Sometimes we can’t protect our children from the scrapes and falls that happen while they are exploring and testing their limits – and ours. But when it comes to getting x-rays or other treatment, children are not just small adults. Children need to be treated differently. Injuries and diseases affect a child’s growing body much differently than an adult. For example, for all exams using x-rays, or CT scans, extra precautions should be taken to minimize exposure dose while maintaining high image quality.
The Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper wants you to know that for children needing radiology imaging services, Cooper University Radiology is staffed with fellowship-trained pediatric radiologists who specialize in the unique needs of children.
A pediatric radiologist is an expert in the diagnosis of illnesses, injuries, and diseases of infants, children, and adolescents, using imaging techniques and equipment. Pediatric radiologists are specially trained to understand the unique needs of children, parents, and pediatricians in the diagnostic process. They have detailed knowledge of illnesses and medical conditions of infants and children. Their equipment, procedures, and staff are oriented to the special needs of children. Pediatric radiologists work as part of a diagnostic team along with your pediatrician or pediatric specialist to provide the best possible care for your child.
As part of the Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper – a state-designated children’s hospital – our specifically trained pediatric radiologists ensure a higher level of service and care for pediatric patients and pediatricians alike. Along with a degree from medical school and clinical training in diagnostic radiology, pediatric radiologists have one or more additional years of training in the diagnosis of infants and children using imaging equipment. In addition, at Cooper, they are certified by the American Board of Radiology and have additional certification in their subspecialty.
Emily D. Scattergood, M.D., Head, Pediatric Imaging, has been named a Top Doc for Kids by SJ Magazine, top children’s physician by South Jersey Magazine and Next Generation of Great Philadelphia Doctors by Philadelphia Magazine. She graduated from Temple University School of Medicine, completed a residency at Bryn Mawr Hospital and a fellowship at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, Pa.
Thomas J. Presenza, D.O., another board certified radiologist, completed a fellowship in pediatric radiology at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Pa. He received his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed an internship in internal medicine at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Va. and his residency in radiology at Temple University Hospital. He served as a U.S. Marine Corps flight surgeon completing a tour of duty in Kuwait and Iraq. He received a Navy Commendation Medal for his service at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C.
Cooper Radiology offers quick appointments at three conveniently located out-patient diagnostic testing facilities in South Jersey with evening and weekend hours available:
Voorhees
900 Centennial Blvd.
Voorhees, NJ 08043
Cherry Hill
1103 N. Kings Highway
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Camden
Three Cooper Plaza
Camden, NJ 08103
Extended business hours are offered with Saturday hours available in Camden and Cherry Hill, as well as select Saturday hours and extended hours — 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. — in Voorhees. Visit the radiology page on cooperhealth.org for more information.