Before You Arrive

A little preparation ensures your appointment runs smoothly and your images are as clear as possible. Here's what to know before you come in:

• Make sure your order has been received: Your referring physician will provide a written order or electronic referral to us for your imaging study. You should receive a call, text, or email to schedule. If you don't, call us to confirm we've received your order.
• Bring your insurance card and a photo ID.
• Arrive *at least 15 minutes early to complete any necessary paperwork. Some exams may require you to be with us up to 2 hours early if you are drinking contrast. Please review your personalized instructions and listen carefully to our care team.
• List your medications: Bring a list of your current prescriptions and supplements. Most patients won't need to reference this, but it's important for certain exams involving contrast and for patients on blood thinners or diabetic medications.
• Prior imaging: If you have relevant prior imaging from another facility, bring the disc or request that records be sent ahead of time.

What to Wear

Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing without metal snaps, underwires, or zippers in the area being imaged. For certain studies, you may be asked to change into a gown, which we always have available.

Leave jewelry, piercings, and accessories at home when possible, or plan to remove them and place them in one of our secure lockers before your scan.

Study-Specific Preparation

• MRI: Inform our staff of any implanted devices and their model number during scheduling (pacemakers, metal joint replacements, cochlear implants). Most modern implants are MRI-safe, but we verify before every scan. If you have your implant card, please bring it with you.
• CT with contrast: You may be asked to fast for a few hours and have a blood test to check kidney function beforehand.
• Ultrasound (abdominal): You will typically be asked to fast for 4–6 hours before the exam.

During Your Appointment

One of our skilled technologists will guide you through your entire exam. The images they capture are then reviewed by our radiologist in their reading room, where they can give your scans their full, focused attention.

While you won't typically meet the radiologist directly — this is standard practice across the radiology industry — our radiologists have been in the field for decades, and you'll receive a detailed report on your images through our patient portal.

Your technologist is trained to make you as comfortable as possible throughout your visit. Let them know right away if you experience any pain, discomfort, or anxiety. We can often adjust positioning or pacing to help.

After your exam, a written report will be sent to your referring physician, who will review the findings with you in the context of your overall care. Your doctor is the best person to walk you through your results — they can connect what the images show with your full medical history, symptoms, and next steps in a way that's personalized to you.

Your results and images will also be available through our patient portal, usually within 48 hours. If you have general questions about your visit, you're always welcome to reach out to us directly.

Most imaging studies take between 15 and 60 minutes. You'll be informed of the expected duration when you schedule.

Getting Your Results

A board-certified radiologist will review your images and prepare a written report, typically within 24–48 hours. Results are sent directly to your referring physician, who will review them with you at your follow-up visit. If your study requires urgent attention, your physician will be notified promptly.

Questions about your results? Contact your referring physician's office. They are your primary point of contact for interpreting your imaging findings in the context of your overall health.