Imaging Diagnostics

At The University of Tennessee Medical Center, our goal is to provide the best care to our patients. One way way we do that is by offering a wide range of state-of-the-art imaging services. Your provider will help you determine which is the right one for you. Learn more about the imaging services we offer.

MRI

An MRI is a noninvasive way for doctors to look at the inside of your body. Noninvasive means that it doesn’t require your doctor to cut your skin or put any instruments inside your body. Learn More

Breast MRI

Doctors usually order a breast MRI after you have a biopsy that’s positive for cancer. They give your doctor more information about the extent of the disease. Sometimes, like if you have a high risk of breast cancer, your doctor may order a breast MRI along with a mammogram. Together, these are an effective screening tool for detecting breast cancer. Learn More

A CT scan, also known as a CAT scan, is a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses X-ray technology to create detailed images of the inside of your body. Unlike traditional X-rays, a CT scan produces cross-sectional images, providing a more comprehensive view of your organs, bones, and blood vessels. Learn More

A PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scan is a type of imaging test that helps visualize how your organs and tissues are functioning. It uses a radioactive tracer to create detailed images of your body's metabolism. Learn More

Ultrasound

An ultrasound is a safe, painless and noninvasive medical test. It helps doctors diagnose and treat many medical conditions. Ultrasounds do not use radiation, like X-rays do, so there is no risk of radiation exposure. Learn More

Breast Ultrasound

A breast ultrasound is a safe, painless and noninvasive medical test. It helps doctors diagnose and treat medical conditions of the breast. Learn More

X-rays pass through your body and create images of your bones, organs, and tissues. Different tissues absorb X-rays in different amounts, which creates the contrast seen in the images. Learn More

A bone density scan can tell your doctor if you have osteoporosis. That’s a disease where your bones are fragile and more likely to break. A bone density scan makes it easier for your doctor to tell how brittle your bones are. Learn More

Fluoroscopy is a type of medical imaging that produces continuous X-ray images on a monitor, similar to an X-ray "movie". It allows health care providers to watch the movement of body parts or instruments in real-time. Learn More

Nuclear medicine is a specialized area of medical imaging that uses small amounts of radioactive material, called radiotracers, to diagnose and treat diseases. Unlike traditional X-rays, which provide structural images, nuclear medicine offers functional information about how your organs and tissues are working. Learn More

Mammogram

A mammogram is a common test to screen for breast cancer. Regular mammograms are an important part of early diagnosis and treatment. Women who are 20 years and older should have a breast exam in the doctor’s office at least every three years. If you’re 40 years or older, the American Cancer Society recommends that you get a mammogram every year. Learn More

Diagnostic Mammogram

Diagnostic mammography is used to evaluate a patient with abnormal clinical findings, such as a breast lump or lumps, found by the woman or her doctor. Learn More