Bakersfield California Radiology
At Truxtun Radiology Medical Group, we offer Bakersfield, California residents radiology services that include diagnostic and interventional radiological procedures. Radiology includes many different disciplines that are necessary to produce the information to diagnose and treat various abnormalities. Nuclear medicine, for instance, is a combination of mathematics, chemistry, computer technology, physics, and medicine.
A Hida (hepatobilliary imaging) scan is just one of the areas of nuclear medicine offered at TRMG. The Hida scan is used to determine if the gallbladder and bile ducts are functioning properly. Nuclear cardiology is another diagnostic tool offered in the realm of nuclear medicine. The use of an injectable radioactive material is required for tests such as the nuclear cardiology stress test.
Radiology includes many subspecialties such as abdominal radiology, breast imaging, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), musculoskeletal radiology, pediatric radiology, thoracic radiology, ultrasound, and many others. Our radiologists at Truxtun Radiology Medical Group have the expertise to offer the best therapeutic and diagnostic radiology services in the Bakersfield, California area.
At TRMG, we offer a full range of radiology testing, including X-rays of the heart and lungs, bone studies (broken bones and fractures), and scans for foreign objects in the body. No matter the diagnosis or purpose for radiology intervention, our staff of professionals at Truxtun Radiology Medical Group is fully qualified to provide the needed service.
For an appointment with the best Bakersfield, California radiology facility, give us a call at 661-616-1488. Browse our website here at TruxtunRad.com for information on the various tests that are available at Truxtun Radiology Medical Group. Our staff of professionals will make your visit with us as comfortable as possible.
Patient Preparation
Truxtun Radiology Medical Group offers a large number and variety of diagnostic examinations to our patients. Different exams have different preparation requirements, based on the type of procedure you will be having. Either your doctor's office or one of our clinical staff will let you know exactly what you need to do to get ready for your exam. Many times you will not need any special preparation at all.
To ensure the successful completion of your exam and to ensure the best possible diagnostic quality, we ask that you follow any preparation instructions carefully. Some general preparation instructions include:
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If you are pregnant, or think you might be pregnant, you should let your doctor know. In most instances, x-ray exams will not be done on a pregnant patient.
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If you are diabetic and taking insulin, you should ask your physician for specific instructions regarding the dosages for the day of your examination.
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If you are on a medically ordered fluid-restricted diet, have kidney failure or a kidney transplant, you should discuss with your physician the preparation instructions you are asked to follow. Because of your medical condition, the instructions may need to be altered. Your physician should inform us if any change is made in the preparation.
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If your exam requires you to not eat beforehand and is scheduled for the afternoon, you may have a glass or a glass and a half (8 -12 ounces) of water around 7:00 AM. Otherwise you should have nothing to eat, drink, smoke or chew after the time indicated for each prep.