Located at 925 Long Drive in Rockingham, NC. For more information about Richmond Memorial Hospital, click here.
Procedures Offered
Charlotte Radiology performs all screening mammograms using 3D technology as the standard of care. Also referred to as digital breast tomosynthesis or “tomo,” 3D mammography offers better image quality and greater accuracy in detecting breast concerns at an early stage – and at a lower radiation dose. This advanced technology is available to patients at all Charlotte Radiology breast center locations (including the mobile breast center). Most insurance plans cover annual 3D screening mammograms at 100%.
A 3D diagnostic mammogram can be ordered by a physician when further evaluation of the breast is needed. Diagnostic mammography may include a combination of imaging technologies and/or procedures and can provide more information about an area of concern found on a screening mammogram. It can also be helpful in evaluating patients with a history of breast cancer or those experiencing symptoms like a worrisome lump, nipple discharge or changes in the breast skin.
Doctor Referral Required
A needle biopsy of the breast is performed when the radiologist identifies an area of concern through diagnostic mammography. Needle biopsy is a safe and minimally invasive procedure that uses a needle to retrieve a small sample of breast tissue. This tissue sample is then studied by a pathologist to confirm whether the breast tissue is benign (no cancer found) or cancerous.
Doctor Referral Required
DEXA, or Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry, is an imaging technology used to evaluate bone density to determine risk for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis, or low bone density, increases the chance of fractures from even the most minor falls and stresses. DEXA scans are safe, painless and take about 15 minutes. For your convenience, DEXA screenings can be scheduled during your mammogram appointment at select Charlotte Radiology breast center locations.
Doctor Referral Required
Computed Tomography (CT) CT is a noninvasive test that’s able to generate internal images of the body to help physicians accurately diagnose – or rule out – injuries or diseases. CT is often used to determine the cause of unexplained pain, dizziness or shortness of breath, or to further evaluate areas of interest found in […]
Doctor Referral Required
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) MRI uses a powerful magnetic field, radio waves and computers to produce detailed images of the body’s internal structures. It’s a safe way for doctors to get an inside look at the body’s bones, organs and tissues – without using radiation. It may be used to help diagnose or monitor treatment […]
Doctor Referral Required
Upper Gastrointestinal Exam The upper gastrointestinal (UGI) tract extends from the esophagus to the end of the small bowel. Three separate X-ray examinations may be done, either alone or in combination, to produce images of this system. The 3 exams are: Barium Swallow, an examination of the canal in the throat that leads from the […]
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Barium Enema A barium enema is a diagnostic X-ray examination of the colon (the large intestine) to check for colon cancer, polyps, diverticula or other abnormalities. FAQ How should I prepare? Expand For a Barium Enema, the preparation consists of 1 Dulcolax Suppository, 4 Dulcolax Tablets and one 11 ounce bottle of Magnesium Citrate. The […]
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Intravenous Pyelogram An Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) is an X-ray examination of the kidneys, ureters (ducts that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder) and urinary bladder. An IVP study uses a contrast medium made of iodine to enhance the images and allow the organs of the urinary tract to be differentiated from the surrounding […]
Doctor Referral Required
