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Imaging 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 or as advanced as
a CT scan, you can feel comfortable knowing that your
physician has some of 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 assist your physician in
making an early and accurate diagnosis, which is essential
for the proper treatment of your illness.
General Radiography. This
is an X-ray of any body part, including the head and
neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, extremities and spine,
that assists physicians in making a diagnosis.
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Bone
Densitometry. This special type of X-ray measures
the calcium content in the bones and is useful for
assessing an individual's risk for bone fractures.
It is very low dose and can be used as a screening
for osteoporosis or to monitor the positive effects
of certain medications of done mineral density.
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CT
Scanning.
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.
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Gastrointestinal
Services.
This service involves X-rays of the G.I.
system from swallowing to the stomach and colon.
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Genitourinary
Studies.
This service looks at the various components
of the urinary tract and other organs situated in
the pelvic area.
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Mammography
Services.
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.
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Ultrasound
Studies.
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.
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Vascular
and Interventional Studies.
This service specializes in complex vascular
studies and treatments requiring the expertise of
an advanced health care provider.
CT
Scanning
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state of the art GE helical
scan for CT's of head & neck, chest, abdomen,
pelvis, extremities and spine
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rapid CT scanning of chest for
evaluation of pulmonary arteries
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screening chest CT scans for
lung cancer detection
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CT bone densitometry for osteoporosis
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CT guided aspirations, biopsies,
tube placements and drainage procedures
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Gastrointestinal
Services
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Genitourinary
Studies
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Mammography
Services
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Ultrasound
Studies
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studies of gallbladder, liver,
pancreas, spleen, kidneys, aorta and pelvis
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carotid arteries for plaques
and stenoses
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lower extremity arteries for
plaque and stenoses
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upper and lower extremity veins
for clots
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evaluation of fluid in chest(effusion)
and abdomen(ascites)
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cardiac echo studies
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ultrasound guided aspirations,
biopsies and drainage procedures
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Vascular and
Interventional Studies
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placement of PICC and central
venous lines
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treatment of blood clots on
pulmonary arteries and legs with clot dissolving
drugs
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IVC filter placements for blood
clots in legs
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CT guided biopsy of masses (lung,
liver, pancreas, kidney, pelvis, lymph nodes, etc.)
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drainage of abnormal fluid collections
and abscesses
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epidural steroid injections,
facet and neural foraminal blocks for back pain
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myelograms (cervical, thoracic
and lumbar) with CT myelograms
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thoracentisis - removal of fluid
from chest
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paracentisis è removal of fluid
(ascites) from abdoman
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sialography è contrast study
of salivary glands
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hysterosalpingograms (study
of uterus and tubes for fertility)
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