The comforts of hometown diagnostics and big city
coverage. Chatham Radiology Associates, P.A. of Savannah provides on-site coverage Monday
thru Friday and 24-Hour teleradiology. Precise and defined images can be transported via
the internet to the on-call Radiologist for reading. |
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A Diasonics Gateway Series Ultrasound Unit uses color and doppler to
differentiate blood flow and volume. OB reports calculate your babys due date,
gestational age, babys weight and heart rate. We offer black and white baby pictures
and our VCR records baby movements for your records.
Mammograms are ACR accredited and FDA approved. They are performed in
specially designed suite which offers privacy and is well decorated to give an at home
feel. Patients who have never had a mammogram are shown a video explaining the exam. All
mammograms are performed by staff registered in mammography who are required to obtain
continuing education to maintain their licensure. In addition to
being read by our radiologist, the mammogram films are also sent to
be read by a Computer-Aided Diagnostics (CAD) machine. This system
is a new technology that double-checks behind the radiologist for
all the mammogram films that come through our system.
Superior to other scanners, the Shimadzu Scanner produces slices in 7
second intervals. Its aperture is one of the largest in the industry, which is ideal
for the larger or claustrophobic client. It is easily accessible for elderly and
handicapped because the table bed lowers to within 18 inches of the floor. Its high
resolution produces superior detail and contrast of reconstructed images.
Echocardiograms are performed by trained Radiologic Technologist on a HP 1000 Echocardiography
System. Designed to evaluate the fast moving structures of the heart and high velocity
blood flow. Echo exams are taped as moving studies which enables the physician to better
evaluate cardiac performance. Copies of the exam can be easily done for outside studies
and still color pictures can also be made. |