Columbia Medical Group

Services

Our medical specialties at the Columbia Medical Group

At the Columbia Medical Group our specialties include diagnosing and treating new problems,
caring for chronic diseases, advising you on preventive care and providing advice about diet
and exercise that can help you stay healthy.

Since moving to our state-of-the-art facility in 2007, we are proud to offer the following
services for your care and convenience.

We currently offer:

Ancillary Services:

Nuclear Stress Test

This is a test to check for blockages in the vessels
feeding the heart to diagnose heart disease. In
order to look for blockages, pictures of the heart
are taken twice, once during rest and then again
after walking on a treadmill. The pictures are then
compared to check for blockages in the vessels
around the heart to determine if you have coronary
artery disease.

Imaging (MRI)

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive
medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat
medical conditions. MR imaging uses a powerful
magnetic field, radio frequency pulses and a computer
to produce detailed pictures of organs, soft tissues,
bone and virtually all other internal body structures.
The images can then be examined on a computer
monitor, printed or copied to CD. MRI does not use
ionizing radiation (x-rays). Detailed MR images allow
physicians to better evaluate parts of the body and
certain diseases that may not be assessed adequately
with other imaging methods such as x-ray, ultrasound
or computed tomography (also called CT or CAT
scanning).

Echocardiogram

An echocardiogram is a test that uses sound waves
to create a moving picture of the heart. The picture
is much more detailed than an X-ray image and
involves no radiation exposure.

Carotid Duplex Scanning

Carotid Duplex Scanning is an ultrasonic test that diagnoses
carotid artery disease by using ultrasound and Doppler
technology to image the carotid arteries in the neck.

Computed Tomography (CT Scans)

CT scanning—sometimes called CAT scanning—
is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians
diagnose and treat medical conditions. CT imaging
combines special x-ray equipment with sophisticated
computers to produce multiple images or pictures of
the inside of the body. These cross-sectional images
of the area being studied can then be examined
on a computer monitor or printed. CT scans of
internal organs, bone, soft tissue and blood vessels
provide greater clarity and reveal more details than
regular x-ray exams. Using specialized equipment
and expertise to create and interpret CT scans,
radiologists can more easily diagnose problems
such as cancers, cardiovascular disease, infectious
disease, trauma and musculoskeletal disorders.