Imaging Center / Radiology - Medical Arts & Research Center - MARC

Overview

The Imaging Department at UT Medicine of San Antonio is proud of the service we provide to our community. We have state of the art systems including, a Spiral CT Scanner, MRI, and Digital General Radiography. Bone Densitometry is our latest modality added to diagnose osteoporosis, a disease that affects millions of Americans each year especially women.

Professional and friendly technologists provide service to make your exams more efficient and provide your referring physician the information he or she needs to treat your condition. Please take a moment to review the exams we offer and some tips that could make your exam more complete and comfortable.

Services Include:
» X-Ray, General Digital Radiography
» MRI/MRA (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
» CT Scan (Computed Tomography)
» Bone Density/DEXA Scans

Phone Numbers

Phone: 210-450-6000
Fax: 210-450-6075

Clinic Location

Medical Arts & Research Center - MARC
8300 Floyd Curl Dr, 3rd Floor
San Antonio, Texas78229
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Care Provided

UT Medicine Radiology takes pride in providing quality care to you. If you have any questions or suggestions to help us improve our service to you, please feel free to contact Richard Rodriguez, our Radiology Manager at 450-6000.

General Radiography
Our radiology department is staffed Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 7:00pm . Images and procedures will be performed with orders from your referring physician.

Please ask your physician if there are any special preps to follow or call us at (210) 592-6000.

MRI/MRA
Magnetic Resonance Imaging is an imaging device that uses a magnetic field to create images of any part of the body. Some scans require an injection of an IV contrast material. The length of the exam can take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour per procedure depending on the exam ordered. NO types of metal, keys, credit cards, watches, jewelry, coins, pacemakers and certain types of surgical implants are permitted in the scan room at anytime. If you have problems with claustrophobia, please discuss this with your physician prior to the scan. Please wear clothing that is free of metal buttons and zippers. Exams are scheduled Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Please call the radiology department for scheduling and instructions at (210) 450-6000.

CT Scanning
We have a helical CT scanner that provides superior and faster diagnostic information with less radiation and higher resolution resulting in superior image quality and greater diagnostic confidence. This modality is ordered for a quick and accurate diagnosis of renal stones without an injection of contrast agent or dye. Some abdominal CT scans require special preps or NPO (Nothing to eat and drink after midnight the night prior to the exam) for 1-2 hours prior to the exam. Also, a liquid contrast agent may need to be consumed prior to the exam. Please call the radiology department for scheduling and instructions at (210) 450-6000. Exams are scheduled Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Bone Density
Bone Densitometry, also known as DEXA scan is used to determine bone mineral density in patients. This is used in diagnosing osteoporosis, a disease that affects millions of Americans, primarily postmenopausal women. DEXA also determines fracture risk by measuring sites in the body that are most common for adult fractures.

The GE Lunar Prodigy Advance is a very safe, state of the art, low dose x-ray machine that produces images of the spine, hips, forearms, or even the whole body. The whole body option can calculate body fat composition as well as bone mineral density. The painless test takes only a few minutes. Please call the radiology department for scheduling and instructions at (210) 450-6000. Exams are scheduled Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Taking Films or CD to Another Physician If you are taking your films or CD from UT Medicine to another facility, you will be required to call at least 24 hours prior to pick-up. This will allow sufficient time for our radiology file clerk to produce or burn images. Please call, 592-0424 and we will have your films/ CD ready for you to sign out.