White Mountain Regional Medical Center’s Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging Department
provides state-of-the-art technology with experienced compassionate personnel to
educate and test patients. The department is ready to take care of your imaging
needs with a multi-cultural working staff with a combined experience of 75 years
in diagnostic x-ray, 41 years in CT, 23 years in ultrasound, and 9 years in nuclear
medicine. We employ licensed Arizona State Radiology Technologists and participate
in the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
The department includes a variety of imaging services to help your healthcare provider
learn more about your condition.
X-Ray
X-rays create images of bones and tissue to diagnose injuries and early-stage diseases,
or to determine progress of treatment. WMRMC offers two x-ray rooms that have been
equipped with digitally enhanced x-ray machines, as well as portable units. One
x-ray room has state-of-the-art fluoroscopy capabilities (GI series and Barium Enemas).
Bone Densitometry
The bone densitometer will measure your bone mineral density (BMD). Your measurements
are compared to a reference population based on your age, and sex. Your physician
will use this information to diagnose about your bone mass and fracture risk. Measurements
of bone density can help detect osteoporosis before bone fracture occurs, predict
your chances of future bone fractures, determine your rate of bone loss and monitor
the effects of bone replacement therapy.
CT Scan
A Computerized Tomography (CT) scan is a high-tech tool for looking inside your
body without surgery. CT scans create two-dimensional cross-section images of your
body. CT scanners use multiple low-dose x-rays taken in rapid succession while rotating
around you. Computers process the information and create images that radiologists
examine to aid in diagnosing your condition.
Nuclear Medicine
This procedure allows early detection of disease through utilization of a minute
amount of radiopharmaceuticals called isotopes. These tests are painless with no
anesthesia required and document the real-time function of your organs.
Ultrasound and Echocardiography
Ultrasound imaging is a safe, painless diagnostic procedure that bounces sound waves
off internal organs or structures and then captures the returning echoes as a photograph
or moving image. These studies require no injection or radiation exposure. Ultrasound
is most commonly used for observing babies inside the womb. Echocardiography shows
images of the beating heart. Ultrasound can also be used to examine other body systems.
Radiologist Interpretations of Diagnostic Studies
Diagnostic imaging studies performed at WMRMC Radiology Department are sent electronically
to the University of Arizona to be read by a Radiologist at University Physicians
Healthcare (UPH). Ultrasound Echocardiograms and carotid Ultrasounds are read locally
by cardiologist, Christine Jackson, MD.
The diagnostic imaging study interpretation report is then generated by the UPH
Radiologist. Interpretations are completed the same day the procedure is performed.
A Radiologist from UPH visits WMRMC every two weeks to perform fluoroscopy studies.
When Will I Receive Test Results?
The next business day, WMRMC’s Radiology department prints the Radiologist’s report
and sends it to your local provider’s office by courier or emergency/STAT procedure
reports will be faxed to your provider within two hours of the test. If the ordering
provider is not local, the report will be faxed to the provider’s office.
Your provider will furnish the test results to you. If you wish a copy of your report,
you may request it from your provider or contact WMRMC’s Medical Records Department.
Please allow two business days before requesting a copy of the report.
Billing Services
WMRMC provides billing services for the diagnostic imaging procedure. The Radiologist
interpretation will be billed separately from University Physicians Healthcare.
Outpatient Services
Our Radiology staff provides Outpatient services Monday through Friday between the
hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. For all tests, except x-rays, please call Centralized
Scheduling at (928) 333-7104 to make an appointment.