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Imaging/Radiology
The Radiology department at Flagstaff
Medical Center offers state-of-the-art diagnostic services you’d expect
to find in a big city. Our team includes specially trained nurses and
licensed radiologic technologists certified in CT, MRI, nuclear
medicine and ultrasound. Our expert staff complements the comprehensive
imaging technology, ensuring excellent patient care and treatment. We
are the regional referral center for Northern Arizona and perform more
than 95,000 exams a year. Fifty percent of our exams are done on an
outpatient basis. Our department works closely with the emergency and
trauma teams and is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our
radiologists are leaders, providing consultations to physicians
throughout Northern Arizona. Providing quality patient care is our
primary focus.
Imaging services available:
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Trauma, inpatient and outpatient
services
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Board-certified radiologists
specialized in individual imaging modalities are available
in-house around the clock
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Same-day service (by physician’s
orders only) for outpatients requiring special attention
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Written reports available within 24
hours (verbal within 12 hours)
Specialized medical equipment and procedures:
Full range of diagnostic radiology services
CT Scanners — includes diagnostics,
biopsies, trauma, vascular and cardiac services. FMC’s Radiology department
offers a 64-channel CT scanner, the fastest scans commercially available. FMC is one
of the first hospitals in the state with such high-quality, fast CT
technology.
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CT coronary angiography: FMC was one
of the first hospitals in the U.S. to have a CT coronary angiography
program. We have performed more than 200 CT coronary angiography
studies, which is a diagnostic procedure to determine if a person has
blockages in the arteries of his or her heart. This procedure is nonsurgical and is appropriate for low- to medium-risk cardiac patients.
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CT angiography: Can scan veins
anywhere else in the body. This is extremely useful in diagnostic
studies looking for blood clots in the lungs, for example. Also useful
for pain management, as CT can be used to guide needles when injecting
steroids to areas of inflammation, for example.
MRI — offers complete diagnostics
services and vascular studies. A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses a
computer and a magnetic field to produce a high resolution,
two-dimensional, cross-sectional image of bone and soft tissue. The
hospital features a 1.5 Tesla GE magnet, which was upgraded in 2006. FMC
also utilizes a GE .7 Tesla magnet, which combines the power of MRI
technology in a comfortable, open system which accommodates the needs of
all patients, including those who are large or claustrophobic. FMC
provides services to the Arizona Cardinals football team when it comes
to Flagstaff for training camp.
Nuclear Medicine — FMC utilizes
two dual-head, Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography (SPECT)
cameras. Nuclear medicine involves injecting radioactive materials that
are tagged to reach a certain organ or part of the body. The amount of
tracer used is carefully selected to provide the least amount of
radiation exposure to the patient, and ensure an accurate diagnostic
test. Nuclear medical imaging procedures often detect a wide variety of
conditions such as cancer, heart disease, arthritis and infection. A
full compliment of nuclear medicine therapy services are also offered.
Ultrasound — four Accuson
Ultrasound machines are used for vascular, complex OB/GYN and abdominal
exams. Our ultrasonographers are nationally registered and perform a
wide variety of procedures, to include vascular and invasive
examinations.
Bone Mineral Densitometry — This
procedure measures bone density, and is usually performed on patients
who are being assessed for osteoporosis.
The Radiology department utilizes a dedicated special procedures suite.
This suite allows our department to perform the fullest range of
interventional procedures:
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Arteriograms — A special X-ray that
diagnoses a blockage or malfunction in the arteries.
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Stent Placement — A small metal tube
that is inserted to hold a blood vessel open.
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PICC Line Placement — Positioning and
placement of indwelling venous access devices. A PICC line is a special
type of intravenous line that is placed in the arm. A PICC line can be
left in place for up to three months.
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Drainages — This procedure, in which
a catheter is placed through the skin and into the organ to drain
fluids, is performed without surgery.
Imaging participates in the
local "Fantastic Voyage" and "Adopt a School" program, and various
health fairs.
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ADDITIONAL LINKS
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CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information,
call 928 773-2114.
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Northern Arizona Healthcare - 1200 N. Beaver St., Flagstaff, Ariz.
86001 - 928 779-3366
Flagstaff Medical Center - 1200 N. Beaver St., Flagstaff, Ariz.
86001 - 928 779-3366
Verde Valley Medical Center - 269 S. Candy Lane, Cottonwood, Ariz. 86326 - 928
639-6000
VVMC - Sedona Campus - 3700 W. Highway 89A, Sedona, Ariz., 86336 - 928 204-3000
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