- Osteoporosis
- Pediatric CareNew ACR Board-Certified Associates Join Doctors Imaging Group Doctors Imaging Group, a private, physician-owned outpatient imaging center located in North Central Florida, is pleased to welcome three new ACR board-certified associates: Justin M. Ruoss, MD, Andrew G. Spell, MD, and Wayne A. Wivell, MD. Justin M. Ruoss, MD Dr. Ruoss completed a fellowship in pediatric cardiology at Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Ruoss graduated from medical school at Florida State University College of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Florida, College of Medicine. He is board eligible for radiology and is ACR board-certified in pediatrics. Andrew G. Spell, MD Dr. Spell recently completed a fellowship in neuroradiology at University of Florida, College of Medicine. Dr. Spell graduated from medical school at Mercer University School of Medicine in Georgia and completed his residency at University of Florida, College of Medicine in neuroradiology. He is ACR board-certified in radiology. Wayne A. Wivell, MD Dr. Wivell completed a fellowship in cardiovascular and interventional radiology at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, Ohio. He graduated from medical school at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia and completed his diagnostic radiology residency at University of Massachusetts […]
- Primary CareTalk with your primary care provider about having your MRI conducted at Putnam Radiology Group to experience the best in advanced diagnostic imaging technology!
- Internal Medicine
- Prostate CancerLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men and women. It is estimated that about 150,000 people will die from lung cancer this year. That is more than colon, breast, and prostate cancer combined. Lung cancer occurs when cells within your lungs start growing on their own. This uncontrollable growth increases in size to eventually form a detectable tumor. Some tumors can cause death(malignant) and spread to other regions of the body(metastasize). About 85% of lung cancers are related to smoking. The best way to lower your risk of lung cancer is not to smoke or stop smoking Once any cancer occurs, the first goal is early detection. This is because patient survival improves dramatically when cancers are found at a smaller, earlier stage. This is especially true with lung cancer. Lung cancer has a very high death rate. This is partly because of the nature of the cancer itself, and partly because it is often found when it is larger. If patients present symptoms of lung cancer, the tumor is often larger in size. If caught earlier via a lung cancer CT screening, it can be curable.
- Lung CancerDoctors have studied how to find these small tumors early in their growth. In 2013, the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended that patient’s at high risk for lung cancer undergo low radiation dose CT Lung Cancer Screening. In 2015, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) began coverage for CT Lung Screening. Because CT Lung Screening has been shown to saves lives and is now recommend, most private insurance plans are required to cover this exam without co-pay or deductible.
- Anxiety
- Thyroid
- UltrasoundUltrasound is a safe, painless diagnostic procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize parts of the body and create images.
- MRIThe Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) exam is a noninvasive way for radiologists to look at disease processes in the body without using radiation. MRI exams produce highly detailed images of the body and changes in tissue chemistry by using a powerful magnet with an advanced computer system and radio waves. It is particularly useful in diagnosing conditions of the brain, spine, abdomen and joints.
- RadiologyDoctors Imaging Group is a physician-owned radiology practice with outpatient imaging centers in Palatka and Gainesville, Florida. Our radiologists are also on the medical staff and provide coverage for North Florida Regional Medical Center and Lake City Medical Center Radiology Departments.
- X-Rays
- Nuclear MedicineCMS.gov (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) is now requiring the use of Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for all providers who order advanced diagnostic imaging services for Medicare Part B patients including MRI, CT, PET and Nuclear Medicine.
- MammographyAnswer: There are two different types of mammography available for patients- screening or diagnostic. Screening mammograms are used when a patient does not have symptoms. These are used on a routine basis to detect cancers that may be too small to detect by palpation or self-checks. Each screening mammogram is performed using a special low-radiation machine that is specifically designed for mammography. Each image is then examined by a radiologist who is trained to look for subtle abnormalities that may indicate cancer.
- Computed TomographyCT is a quick, painless diagnostic exam that uses computerized X-Ray technology. CT Scans allow radiologists to see the location, nature and extent of many different diseases, organs or abnormalities.
- Interventional Radiology
- General Surgery