Health Scan Imaging

Diagnostic Neuroimaging

Health Scan Imaging is a Diagnostic Neuroimaging practice in Palm Desert, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in interpreting medical images of the brain and spine. Diagnostic Neuroimaging Radiologists at Health Scan Imaging perform imaging of the head, neck, and spine. Diagnostic Neuroimaging is the use of medical imaging to identify neurological issues. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Diagnostic Neuroimaging practices include injuries, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and brain tumors. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Diagnostic Neuroimaging practices include CT scan, MRI, MR spectroscopy, and PET scan.

A licensed physician, who has completed a residency program in Neurology, and who has additional training, experience, and competence in the standards of performance and interpretation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI / MRA) of the head, spine, and peripheral nerves, and Computed Tomography (CT) of the head and spine. Physicians are trained in the administration of contrast media and the recognition and treatment of adverse reactions to contrast media. Neuroimaging training encompasses thorough knowledge of clinical neurology, neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, neuropharmacology, and dynamics of cerebrospinal fluid circulation. Physicians possess special expertise in the technical aspects and clinical applications of each of the modalities and techniques of neuroimaging.

Diagnostic Radiology

Health Scan Imaging is a Diagnostic Radiology practice in Palm Desert, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing diseases and injuries with imaging technology. Diagnostic Radiologists at Health Scan Imaging perform imaging with x-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, or radiation in order to diagnose disorders or dysfunctions in tissues and bones. Diagnostic Radiology is a field of medicine that applies imaging technology to diagnose disease and dysfunction. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Diagnostic Radiology practices include bone fractures, bronchitis, heart disease, kidney stones, cirrhosis, and benign or cancerous tumors. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Diagnostic Radiology practices include x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests, computed tomography (CT) scans, ultrasounds, mammographies, fluoroscopies, nuclear stress tests, positron emission tomographies (PET), and bone density scans (DEXA).

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.