Pediatric Radiology NYC

At Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital, we are dedicated to providing safe and accurate imaging services for children of all ages. Our experienced pediatric radiologists work closely with referring doctors to select the most appropriate imaging study to help us diagnose your child’s condition. It is important to use the right test so that we can design the best treatment plan for your child. Whenever possible, we use scans that do not require radiation exposure, such as ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging. When we do need to use radiation (such as with plain film radiography, fluoroscopy, computed tomography scans, nuclear medicine, or interventional radiology), we use the least amount of radiation possible to give us an accurate diagnosis.

Learn more about what you and your child can expect and how to prepare for imaging procedures:

General information about different types of imaging procedures can be found here:

If your child will be receiving anesthesia during their appointment, please review the following instructions:

Preparing for Your Child’s Appointment Under Anesthesia

What To Expect During Your Child’s Radiology Visit?
When you arrive at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital, you will be greeted by our warm and friendly staff. Our team is specially trained to work with children, and we strive to create a calm and welcoming environment.

We know that a radiology visit can be a bit overwhelming, so we want to assure you that we are here to make the experience as smooth and comfortable as possible for both you and your little one.

Child Life Specialist Support
A child life specialist (CLS) can help support your child during their procedure by explaining it in developmentally appropriate language, suggesting possible coping strategies, and helping to distract them during the test. If you would like to speak to a child life specialist prior to your child’s radiology appointment, please email radiologychildlife@mountsinai.org.

For Children and Teens
You might have some questions about what it’s like to have a radiology procedure at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital. From start to finish, we work to make it a pleasant experience for you and your family. Our team knows how to make kids and teens feel comfortable. We can answer any questions you may have. We’ll also help you take your mind off the procedure with toys or activities if you want. Most of the time your parent or guardian can be with you during the procedure. We also have specially trained staff called child life specialists who can prepare you and support you throughout the procedure or scan.