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Are radiologists a type of doctor?

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Yes: Radiologists go to medical (or osteopathic) school and then choose to specialize in radiology.

Dr Gabor agreed

Answered 4/25/2015

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Yes, radiologistis: go to medical school and then do a radiology residency, and then possibly do a fellowship in a radiology subspecialty.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/30/2015

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