Radiology Services

Clark Regional Medical Center’s Radiology department is under the direction of Radiologist Dr. Benjamin McQuaide. He oversees the department, which is equipped with a variety of state of the art technology imaging equipment.









64 Slice CT Scanner

Clark Regional Medical Center’s Philips Brilliance 64 slice CT Scanner allows us to scan total regions of interest within seconds, while increasing image detail. The 64 slice scanner has also allowed us to decrease the volume of contrast media (x-ray dye) used on most procedures, therefore decreasing cost to our patients.

Patient Features 

  • Large open room
  • Accommodates patients up to 650 lbs

Diagnostic Radiology

Clark Regional Medical Center provides routine basic x-rays from hands and feet
to Interventional procedures including Angiography, Stent placements or Greenfield
Filter Placements, also known as IVC Filter Placements.

We have a dedicated Interventional suite available for the patient that requires
invasive procedures utilizing sedation. Radiology has a registered nurse that
will accommodate the patient throughout the entire procedure while in the radiology
department. These procedures include but are not limited to Liver Biopsy, Stent
Placements, Filter Placements, Angiograms, and Angioplasty (Non-cardiac).

We additionally have 2 general radiology rooms and 1 fluoroscopy room. We
provide Tomography exams, Hysterosalpingiograms, Upper and Lower GI
studies to name a few.

Digital Mammography

Clark Regional Medical Center recently completed its Diagnostic Center for Women (WDC) and it is located on the second floor of the hospital. Installation of Digital Mammography, Stereotactic Biopsy, Bone Densitometry and Ultrasound are what makes this center special. The Digital Mammography program is accredited by the American College of Radiology and certified by the FDA/MQSA program.

Utilization of the FDA-cleared foam cushion, called MammoPad®, provides a softer, warmer mammogram for our patients. Clark Regional Medical Center is a certified Softer Mammogram Provider, a distinction awarded only to an elite group of health care facilities.  

Patient features: 

  • Provides same day services when additional testing is necessar
  • One on one patient care
  • Mammopads for individual comfort

Awards:

  • Recieved the Breast Imaging Center of Excellence Award in 2009, from American College of Radiology. (At the time the award was received CRMC was 1 of 6 facilities to be honored with this recognition of the 160+ breast facilities in Kentucky)
  • Certified by the FDA/MQSA
  • Accredited by the American College of Radiology for over 15 years in Mammography.
  • Sterotactic Breast Biospy Program is accredited by the American College of Radiology. 

MRI

Clark Regional Medical Center’s Philips Gyroscan Intera MRI has a 1.5 tesla magnet. The MRI scanner provides scans for patients utilizing advanced technology and the latest software capabilities.

Image Features:

  • Specialized software to enhance images for better detail
  • Specific coils available for imaging of Body, Spine, Head, Knee, Shoulder, Wrist,
  • Small body parts including Feet, Ankles, TMJ’s, etc.

Procedures Available:
Routine MRI studies, MR Cholangiopancreatography and MR Angiography including brain, Renal, Aorta and Peripheral run-offs.

Patient Features:

  • Stereo/CD Head phones allows patient to listen to the stereo or bring a favorite CD
  • Monitor System allows technologist to view patient while in the MRI during the scan
  • Reflector Imaging System allows patient to view outside the MRI while being scanned.

MR Angiography

  • Brain, renal, aorta and peripheral run-offs
  • MR Cholangiopancreatography

Patient Features:

  • Stereo/CD Head Phones Allows patient to listen to the stereo or bring a favorite CD.
  • Monitor System Allow technologist to view patient while in the MRI during the scan.
  • Reflector Imaging System Allows patient to view outside the MRI while being scanned.

Nuclear Medicine

Clark Regional Medical Center has an Adac Dual Head Vertex Camera. The dual head scanner allows us to decrease the scan time for the patient while imaging the patient from two different angles at the same time.

Procedures Available:

  • Myocardial SPECT scans (heart studies)
  • Bone Scans for stress fractures, infections, arthritis, metastatic disease, etc
  • Gallbladder and Renal function testing
  • Many other procedures available

Types of Therapy Available:

  • Treatment of bone cancer for pain relief
  • Thyroid treatments

Ultrasound

Clark Regional Medical Center’s program is accredited by the American College of Radiology for Breast Ultrasound, Breast Care Biopsy, and Vascular Ultrasound. We provide astonishing clarity and contrast resolution with color imaging with our sono CT feature.

Patient Features:
  • Same day breast procedure services as needed
  • Private ultrasound rooms
  • Warm gel
  • Aspirations/biospsies as needed for Thryroids, Soft Tissue Masses, etc.

The Radiology department strives to provide the highest level of quality to all our patients. For more information contact, Sheri Wells, Director of Radiology, at 859-745-3430.