Rochester General Hospital
Rochester General Diagnostic Imaging
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Contact Information
Rochester General Hospital
1425 Portland Ave.
Rochester, NY 14621
* Recommended parking: Portland garage
Phone: (585) 922-4483
Outpatient Diagnostic Imaging Services
We offer a full range of outpatient diagnostic imaging services. Please refer to the chart below for information
about hours and appointments:
|
Test Type |
Hours | Appointments |
| X-Ray | Monday - Friday: 8:00 am – 6:30 pm |
No appointment needed |
| Mammography Screening | Monday - Friday: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm | By appointment (585) 922-4483 |
| Ultrasound | Monday - Friday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | By appointment (585) 922-4483 |
| CT | Monday - Friday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | By appointment (585) 922-4483 |
| Nuclear Imaging | Monday - Friday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | By appointment (585) 922-4483 |
General Description
Radiology is the branch of medicine that uses radioactive substances, electromagnetic radiation and sound waves to create images of the body, its organs and structures for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment. Images can also show how effective the body and its internal organs and structures are functioning. 
Radiology was discovered a little over 100 years ago and has evolved into a high-tech science with state-of-the-art equipment to aid in imaging every aspect of the body.
While, there has been concern over the potential harmful side effects associated with the use of radiation, it is believed that the small risks are greatly outweighed by the information gained about patients' conditions and the contribution to medical science.
Radiology offers both diagnostic and therapeutic services. The following specialty areas of radiology include:
Diagnostic Radiology - An area of radiology that uses external radiation to produce images of the body, its organs, and other internal structures for medical diagnostic purposes.
Nuclear Medicine - A specialized area of diagnostic radiology that uses very small amounts of radioactive materials to create an image of the body, its organ functions and structure, for diagnostic and treatment purposes.
Therapeutic Radiology (Radiation Oncology) - A specialized area of radiology that uses applications of radiant energy to study, treat, and manage cancer and other diseases.
Interventional Radiology - A medical specialty which uses imaging ( X-ray, CT, MRI and Ultrasound) guidance to perform minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. These procedures often replace conventional surgery.
