Radiological Services

X-Ray:

X-ray services are offered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All technologists are board certified. We offer a broad range of services to assist your physician with diagnosis, disease management, and prevention.  A new state of the art digital Radiology and Fluoroscopy machine was installed in July of 2010. X-rays are shown on the screen immediately allowing for quick, accurate results. Fluoroscopy services are offered 2 days a week.

Digital Mammography:

Is available during the week with extended hours on Tuesday evenings until 5:30 pm. All technologists are board certified. ESH mammography department is accredited by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) through the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and the American College of Radiology (ACR). Digital Mammography arrived at ESH in November of 2010. Excelsior Springs Hospital purchased a LoRad/Hologic unit. This unit has the best image quality on the market and includes computer aided detection as a “second look” mechanism to assist the Radiologist with accurate diagnosis. Excelsior Springs Hospital is a Pink Ribbon Facility. Our new mammography suite and the mammography soft pad allow patients to have this important screening tool comfortably, safely, and accurately. Patients can self-refer for a screening mammogram. We strive to make sure you have the most pleasant experience possible. You may call and schedule your own screening mammogram at 816-629-2788.

Computerized Tomography (CT):

A new Toshiba Aquilion 64 slice platform CT scanner was purchased by ESH in March of 2008. This state of the art equipment allows patients to have a whole body scan in less than 30 seconds. Dose reduction technology ensures patients receive minimal radiation with accurate testing results. This technology is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergent patients who require immediate diagnosis.

MRI:

MRI or Magnetic Resonance Imaging made its appearance in-house at ESH in August of 2009! ESH purchased a Toshiba Vantage magnet. The large, short opening will assist patients, who previously could not tolerate MRI, the ability to get through an exam without issues with claustrophobia. The Toshiba magnet is the quietest magnet in the area offering better technology for patient comfort. Get your procedures done close to home.

Ultrasound:

Ultrasound is not just for babies anymore! ESH purchased a new Philips US unit in November of 2008. This equipment will image thyroids, breast, abdominal, pelvic, venous and arterial studies. We also offer Echocardiograms and Stress Echocardiograms. All technologists are board registered. A new US suite was added to the department in November 2010. This beautiful expansion provides comfort for patients having an ultrasound exam.

Nuclear Medicine:

The board registered Nuclear Medicine technologists provides superior care with small town hospitality. Nuclear Medicine is offered 3 days a week, including heart imaging.

PET/CT:

PET/CT is a combination of a Nuclear Medicine PET scan and CT. PET/CT scans help Physicians better understand the exact location and extent of disease, thus allowing Physicians to develop the best treatment plan for their patient. PET/CT can reveal disease when CT or MRI is negative or inconclusive.  PET/CT services are offered twice a month at ESH.

CT Bone Density:

This is an important screening exam used to determine if a patient has osteoporosis. Excelsior Springs Hospital now offers Bone Density testing in-house 6 days a week via CT scan which is the most accurate testing on the market. Call your physician today and ask to have a bone density test.

Video Swallow Study:

Video swallow tests are used to evaluate swallowing function for patients. This service is offered two days a week. Speech therapy assists Radiology with this procedure.

X-ray Results:

All procedures performed in Radiology are interpreted by board certified Radiologists from Alliance Radiology. The Radiologists provide readings of all procedures via computer when not in-house,  providing quick, accurate, immediate results in an emergent situation.

Other Specialty Radiology Services • Sonography Monday through Friday • MRI Monday through Friday • Computed Tomography 24 hours daily Return to page top