Robert D. Reinhart, MD
Doctor | Vascular & Interventional Radiology
211 N 12th St Lehighton PA, 18235About
Dr. Robert Reinhart is an interventional radiologist practicing in Lehighton, PA. Dr. Reinhart specializes in minimally invasive, targeted treatments. Interventional radiologists use X-Rays, MRIs and other advanced imaging to put catheters in the body in order to treat the source of the disease internally. Many conditions that once required surgery can now have less risk, less pain and fewer invasions when treated by an interventional radiologist.
Education and Training
Washington University School of Medicine Medical Degree 1992
Board Certification
American Board of Radiology
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Cervical stenosis?
This is a complex situation, and you are clearly being seen by at least one physician. Helping you would require a complex review of your entire chart, imaging, physical exam, and history. I would advise you most strongly that your condition is way beyond anything that 'Dr. Goole' can treat. If you have doubts about your current therapy, seek a second opinion from a real doctor. Not a website, Good luck. READ MORE
Can CT contrast make you nauseous?
CT contrast can cause nausea. This is usually brief, lasting a few seconds. The contrast will be out of your circulation in minutes. Please consider that the nausea may be related to the condition which prompted your doctor to order the scan. Please be sure to notify your doctor if the nausea persists. READ MORE
What are the side effects of radiation treatment after prostate surgery?
Radiation is effective and fairly safe. There is the possibility of colitis, and radiation injury to the rectum. Radiation injury to the bladder can also happen. A consultation with your Radiation Oncologist can give you more precise estimates of the likelihood of complications, and their expected severity. READ MORE
Can I drink alcohol after a CT scan with contrast?
Wait till you get home. READ MORE
Internships
- St. Lukes Hospital and Health Network
Fellowships
- Brigham and Womens Hospital
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Get to know Interventional Radiologist Dr. Robert D. Reinhart, who serves patients in Palmerton, Pennsylvania.
An established interventional radiologist, Dr. Reinhart serves patients within The Vascular Center at St. Luke’s Health Center - Palmerton.
Back in 1992, he graduated with his medical degree from the Washington University School of Medicine. He completed his internship at St. Luke’s Hospital and Health Network in 1993, and his residency in diagnostic radiology at the Dartmouth - Hitchcock Medical Center in 1997. Finally, he completed his fellowship in vascular and interventional radiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in 1998.
Subsequent to his training, the doctor attained board certification in vascular & interventional radiology and diagnostic radiology through the American Board of Radiology (ABR). The ABR is a not-for-profit physician-led organization that oversees the certification and ongoing professional development of specialists in diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, radiation oncology, and medical physics.
Interventional radiology is a medical specialization that involves performing a range of imaging procedures to obtain images of the inside of the body. Vascular & interventional radiologists focus on diseases of the blood vessels and lymphatic system, but also treat other conditions such as cancer and infertility. They perform minimally invasive treatments that have less risk, pain, and recovery time compared to open surgery.
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