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Diagnostic
Center of BRCH
1905 Clint Moore Road, Suite
114
Boca Raton, FL 33496
561-955-3000
BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL is proud to combine a three-decade commitment to quality healthcare with the convenience and accessibility ofits newest outpatient center the Diagnostic Center of BRCH. The Center offers high quality MRI, CT Scan, Ultrasound, X-ray and Diagnostic Lab Services in a convenient and comfortable outpatient setting.
QUALITY
Our goal is to provide the high quality technology and resources of Boca
Raton Community Hospital’s Imaging Department with the enhanced patient
care and personalized customer service we can offer at our new Diagnostic
Center. We have the very best equipment and software applications available
today. Further, we’re committed to upgrading the Center’s capabilities
on an on-going basis.
EXPERT
STAFF
Imaging exams are performed by highly-trained technologists and then interpreted
by board-certified, fellowship trained radiologists, with specialty-training
in Neuroradiology, MRI, CT Scan, Musculoskeletal, OB-GYN, Ultrasound, Body
Imaging, and Vascular Services. Radiologists can confer instantly with any
of the other subspecialists at Boca Raton Community Hospital by sending
imaging cases to them using an active computer data link with the hospital.
In addition, any referring physician may review the images taken at the
Diagnostic Center while they are making rounds at Boca Raton Community Hospital.
CONVENIENCE
AND ACCESSIBILITY
Our Center offers the convenience of prompt appointments and courteous service
in comfortable, state-of-the-art surroundings. The 6,000 square foot facility,
located on the first floor of the Outpatient Medical Center, just one-quarter
mile west of Military Trail on Clint Moore Road, also has ample free parking.
FAST
RESULTS
The Diagnostic Center utilizes the same voice-recognition transcription
system and auto faxing capability that has been successfully used at Boca
Raton Community Hospital providing physicians with prompt, expert results.
CT
Scanning
Our Diagnostic Center's GE Lightspeed Plus Multislice Helical Computed Tomography
(CT) scanner is the world's first FDA-approved scanner that allows us to
capture multiple images of a patient's anatomy, at the same time. This provides
scan times up to six times faster than traditional single-slice CT scanners
and without the potential breathing artifacts. Scanning can be done in a
single breath-hold and the scanner's advanced diagnostic features have the
potential to provide better, earlier diagnoses, reduce the number of invasive
procedures, and improve patient care.
Applications of the GE Lightspeed system include:
•
Oncology/cancer diagnosis
• 3-D reconstruction
• Volume renderings
• CT Angiography
• Pulmonary embolism
• Multiplanar reconstruction for complex anatomy
• Screening Procedures
• Cardiac Scoring to detect calcified plaque build-up in the
coronary arteries
• Low-Dose Lung Screening -to detect emphysema, infection, and
cancer at an earlier, potentially curable stage
• Whole Body Scanning of the liver, kidneys, gall bladder, pancreas,
colon, lymph nodes, prostate, uterus, and ovaries to detect: growths, polyps,
benign and cancerous tumors, stones, cysts, aneurysms, and atherosclerosis.
Screening procedures may be physician referred or patient referred
• Virtual Colonoscopy - to screen for polyps and early signs
of colon cancer utilizing the area's only FDA approved 3-D software for
internal visualization of the colon
MRI
Featuring the newest Siemens 1.5 Symphony MRI system complete with a full
array of application software, our Diagnostic Center provides the same high-end
imaging capabilities you have come to expect from Boca Raton Community Hospital.
Our concern for image quality and patient comfort, especially for claustrophobia,
is paramount. The Siemens Symphony design achieves both by featuring a high
field, short bore with a flared opening. So, the MRI experience is very
comfortable for patients without sacrificing imaging quality which may occur
with other open MRI units.
The Symphony system offers high powered gradients, advanced imaging sequences
and coil technology to provide the best exam in the shortest period of time.
We also use the latest software and hardware technology such as high resolution
turbo spin echo, phased array and CP coil technology, and advanced imaging
protocols. Our imaging capabilities include:
. Advanced Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)
. High resolution evaluation of brain, spine and extremities
. MR Cholangiopancreatography
. Breath-hold abdominal imaging
. Diffusion
. Perfusion
. Body MRA-MRA runoff of both the upper and lower extremities
Ultrasound
Our GE Logic 700 is a state-of-the-art, high resolution ultrasound system,
with a full option of scanning applications including:
OB/GYN, Abdominal Imaging, Vascular Imaging (for carotid, venous, and arterial
studies, as well as to evaluate for venous insufficiency and Deep Vein Thrombosis),
Small Parts (including thyroid, scrotum), Power Doppler, and Tissue Harmonic
Imaging.
X-Ray
Digital Radiology provides consistent high quality images that can be post
processed to enhance various anatomic details such as bone detail, lung
parenchyma, and Edge Enhancements. This can all be done as needed and is
specific to each patient's diagnosis. Some of the studies include: chest
x-rays, long bone studies, spine surveys, and abdominal and pelvic studies.
Laboratory Patient Service Center (PSC) For the convenience of physicians
and patients, a Laboratory Patient
Service Center with blood drawing station is included as an integral part
of the Center. Collected specimens are tested at Boca Raton Community Hospital
and results are sent to the ordering physician.
SERVICES
For more information, please call 561-955-3000. To schedule an appointment,
call 561-750-4700, or stop by our new facility located just one-quarter
mile west of Military Trail on Clint Moore Road.