
Malcolm K Hatfield MD
Radiologist | Diagnostic Radiology
6800 Washington Ave SUITE B Racine WI, 53406About
Dr. Malcolm Hatfield is a radiologist practicing in Racine, WI. Dr. Hatfield specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.
Board Certification
American Board of Radiology
Neuroradiology (Radiology)
Vascular & Interventional Radiology (Radiology)
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Malcolm K Hatfield MD's Expert Contributions
Will a CT scan show thyroid cancer?
Yes, but US is better. READ MORE
Can children have a chest CT scan?
yes READ MORE
Can a chest CT scan detect heart problems?
no. READ MORE
How big is a 3 cm brain aneurysm?
Golf ball. READ MORE
How soon do doctors receive CT scan results?
At my clinic, one hour. READ MORE
Can an X-ray show torn ligaments in the knee?
No, MRI. READ MORE
Will a knee X-ray show arthritis?
yes READ MORE
Will I get claustrophobic in a CT scan?
no READ MORE
How long does an MRI of the abdomen take?
35 min READ MORE
What happens if you move during an MRI?
You get motion artifact and degrades the image. Hold still. READ MORE
Can you talk during an MRI?
No, only when the tech talks to you. There is a panic button, but if you push it, it just prolongs the test. READ MORE
Which is better CT scan or MRI of the abdomen?
They are both good and very similar. Either one is fine. READ MORE
How do you prepare a child before a CT scan?
Sleep deprive and give oral benadryl. READ MORE
How long does it take for MRI results to be ready?
At my clinic, 30 min. READ MORE
Will an x-ray show carpal tunnel?
No, MRI will. READ MORE
Can an x-ray miss a broken hand?
Yes. Rarely, but yes, CT won't. READ MORE
Are CT scans safer than x-rays?
The same. READ MORE
What is a CT scan used to diagnose?
Mostly abdomen and pelvic pain. READ MORE
How much radiation is in a dental CT scan?
The same as flying from Chicago to Denver. READ MORE
Can a chest x-ray cause cancer?
no READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Cerebral distribution of contrast medium during slow intracarotid infusion.
- MR imaging of a spinal epidermoid tumor.
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri): MR imaging.
- Combined bone marrow and gallium imaging. Differentiation of osteomyelitis and infarction in sickle hemoglobinopathy.
- The effect of previous thoracic surgery on gallium uptake in the chest.
- Computed tomography of the sternum and its articulations.
- Middle cranial fossa not temporal fossa.
Professional Memberships
- RSNA, ARRS, ASSR, ACR,
Malcolm K Hatfield MD's Practice location
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