Imaging & Radiology
Find high-quality scans from caring professionals. We offer personalized, subspecialty imaging services, from routine X-rays to highly advanced radiology treatments.
Imaging at UVA Health: The Advantages
The expertise of both our board-certified radiologists and experienced technologists runs the gamut of imaging care. Along with consulting with referring doctors, we continue to push the boundaries of research. We're always finding new ways to use imaging to advance the possibilities of patient care.
At UVA Health, you'll benefit from:
- Knowledgeable staff with extensive training and experience
- Images of the highest quality diagnostic
- Expert radiologists who produce more accurate reports and have higher detection rates
- State-of-the-art equipment, including one of the industry’s most comfortable and accurate MRI machines
- Minimally invasive treatments that can replace traditional surgery
Preparing for Your Scan
General guidelines for your appointment:
- All exams require a doctor's order.
- We don't schedule X-rays, but offer them on a walk-in basis only.
- Leave jewelry and other valuables at home.
- Bring a driver's license and insurance card (if you have one).
- Be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes early.
See Your Scans
After your scan, you can see the results in MyChart. This secure, free portal lets you save, print, and take your scans anywhere.
Radiology and Imaging Trials
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11/09/2023
After Lutathera, His Mission is Supporting Others
In 2021, Fred Romine was the first patient to complete all four rounds of Lutathera treatment at UVA Health. Two years after his first interview about his experience with Lutathera, he… The post After Lutathera, His Mission is Supporting Others appeared first on UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging Blog for Patients.
10/26/2023
A First Mammogram to Remember
Leslie Anderson, 40, is no stranger to the world of breast care. She trained as a radiologic technologist and MRI technologist at UVA Health, where she then worked for more… The post A First Mammogram to Remember appeared first on UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging Blog for Patients.
01/20/2023
Warming Cold Hands: A New Treatment for Raynaud’s Syndrome
When temperatures drop, we do everything we can to stay warm— turn the heat up, grab our heaviest blankets, and remember to dress in layers, layers, layers! But for people… The post Warming Cold Hands: A New Treatment for Raynaud’s Syndrome appeared first on UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging Blog for Patients.
01/10/2023
Medical Imaging While Pregnant: How Safe is It?
Pregnancy is a time of change. For many women, its also a time when they feel especially vulnerable. Requiring medical care for any reason while pregnant can be a frightening… The post Medical Imaging While Pregnant: How Safe is It? appeared first on UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging Blog for Patients.
11/01/2022
Lung Cancer Screening With Low-Dose CT Could Save Your Life
Though lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death, it is treatable in up to 90% of patients if caught in its earliest stage. At UVA Radiology, we offer… The post Lung Cancer Screening With Low-Dose CT Could Save Your Life appeared first on UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging Blog for Patients.
09/06/2022
B Reader: Choosing a Lung Imaging Radiologist Can Make a Difference
A B reader is a doctor certified by the National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH). They are specially qualified to determine if patients have signs of pneumoconiosis (also… The post B Reader: Choosing a Lung Imaging Radiologist Can Make a Difference appeared first on UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging Blog for Patients.
06/24/2022
NPO, or Nothing by Mouth: 3 Things You Need to Know
When your doctor tells you to follow NPO for a medical imaging exam, surgery or procedure, it means you cannot eat or drink anything for a certain period of time… The post NPO, or Nothing by Mouth: 3 Things You Need to Know appeared first on UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging Blog for Patients.
06/08/2022
Protected: Radiation Dose: Compare the Amounts From Imaging Exams and Everyday Sources
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: Radiation Dose: Compare the Amounts From Imaging Exams and Everyday Sources appeared first on UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging Blog for Patients.
09/09/2021
COVID-19 and Imaging: Why CT Scans and X-Rays Have a Limited Role in Diagnosing Coronavirus
Lab testing for COVID-19 (also known as the novel coronavirus or SARS-CoV2) has increased greatly since the virus spread across the globe in spring 2020. Current evidence suggests that chest… The post COVID-19 and Imaging: Why CT Scans and X-Rays Have a Limited Role in Diagnosing Coronavirus appeared first on UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging Blog for Patients.
