Medical Imaging
Under the medical direction of Veronica Y. Ruvo, DO, Wickenburg Community Hospital is honored to provide comprehensive medical and diagnostic imaging using state-of-the-art technology. We invest in the latest technology to remain on the cutting edge for our patients.
As a 24/7, full service imaging department we deliver the sharpest and most diagnostic images possible.
With the latest scanner imaging technology, we are able to provide faster scan times, lower radiation doses, and improved image quality.
Studies and services include:
- CT-Hitachi Scenaria 128, first installation in Arizona
- Accredited through the American College of Radiology, (ACR).
- All manner of CT imaging including CTA of the Coronary Arteries.
- CT Guided Biopsies
- MRI-Siemens 1.5 Espree
- Accredited through the Joint Commission.
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- Mammography-Fuji Aspire Cristalle with 3D Tomosynthesis, Coming Summer of 2020
The exclusive Comfort Paddle moves four ways and flexes to the contour of the breast for a noticeably more comfortable exam, while 3D technology delivers better detail with gentle radiation dose.
- Upright Tomosynthesis Breast Biopsies
- Accredited through the ACR
- Recognized as a Breast Center of Excellence through the National Consortium of Breast Centers
- Nuclear Medicine, GE Millennium Dual Head
- Nuclear Stress Test of the Heart
- All manner of Nuclear Medicine imaging including DaTscan for confirm Parkinson’s Disease.
- Accredited through the ACR.
- Bone Densitometry, GE Lunar Prodigy
- FRAX to assess risk of potential hip fractures
- Lateral Vertebral Assessment
- Interventional Pain Management
- To address spine and joint pain with a minimally invasive procedure
- Interventional Radiology
- Biopsies, Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, PICC and Central line insertions. Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty, Ultrasound Guided Breast Biopsies, IVC filters, Indwelling Catheters and other procedures
- Echocardiography, Toshiba Aplio 500
- Accredited through the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission, (IAC).
- Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
- Bubble studies
- Readings by Board Certified Cardiologists
- Ultrasonography , Toshiba Zario 500
- Accredited through the ACR
- Vascular, general and Breast Sonography
- Ultrasound guided biopsies
- Fully Digital Diagnostic Radiography
- Newly installed state of the art Shimadzu imaging rooms and mobile x-ray units
- C-arm and mini C-arm
Our mission is to provide special and personalized attention as we take care of you.