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.
Radiology in Marion, North Carolina
When you need an accurate diagnosis, our imaging specialists can help.
At Mission Hospital McDowell, we understand the need for quick, informative results when seeking a medical diagnosis. At our imaging center, we offer the testing you and your doctor need to form an effective treatment plan.
Types of medical imaging we offer
We provide both outpatient and inpatient medical imaging services to assist your doctor in screening for serious diseases and determining the best course of treatment.
Diagnostic imaging tests we offer
Using advanced imaging techniques, we are able to detect many diseases early, when they are typically the most treatable. These same imaging techniques can also be used to find out if your treatment is working the way it should, or if it needs to be adjusted. Together, our teams of imaging specialists and doctors can offer you a faster, more accurate diagnosis, a more personalized care plan and a greater chance of a positive treatment outcome.
These are some common imaging services we provide:
- Breast imaging, including 3D mammography
- Computerized tomography (CT) scans, including low-dose (LDCT)
- Dual X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans, also known as bone density scans
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), including breast MRI
- Nuclear medicine
- Ultrasound
- X-ray