Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) and Nuclear Medicine
Mercy's doctors, working with the radiologists in The Department of Radiology, provide diagnosis and treatment for a range of conditions. Our Radiology Department offers advanced diagnostic tools and technologies.
What types of Diagnostic Imaging does Mercy offer?
- Breast Imaging
- CT (Computed Tomography)
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
- PET (Positron Emission Tomography)
- PET/CT Scan (Nuclear Medicine Imaging)
- Ultrasound
- X-ray
When is Diagnostic Imaging used?
Diagnostic imaging may be used for the prevention, detection or ongoing management of a wide range of diseases. In many cases, particular conditions necessitate the use of specific imaging modalities. Diagnostic imaging may be used for:
- Brain trauma, tumors or concussion
- Cancer diagnosis and management
- Chest/lung infection diagnosis
- Foot and ankle conditions - fractures, ligament tears, arthritis
- Gynecologic conditions - GYN cancers, urinary incontinence
- Hip and knee conditions - fractures, ligament tears, arthritis
- Shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand conditions - fractures, ligament tears, arthritis
- Spine conditions - disc herniation, kyphosis, scoliosis, spinal trauma, spondylolisthesis
- Sports injuries or chronic sports-related condition diagnosis
- Urologic conditions - prostate disease, urinary incontinence, bladder cancer, kidney stones or disease
Which Mercy locations offer Diagnostic Imaging?
Mercy Medical Center in Downtown Baltimore offers patients convenient, on-site diagnostic tests, lab services and preventive screenings with all the advantages of Mercy’s state-of-the-art technologies and facilities. Mercy’s experienced radiologists, medical specialists, nurse practitioners and technicians collaborate to provide a variety of diagnostic services tailored to meet the needs of the individual patient.
Diagnostic Imaging services are available:
- Baltimore - Mercy Medical Center
- Glen Burnie - Mercy Personal Physicians
- Lutherville - Mercy Personal Physicians
- Overlea - Mercy Personal Physicians