Excellence The Radiology Department at Massachusetts General Hospital is world renowned, with roots dating back to 1896 and the making of the first X ray in the United States. With a staff of over 70 board-certified radiologists, and an exceptionally high volume of studies, the Department has gained distinction for its subspecialty expertise in cardiac, emergency, GI/GU, interventional, musculoskeletal, neurology, interventional neurology, pediatric, thoracic, and vascular radiology, as well as breast imaging and nuclear medicine. In keeping with its commitment to remain on the cutting edge of new protocols and procedures with top-of-the-line technologies, the Department, in 1999, established its 3D Imaging Service.