Shicare Services
Welcome to Shicare Radiology, where excellence in service is our number one priority
SHICARE Radiology Network provides outstanding medical imaging services throughout Southern California with center locations in West Los Angeles, Downtown LA, San Fernando Valley (Encino, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys), Marina Del Rey, Beverly Hills, San Gabriel Valley and Orange county. Our services include MRI (Closed, Open & Stand-Up), CT Scan, X-ray, Ultrasound, Arthrogram, Nuclear Medicine Scans, Image Guided Biopsies, Mammograms, HIDA scans, and bone density scans.
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MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive medical imaging exam that helps physicians diagnose and treat various medical conditions. MRI tests, unlike CT scans, use no radiation; instead it uses radio waves and a strong magnetic field to generate detailed pictures. It is used to image every part of the body and is especially useful for examining the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) and to identify tumors, strokes, degenerative diseases, inflammation, infection, and other abnormalities in organs and soft tissues of the body. An MRI offers greater detail and contrast between soft tissues of the body in comparison to CT scans. Patients with pacemakers and certain metal implants cannot have an MRI due to the effects of the strong magnetic field. For patients that are claustrophobic, we offer OPEN MRI exams that allow for more space and comfort. Examinations typically run about 30 minutes. In certain cases, physicians request the use of contrast material called gadolinium which may enhance the exam.
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Tomography
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CT SCAN
Computerized Axial Tomography (CT) CT scan is a specialized xray which uses radiation. A CT produces thin slice images that help detect and diagnose diseases that are not seen on normal x-rays. CT Imaging is one of the fastest methods for studying the chest, abdomen and pelvis because it produces detailed, cross sectional views of all types of tissue. CT examinations are fast and simple.
CT scans are able to provide great information about anatomical features and tissue density, allowing for the detection of tumors and the ability to distinguish between malignant and benign tumors. CT scans can also detect calcium deposits, cysts, and abscesses.
You may be asked not to eat or drink anything for several hours prior to your exam, especially if a contrast material will be used in your exam. You should inform your physician of any allergies and if you are taking any medication.
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ULTRASOUND
Ultrasound is a non-invasive procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to view internal organs and produce images of the body. Ultrasound exams do not use ionizing radiation.Ultrasound examinations can help to diagnose a vast range of conditions and to assess organ damage resulting after illness.
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X-ray
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XRAYS
Xrays are the oldest and most commonly used form of medical imaging. Xrays involves exposing parts of the body to ionizing radiation.
Chest x-rays are also common exams which help evaluate the lungs, heart and chest wall.