Diagnostic Radiologist
Dr. Bruce E. Leiter is a Diagnostic Radiologist in Rockport, ME
with special training and skill in diagnosing diseases and injuries with imaging technology.
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Bruce E. Leiter, MD performs
imaging with x-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, or radiation in order to diagnose disorders or dysfunctions in tissues and bones. Diagnostic Radiology is
a field of medicine that applies imaging technology to diagnose disease and dysfunction. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Diagnostic Radiologists include bone fractures, bronchitis, heart disease, kidney stones, cirrhosis, and benign or cancerous tumors.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Diagnostic Radiologists
include x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests, computed tomography (CT) scans, ultrasounds, mammographies, fluoroscopies, nuclear stress tests, positron emission tomographies (PET), and bone density scans (DEXA).
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Diagnostic Radiologists in Rockport, ME
Nuclear Medicine Doctor
A nuclear medicine specialist employs the properties of radioactive atoms and molecules in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and in research. Radiation detection and imaging instrument systems are used to detect disease as it changes the function and metabolism of normal cells, tissues and organs. A wide variety of diseases can be found in this way, usually before the structure of the organ involved by the disease can be seen to be abnormal by any other techniques. Early detection of coronary artery disease (including acute heart attack), early cancer detection and evaluation of the effect of tumor treatment, diagnosis of infection and inflammation anywhere in the body and early detection of blood clot in the lungs are all possible with these techniques. Unique forms of radioactive molecules can attack and kill cancer cells (e.g., lymphoma, thyroid cancer) or can relieve the severe pain of cancer that has spread to bone
Nuclear Medicine Doctors in Rockport, ME
Surgeon
Dr. Bruce E. Leiter is a Surgeon in Rockport, ME
with special training and skill in performing surgical procedures within a wide variety of specialties.
As a Surgeon, Bruce E. Leiter, MD performs
surgical operations to prevent or remedy illness, injury, or dysfunction relating to patient anatomy. Surgery is
a medical specialty focusing on surgical operations performed as emergency or elective procedures. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Surgeons include appendicitis, heart disease, pancreatitis, traumatic injury, cancer, congenital birth defect, oral disease or dysfunction, gallbladder disease, kidney stones, chronic back, neck, or joint pain, chronic sinus infection, brain disorders, and eye injury or illness.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Surgeons
include laboratory testing, surgical procedures, post-operative care, patient education, anesthesia administration, and pre-and post-operative medication prescription.
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Surgeons in Rockport, ME
