Medical Imaging Department
Sonoma Valley Hospital offers state-of-the-art all-Digtal Imaging Technology. Our radiologists and physicians, using advanced digital imaging technology that includes high resolution monitors and precise measuring tools, are able to interpret diagnostic images with precision. Diagnostic imaging services include CT scanning, ultrasound, general radiography and fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine and MRI.
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING FOR WOMEN
Located in the Carolyn J. Stone Center for Women’s Health and Wellness
Sonoma Valley Hospital is proud to offer Digital Mammography and Bone Density testing. These services are performed at 246 Perkins Street in Sonoma, between 2nd and 3rd Streets West behind the Sonoma Family Practice offices of Drs. Schafer, Manuel and Mishra. This offsite location is named The Carolyn J. Stone Center for Women’s Health and Wellness to acknowledge her generous support.
Digital Mammograms
Our friendly staff will be happy to help you with your appointment or obtaining your prior mammograms from another facility. Our mammographers will perform your exam with as little discomfort as possible and answer any questions you may have. Please let them know if there is anything more they can do to help make your examination as comfortable as possible.
The digital capability enables the technologist to preview your images immediately, so you no longer need to wait while we develop your films.
Computer Aided Diagnosis (CAD) is now a part of our Digital Mammography service. CAD is used by the interpreting radiologist to highlight suspicious areas in the picture of your breast tissue. You may be called back for further images if the CAD system or the radiologist decides there is something that warrants a closer look.
Bone Density Testing
Our new Bone Density (or DEXA) system is digital and state-of-the-art. This new system is digital and fully interfaced with our PACS system (the electronic image viewing system) and your exam can be completed in less than half the time of our previous system.
Instructions for Mammograms
Instructions for Bone Density Testing
To prepare for your scan see the following:
The following prep instructions are in .pdf format (download Adobe Acrobat reader here). You can print them out and refer to them as needed.
CT SCANS
CT Scan: Calcium Scoring Questionnaire for Calcium Scoring CT Scan (fill out in advance and bring with you)
Consent for IV Contrast Injection (as a time saver, you can complete this at home)
ULTRASOUND EXAMS
Ultrasound: Leg Arteries and/or Veins
MRI STUDIES
MRI Screening forms in English
MRI Screening forms in Spanish
WOMENS HEALTH
Bone Density Study (also known as DEXA Scan)
RADIOLOGY AND FLUOROSCOPY
Small Bowel Follow Through (also known as Small Bowel Series)
Office Hours:
Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm. We are closed between noon and 1:00 pm each day. If you need an appointment after normal business hours, we would be happy to accommodate you. Please make arrangements with our scheduler.
Chief of Radiology & Imaging – W. James DeMartini, MD
Medical Imaging Department Manager - Jackie Lyons, RT
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