Nuclear medicine scans use compounds that contain small amounts of radioactive substances. In most cases, the compound is injected into a vein in the arm or swallowed in pill or liquid form. Special detectors known as gamma cameras are then used to take pictures, or images, of the part of the body being studied. Nuclear Medicine at Mount Sinai offers imaging procedures to patients that help provide essential information about the anatomy and function of different parts of the body. These procedures allow doctors to determine an individual’s medical condition and find the best possible treatment options. Every Nuclear Medicine physician in the Faculty Practice Associate is a staff member of the Mount Sinai Hospital and a faculty member of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.