Specialty Services

Medical Imaging Department

Imaging allows physicians to look closely inside the body to properly diagnose a variety of medical conditions. The process takes into consideration each patient's size, weight, age, and other unique factors.

Our state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging services are performed by Certified Radiologic Technologists, and each exam is read and interpreted by a Board Certified Radiologist. All imaging services are fully accredited by the American College of Radiology.

In order to make the process as convenient as possible for our patients, we offer a range of exam times from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Friday and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday with same or next-day appointments available.

X-Ray
An X-ray (radiograph) is a painless, noninvasive test that uses electromagnetic radiation to create images of the inside of the body. The x-ray beams pass through the body and are absorbed in different amounts, depending on the density of the material. On an X-ray image, bones will appear white; muscle, fat and fluid will appear gray; and structures containing air appear black. An x-ray can be used to check for fractures and infections, arthritis, dental decay, osteoporosis, cancer, blocked blood vessels, and swallowed items.

CT scan
A CT (computerized tomography) scan combines a series of X-ray views taken from multiple angles to produce cross-sectional images of the bones, blood vessels, and soft tissues inside the body. The noninvasive and painless CT, or CAT scan, is able to reveal more details than a traditional x-ray. This exam is considered to be one of the best and fastest ways to study the chest, pelvis, and abdomen. A CT Scan can be used to look for blood clots in the lungs and for abdominal aortic aneurysms. It's also used to diagnose spinal problems and injuries to the hands and feet.

Magnetic resonance image (MRI)
A magnetic resonance image (MRI) uses a magnetic field to produce pictures of structures inside the body. Signals from the MRI provide an image of a single "slice," or portion, of the body. After capturing an image or several images, a computer combines the "slices" into a 3-D image. MRI scans can help determine if a patient has experienced a stroke, identify problems located within the brain and spinal cord, and detect cancerous tumors inside the body.rt.