
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
Can CT scan cause vertigo?
no READ MORE
How do you stay calm during a CT scan?
we give oral valium for free prior to the exam, but then you need a driver. to and from the scan READ MORE
How many x-rays are safe in pregnancy?
it's a risk benefit ratio. you can shield your pelvis with a lead drape. so if you aren't xraying your pelvis baby should be fine. READ MORE
Can I drink coffee after a CT scan with contrast?
yes READ MORE
What are the symptoms of an allergic reaction to contrast dye?
rash, itching, and throat tightness READ MORE
Can contrast dye give you gas?
no READ MORE
Does a CT scan show sinus inflammation?
yes READ MORE
What is the best imaging for kidney stones?
drink a lot of fluids, basic fluids like cranberry juice etc. if you google it, you will get a laundry list of things to drink. but fluids will flush out the stones and dissolve them. READ MORE
Which kidney stones show up on a x-ray?
all stones show up on CT without IV contrast. READ MORE
Ultrasound interpretation?
no but a urinalysis is best for that. READ MORE
Can a CT scan detect a bone infection?
yes, but MRI is better READ MORE
What shows up on a CT scan of the lungs?
cancer and lung disease. almost everything. READ MORE
X-rayed twice
of course, in fact low dose radiation has been shown to have a protective effect over tiime. READ MORE
Can a CT scan be harmful to an unborn child?
there is an unknown risk. no proven risks have been shown. Obviously you want to avoid radiation when pregnant, but if you inadvertently had one, there is nothing you can do and there is no PROVEN risk. So don't worry about it. READ MORE
What is mediastinal metastasis?
cancer spread READ MORE
Effects of radiation?
yes, but low dose radiation has been shown to have a protective effect over time. that is to say people who work in the xray field tend to live longer than those in the healthcare field that don't. Radologists tend to live longerthan other doctors. READ MORE
Risk of cancer from CTs?
you should make sure the machine is LOW DOSE CT. if so, then your risk of cancer would be similar to someone who flies across the county twice per year. I wouldn't worry about it. MRI is better for tinnitus. READ MORE
I had a neck CT done that came back normal. My neck still hurts?
probably low grade, reactive infection. nothing serious, it should go away over time. READ MORE
Ultrasound results interpretation?
nothing to worry about, it's reactive from local inflammation. READ MORE
I would like some help understanding a CT scan?
the liver is fine. don't worry about this. 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,
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