Advanced medical imaging
Lower out-of-pocket costs compared to hospital and hospital-affiliated imaging facilities
Two imaging locations:
Gahanna Imaging Center
offers diagnostic X-ray, CT Scan and Ultrasound.
Worthington Imaging Center
offers patients both CT Scan and Ultrasound.
Our studies are interpreted by board-certified radiologists.
Some of our studies include CT Urograms, X-ray Cystograms and Renal Ultrasounds. We are ACR accredited at both imaging locations by the American College of Radiology, which indicates that our Imaging Centers produce high quality studies and adhere to strict national guidelines regarding radiation use and exposure to patients.
What is a PSMA PET Scan?
A PSMA PET-CT scan is a type of nuclear medicine imaging test used to detect prostate cancer throughout the body.
It uses a small safe amount of radioactive material called a tracer that targets a protein called PSMA, or prostate- specific membrane antigen, expressed by prostate cancer. This tracer binds to your prostate cancer cells, making it easy to image and potentially find the disease in its earliest stages. The PSMA PET-CT scan machine is open around you, does not touch you, and is not confining. It should not be confused with an MRI scanner that is more of a tunnel-type structure. Even patients with claustrophobia find PSMA PET/CT scans simple and easy.
Upon arrival, the technologist will review your history and take you into the PET-CT scan room. You will receive an injection of a tracer and sit in our PET-CT waiting room for approximately one hour. This allows the tracer to distribute throughout your body. Next, the technologist will bring you back into the PET-CT scan room, where you will lie on the scanner table. You will be provided instructions throughout the exam and asked to remain as still as possible, as any movement can blur imaging. The images are fed into a computer which displays images for the radiologist to interpret. The scan can take between 20 to 30 minutes to complete.
After your PSMA PET CT has been completed, you will be able to resume all normal activities. There should be no side effects. You will be able to drive unless you were pre-medicated for your scan. We recommend drinking plenty of liquids/water after the scan is complete. This helps to quickly flush the tracer from your body to ensure you do not become dehydrated.
Please follow these instructions prior to your PET-CT/PSMA Study
- Avoid significant or strenuous exercise at least one day prior to your study.
- Be well hydrated the day before and the day of your study.
- Pre-medications: If you were prescribed oral sedation medication to take prior to your study – it will be electronically sent to your pharmacy – take it as prescribed and have a driver on the day of your study.
- Your entire visit for this study will last about 2 hours.
- There are no dietary, medication, or clothing restrictions.
- Materials for this study are ordered beforehand and are time sensitive; please make accommodations to keep your scheduled appointment.
Computed Tomography
Our Imaging Centers provide the highest quality Computed Tomography (CT) services with a competent and caring staff. Our scheduling is simple and accommodating, and results are available quickly.
Computed Tomography (CT) is a technology that acquires a series of two-dimensional images of the body using beams of x-ray. These images allow the physician to diagnose many different types of disease. CT scans can be obtained with or without contrast agents. Contrast agents can be introduced to the body by either drinking a liquid or with an intravenous injection. This contrast can complement the non-contrast scan by highlighting specific areas of the body making them more visible. This increased visibility helps the radiologist determine the presence and extent of disease or injury.
Our Imaging Centers enjoy an affiliation with Riverside Radiology, which is comprised of highly trained, board-certified radiologists who analyze and professionally interpret all the diagnostic CT scans produced at Central Ohio Urology Group.
Ultrasound
The physicians of Central Ohio Urology Group have the ability to perform ultrasound imaging at both of our medical Imaging Centers in Gahanna and Worthington, Ohio. An ultrasound uses reflected sound waves to reproduce a picture of the organs without the use of radiation. Typically, this is performed by placing an ultrasound probe on the skin with ultrasound gel with the probe positioned in specific areas of the abdomen and back to better evaluate intrabdominal organs such as the kidneys, bladder, prostate, liver and associated organs of interest.
X-ray | Digital Radiography
Digital Radiography (DR) is the latest advancement in radiography. DR technology quickly transfers images to the computer so you can view and diagnose without wait time. DR systems can be fixed or mobile. These systems are perfect for any clinic or mobile practice. Digital radiography systems are more expensive than Computed Radiography, and they come with many advantages.
