Trevor Alden Lundstrom M.D.
Radiologist | Diagnostic Radiology
810 Saint Vincents Dr Birmingham AL, 35205About
Trevor Alden Lundstrom, MD, is a leading radiologist currently serving patients at Vulcan Imaging Associates in Birmingham, Alabama. Throughout his thirteen years of practice, he has accrued extensive expertise in diagnostic radiology and musculoskeletal radiology. After earning his medical degree in 1999 at the University of Nebraska, Dr. Lundstrom completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He received board certification in radiology from the American Board of Radiology. Additionally, in order to stay up to date on all medical advancements in his field, he maintains a professional membership with the Radiological Society of North America.
Education and Training
Univ of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1999
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Trevor Alden Lundstrom M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Open MRI
Open MRIs are becoming extinct. I read an article that less than 30 were sold in US last year. They are much less powerful and therefore suffer from poor contrast resolution. I used to read an open 0.5 T MRI and it could not perform chemical fat suppression which is extremely helpful on all MSK studies particularly if IV contrast is given. Closed MRIs come in 1.5 and 3T. They are narrow but offer great resolution and less motion artifact especially with good technologists. 3T is necessary for many body imaging e ams such as multiparametric prostate MRIs to avoid using an endorectal coil. Recently, a third option has become available called wide short bore MRI. These scanners have a shorter wider bore the patient enters. They still offer 1.5 and 3T capabilities as the narrow bore magnets and can accommodate larger patients and those with claustrophobia. Most hospitals are replacing their scanners with this newer generation. They are more expensive so many imaging centers are holding off on purchasing new equipment until their scanners are end of life. Bottom line, the best quality scanner is closed MRI and the wide bore is more tolerable for patients. READ MORE
Fellowships
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Professional Society Memberships
- Radiological Society of North America
What do you attribute your success to?
- Dedication to the medical field, technology, teaching others, staying current with changes and technology, as well as patient care.
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling, Golf
Favorite professional publications
- Medical, Diagnostic Radiology publications and research
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