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RAO’s board-certified radiologists and leading-edge diagnostic procedures unite to provide the best chance of early, accurate detection.

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Symptoms like abdominal pain or unexplained fever may require a deep look at the gallbladder and related organs. There are several imaging tests used to diagnose gallbladder problems. Read about it in our blog “What Kinds of Gallbladder Scans Are There?” https://t.co/qtOpSUg7HE

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How do tests like gallium scans and PET scans work to discover disease? These two nuclear medicine tests are similar, and yet work differently. Find out more in our blog “What is the Difference Between a Pet Scan and a Gallium Scan?” https://t.co/FfSxp0bzX8

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He spent his days like any young adult would, until suddenly, he couldn’t. Needing help to walk, this 18-year-old came to us for an MRI. After we found a malformation on his spine, he had emergency surgery.

Weeks later, he came back for a follow-up MRI — walking all by himself.

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For men, prostate cancer might seem like a formidable foe. But when caught and treated early, prostate cancer has a nearly 100% survival rate. Learn more about screenings from RAO in our blog, “Catching Early Prostate Cancer Provides More Options” here: https://t.co/SZDpaBFj0M

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This Men’s Health Month, score big for taking charge of your health. 🏆 Like and share our Facebook post to be entered to win a brand new Yeti cooler & colster! Visit our website to learn about our full spectrum of men’s health treatments designed to promote your healthiest life.

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Most people know about ultrasound to monitor pregnancy, but it’s also used to discover and diagnose a wide range of medical conditions. Read more about diagnostic ultrasound in our blog at the link in our bio: “What Does An Ultrasound Check For?” https://t.co/cRHmdXpwFZ

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Our new TimberRidge Imaging Center Heathbrook Pavilion location was designed with your care and comfort in mind. No matter which RAO location you choose, you can count on quality medical imaging services, centered on you.

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This week is National Women's Health Week. RAO offers many important diagnostic and therapeutic services designed to improve women’s lives, but there are simple things we can do for our health that don’t require medical imaging.

Read more in our blog: https://t.co/DAByNMwlne

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When a patient came in for her MRI scan, she was scared of what would happen next. But our rad tech Sellymar was right by her side. Easing her patient into the scan and assuring her that she was there for her, the young woman finished her MRI feeling calmer than when she started.

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“I am committed to doing my part to prevent women from dying of breast cancer. I want to provide a timely and accurate interpretation, with helpful and appropriate recommendations.” says Dr. Ridgely Meyers, one of our board certified radiologists specializing in breast imaging.

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If your doctor ordered a CT, PET or PET/CT scan, you likely have questions. How are they different? What can they find? Is one better than the other? This blog post provides an overview. https://t.co/mxLY6lwItm

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ACR Accredited in Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
RAO’s Women’s Imaging Center offers ultrasound, MRI and stereotactic (x-ray) guided breast biopsy for ultimate accuracy, speed and safety. All results are interpreted by our fellowship-trained breast imaging specialists.

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When people think of the word “biopsy,” they typically think of cancer, but biopsy can also discover other problems. You can discover what they are in our blog post: What Diseases Can a Biopsy Show? https://t.co/gAaNPRTQwV

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Prescribed a Nuclear Medicine Imaging Scan?
RAO’s Medical Imaging Center at Windsor Oaks maintains ongoing accreditation in nuclear medicine from the American College of Radiology for outstanding accuracy, safety and practice standards.

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Gallbladder Imaging Scans
When the gallbladder produces symptoms such as abdominal pain, inflammation or digestive issues, specific imaging scans may be needed to identify and treat the problem.

Link to blog:
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Parathyroid Imaging With Luis A. Jimenez, MD
Dr. Luis Jimenez subspecializes in nuclear medicine, giving him advanced education and training in assessing many hard-to-image organs, including the pea-sized parathyroid glands.

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What Is a Parathyroid Scan?
If your doctor has ordered a parathyroid scan, you may be wondering why it was ordered and what it will show. Learn more about parathyroid imaging.
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We understand that getting a scan can be scary, so when a patient walked in nervous about her appointment, rad tech Jeanette knew what to do to comfort her. She held her patient’s hand, letting her know she’d be ok. And she was. We believe in quality care, putting minds at ease💙

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When it comes to your care, there’s no room for compromise. That’s why we’ve invested in the new MAGNETOM Lumina 3T MRI that adapts to your unique body to deliver stunning accuracy, speed, and efficiency. This trusted technology is now available at Radiology Associates of Ocala.

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Our New Center is Now Open!
RAO’s TimberRidge Imaging Center Heathbrook Pavilion offers 3D screening mammography, CT imaging, DEXA bone density testing, MRI, ultrasound and x-ray imaging.