Located on the corner of Esplanade and Seventh Avenue, our center offers conventional, high-resolution Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), diagnostic and screening Computed Tomography (CT), and Positron Emission Tomography (PET).

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

As the name implies, MRI's are created using magnetic fields.  The stronger the magnet, the better the image.  It's that simple.  Conventional MRI's use magnets six times stronger than can be used in any open MRI system.  Thus, physicians who want the best possible images prefer conventional MRI when at all feasible.  We have two conventional MRI scanners.  The newest, a GE LX Horizon Short Bore, provides the most spacious patient area available without compromising magnet strength and image quality.

CT Scanning

CT (or CAT) scanners create cross-section pictures of the body, allowing physicians to see organs, tissue and bones in much greater detail than with conventional x-rays.  We currently have two helical (or spiral) multi-slice scanners, the newest being a 16-slice system, which provide faster scanning and more accurate images than was possible with conventional CT.

CT's have traditionally been used to diagnose disease in patients with specific symptoms.  Recently, much attention has been given to preventive screening CT's for heart disease, colon cancer, and other diseases.  Because screening CT's offer both pros and cons, the American College of Radiology has developed guidelines to help patients decide if screening CT's are appropriate for them.  Click here to view the guidelines. 

Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a powerful imaging technique that holds great promise in the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases, particularly cancer.  A non-invasive test, PET scans accurately image the cellular function of the human body.  A CT scan provides anatomical information such as location, size, and shape.  Our scanner, a Philips Gemini GXL PET/CT, allows us to combine these two scanning technologies into a single PET/CT scan, which enables physicians to more accurately diagnose and identify cancer, heart disease, and brain disorders, often earlier than other studies. Click here for more information on PET imaging.