Imaging Services - Health Services - Eskenazi Health
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Medical imaging is the branch of medicine that uses radioactive substances, electromagnetic waves, radiation and sound waves to create images of the body, including its organs and structures. Eskenazi Health radiologists use these images to assist with their diagnosis and treatment of diseases or other health problems.

While radiation does have potential side effects, medical experts, including Eskenazi Health radiologists, agree the risks of radiation are outweighed by the information that these images can show about a patient's condition.

Eskenazi Health offers a variety of imaging tests to help diagnose and treat patients. Depending on the type of imaging test being done, patients may be asked for details about:

  • Medical history, including previous surgeries

  • Previous imaging tests

  • Possible pregnancy (some tests can be dangerous for the fetus)

  • Metal in the body such as implants, pacemakers, surgical clips or any other type of metal

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  • Cardiac Imaging – Echocardiography

    An echocardiogram, or echo for short, is an ultrasound, which bounces sound waves off the heart to create images that can help physicians detect problems.

    Chest Echo (Transthoracic)

    A transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) is taken from the surface of the chest wall with transducer or probe (device that looks like a microphone). It can show:

    • The functioning of heart valves 

    • Tumors or infectious growths around heart valves

    • The outer lining of the heart (pericardium)

    • Problems with the large blood vessels that enter and leave the heart

    • Blood clots in the heart chambers

    • Abnormal holes between heart chambers

    Transesophageal Echo (TEE)

    Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) records images of the heart with a probe inside the esophagus to help detect and treat problems such as infection, disease, or defects in the heart’s function, walls or valves. This test may be done when a chest echocardiogram (transthoracic) does not provide enough information.

    Patients are given a throat spray to numb the throat and may be given medicine through an intravenous line (IV) in the arm to help them relax. 

  • Computed Tomography (CT)

    Computed tomography (CT) uses X-rays and computer scans to create a detailed picture that can show problems with soft tissues, such as the lining of sinuses, organs, kidneys, lungs, blood vessels and bones. CT can be used to assist in guidance for biopsies and invasive procedures. 

    Eskenazi Health uses two 256-slice CT scanner for cardiac imaging and a 128-slice scanner for invasive imaging.  

  • Fluoroscopy
    Fluoroscopy is a branch of X-ray, where X-ray machines produce live, video images of internal structures, such as the gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract and the genitourinary systems. Fluoroscopy is also utilized to perform arthrograms, which evaluate joint dysfunction and pain. 

    Fluoroscopy procedures are performed at the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital on the downtown campus and can be scheduled Monday through Friday.
  • Mammography

    A mammogram is an X-ray image of the breast that is used for screening and to detect problems such as cysts or cancer. Having a regular mammogram is the best step women can take to detect breast cancer early. Eskenazi Health offers the latest 2D and 3D breast imaging, as well as automated breast ultrasound for patients with dense breast tissue.

    For more information about Eskenazi Health’s breast services, please visit the St. Margaret's Hospital Guild Diagnostic Breast Center page.

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

    Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses strong magnets and radio waves to capture an image of the inside of the body. Eskenazi Health has two 1.5 Tesla MRI machines.

    Metal objects cannot be near an MRI machine. Patients will be asked to change into hospital provided scrubs, and asked to remove jewelry, belts and any other item that contains metal. Be sure to tell the technologist if you have any form of metal in your body. Metal can be found in many items, including, but not limited to:

    • Ear (cochlear) implants

    • Clips used for brain aneurysms

    • Metal coils put in blood vessels

    • Defibrillators

    • Pacemakers

    • Artificial joints

    • Adhesive patches

    • Splinters

    • Make-up

    • Magnetic eyelashes

    • Some forms of athletic clothing

  • Nuclear Medicine

    Using a special camera and a small amount of radioactive material, a nuclear medicine scan captures images of organs (heart, lungs, liver and gallbladder) and bones. Nuclear medicine scans may be used to both diagnose and treat disease. Some types of common nuclear medicine scans include:

    • Bone scans

    • Cardiac stress tests

    • Thyroid imaging with therapeutic services 

    • SPECT (single photon emission computed tomography)

  • PET/CT Scan
    The PET/CT scanner offers ultra-high definition PET/CT images, which provide the ability to visualize very small lesions with great clarity. With the latest advancements in technology, a scan can be acquired with a lower radiation dose to the patient and in less time than other scanners. Eskenazi Health also offers Ga-68 Netspot and PSMA PET/CT scans. The primary focus of PET/CT scans is to diagnose, treat and monitor the progression of diseases. 
  • Ultrasound

    Eskenazi Health offers general ultrasound, OB ultrasound and vascular ultrasound, as well as ultrasound elastography, which identifies the elasticity and stiffness of soft tissue. Ultrasound can be used to assist in guidance for biopsies and invasive procedures.

