Diagnostic Imaging

• CT Scan: A computed tomography (CT) scan is a standard medical imaging method that provides detailed cross-sectional images of the body’s internal structures and organs. Doctors utilize the images to accurately diagnose a wide variety of medical conditions and evaluate traumatic injuries.
  
• PET-CT Scan: A PET-CT scan is a medical imaging procedure that combines the images from a positron emission tomography (PET) scan and a computed tomography (CT) scan. The scans are performed in one session to acquire sequential images from both devices, which are then combined into a single superposed image. The functional and anatomical information from both scans helps in the diagnosis and staging of various conditions, including cancer, cardiac conditions, and neurological disorders.
  
• DXA Scan: A dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan is a specialized imaging technique performed to measure your bone mineral density. It is primarily performed to diagnose osteoporosis and osteopenia, which are characterized by low bone mass. This procedure is performed at The Friends of Hope Breast Diagnostic Center. 
  
• Fluoroscopy: A fluoroscopy scan utilizes a continuous X-ray beam to create real-time moving images of the body’s internal structures. It is commonly used in various medical procedures and examinations, including a barium swallow, upper gastrointestinal (GI) series, lower gastrointestinal (GI) series, and a barium enema. 
  
• Digital 3-D Mammography: A 3D mammogram is an advanced imaging technique that is used for breast cancer screening and diagnosis. It can detect breast cancer in its earliest stages, even before a lump can be felt in the breast. This procedure is performed at The Friends of Hope Breast Diagnostic Center. 
  

• MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive medical imaging technique that uses a powerful magnetic field, radio waves, and computer technology to produce accurate, detailed images of the internal structures of the body. It provides a comprehensive view of your organs, soft tissues, and bones, aiding in the accurate diagnosis of various medical conditions, including tumors, brain injuries, arthritis, etc. 
  
• Nuclear Medicine: It is a medical specialty that utilizes radioactive materials and imaging technologies to accurately diagnose and treat various medical diseases and conditions. It is typically used to determine if certain organs in the body are functioning properly, including the heart, brain, kidneys, liver, thyroid, and lungs. 
  
• Ultrasound: Sonography, commonly referred to as an ultrasound, is a procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to generate images inside the body. It is a safe and non-invasive technique that provides diagnostic information about your organs, tissues, and structures. It is typically utilized for examining the abdomen, pelvis, heart, and blood vessels.
  
• X-ray: Radiography, also known as an X-ray, is a common radiology procedure that uses a small amount of radiation to create internal images of the body. It is a widely utilized diagnostic tool that is used to evaluate and diagnose bone fractures, traumatic injuries, heart conditions, kidney stones, infections, etc.
  

Experienced, Certified Radiologists

Our Medical Imaging Team

• Dr. Thomas Hill—specializing in breast imaging
  
• Dr. Terry Burk—specializing in breast imaging
  
• Dr. Gary Hatch—Radiology Generalist
  
• Dr. Jonathan Sehy—fellowship trained in Neuro Radiology at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University
  
• Dr. Paul Frohnert—fellowship trained in Musculoskeletal Radiology at Mayo Clinic
  
• Dr. Sean Doherty—fellowship trained in Body MRI at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University
  
• Dr. Benjamin Wisotsky—fellowship trained in Musculoskeletal Radiology at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami