Diagnostic Imaging Services

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center offers a full compliment of screening, diagnostic and interventional radiological technologies. Among the services available are:

• Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) techniques including:
• MR Spectroscopy for measuring biochemical behavior of tumors and metabolic disease
• Functional MR to detect and map brain activity
• Diffusion/perfusion MR to measure blood flow and cellular function
• Computed Tomography using 64-slice technology, suitable for advanced cardiovascular and neurologic applications such as:
• Coronary artery CT angiography and calcium scoring
• Carotid CT angiography
• Cerebral and Peripheral Angiography, including stenting of blocked carotid, renal and lower extremity blood vessels
• A wide range of percutaneous therapeutic techniques, including:
• Radiofrequency ablation of tumors under CT guidance
• Fine-needle biopsies
• Vertebroplasty for spinal fractures
• Varicose vein ablation
• Embolization of uterine fibroid tumors
• Stenting of carotid, renal and other arteries
• Coiling of cerebral aneurysms
• Treatment of stroke
• Positron Emission Tomography (PET) with CT utilizing conventional FDG-18 as well as a range of other isotopes

Our physician staff of 41 board certified Radiologists, 16 Radiology fellows and 40 residents interpret over 400,000 imaging exams each year. Physician expertise, advanced technology, and a focus on giving you the service you deserve make Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center the best choice for all of your imaging needs.