Radiology Services - St. Mary Medical Center

St. Mary Radiology and
Medical Imaging
COMPREHENSIVE. EXPERIENCED. ADVANCED.
Dear Fellow Physician:
St. Mary Medical Center is committed to optimizing health care by providing dedicated
professional staff and the most sophisticated
technological resources.
That commitment is clearly evident in our
Radiology Department, where we offer
referring physicians and their patients a
comprehensive range of radiology and
medical imaging services. Over the past
21 years, we have continually expanded the
department—both in staff and equipment—
to meet the ever-increasing demand for
sophisticated services that are readily
available, prompt and, above all, accurate.
Sincerely,
Paul Weiser, M.D.
Director of Radiology, St. Mary Medical Center
As such, we not only produce the highest
quality images generated by the most
advanced imaging equipment, but also better
accommodate you and your patients with
increased coverage hours for appointments
and test results. Our efforts have positioned
us as a customer-service leader: St. Mary
Radiology consistently scores in the top 10
percent nationwide in outpatient satisfaction.
This guide intends to provide an overview of
our imaging services and capabilities. I hope
you find it useful.
For more information about our radiology
services, I invite you to contact me at
215-710-2180.
O n g o i n g Te c h n o l o g y
Investment
O u r Te a m
Our growth is reflected by recent
additions to our staff.
Our growing, versatile radiology team is comprised
of highly qualified, certified professionals—bringing
a wealth of experience to deliver more accurate
results. Most are fellowship-trained in subspecialties
such as neuroradiology, interventional radiology
and musculoskeletal radiology. Subspecialists
in neuroradiology and interventional radiology
possess CAQ (Certificate of Added Qualification)
re-certification.
Department growth also is
reflected in our continued
investment in state-of-the-art
technology.We are proud to offer:
• The region’s most advanced MRI center, with
specialized breast and prostate capabilities
• An all-digital mammography breast center
• Innovative equipment, including a 64-slice
CT scanner and PET/CT (coming in 2007)
Further, last year we converted to a digital
radiology environment by implementing the
GE Centricity™ Picture Archival and
Communication System (PACS), equipped
with voice recognition software.
Expedited Medical Imaging
via Digital Radiology (PACS)
St. Mary Medical Center is among the first healthcare
institutions in the region to implement Centricity™ PACS.
The system speeds up the imaging process by
electronically converting radiology images to
digital files rather than film. The advantages are
numerous and significant.
With this system, physicians can:
• Digitally manipulate images to enhance overall
picture quality and improve diagnosis
• Receive and provide quicker results
for patients
• Better monitor patient progress, as previous
images are immediately available for
comparison to new images
In addition:
• Time and
expense
associated with
film processing
are eliminated
• Digital images can be simultaneously and
instantly accessed in networked sites both
inside and outside the Medical Center (via a
secure Internet-based channel)
PACS benefits impact all imaging modalities at
St. Mary, which are numerous—at St. Mary, every
diagnostic tool you’ll need, we conveniently offer.
• Consult in real-time with physicians at
different sites
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Comprehensive Services
St. Mary Medical Center offers a full-service imaging department that continues to grow to deliver a breadth
of service unmatched by other imaging providers in our area. In 2006, staff radiologists performed more
than 200,000 procedures (up from 35,000 in 1986).
Emergency imaging services are available 24/7. Trauma and critically ill patients are given immediate access
to a full range of radiology services, including a state-of the-art digital X-ray room, CT scan, high-field strength
MRI and open MRI.
St. Mary Imaging Modalities include:
General Radiology
Procedures include imaging of the:
• Abdomen
• Chest
• Upper and lower extremities
• Spine
• Head
• Gastrointestinal/urinary tract
Availability
• Vascular access (PICC lines and
central catheters)
• Drainage—biliary, abscess, nephrostomy
Availability
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
On-call coverage: All day Saturday and Sunday
and holidays. A special procedure technologist
and radiology nurse are on call from 4:30 p.m.
to 8:00 a.m., Monday-Friday, and all day Saturday,
Sunday and holidays.
Outpatient coverage: For appointments, call
215-710-6654.
Hours: 24/7
Outpatient coverage: Walk-in services for
routine X-rays (bone, chest and spine) are
available Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
CT Scans
(Computerized Axial Tomography)
Our radiology department houses three multislice units, including a 64-slice CT scanner.
