Delivering high-quality medical images
Our radiology care team on Founders’ Circle in Wichita, Kansas, is dedicated to making your experience as comfortable as possible. We explain what to expect and whether there are any dietary restrictions 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.
A doctor’s order is needed for all diagnostic imaging tests other than an annual screening mammogram. If you’re scheduling an appointment for a mammogram, let us know if you had a previous mammogram at a different imaging center. If so, please bring the CD report, or let us know so we can request the imaging report from the radiology group. We provide online scheduling for your mammogram breast screening
From chest X-rays and preventive health breast and lung screening tests to diagnostic testing for illness or injury, we deliver a wide range of tests and procedures using state-of-the-art technology. Our diagnostic radiologists focus on your needs and use a secure digital network to communicate timely test results to your doctor.
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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. We also provide low-dose CT lung screenings. Getting a low-dose CT scan may help find lung nodules or cancer early, when it is most treatable.
DEXA scan: DEXA scans are most commonly used to diagnose bone thinning, such as osteoporosis. Loss of bone density may be caused by rheumatoid arthritis, eating disorders, aging and having cancer treatment. They may also be used to measure your overall body composition, including fat and lean tissue. Before the scan, you will be asked to wear comfortable, loose fitting clothes or change into a gown. During the scan, you will lay flat and still on a table. The scan typically lasts about 15-20 minutes.
Mammography: A digital mammogram is a low-dose X-ray system that takes electronic pictures of the breasts to screen for disease and diagnose cysts and breast cancer. On the day of your mammogram, do not use deodorant, powder or lotions. We also recommended wearing a top that is easy to remove, since you will be asked to undress from the waist up and wear a gown. During the procedure, the technologist will position your breast to get the clearest test results. Then, each of your breasts will be compressed one at a time. This helps get a high-quality X-ray image. Your breasts will be repositioned to get at least two separate views of each breast. The entire procedure is about 20 minutes, but the actual breast compression is only a few seconds.
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging): An MRI uses strong magnetic fields to create detailed images of organs and other structures in your body. During your appointment, you will be asked to change into a gown and remove all jewelry, glasses, and hearing aids. You will lie flat in a tube that is open on both ends. The tube then slides into the MRI machine. For some MRI tests, a contrast dye is inserted through an IV. The scan may last anywhere from a few minutes to over an hour, depending on what images are needed. We also offer breast and prostate MRI exams.
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.
Ultrasound: Ultrasound uses sound waves to produce sonogram pictures or videos of structures inside of your body. There are several different types of ultrasounds. Your care team will explain how to prepare for your ultrasound and what to expect during it. [X-ray] X-rays are used to produce images of bones, organs and other tissues in the body. There are many different types of X-rays. Your doctor will order the type of X-ray that is right for you. We take the time to explain how to prepare for your X-ray. Most do not require any preparation.