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Azher Iqbal
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34 years
Experience
Azher Iqbal
- Lancaster, New York
- Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny
- Accepting new patients
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What does a shadow on an ultrasound mean?
It generally means the blockage of acoustic ultrasound waves. It’s due to difference in tissue density, bowel gas, metal etc. Please be careful asking for an opinion from someone READ MORE
It generally means the blockage of acoustic ultrasound waves. It’s due to difference in tissue density, bowel gas, metal etc. Please be careful asking for an opinion from someone who is not a radiologist interpreting your test.
Warm regards
Azher Iqbal
Warm regards
Azher Iqbal
Is interventional radiology treatment used on uterine fibroids?
Yes, most women are a candidate for uterine fibroid embolization. It is an affective minimally invasive procedure for treatment of fibroids. Consult your vascular interventional READ MORE
Yes, most women are a candidate for uterine fibroid embolization. It is an affective minimally invasive procedure for treatment of fibroids. Consult your vascular interventional radiologist to discuss this option to determine if this is the right procedure for your situation.
Warm regards,
Azher Iqbal, MD
Warm regards,
Azher Iqbal, MD
What can I do to make my son comfortable with this CT scan?
CTScanner has the relatively open gantry as compared to an MRI. It takes literally one minute or less for the entire scan to be done. Most people have no issues with a feeling READ MORE
CTScanner has the relatively open gantry as compared to an MRI. It takes literally one minute or less for the entire scan to be done. Most people have no issues with a feeling of tight Spaces. Normally no sedation is required. Talk to your son before the exam, he’ll do just fine.
Should a radiologist inform the patient about the test results?
Radiologists interprets the study that your physician has ordered. It may be only a part of the work up that you are going through. You must see the physician who has ordered READ MORE
Radiologists interprets the study that your physician has ordered. It may be only a part of the work up that you are going through. You must see the physician who has ordered the radiological studies as a part of your ongoing treatment and work up. Remember that radiologist is not your treating physician, he is merely gives an opinion on the study performed at that moment in time.
Are X-rays safe for elderly people?
It’s always a risk versus benefit ratio, and sort the answer is yes as long as it is ordered by your physician for a reason
What tests can find the cause of my headaches?
There’s no test for that. You need a complete work up under supervision of your physician
What tests can indicate the reason for my chest congestion?
Please see your primary care and discuss a referral to a pulmonologist (physician who specializes in chest/pulmonary disorders). I do not recommend obtaining medical imaging without READ MORE
Please see your primary care and discuss a referral to a pulmonologist (physician who specializes in chest/pulmonary disorders). I do not recommend obtaining medical imaging without your physician's supervision.
Why is there such a radical difference between my chest X-ray and CT scan?
CT scan gives much more detailed anatomic information
How common is anxiety after an MRI?
It’s common for people who are claustrophobic. You can request a sedative before your exam
Should I eat before my MRI Scan?
In general eating does not affect your routine MRI scan
I am having numbness in my right leg. What test do you recommend? I am worried if it is an early sign of a stroke.
Start with your primary care physician. All tests should be done under direction of the physician.
What can I expect after having a percutaneous needle biopsy?
Typically, long-term pain is uncommon. You can research using the internet for your particular biopsy type quite easily.