04/12/2021
Pulsatile Tinnitus: Interventional Neuroradiologists Offer Answers and Relief
Pulsatile tinnitus is a rare form of tinnitus that causes whooshing or pulsing noises in the ear. It can be a symptom of a benign condition or a more serious… The post Pulsatile Tinnitus: Interventional Neuroradiologists Offer Answers and Relief appeared first on UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging Blog for Patients.
03/16/2021
Lutathera Gives One Man Hope and the Courage to Help Others
Lutathera is a treatment that slows down or stops neuroendocrine tumor growth. UVA Health is one of the first hospitals in Virginia to offer this new radioactive drug. And Fred… The post Lutathera Gives One Man Hope and the Courage to Help Others appeared first on UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging Blog for Patients.
02/25/2021
Uterine Fibroid Embolization: How One Woman Found Relief For Her Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are a type of non-cancerous growth that form in the muscle cells of the uterus. They are common – some studies show that up to 80% of women… The post Uterine Fibroid Embolization: How One Woman Found Relief For Her Fibroids appeared first on UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging Blog for Patients.
07/16/2020
Is Radiation Shielding Still Necessary During My Imaging Exam?
Since the 1950’s, health care providers have been draping their patients with heavy lead aprons or covering certain body parts with lead shields before x-ray exams. In the past, we… The post Is Radiation Shielding Still Necessary During My Imaging Exam? appeared first on UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging Blog for Patients.
04/16/2020
Minimally-Invasive Deep Vein Reconstruction for Chronic Venous Disease
It’s estimated that more than 30 million Americans suffer from venous disease. Many of those individuals have some type of chronic venous disease, which means that symptoms are persistent or… The post Minimally-Invasive Deep Vein Reconstruction for Chronic Venous Disease appeared first on UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging Blog for Patients.
03/26/2020
Diagnosing Liver Fibrosis: Choosing the Right Test for You
Liver disease is a growing issue: by some counts, one-third of the U.S. population has some degree of fatty liver or liver damage. Being able to diagnose fibrosis, or scarring… The post Diagnosing Liver Fibrosis: Choosing the Right Test for You appeared first on UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging Blog for Patients.
03/03/2020
Erasing Spider Veins with Sclerotherapy
When the weather is warmer and you’re wearing shorts, you want to look and feel your best with smooth, unblemished legs. Veins are an important part of the vascular system—but… The post Erasing Spider Veins with Sclerotherapy appeared first on UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging Blog for Patients.
01/22/2020
One Family’s Journey: A Better Way to Screen for VUR
UVA Children’s is one of the few places in the United States where contrast-enhanced voiding urosonography, or ceVUS, is used to screen for vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) in children and infants.… The post One Family’s Journey: A Better Way to Screen for VUR appeared first on UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging Blog for Patients.
01/13/2020
CT for Kids: What is a CT Scan?
Parents: if your child is having a CT scan, this is the information they (and you) will need to know. Read this “CT for Kids” information yourself or read it… The post CT for Kids: What is a CT Scan? appeared first on UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging Blog for Patients.
01/03/2020
Sedation in Radiology: What Should I Know Before My Screening Exam?
When you hear that you will be sedated for your medical imaging exam, what do you think of? Do you imagine those hilarious videos of people after they have their… The post Sedation in Radiology: What Should I Know Before My Screening Exam? appeared first on UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging Blog for Patients.
12/17/2019
Summer Legs are Made in the Winter: 4 Reasons Why Winter is the Best Season for Vein Treatments
Most people don’t think much about their veins in the winter when they are indoors and their legs are covered up beneath warm layers of clothes. But if you want… The post Summer Legs are Made in the Winter: 4 Reasons Why Winter is the Best Season for Vein Treatments appeared first on UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging Blog for Patients.