Radiology uses focused beams of radiation, commonly known as “x-rays,” which pass through the body to generate an image of skeletal structure, internal organs, and variations in tissue density. Doctors can use this information to identify broken bones, certain types of infection, and abnormal growths.

Shanghai East International Medical Center's radiology services utilize a top-of-the-line GE Revolution XR/d digital x-ray suite with a 2 detector configuration and the best-in-class GE Senographe 2000D digital mammography suite. Digital technology provides the sharpest possible images while minimizing the amount of radiation needed.

Ultrasonography, commonly called “sonography” or “ultrasound,” uses high frequency sound waves to produce dynamic visual images of organs, tissues, or blood flow inside the body, and is also widely used in antenatal care to observe and track proper growth of the fetus in the mother's womb. Unlike x-rays, sonography is a radiation-free imaging modality.

Sonography is increasingly being used in the detection and treatment of heart and vascular disease that can lead to stroke. It is also used to guide fine-needle tissue biopsy to assist in taking a sample of cells from an organ for lab testing (for example, a test for cancer in breast tissue). Ultrasound scans are performed using a Philips HDI color Doppler unit.