Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine section provides a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services using radiopharmaceuticals. It is equipped with two PET/CT, four SPECT/CT, one SPECT camera, two DEXA machines, and beta and gamma counters.
The section performs various molecular studies with state-of-the-art hybrid imaging techniques.
There is a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, medical physicists, radio pharmacists, technologists, and coordinators. The section is also actively involved in academic, research, and multidisciplinary work.
MINM section is the first site accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) in Nuclear medicine and PET in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The service is three decades old and has expanded from conventional technology to hybrid equipment and advanced molecular tracers.
A cohesive team of qualified and well-trained clinical, technical and scientific staff performs procedures in a state-of-the-art, world-class diagnostic and therapeutic facility. The section actively participates in academic training, research, and quality improvement Initiatives.
Moreover, the MINM section also offers a two-year fellowship training program accredited by SCHFS and established in 2016. It provides comprehensive, high-quality training in diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of adult and pediatric nuclear medicine by faculty experts in the field with state-of-the-art instruments.
The program prepares fellows for future clinical and academic practice. The program is one of the most robust nuclear medicine training programs in the region.
Division Operation Capacity
From 7,000 procedures in 2017, we are now providing about 10,000 procedures annually.
Division Scope of Services
Molecular Imaging Nuclear Medicine (MINM) Section is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services utilizing radiopharmaceuticals in King Abdul-Aziz Medical City and King Abdullah Specialized Children hospital in Riyadh.
Also, MINM delivers a clinical service for bone mineral density measurement. The generated scans give information on the anatomy and physiology of the body.
They can be used to determine the presence of disease based on the function of the organ or tissue. Used diagnostic modalities are extremely sensitive to abnormalities.
Certain conditions are effectively treated by specific radiopharmaceuticals that emit particle radiation which causes biological damage, injuring or destroying targeted tissue.
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
Leadership
Dr. Mohammed Al Zayed
Section Head
Contact Information
Email: MINM@ngha.med.sa
Phone and Extensions: (11) 8011111 ext. 50711