    Ultrasound uses sound waves to capture images of internal organs. It can be used to detect organ problems, such as gallstones, kidney stones or liver disease. It can also show the details of many blood vessels in the abdomen and be used to evaluate blood flow in the abdomen.

    Ultrasound does not use ionizing radiation and does not have any known risks.  

  • X-ray

    An X-ray machine uses a small amount of radiation to create images of bones and internal organs. X-rays are most often used to detect bone or joint injuries or changes or to check the heart and lungs. X-rays can be taken at the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital on the downtown campus, Eskenazi Health Center West 38th Street and Eskenazi Health Thomas & Arlene Grande Campus. X-rays do not require an appointment.

  • Eskenazi Health Imaging West 38th Street
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    Hours

    Mammography and Ultrasound

    SundayClosed
    Monday7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Tuesday7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Wednesday7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Thursday7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Friday7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    SaturdayClosed

    X-Ray

    SundayClosed
    Monday7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
    Tuesday7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
    Wednesday7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
    Thursday7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
    Friday7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
    SaturdayClosed

     


    Price Transparency – Radiology Services

    Address

    5515 W. 38th St., Ste 1300Indianapolis, IN 46254

    317.880.0240

  • Eskenazi Health Imaging Grande Campus
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    Hours

    CT Scan, Mammography, MRI, Ultrasound and X-Ray

    SundayClosed
    Monday7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
    Tuesday7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
    Wednesday7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
    Thursday7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
    Friday7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
    SaturdayClosed

    Price Transparency – Radiology Services

    Address

    6002 E. 38th St., Suite 1400Indianapolis, IN 46226

    317.880.1466

  • Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital
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    Hours

    X-Ray

    Sunday7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
    Monday7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    Tuesday7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    Wednesday7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    Thursday7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    Friday7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    Saturday7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

    MRI and CT

    Sunday8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Monday7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    Tuesday7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    Wednesday7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    Thursday7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    Friday7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    Saturday8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine

    SundayClosed
    Monday7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    Tuesday7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    Wednesday7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    Thursday7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    Friday7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    SaturdayClosed

    Cardiac Diagnostics

    SundayClosed
    Monday7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Tuesday7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Wednesday7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Thursday7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Friday7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    SaturdayClosed

    Ultrasound

    Sunday8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Monday7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    Tuesday7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    Wednesday7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    Thursday7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    Friday7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    Saturday8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Address

    720 Eskenazi Ave.Indianapolis, IN 46202

    317.880.8095

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    Hours

    Sunday Closed
    Monday 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Tuesday 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
    Wednesday 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
    Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Saturday Closed

    Address

    720 Eskenazi Ave.Indianapolis, IN 46202

    317.880.7280

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This website is NOT for medical emergencies or medical treatment. If you are having a medical emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For medical treatment, please contact your physician’s office by phone or go to the nearest appropriate facility. The Michael & Susan Smith Emergency Department is located on the Eskenazi Health downtown campus, 720 Eskenazi Ave. If you need to speak with a nurse urgently to discuss your symptoms but it’s not an emergency, please call Eskenazi Health Connections at 317.880.7666.

If this is a mental health emergency, please call 988 or 317.880.8485. In case of a mental health emergency, you may also go to the Thota Rao, M.D., & Aruna Rau, M.D., Crisis Intervention Unit on the Eskenazi Health downtown campus from 8:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. From 11 p.m. - 8:30 a.m., emergency psychiatric services are provided by crisis specialist clinicians in the Michael & Susan Smith Emergency Department also on the Eskenazi Health downtown campus.

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