Diagnostic Imaging & Radiology

Computed tomography (CT) involves moving an X-ray around a patient to produce multiple detailed images from different angles. 

A CT scan provides greater detail of:

• Abdominal and aortic aneurysms
• Blood flow
• Bone injuries and density
• Head, neck and spine injuries
• Heart conditions and diseases
• Internal organs
• Muscular and skeletal disorders
• Oncological imaging
• Transplant imaging

Cardiac imaging gives your doctor information about your heart and blood vessels to diagnose a range of heart and vascular conditions.

Common procedures include:

• Coronary angiogram – evaluates the arteries supplying your heart with blood to determine the extent of any blockages and diagnose coronary artery disease
• Echocardiogram – also known as cardiac ultrasound or echo, uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart
• Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) – evaluates heart function to determine whether your heartbeat is regular or irregular
• Heart scan (calcium scoring) – assesses your risk of developing heart disease and helps your physician anticipate future cardiac events
• Positron emission tomography (PET) – uses a very low dose of radiation to allow for a detailed visualization of the coronary arteries, which can be used to assess the status of heart muscles and detect infections

Interventional radiologists use imaging to perform minimally invasive procedures and treatments.

The common interventional procedures performed (and conditions treated) include:

• Arterial interventions
• Body interventions
• Cancer therapies and interventional oncology
• Interventional pain and spine procedures
• Venous access and treatment
• Women’s health procedures

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses magnets and radio waves to produce images of organs and structures in order to:

• Assess blood flow and vascular conditions
• Detect tumors and diagnose cancer
• Diagnose brain, spinal cord, bone and joint conditions and injuries
• Diagnose breast disease
• Diagnose heart conditions and strokes
• Evaluate infections
• Examine reproductive organs

We offer the best-in-class MRI machines, including wide-bore options.

A mammogram is a breast X-ray that can show small, early-stage cancers.

We offer the following screenings:

• 3D screening mammogram
• Bone density scan (DEXA | DXA)
• Diagnostic mammogram

A physician order for your screening mammogram is not required. Schedule your mammogram today.

Nuclear medicine uses small amounts of radioactive materials to examine organ function and structure.

Positron emission tomography (PET) is a type of nuclear medicine that uses radioactive materials, a special camera and a computer to evaluate organ and tissue functions. Tests include:

• Bone scan – diagnoses bone diseases, infections or injuries
• Brain scan – evaluates brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, seizures, tumors and strokes
• DaTscan
• Hepatobiliary scan – identifies gallbladder disorders and bile duct obstructions
• I-131 whole body scan – detects thyroid cancer spread
• Lung ventilation and perfusion scan (VQ scan) – measures air and blood flow in and out of the lungs
• Lymphoscintigraphy – evaluates the lymphatic system and identifies lymph nodes for removal
• Octreoscan – whole body scans that identify rare neuroendocrine tumors
• Parathyroid scan – identifies abnormal parathyroid glands that cause hyperparathyroidism
• Renal scan – evaluates kidney blood flow and function

Ultrasound uses sound waves to produce images of soft tissues inside the body. Types include:

• Abdominal ultrasound – detects gallstones or tumors
• Arteriography and venography – diagnoses blood flow abnormalities
• Breast ultrasound
• Echocardiogram – also known as a cardiac ultrasound or echo, an echocardiogram uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart
• Intravascular ultrasound (IVU) – enables radiologists to see the inner wall of blood vessels
• Musculoskeletal ultrasound – examines joints or muscles
• Obstetrical ultrasound – monitors fetus development
• Pelvic ultrasound – identifies tumors or masses
• Peripheral vascular ultrasound – diagnoses vascular conditions
• Prostate ultrasound – examines nodules
• Renal ultrasound – examines the kidneys and urinary tract
• Scrotal ultrasound – examines the testicles
• Thyroid ultrasound
• Vascular ultrasound – arterial duplex exam, carotid ultrasound, Transcranial Doppler (TCD) and more

X-ray uses a small dose of radiation to produce images of body structures. Types include:

• Angiography – uses X-rays and a contrast dye to visualize arteries
• Barium X-ray – diagnoses conditions such as tumors, polyps, hernias, strictures, ulcers and other gastrointestinal inflammatory conditions in the GI tract
• Bone density testing (DEXA | DXA) – uses X-rays to determine if you have osteoporosis
• Fluoroscopy – studies movement of internal body parts and systems such as blood flow through a blood vessel or food passing through the stomach and intestines
• Myelogram – uses X-rays (or CT) and a contrast dye to visualize the spinal canal