quick searchOur Radiology Department staff really prides itself on giving our patients a very welcoming and friendly environment. We want your experience here to be as easy and comfortable as possible. X-ray or radiography uses a very small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the body’s internal structures. Our technologists learn from your provider the area of the body to be studied and the X-Ray machine uses radiation waves, called x-rays to develop the image. We use state of the art technology to produce your images efficiently and at a very high resolution. A Radiologic Technologist, also known as an X-Ray Technologist, will perform your test. These technologists acquire the images ordered by your physician and they can answer any questions you may have before and after your exam. A Radiologist, who is a Doctor, reads and produces a report of your imaging. We also perform many exams under our fluoroscopic x-ray machine, which is live x-ray technology. Each and every one of our staff, pride themselves on providing a 5 star experience every time we have the pleasure to serve you.
Monday-Friday 7am-5pm
Please Note: All of our Bone Density and Fluoroscopic exams have to be scheduled through our scheduling department at 498-1201.
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The Ultrasound Department at Cary Medical Center performs a wide range of ultrasound exams including Diagnostic, Vascular and Cardiac Imaging. Our Diagnostic exams include all abdominal, gynecologic, obstetric, breast and small parts imaging; our Vascular exams include venous Doppler studies of legs and arms and carotid artery exams and we also perform Adult Echocardiography exams of patients 18 years and older. Our equipment includes 2 state of the art Siemens Acuson Helx machines with capability to do Liver Elastography and 3D. The hours of operation are Mon-Fri. 7am to 5pm with sonographers on standby call for evenings, weekends, and holidays. The contact person for information on ultrasound is Lead Sonographer Jeannne Clowes RDMS, RDCS, RVT at 498-1198.
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The Radiology Department offers a number of services: MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to make pictures of organs and structures inside the body (example: brain, abdomen, upper and lower extremities). The area of the body being imaged is placed inside a tunnel-like machine and digital pictures are saved on the computer. MRI’s can be done for many reasons including but not limited to injury, bleeding, tumors and infection. It is often used to learn more about a problem that was seen on other imaging tests like X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan or nuclear medicine. Each exam can take as little as 30-60 minutes or as long as 2 hours. The MRI department is open Monday through Friday from 7am-5pm and can be reached through the MRI scheduling department at 498-1131.
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You have had an exam that required the use of a small amount of radioactive tracer material, known as a radiopharmaceutical, usually as an injection, something you eat, or sometimes as a gas that you inhale. Radiation exposure from tracers is minimal, and we carefully tailor the dose to each patient, using as little radiation as possible. The tracer will lose its radioactivity, usually over the first 24 hours following the test, and pass out of your body naturally. You may set off radiation alarms at airports, border crossings, and other places protected by Homeland Security for the next several days. Please inform the nuclear medicine technologist if you might go through one of these areas in the near future.
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Computed tomography (CT) involves a rotating x-ray tube, combined with a digital computer to obtain detailed, cross sectional images of the body. CT scans provide better clarity and reveal more information than regular x-ray exams. CT imaging has the unique ability to differentiate types of tissue such as body organs, soft tissue, bone, muscle, and blood vessels which aid in defining pathological processes. The thorough images acquired by CT provide essential information for the radiologist to interpret and conclude an appropriate diagnosis.
Hours of Operation
CT scan is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Outpatient imaging appointments are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 498-1201.
We thank you for choosing Cary Medical Center for your imaging exam. Cary Medical Center-Radiology provides you and your physician with a team approach to your diagnosis and care. At any time, please feel free to ask questions to any member of our team.
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Hours of Operation
Monday and Tuesday – 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday-Friday – 8:00am-4:30pm
The contact person for information on your mammography exam is Lead Mammographer Wendy Prashaw R.T.(R)(M) RDMS(OB/GYN) and she may be reached at 498-1615.
Preparing for your Mammogram
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The staff in one day surgery is absolutely amazing. I was very thankful for my team of nurses, doctors and right down to the secretary that checked me in. You all were so amazing, friendly and professional. Thank you so much!
I am beyond happy with our visit at Cary! We can't thank you and your amazing staff for keeping our little boy your #1 concern. You did such an amazing job! Thank you Cary Medical Center!
This hospital was exactly what a hospital should be. The took such good care of my grandmother and the display of humanity and compassion was genuine. I am forever grateful.
I had my son at Cary and I couldn’t imagine being treated better anywhere. The staff were attentive, empathetic, and went above and beyond for my comfort. I wouldn’t want to give birth anywhere else.
A big shout-out to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Cary Medical Center’s ER, Imaging, Lab, Food Service, and ACU Departments. I can’t thank you enough for the wonderful care from each of you.
