The Diagnostic Imaging Department provides a variety of services using
the latest state-of-the-art equipment. Within Diagnostic Imaging
there are divided into seven different departments:
Radiology (X-ray)
Contact Information
Phone: (770) 991-8213
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We offer state of the art equipment to include digital fluoroscopy and
multiple Computed Radiography (CR) units. In the near future,
we will be proud to offer PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication
System), the latest revolution in radiography.
This is
the largest department within Diagnostic Imaging. The highly
qualified radiology staff performs approximately 65,000 exams on
inpatients, outpatients, and Emergency Department patients each
year. This year alone we have updated several pieces of equipment to
keep up with advancements in technology. We now offer CR (Computed
Radiography) for our critical care patients and we added a digital
room (Swissray) to streamline our outpatients and emergency room
patients. Our film file room now has the capability to make better
quality copies for our patients with our new Vidar System.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
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The
full-service MRI department performs approximately 5,000 patient
exams each year. For the convenience of our patients the MRI
department offers early morning and evening appointments. We
also offer patients a new level of comfort for this procedure with
our Short Bore Magnet, which provides for a technological
advanced exam with decreased apprehension. |
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see the light at the end of the tunnel. |
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Nuclear Medicine
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Phone: (770) 909-2639 |
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Jeffrey Jenkins, CNMT
operating the new Siemens ecam Gamma Camera with
Bryan May, CNMT posting as a patient. |
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The nuclear medicine department is capable of performing
procedures in the areas of nuclear medicine, nuclear
cardiology and various oncological procedures. Some of
our technology allows the patient to view a movie during our time consuming
procedures making the length of the procedure more tolerable. Our
operating hours are from 6:30am until 4:00pm Monday – Friday. To
reach Nuclear Cardiology you can call 770-991-8239. |
PET
Contact Information
Phone: (770) 991-8123 |
Southern Regional offers
PET(Positron Emission Tomography) /CT scans for our patients.
The mobile PET/CT is on site at Southern
Regional Medical Center every Tuesday and offers appointments from 8:00am
until 5:45pm for the convenience of our patients.
Physicians: Please visit our "Information for Physicians" section to
obtain forms, scheduling guidelines, pre-certification guidelines, and
other useful (downloadable) information.
 Questions that Patients Frequently Ask About PET
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Contact Information
Phone: (770) 991-8000 ext. 8183
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The
highly qualified staff of the Diagnostic Ultrasound department
perform approximately 1,700 procedures per month to inpatients, outpatients, and
Emergency Department patients. Some common procedures performed are abdominal, OB/GYN, breast,
thyroid, and testicular ultrasounds, biopsy procedures, and pediatric exams such as
baby spines, pyloric studies, and neonatal sonograms. We provide
early morning, evening, and weekend appointments for our
patients' added convenience. |
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Natalie Arnold,
Sonographer, performing an abdominal ultrasound. |
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Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT Scan)
Contact Information
Phone: (770) 991-8184 |
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Melanie
Boelstnili, RT, performing a CT scan on the GE
Lightspeed. |
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CT is a
full service department that offers interventional procedures along
with routine exams. The department currently has two scanners, which
perform about 18,000 procedures annually. The
department schedules outpatient appointments seven days a
week for added patient convenience. |
Special Procedures
(Arteriograms and Interventional Procedures)
Contact Information
Phone: (770) 991-8185 |
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This
department performs interventional procedures such as arteriograms and
offers central access service. It is staffed by top technologists and radiologists who
performed approximately 3,000 interventional procedures each year. |
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Patient ready for
procedure in our GE Special Procedures Suite. |
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Mammography
Contact Information
Phone: (770) 909-2049 |
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Southern
Regional Health System's Mammography Department
utilizes some of the latest technology with
their CAD (Computer Aided Diagnosis) system. |
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The health concerns of women last a lifetime. To
ensure that you get the preventive and diagnostic care you
need, we’ve developed a special Women’s Diagnostic Services
area on the Terrace Level of the Women’s Life Center.
In one convenient location we’ve combined mammography (both
screening and diagnostic), bone densitometry and
stereotactic breast biopsy. With convenient parking
and a streamlined admissions process the Women’s Diagnostic
Services area will meet your healthcare needs quickly,
accurately and professionally.
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