Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Imaging

Our diagnostic imaging center at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Imaging in Pensacola, FL, delivers imaging and radiology services close to home.

Delivering high-quality medical images

Radiologists and radiology technologists at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Imaging  in Pensacola, FL, are dedicated to making your imaging experience as convenient and comfortable as possible. Our diagnostic radiologists have the expertise to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease using high-quality test results. We explain what to expect and whether there are any instructions to follow before coming in for your imaging test or procedure. Let our care team know if you or your child have specific needs or concerns, so we can make arrangements to deliver testing that is right for you.

After your imaging test, we use a secure digital network to deliver your digital imaging results to your doctor.

Imaging services available

CT Scan (Computed Tomography)
CT scans use an X-ray generating device that rotates around your body and a powerful computer to create cross-sectional images. When you arrive for your test, you will change into a gown and lie on a table that slides in and out of a large tube called a CT. It is a painless imaging test that takes only minutes to complete. 

 

PET Scan (positron emission tomography)
PET scans are used to diagnose and monitor many types of conditions, including cancer, neurological (brain) disease, and heart and vascular disease These scans show how organs are functioning in real time. Sometimes, a doctor will order a PET and a CT to be performed at the same time (PET/CT). 

We take the time to explain how to prepare for your test. You may be told to fast and avoid caffeine. During the test, you will receive a radioactive tracer that is injected through an IV. If you’re having a PET/CT, you may also receive a dye through your IV. Once the substance(s) have moved through your body, you will then lie still while the scan is taking place. The scan typically lasts 30 to 60 minutes.


For many imaging tests, a referral from your healthcare provider is required. A referral is not needed for screening mammograms. For questions about your insurance coverage, talk with your insurance provider.