At West Cancer Center & Research Institute, our Diagnostic Radiology Services provide a comprehensive range of imaging studies performed on-site for your convenience.
Our state-of-the-art equipment ensures accurate, high-quality results. All images are interpreted by our in-house, sub-specialized radiologists, giving you expert insights from physicians who focus on specific areas of imaging. Our collaborative approach helps your care team make precise diagnoses and develop personalized treatment plans—all in one location.
CARDIAC CALCIUM SCORE
How It Works
A CT scan measures calcium deposits in the coronary arteries, which can indicate plaque buildup.
What It's Used For
It assesses your risk for heart disease and helps guide preventive care.
What to Expect
You’ll lie on a table while the scanner takes images of your heart. No injections or contrast are needed, and the test is quick—about 10 minutes.
CT SCAN
How It Works
CT uses X-rays and computer processing to create cross-sectional images of the body.
What It's Used For
It helps diagnose conditions like infections, tumors, and injuries.
What to Expect
You’ll lie on a table that moves through a donut-shaped scanner. Sometimes contrast dye is used. The scan is painless and usually takes 10–30 minutes.
FULL BODY MRI
How It Works
MRI uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images without radiation.
What It's Used For
It screens for tumors, inflammation, or other abnormalities throughout the body.
What to Expect
You’ll lie in a tube-like scanner for 45–90 minutes. It’s painless but noisy; ear protection is provided.
LOW DOSE CT LUNG SCREENING
How It Works
A CT scan with lower radiation dose images the lungs.
What It's Used For
It detects early lung cancer in high-risk patients (like smokers).
What to Expect
You’ll lie on a table for a quick scan—usually under 10 minutes.
MRI
How It Works
Uses magnets and radio waves to produce detailed images of organs and tissues.
What It's Used For
Common for brain, spine, joints, and soft tissue evaluation.
What to Expect
Similar to full-body MRI, but focused on one area. Duration: 30–60 minutes.
NETSPOT SCAN
How It Works
Uses a radioactive tracer (Gallium-68) for PET imaging to detect neuroendocrine tumors.
What It's Used For
Locates and stages neuroendocrine tumors.
What to Expect
Injection of tracer, wait about an hour, then PET scan for 30–60 minutes.
NUCLEAR MEDICINE BONE SCAN
How It Works
A small amount of radioactive tracer is injected and absorbed by bones. A special camera detects areas of abnormal activity.
What It's Used For
It checks for bone damage, cancer spread, or infection.
What to Expect
After the injection, you’ll wait 2–4 hours before scanning. The scan itself takes about 30–60 minutes.
PET SCAN
How It Works
Uses a radioactive sugar tracer to show metabolic activity in tissues.
What It's Used For
Detects cancer, monitors treatment, and evaluates brain or heart function.
What to Expect
Injection, waiting period, then scan lasting 30–60 minutes.
PSMA PET IMAGING
How It Works
PSMA PET uses a small amount of radioactive tracer that binds to prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) on prostate cancer cells. A PET scanner detects the tracer to create detailed images.
What It's Used For
It helps locate prostate cancer cells in the body, especially for staging or detecting recurrence.
What to Expect
You’ll receive an injection of the tracer, wait about an hour, then lie still on a table during the scan. The process is painless and usually takes 30–60 minutes.
ULTRASOUND
How It WOrks
Uses sound waves to create images of organs and tissues.
What It's Used For
Evaluates organs, blood flow, and guides procedures.
What to Expect
A gel is applied to the skin, and a handheld probe moves over the area. Painless and usually 15–30 minutes.
Diagnostic Radiology Providers
Scheduling an Appointment:
To refer a patient or schedule an appointment, please contact our Radiology Department directly using the information below, or call us at 901.609.3556. Our team is ready to assist you with any questions and ensure a seamless scheduling experience.
All of our multidisciplinary radiology services are available at our Wolf River / Germantown Clinic.
Phone: 901.609.3556
Fax: 901.322.2994 / Physician Referral Form
Email: support@westclinic.com
Address: 7945 Wolf River Boulevard, Germantown, TN 38138