radiologist
/ˌɹeɪ.diːˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/noun
A doctor trained to read X-rays and other medical scans.
Example sentences
- “The radiologist studied the X-ray and found a small crack in the bone.”
- “Her doctor is still waiting for the radiologist's report on the MRI scan.”
The specialist who interprets scans; the person who actually takes your X-ray is usually a radiographer or technician.