Imaging services
Imaging exams allow radiologists (imaging specialists) and physicians to view structures and activity within the body. This is vital for diagnosis but also for treatment, to ensure your care plan is working as it should.
Medical imaging services in Palatka
HCA Florida Putnam Hospital offers advanced imaging options — including mammography and ultrasounds — to help doctors accurately diagnose and treat patients.
We provide a private, patient-centered environment to ensure you feel comfortable throughout testing. Our diagnostic imaging team includes registered technologists and diagnostic medical sonographers. They care about your experience and offer a wide range of exams to ensure you receive an accurate diagnosis and the care you need.
Our comprehensive radiology services
We offer full-service diagnostic imaging exams and access to a team of physicians who use the results to customize your treatment plan.
Computerized tomography (CT) scan
CT is a specialized type of X-ray that provides images of the structure of organs and tissues in the body. A CT scan can show the dimension of vessels, lymph nodes and organ systems and is used when a more detailed view is necessary for a diagnosis.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
MRI provides advanced details of the:
- Brain
- Bones and joints
- Nerves
- Tissue
During an MRI, a magnetic field is used to produce high-quality images that doctors use to identify and diagnose diseases. MRI offers a safe, painless and non-invasive way to obtain information that can lead to early detection and treatment of disease and injury.
Mammography
Mammogram screenings use low-dose X-ray imaging technology to examine breast tissue. Our hospital uses mammography to diagnose breast cancer and breast tissue anomalies, such as tumors and other breast diseases.
Nuclear medicine
During a nuclear medicine procedure, patients will be given a radioactive tracer — a compound that highlights certain functions within the body. The tracer allows processes in the body to be viewed with imaging technology.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound imaging produces live pictures of soft tissues in the body, using high-frequency waves that reflect back as echoes when they reach solid surfaces. Ultrasounds are commonly used for the abdominal area, including monitoring fetal growth.
X-ray
During an X-ray, electromagnetic waves are used to obtain images of bones, chest and abdomen areas to detect disease or injury.