Our highly skilled team is capable of management of both inpatient and outpatient procedures, which include diagnostic and therapeutic testing and treatment, X-ray, CT scans, Bone Density, Ultrasound, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Our staff of technologists are certified by ARRT (American Registry of Radiology Technologists) and the state of Texas.
Radiology can help diagnose and treat sports injuries, heart function, digestive issues, nervous system disorders, arthritis, osteoporosis back pain and breast abnormalities. Radiology allows doctors to look inside the body to see diseases such as cancer, and joys like the beating heart of a healthy unborn baby.
Through its teleradiology system, HGH staff members utilize the expertise of Waco Radiology for in-depth review of images and consultation.
Our campus provides services from 7am–6pm. During that time, a technologist is on duty for diagnostic radiographic and CT work. Insurance information may be required at time of scheduling. Pre-authorization and pre-certification of medical necessity must be obtained prior to visit. Patients may need to check with their carrier to verify coverage.
Bone density testing is the single most useful procedure in the diagnosis of osteoporosis and the evaluation of fracture risk. Hamilton General Hospital Radiology Department is equipped with DEXA, state-of-the-art x-ray technology to accurately and painlessly measure bone density.
A digital mammogram is an x-ray exam of the breast captured in digital format. Hamilton General Hospital performs screening mammograms which are used to detect and evaluate breast changes. Annual screening mammograms can detect cancer when it is too small to be felt by a woman or her doctor. Early detection greatly improves a woman’s chance for successful treatment.
There’s no better place to schedule an MRI exam than Hamilton General Hospital. That’s because we’re the only facility in the region with the Philips Ingenia 1.5T, the first-ever digital broadband MR scanner. This revolutionary system delivers superb image resolution, fast exams, and a more open patient experience you can feel good about.
