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Diagnostic Services
 Often
times it's not easy for your physician to diagnose an illness. Sometimes
a diagnosis can only be made after you undergo a specific test or
procedure. We can help your physician in making a diagnosis with
our vast array of diagnostic imaging services, all of which use
the most current technology available.
Imaging
Whether it's as simple as an X-ray (a plain film of any body part)
or as advanced as CT scanning, you can feel comfortable knowing
that your physician has the best tools available to aid in diagnosing
your illness.
Our highly-skilled technologists and other personnel provide quality
services promptly in a comfortable environment. Board-certified
radiologists (a doctor who specializes in the reading of X-rays)
assist your physician in making an early and accurate diagnosis,
which is essential for the proper treatment of your illness.
- CT
Scan. CT stands for computerized tomography, which refers
to the way this exam is performed. In actuality, a CT scan is
an X-ray procedure enhanced by a computer. It results in a cross-sectional
view of a particular part of your body. Depending on the reasons
for the CT scan, contrast can be used to visualize blood flow.
- Fluoroscopy. This service uses X-ray equipment that allows
our radiologist to be able to evaluate a patient’s swallowing
mechanism, stomach and small and large intestines. When you have
this procedure, you will drink barium and the radiologist watches
in real time as the barium is swallowed and enters the stomach.
- Mammography. A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast that
is able to reveal a small lump up to two years before it can be
felt. Very low amounts of radiation are used. A baseline mammogram
should be done before the age of 40, and a screening exam every
other year to age 50, then every year after that.
- Ultrasound. This service looks at various organs using
high-frequency sound waves, not X-rays. This technique produces
images that can be reviewed as part of the diagnostic process.
It is a painless and quick procedure to evaluate body organs and
track the progress of pregnancy.
- X-ray. This is a film of any body part that assists physicians
in making a diagnosis.
- Cardiovascular. This diagnostic service offers you and
your physician information regarding blood flow in the extremities,
heart and brain. Tests include doppler color flow mapping, holter
monitoring, EKG and carotid artery screening.
- Carotid Artery Screening. This procedure uses ultrasound
to determine the presence of plaque in the carotid arteries. It
is useful for determining an individual's risk for strokes.
- Echocardiography. This is a specialized ultrasound of
the heart. It is used to evaluate blood flow, restriction of vessels,
and values and rhythms of the heart.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). This test uses magnetic fields, not X-rays, to produce detailed images of a part of the body. It is very useful for detecting tumors and viewing the spinal canal because it films soft tissues better than other imaging methods.
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