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    Reasons for Needing an Imaging Scan

    Last updated 7 months ago

    While some people undergo diagnostic imaging after a sudden accident or injury, others may have existing or persisting conditions that require closer evaluation. A medical imaging test like an MRI or CT scan helps your doctor to look inside the body at any organs, bones and other structures for signs of damage, disease or abnormalities. Here are just a few reasons why your physician may recommend a screening for you.

    • An MRI can be performed to view various parts of your body, from your head and chest to your bones and joints. Your neurologist may schedule a brain MRI to check for tumors while your spine specialist may recommend the procedure to evaluate a damaged disc.
    • If you suffer from conditions like arthritis or spinal stenosis, or if you have experienced a sports-related injury to your muscles and tendons, your physician may schedule you a musculoskeletal MRI. This type of MRI examines the body’s joints, bones and soft tissues to detect for diseases.
    • Providing more clarity and detail than a traditional x-ray exam, CT scans can create cross-sectional images of the entire body. If your doctor suspects the presence of tumors, infections, blood clots or cancers, he or she may have you undergo a CT scan for further evaluation.

    For more information about our medical imaging services, contact SWDIC today. Providing the highest standards of service and a patient-centered approach, Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Center is a Dallas leader in diagnostic imaging and health screening. Visit us online to find a location near you, or call us today at (888) 530-1053.

    SWDIC Services are "Exceptional"

    Last updated 7 months ago

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    • All services received in the past, as now, have been exceptional.  Couldn’t ask for, nor expect, more.  Thanks!

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    Thank you for the review, J! We appreciate you choosing SWDIC for your care.

    Providing the highest standards of service and a patient-centered approach, Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Center is a Dallas leader in diagnostic imaging and health screening. Visit us online to find a location near you, or call us today at (888) 530-1053.

    Radiology Explained: Abdomen CT Scan

    Last updated 7 months ago

    Radiology is a specific field of medicine that is used for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, and a radiologist uses imaging technologies like MRIs and CT scans to help diagnose and treat diseases. Trained to perform, analyze and act on diagnostic imaging scans, your radiologist can help to detect and make sense of internal abnormalities. In the video below, listen as a radiologist explains how and why an abdominal CT scan is performed and how to interpret the resulting images.

    For more information about radiology and our medical imaging services, contact SWDIC today. Providing the highest standards of service and a patient-centered approach, Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Center is a Dallas leader in diagnostic imaging and health screening. Visit us online to find a location near you, or call us today at (888) 530-1053.

    Who Performs Your Medical Imaging Procedure?

    Last updated 7 months ago

    If you have been scheduled for a medical imaging procedure at Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Center, your scan will be overseen by a certified radiologist. Whether your reason for coming is to evaluate an accidental injury or to receive a yearly screening, your radiologist is ready to perform your procedure efficiently, professionally and with great care. Learn more about this vital member of your medical team and how he or she can help you stay safe and healthy.

    • What is a Radiologist? More than the men or women behind the equipment, radiologists are trained and certified medical doctors who diagnose and treat injuries using imaging procedures like X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound. Like other medical doctors, radiologists have gone to medical school, passed a licensing exam, and completed the necessary requirements in order to become a board-certified practitioner.
    • What Does a Radiologist Do? In addition to performing and interpreting radiography scans, radiologists also consult with referring physicians to make sure you get the proper care. Your radiologist will confer with your doctor about your test results and may recommend specific treatments. Many radiologists have extensive training in a certain specialty, such as mammography or nuclear medicine.
    • How is my Safety Ensured? When you arrive at the imaging center, you can be confident that our procedures are safe. Radiologists and radiology technologists are trained to ensure that you are protected throughout your imaging procedure. These experienced caregivers have received extensive training in radiation technology and its effects on the human body, and act accordingly to make sure that your procedures are safe, comfortable, and accurate.

    For more information about radiology and our medical team, contact SWDIC today. Providing the highest standards of service and a patient-centered approach, Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Center is a Dallas leader in diagnostic imaging and health screening. Visit us online to find a location near you, or call us today at (888) 530-1053.

    Creating Repeat Patients with "Professionalism, Warmth and Caring"

    Last updated 7 months ago

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    • I have been coming to Cindy to get mammograms for over 20 years, and because of her professionalism, warmth, and caring I will be returning every year for sure!

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    Thank you for trusting us with your care!

    Providing the highest standards of service and a patient-centered approach, Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Center is a Dallas leader in diagnostic imaging and health screening. Visit us online to find a location near you, or call us today at (888) 530-1053.

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