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Services
Provided
The
Radiology Department at St. Vincent’s
General Radiography (walk in service from 8.30 – 12.00 & 1.30 – 4.00 Mon - Fri with referral letter).
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Interventional
Radiology ·
Ultrasound:
This non invasive, non ionizing radiation modality is extensively
used in investigating a wide
variety of conditions including disease of the thyroid, kidneys,
liver, pancreas, gallbladder, pelvis (ovaries, uterus and prostate) and
breast. Biopsies and
aspirations under ultrasound guidance are also performed. Doppler
facilities allow assessment of arteries and veins. Small parts imaging and
musculoskeletal imaging and interventions are also undertaken.
· Mammography – screening and symptomatic services are provided. (see (See Mammography Patient Information Leaflet and Triple Assessment Clinic).
Computed
Tomography (CT) – Multi-slice CT scanning provides fast
cross-sectional images through the body. CT scans of brain sinuses; neck;
thorax; abdomen and pelvis; vascular and skeletal are undertaken in the
department. CT Colonography is
also available. (
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Magnetic Resonance
Imaging- Similar to ultrasound MRI is a non invasive, non ionizing
radiation modality. In SVPH we have a 1.5 Tesla GE state-of- the-art
scanner that provides high quality images at reduced scan times which is
very important for patients who may be claustrophobic or find it difficult
to remain still for long periods of time. All systems of the body can be
imaged. These include Neurological scans (brain & spine), Abdominal
and Pelvic scans -including MRI scans of Liver, MRCP, MR Enterography, MRI
prostate, MRI rectum and MRI of female pelvis; Cardiovascular (heart and
blood vessels) system, Breast and musculoskeletal (bones and joints)
system. (See MRI Patient
Information Leaflet) Consultant
Radiologists While
our consultant radiologists cover a broad range of general radiology they
also have special interests which are summarized below: Dr
David Brophy’s special interest is Interventional Radiology
All
radiological investigations are scheduled during a single visit
(examination preparation permitting). This is to facilitate those who are
working and those who have to travel long distances or require someone to
take them to the hospital.
Contact
Information
Phone:
(01) 2698086 Fax:
(01) 2698179.
Postal
address:
Radiology
Department St.
Vincent's Merrion
Opening
Hours
The
Radiology Department is open from 8.00
am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday.
Appointment
Procedures
Appointments
are required for all outpatient services with the exception of General
X-rays (e.g., chest, hands, feet, limb radiographs, shoulder, spine and
pelvis) where a walk in service operates daily from 8.30am –
4.00pm.Monday to Friday. Call (01) 2698086 (8.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to
Friday). Referral letters can be faxed to (01) 2699179 or you can use the
referral
form . If you need to change your Radiology out patient appointment,
please provide at least 24 hours advance notice. Appointments
for MRI can be made directly with the MRI department 01 2609306, or
by posting or faxing
(2698179) requests. Appointments can be generally facilitated within a few
days. A doctor’s referral letter is required for all tests and
procedures.
Waiting
times are kept to a minimum by use of an appointment system for
specialized procedures
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Walk in General X-Ray Service (8.30 – 12.00 & 1.30 – 4.00 –
Bring referral letter & charges apply)
Postal
Address
Please
contact your insurance company regarding cover for the above services. As
charges may change from time to time please check the current prices when
you are accessing the services Referrals A
General Practitioner / Consultant referral letter can be sent / faxed to
the Department when making an appointment. In the case of general x-rays
patients are advised to bring the referral letter with them when attending
the hospital. A list of Consultant Radiologists attached to the hospital
is available on the Consultants
page of our website.
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