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Lakewood, NJ - Diagnosing
a problem is the first step towards recovery from any medical
condition. Early diagnosis can make all the difference
in the successful treatment of many diseases. The radiology
department at Kimball Medical Center is the first choice for
many doctors and patients in Ocean County for a multitude of
reasons.
For starters, the Kimball radiology department is fully accredited
by the American College of Radiology. According the Robert
Cranley, MD, Medical Director of radiology, all diagnostic imaging
and radiology centers are not the same. Many stand-alone,
independent facilities are not fully accredited and do not comply
with all the stringent standards applied by the American College
of Radiology.
The radiologists at Kimball are highly experienced and perform
over 90,000 imaging studies annually. All Kimball radiologists
are board-certified by the American Board of Radiology and are
fellowship-trained, and offer expertise in a wide range of areas. Each
are highly specialized in areas including neuro-imaging, muscular-skeletal,
body imaging, interventional and general radiology. The radiology
team also includes registered nurses and professional radiologic
technologists, who all work together to provide the highest quality
imaging results possible.
Kimball offers a full array of state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging
services including:
- Diagnostic X-Ray
- Computed Tomography Scans
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- PET/CT Scans (Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography
combined)
- Ultrasound
- Nuclear Medicine
- Interventional Radiology
- Bone Density Testing
At Kimball, many quality controls and precautions are put into
place that make it a safe environment for patients. “We
employ a full-time medical physicist who is responsible for developing
and directing quality control programs for all our equipment and
procedures. Our medical radiation physicist not only makes sure
the equipment is functioning properly, but also takes precise measurements
of radiation beam characteristics and conducts other safety tests
on a regular basis,” he explains. “These quality
controls are in place to protect patients from radiation exposure
and also ensures the best possible images are taken on our equipment,” says
Dr. Cranley. “These are critical components which provide
the highest level of patient safety and diagnostic accuracy.”
In addition, the radiology department offers immediate appointment
availability, high resolution images and quick turnaround time,
so patients get their results faster. “Our entire department
is dedicated to providing the best images as quickly as possible,
so our patients can begin the treatment they need to get better
faster,” stated Dr. Cranley.
The radiology department has also just instituted a new Radiology
Scheduling Access line which is available to assist patients and
physician offices in scheduling imaging tests and procedures seven
days a week. Patients can call 1-888-724-7123 and press option
2 Mondays through Fridays from 7 am and 10 pm, Saturdays and Sundays
from 7 am and 7:30 pm.
For further information about the Radiology Department at Kimball
Medical Center or to schedule a test or procedure, please call
the Radiology Access Line at 1-888-724-7123 and press option 2.
Date: March 27, 2009
CONTACT: Carrie Cristello
Director, Public Relations
732-923-6552
ccristello@sbhcs.com
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