Diagnostic Imaging

Uses low dose x-ray to measure your bone mineral density. The technology is dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. Some bone loss is expected with aging, but severe bone loss or Osteoporosis is a dangerous disease. The bones most likely to break are the hip, spine and forearm. You can have a spine fracture and not know it. They are often painless. Hip fractures are painful and debilitating. Osteoporosis can be treated and it’s progress slowed.

CT Machine

Computed Tomography, also known as computed axial tomography (CAT), is medical technology that uses X-ray and computers to produce three-dimensional images of the human body. Unlike traditional X-rays, which are used primarily for dense body parts, such as bones, CT provides detailed views of the body’s soft tissues, including blood vessels, muscle tissue, and organs, such as the brain.

Digital mammography differs from conventional mammography in how the image of the breast is viewed and, more importantly, manipulated. The radiologist can magnify the images, increase or decrease the contrast and invert the black and white values while reading the images. These features allow the radiologist to better evaluate microcalcifications and focus on areas of concern.

We are proud to offer Echocardiology services to the community. Our Technical staff is highly trained and dedicated to providing the best care and services for you.

We have Digital Imaging utilizing the Philips 5500 Ultrasound machine in conjunction with the Ecelera Digital platform.

Our Philips Intera MRI unit is one of the latest models on the market. Patients can now listen to music while lying comfortable on the table. You are welcome to bring your own CD to listen to (unless you are having a brain MRI)

MRI uses a very strong magnet to acquire images of the body.

• Radioactive tracers are NOT dyes that are typically used in X-ray or CAT scan.
• Radioactive tracers look and feel just like water. They are in such small amounts that they leave the body shortly after your test is complete.
• Radioactive tracers will not make you feel any different than when you got up this morning, they will not affect your ability to drive or perform your normal activities.
• The tracers can either be given by IV (going directly into your blood stream) or oral (by swallowing a capsule).

Radia History
On October 1, 1997, Puget Sound Radiology and Radiology Associates merged, forming the largest private practice radiology group in the Pacific Northwest. Both groups had served their respective territories (Radiology Associates in Snohomish County and Puget Sound Radiology in King County) for over 50 years.

These scans use sound waves to image internal organs. Warm gel is applied to the skin to acquire optimal images of specific organs of interest.

Uses ionizing radiation to make images of bones and internal organs. It is used to assess conditions of the body, whether there are diseases, fractures or blockages present.

Please do not wear metal in the area of your examination. You may need to change into a gown.