Merja Raade
Chief Radiologist
Specialist in Radiology
M.D.
I am responsible for the operation of the radiology unit at Docrates. I have been working with cancer diagnostics at Docrates since 2016. I have been a radiologist for more than 25 years. I specialize in computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound scans.
I specialize in neuroradiology, and before joining Docrates, I worked for a long time in the field of ENT radiology. Some of the examinations in these areas have always been related to cancer diagnostics or follow-up examinations.
I pay close attention to the patient’s personal situation and work closely with Docrates’ cancer treatment specialists to provide the best possible treatment for patients with cancer or suspected cancer.
Languages
Finnish, Swedish, English
Education
Further education and training in Neuroradiology, University of Helsinki 2012
European Certificate of Neuroradiology, ESNR 2012
Specialist in Radiology, University of Helsinki 2000
M.D., University of Helsinki 1985
Work history
- Docrates Cancer Center, Chief Radiologist 2016-
- HUH Töölö, Neuroradiologist 2013–2016
- HUH Meilahti-Töölö, Specialising Neuroradiologist 2011–2012
- HUH Meilahti, Radiologist, Otorhinolaryngology 2005–2011
- HUH Meilahti, Gastrointestinal Radiologist 2001–2011
- HUH Meilahti, Thoraxradiologist 2001
Memberships and positions of trust
Gastrointestinal Radiologists of Finland (part of the Radiological Society of Finland), Founding Member and Member of the Board 2010-2013
Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, the Pneumoconiosis Panel, Assessor 2002-2013
Biography
After graduating as a doctor, Merja Raade initially worked at the Cancer Clinic at Helsinki University Central Hospital and considered a career as an oncologist, but eventually ended up as a radiologist. As a radiologist, she strives to focus on the examinations of each patient, thereby helping both the patient and the attending physician to the fullest extent possible. During her career, Raade has been interested in many things. As an abdominal radiologist, for example, she was particularly interested in pancreatic diseases. Raade has also always been a keen new learner. Part of her work has always been related to cancer diagnostics. Now as a full-time cancer radiologist at Docrates, Raade says she’s been able to detect and follow with interest the dramatic evolution of cancer medicine since she started her own career as a young doctor.
Merja Raade has worked as a senior radiologist at Docrates since 2016. After graduating as a doctor, Merja Raade initially worked at the Cancer Clinic at Helsinki University Central Hospital and considered a career as an oncologist, but eventually chose radiology. As a radiologist, she wants to focus carefully on the examination of each patient, thereby helping both the patient and the attending physician as well as possible.
Merja Raade has had many interests during her career, and she is always eager to learn new things. Part of her work has always been related to cancer diagnostics. As a full-time cancer radiologist at Docrates, Raade has had the pleasure to follow and participate in the dramatic evolution of cancer medicine, which has changed considerably since she started her own career as a young doctor.