What Doctors Should Know

Modalities We Offer

Bone Density (DEXA)

• New GE lunar bone density scanner
• Most accurate measurements available
• More advanced analyses available (Body fat composition, etc)
• Now also available in our Perth offices

CT Scan

• 64- Slice GE
• Lowest radiation dose available
• Fast scan times
• More accurate diagnosis
• Best quality images
• ACR Accredited

Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI)

• Minimally invasive procedure performed by radiologist
• For pain relief caused by spinal stenosis, spondylolysis, or disc herniation
• Medicines are delivered to the spinal nerve through the epidural space
• Goal is to reduce pain so patients can resume normal activities and/or physical therapy program.

Mammography

• Nationally recognized staff
• Digital mammograms since 2002
• A second pair of eyes— computer aided detection CAD
• ACR / FDA accredited
• Caring, compassionate staff
• Mammogram screenings are available in our Perth offices!

MRI

• ACR accredited
• New larger bore for patient comfort
• Breast MRI’s
• Superior images
• 1.5 Tesla Magnet

Nuclear Medicine

• New state-of-the-art scanners
• Faster scan times
• Digital imaging for more accurate coronary artery disease diagnosis

Pet / CT

• First scanner in area
• Ideal for assessing response to cancer therapy
• Improve treatment plans by as much as 36%
• Ideal for early stage alzheimers’ diagnosis

Ultrasound

• New 3 & 4-D technology
• ARDMS registered technologist
• Cardiovascular DS
• OB ultrasound
• Same day digital results
• Lesion biopsies

Radiology (x-ray)

• Experienced and compassionate staff
• All digital
• Now available at our Perth offices!

Meet Some of Our Team

Mike McBiles, M.D.
Director of Radiology

A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and New York Medical College, McBiles is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Radiology and Nuclear Medicine. McBiles has served as Chief of Nuclear Medicine in some of the largest military bases in the U.S. He is a member of the Institutional Review Board and joined the Nuclear Medicine Service at Brooke Army Medical Center and has taught Radiology at the University of Texas. With his extensive experience and superb credentials, we are proud he is our Chief of Radiology here at Nathan Littauer Hospital.

 

Najmus Saqib, M.D.