Columbia-Presbyterian Eastside Radiology offers high quality Nuclear Medicine services in a comfortable outpatient setting.  All Nuclear Medicine studies are performed on a state-of-the-art GE Millennium MG Nuclear Imaging System.  The GE camera offers superior image resolution, SPECT capabilities and short exam times.

An extensive variety of Nuclear Medicine scans are available, including:

Brain SPECT	Meckel's
Bone Scan:      Whole Body      3 Phase	Liver/Spleen
	Hemangioma
	Gallium
MUGA	Parathyroid
Miraluma Imaging	Thyroid
Renal Scan	Hepatobiliary

What is a Nuclear Medicine exam?

Nuclear medicine scanning is used mainly to clarify issues about the organs that cannot be fully evaluated with conventional x-ray images. A nuclear medicine exam can reveal both anatomical and functional aspects of an organ.

A pharmaceutical radioactive isotope (low-level radioactive chemical) is administered and acts as a marker for the specific organs being imaged.  The isotope stays in the body for a short period of time and is completely expelled in 1-2 days. Nuclear Medicine procedures are safe and painless.

Only certified nuclear medicine technologists may perform the procedure, and the results are evaluated by ACR-accredited radiologists.  After evaluation, a report is forwarded to the referring physician.

PREPARATION:

Each exam has a specific preparation that is explained when the appointment is scheduled. All patients must present a prescription or written order from their referring physician.

SCHEDULING:

Nuclear medicine exams are performed Monday – Friday from 9: 30 am – 5:00pm .  Please call 212-326-5552 to schedule an appointment.