thoracic surgery, pulmonary medicine, and oncology provide a stimulating environment and improve comprehensive care for patients.
In addition to utilizing state-of-the-art facilities, our faculty is at the forefront of research and clinical implementation of new and exciting techniques in chest radiology. Chest-imaging radiologists provide in-depth diagnoses for various patients, and when indicated, we offer expertise in the transthoracic biopsy.
Our section offers a 2-year fellowship program in collaboration with cardiac imaging, where the fellow obtains a broad experience in all aspects of cardiothoracic imaging. We are proud that we have provided our graduated fellows from different parts of the Kingdom with a solid foundation to care for the citizens of their respective communities.
The cardiothoracic imaging division consists of 5 subspecialized abroad trained radiologists: Dr. Sara Al-Ghanim (section head), Dr. Shukri Loutfi, Dr. Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, Dr. Hassan Al-Omaish, and Dr. Rayyan Daghistani.
Cardiothoracic Imaging Operation Capacity
An average of 14,000 CT scans and more than 160,000 radiographs are being reported yearly with other imaging such as MR and imaging-guided minimal invasive procedures such as biopsies.
Cardiothoracic Imaging Scope of Services
Aside from the routine imaging such as chest x-rays and CT scans, we also provide diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as CT-guided biopsies, collection drainages and tubes insertions.
Cardiothoracic Imaging Clinical Programs
- Radiology-Oncology Accelerated Track Program - This program is dedicated to help patients with newly diagnosed/suspected malignancy to access quality care with the intent to reduce delays in management. The Medical Imaging Department would have special arrangement to do imaging studies in an urgent and organized way.
- Suspected Cancer Program
Cardiothoracic Imaging Leadership
Dr. Sulaiman Al Rajhi
Section Head
Contact Cardiothoracic Imaging Division
Email: medimg1@ngha.med.sa
Phone and Extensions: (11) 8011111 ext. 13142
