German Lopez, MD

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Get to know Diagnostic Radiologist Dr. German Lopez, who serves patients in Puerto Rico.

Dr. Lopez is a fellowship-trained diagnostic radiologist and body imaging specialist at Hato Rey X-Ray Imaging Center and Carolina CT & Breast Clinic in Puerto Rico. He can perform and interpret the results of diagnostic imaging tests, like MRIs or X-rays.

The mission of Hato Rey X-Ray and Carolina CT & Breast Clinic is to provide patients with accurate diagnoses in the shortest possible time in a professional environment. It has sophisticated equipment for direct capture digital mammography with CAD, ultrasound machines, multi detector computed tomography (CT Scan), MRI, bone densitometry (DXA) and digital X-rays to offer patients and the medical community excellent and quality services. 

Beginning his acclaimed career in medicine, Dr. Lopez earned his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1980. He then relocated to the United States, performing his internship at Richmond University Medical Center in 1981, his residency in diagnostic radiology with Cook County Health and Hospitals System in 1984, and his fellowship in body imaging / cross sectional imaging / MRI at St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1985.

Diagnostic radiology refers to the field of medicine that uses non-invasive imaging scans to diagnose a patient. A diagnostic radiologist is a physician who uses imaging methodologies to diagnose and manage patients and provide therapeutic options. 

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