Procedures include:
Interventional Radiology
• Imaging of the abdomen, chest, spine and head
We’re the area’s only radiology provider that
offers Uterine Fibroid Embolization.
• CT angiography
Other therapeutic and diagnostic procedures
include:
• Arterial/venous angiography
• Angioplasty
• Guidance for biopsy/drainage procedures
Availability
Outpatient coverage: For appointments, call
Central Scheduling at 215-710-2208.
• Thrombolytic therapy
• Stenting
• Percutaneous biopsy
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St. Mary Medical Center now offers MRI services
at two locations:
Langhorne MRI Center
(located on the medical center campus in
the Medical Office Building, Suite 101)
1205 Langhorne-Newtown Road
Langhorne, PA 19047
Availability
Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.;
Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call
215-710-5280 to schedule an appointment.
Cardiac CTA
Our cardiologists have teamed up with our
radiologists to perform cardiac CTA (computed
tomography angiography) on GE’s Lightspeed
VCT (Volume CT) 64-slice scanner, state-of-the-art
technology that dramatically reduces scan time
and improves image quality. System features
include:
• 5-Beat Cardiac
• Triple Rule Out
Langhorne MRI-Richboro Campus
Richboro Shopping Plaza
1059 Second Street Pike
Richboro, PA 18954
Availability
Hours: Monday-Friday, with hours that range
from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and varying weekends. Call 215-322-6320 or 215-710-5280 to
schedule an appointment.
• Stroke Work-up
Mammography/Women’s Imaging
Availability
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, call the CAT
Scan Department at 215-710-2187.
Our mammography department is accredited
by the American College of Radiology.
Mammographic services are performed in
the St. Mary Breast Center and include:
• Digital mammography
MRI
• Bone densitometry
St. Mary is equipped with three high-field and
one open MRI systems to accommodate large or
claustrophobic patients. Procedures include:
• Breast, non-invasive prostate, neurological,
musculoskeletal, gynecological and
oncologic MRIs
• Breast biopsy (needle localization and
stereotactic) studies
• Breast ultrasound
• Dexascan
Availability
• MR angiography (MRA)
Breast Center hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.
MRI/MRA images are given to the patient
immediately following their study.
to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. Appointments required; call Central
Scheduling at 215-710-2208.
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Nuclear Medicine
Ultrasound
Nuclear Medicine procedures, involving oral or
Our ultrasound department is accredited by
injected administration of isotopes, are used to
the American College of Radiology (ACR).
image various organs including:
Diagnostic procedures include:
• Bone
• Thyroid
• Imaging of the abdomen, breast, OB/GYN,
small parts, vascular
• GI tract
• Biopsy and drainage guidance procedures
• Lung
• Heart
Availability
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
On-call coverage: Monday-Friday, 5:00 p.m. to
7:30 a.m.; weekends and holidays.
Outpatient coverage: For appointments, call
Availability
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.;
Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
On-call coverage: Monday-Friday, 11:00 p.m. to
7:30 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 4:00 p.m. to 7:30
a.m. (Also provided on all holidays.)
Outpatient coverage: For appointments, call
Central Scheduling at 215-710-2208.
Nuclear Medicine at 215-710-2184.
Fluoroscopy
PET/CT
Scheduled fluoroscopy studies include:
PET/CT is hybrid imaging technology that offers
a number of clinical advantages over conventional PET scanners utilized by many other
image service providers. PET/CT reveals
• UGI
changes in a patient’s physiology (PET) and
anatomy (CT) in a single session, resulting in
• Video swallow
increased accuracy and improved diagnostic
confidence.
Availability
Coming in 2007
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• Small bowel
• Swallowing function
• Barium enema
Availability
Outpatient coverage: For appointments,
call Central Scheduling at 215-710-2208.
St. Mary Radiology and Medical Imaging : Comprehensive. Experienced. Advanced.
Image Pick-up Information
General Radiology, CT, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography
Images are furnished on CD or paper. To schedule a pick-up, contact the Medical Imaging File
Room at 215-710-2183. Please allow 24-hour notice.
Images may be picked up at the reception desk in the main Radiology Department.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
St. Mary Medical Center 1201 Langhorne-Newtown Rd., Langhorne, PA 19047 www.stmaryhealthcare.org
For physician services, call 215-710-5388. For physician referral, call 215-710-5888.