Imaging services
Imaging exams allow radiologists (imaging specialists) and physicians to view structures and activity within the body. This is vital for diagnosis but also for treatment, to ensure your care plan is working as it should.
Diagnostic imaging in Austin and Central Texas
At St. David’s HealthCare, our specialists use diagnostic imaging and radiology services to build the best possible medical treatment plan for you.
Our radiologists, technologists, registered nurses and support staff are prepared to work with you in any capacity, including operating rooms and inpatient and outpatient facilities. For your convenience, we offer walk-in service and next-day scheduling for many exams.
Comprehensive imaging services
By using imaging services, our specialists better visualize and treat medical conditions. Different exams allow radiologists and physicians to view structures and activity within the body with greater clarity.
Our specialized imaging services are available at six different facilities in the greater Austin area. For your convenience, we offer imaging services 24/7. To provide you with personalized treatments, we use leading-edge diagnostic imaging technology and techniques to examine and diagnose medical conditions.Licensed and certified imaging staff
Our technicians are registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technicians and licensed through the Medical Radiologic Technology program. Additionally, our radiologists are board-certified by the American College of Radiology.
We strive to make you comfortable while you receive compassionate care in a professional, friendly environment.
Medical imaging at our hospitals
Imaging services are commonly used to help doctors diagnose issues of the brain, heart and bones and assist with prenatal care and breast health. We offer a variety of imaging services, including:
- Angiography
- Bone density testing
- Computerized tomography (CT) scans
- Digital and 3D mammography
- Image-guided biopsies
- Interventional radiology
- Lung biopsies
- Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans—including 3T and cardiac MRIs
- Mammography—including 3D mammograms
- Nuclear medicine
- Pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
- Ultrasounds, including maternal-fetal ultrasounds
- X-rays
In addition to medical imaging, our facilities offer a wide range of diagnostic and laboratory tests, including dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) bone scans.
CT services
We offer advanced procedures using CT scans, including CT angiography (CTA) and CT enterography (CTE). CTA is a heart imaging test performed to identify blocked arteries. This technology can detect calcified plaque in the arteries and help you understand your risk of heart disease or failure.
Similarly, a CTE also uses this technology. However, it combines CT imaging and a contrast material (a material swallowed or injected to help distinguish among organs, tissues, bones and blood vessels) to generate images of the small intestines. The scans can help inform a diagnosis or determine the effectiveness of a treatment.
Endoscopy services
Endoscopic imaging is an advanced technology most often used to evaluate digestive health. During an endoscopy, your doctor will use a long, thin tube with an attached camera to examine inside your body. This technology allows your medical team to view tissue or the interior of an organ in great detail. Endoscopes can guide surgeries and diagnose symptoms like internal bleeding and inflammation.
Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT)
Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute utilizes innovative technologies to detect suspicious lung nodules. Our lung nodule coordinator works collaboratively with you and our pulmonary medicine team to improve access to care with early intervention.
What you need to know
Located at St. David's North Austin Medical Center, St. David's South Austin Medical Center and St. David's Round Rock Medical Center, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute provides seamless lung nodule coordination that includes:
- Continuity of care and ongoing treatments by a lung nodule coordinator
- Detailed discussion of the benefits and risks of clinically appropriate evaluation
- Individualized care and treatment recommendations from our radiology and pulmonary team
- Personalized lung cancer risk evaluation and clinical assessment
For additional information, see the oncology services page.
Ultrasound services
Ultrasounds use high-frequency sound waves to produce images of body structures. This imaging technique is offered at all St. David’s HealthCare hospitals. This technology is commonly used in maternal-fetal medicine and several other medical specialties, including abdominal, thyroid and women's health scans.
Low-dose CT Lung Cancer Screening at St. David's HealthCare
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