Radiology

Greenwich Hospital’s Radiology Department provides a full range of diagnostic imaging services and a growing number of interventional procedures.

• Greenwich Hospital's radiology services are fully accredited by the American College of Radiology.
• We have experienced radiologists who are all board-certified by the American Board of Radiology.
• Subspecialties represented include angiography, angio intervention, body imaging, diagnostic radiology, neuroradiology, nuclear medicine, and both oncologic and breast imaging.
• Mammography facilities are certified by the FDA, having met all requirements of the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA).
• Our technologists are accredited by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology and licensed as required by the State of Connecticut.

When cancer is diagnosed and radiation therapy prescribed, our radiology staff can arrange a smooth transition for treatment by radiation oncologists or other specialists.

Diagnostic Imaging

Our diagnostic imaging offers the best in technology, clinical expertise and patient experience. We have the most advanced magnetic resonance imaging technology currently available, providing a clearer picture for more reliable diagnosis.

Our highly skilled staff is registered and licensed, and performs complex exams using state-of-the-art technology, lowering radiation dosage and improving care by utilizing the latest imaging techniques.

The following are among the wide variety of imaging procedures offered at Greenwich Hospital on an inpatient and outpatient basis:

• MRI uses a magnetic field to provide detailed images.
• Ultrasound uses sound waves to view internal structures.
• Bone density scan an detect osteoporosis.
• Radiography/General X-ray offers clear precise images.
• CT scan shows anatomy in great detail.
• Breast imaging/Mammography is used to prevent and diagnose breast cancer.
• PET scan measures metabolic activity.
• Nuclear medicine tests view organ function in real time.
• Angiography can detect blockage or narrowing of blood vessels.
• Myelogram shows the spinal cord and its nerve roots.
• GI (gastrointestinal) series views the digestive tract.

Interventional Radiology

Greenwich Hospital interventional radiologists are recognized as pioneers in the field of minimally invasive medicine. They work with nursing and technologist staff to offer image-guided, non-surgical treatments for vascular and non-vascular disease with excellent outcomes for pediatric and adult patients.

Interventional radiology procedures are performed for a broad range of conditions spanning gastrointestinal/hepatobiliary, gynecology, infectious disease, oncology, pediatrics, pain management, urology and venous and arterial disease.

Advanced Imaging Capability

Medical technology is progressing at a rapid pace. Greenwich Hospital offers patients and physicians access to advanced diagnostic resources.

• 128-slice CT scanner can capture highly precise images of a beating heart in five heartbeats, an organ in one second and an entire body in ten seconds.
• 1.5 Tesla and 3.0 Tesla MRI are open and closed bore machines that can produce precise imaging to suit a variety of conditions and personal preferences.
• Fixed-site PET-CT scanner combines two types of imaging technologies to provide greater diagnostic accuracy.
• PACS is an online system that makes imaging results rapidly available to physicians either in the hospital or in their private offices.