How to Determine If You Need Imaging Services

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How to Determine If You Need Imaging Services

When it comes to diagnosing and monitoring various medical conditions, imaging services play an important role. These services use advanced technology to provide detailed images of the body’s internal structures which help healthcare professionals make accurate diagnoses and develop effective treatment plans. If you’re experiencing certain symptoms or have a specific medical concern, your doctor may consider imaging services to determine the cause of your ailments.

At Metrolina Internal Medicine, an independent medical practice, we specialize in internal medicine and offer a range of imaging services for patients in the University, Myers Park, Mallard Creek, and Cotswold, NC areas.

Imaging Services for Various Needs

When you come in to see our primary care doctors for various conditions, we might want to take a deeper look. By using Dopplers and other imagining services, we can look at different areas of your body to look at your blood flow and solid organs. We use state-of-the-art technology in a comfortable setting to ensure you are feeling comfortable throughout the process.

Our Doppler and imaging services help us take a deeper look into various conditions. Some of the services we provide include:

  • Echocardiograms: These imaging tests use sound waves to create detailed images of the heart’s structure and function, helping doctors evaluate heart health and diagnose conditions such as heart valve problems, heart murmurs, and heart failure.
  • Arterial Dopplers: Arterial Dopplers help assess the blood flow in the arteries. This helps detect blockages or other abnormalities that may indicate peripheral artery disease or other vascular conditions.
  • Venous Dopplers: Venous dopplers are used to evaluate the blood flow in the veins, aiding in the diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), varicose veins, and other venous disorders.
  • Pelvic Dopplers: These images help to examine blood flow in the pelvic region, assisting in the evaluation of conditions such as ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, and pelvic inflammatory disease.
  • Abdominal and Liver Dopplers: These imaging tests provide detailed images of the abdominal organs and liver, helping identify conditions such as liver disease, gallstones, and abdominal masses.
  • Thyroid and Neck Dopplers: These ultrasounds are used to assess the blood flow in the thyroid and neck, aiding in the evaluation of thyroid nodules, goiters, and other thyroid disorders.

Contact Our Primary Care Doctors

If you’re experiencing certain symptoms or have medical concerns, bring them up to your primary care doctor at your annual physical or call into our office to schedule an appointment. Imaging services may be required to take a deeper look into your concerns. Our experienced team of primary care doctors and specialists is dedicated to providing comprehensive and personalized care to meet your healthcare needs. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and discuss your imaging service requirements.