Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Welcome to the Section of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging at McGovern Medical School—a leading center for advanced molecular imaging and targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy.
Our program is at the forefront of precision medicine, combining cutting-edge hybrid imaging technologies—including SPECT/CT, PET/CT, and PET/MRI—with the latest diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. These tools enable visualization of disease at the molecular level, allowing earlier detection, accurate staging, and personalized treatment planning.
We provide a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine services across multiple affiliated institutions, including Memorial Hermann Hospital, Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, and Smith Clinic. Our clinical expertise spans a broad spectrum of applications. In neurologic imaging, we offer advanced PET and SPECT studies for conditions such as dementia, seizure disorders, Parkinson’s disease, depression, and cerebrovascular disorders. Molecular imaging plays a uniquely sensitive role in detecting early neurodegenerative changes, often before structural abnormalities become apparent on conventional imaging. In oncology and theranostics, we deliver state-of-the-art imaging and targeted radionuclide therapies. Our services include comprehensive evaluation and treatment of thyroid disorders (including thyroid cancer and hyperthyroidism), as well as advanced radiopharmaceutical therapies for prostate cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, and selected hepatic malignancies. By using trace amounts of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnosis and targeted doses for therapy, we achieve high clinical impact with minimal toxicity.
Meet the physicians of the UTHealth Houston Section of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. Our faculty are nationally recognized experts in molecular imaging, theranostics, PER/MRI, and targeted radionuclide therapy. We combine clinical excellence, innovation, education, and research to provide personalized care for patients across the Texas Medical Center.
