Radiography

Advancements in technology allow us to provide highly sophisticated diagnostic services. The ELIH Radiology / Imaging Department provides exams that are important tools that physicians utilize to diagnose and treat patients. The patient-care team of physicians and nurses includes technologists, each experienced in a specific modality of radiological testing. This dedicated ELIH team of health care professionals is available to serve you twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
Diagnostic Imaging

Superior, filmless radiography is routine at Eastern Long Island Hospital featuring the Carestream (formerly Kodak) Computer Radiography System. All routine diagnostic radiography exams are provided for Emergency Room patients, outpatients, and inpatients using advanced, filmless, computer radiography equipment in Radiology. Additionally, portable x-ray or fluoroscopic equipment is at the ready for diagnostic imaging of patients unable to be transported to radiology, or in the operating room or pain management center.
CT Scan(Computerized Tomography) 

The multi-slice Siemens CT scanner enables us to image the vessels of the heart, and other areas of the body, without having to perform invasive procedures. Some of the CT exams will require that you do not have anything to eat at least 4-8 hours prior to the exam. Often an injection of intravenous contrast is administered during the CT scan. For these patients, recent blood test results are required. You may also be asked to drink a liquid called barium prior to the exam. It is a fat-free, no calorie substance, and always tastes better when chilled.
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) This modality uses a powerful magnet to produce images of your body. Usually there is no preparation for this exam. Often an injection of contrast is administered during the exam, for this reason, recent blood test results are required for all patients. If you have a pacemaker or defibrillator, you are NOT a candidate for an MRI. The MRI questionnaire will establish whether an MRI can be performed safely.
Ultrasound These exams are done using sound waves very similar to the sonar waves used in submarines. Some of the ultrasound exams require that you do not have anything to eat at least 4-8 hours prior to the exam. Other exams may require you to drink a specified amount of liquid to fill your bladder and retain a full bladder through completion of the exam. The lights in the room will be dim during your exam and the ultrasonographer may use a gel type of lotion on the body part to be examined. 


Mammography ELIH offers both screening and diagnostic mammograms. Patients do not have to have a prescription to have a screening mammogram but you will need to provide the name of a physician, who you wish to receive the report of your exam. Diagnostic mammograms require a prescription. To achieve the most accurate interpretation (reading) patients are required to bring previous mammograms for comparison at the time of mammogram appointment. ELIH also provides breast needle localizations if there is a need for breast surgery. Read More…
Nuclear Medicine An intravenous injection of a radioisotope is necessary for the majority of Nuclear Medicine exams. Sometimes there are delays between the injection and the imaging in order to give the body time to absorb the radioisotope and become visible on a special camera. Some exams require a consultation and record of present medications prior to scheduling.
Radiologist

A Board Certified Radiologist on duty Monday through Friday during day. Weekends and after hours interpretation by electronic transmission of exam images is provided.
A radiologist is a physician who specializes in the interpretation of medical images of the body.
After the medical images are acquired the images are interpreted (read) by a radiologist. After the radiologist has dictated his findings the exam report is transcribed and is sent to the physician who ordered your exam. If there is a need for another physician to receive the results of your exam please inform the receptionist in the radiology department. align="center">

Scheduling Your Exam
CALL Central Registration at 631-477-5121. Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 3 PM to schedule your appointment. For Ultrasound appointments, call 631-477-5421 An appointment is necessary for digestive track and/or urological exams requiring fasting from midnight prior to the exam or other preparation. For other routine diagnostic exams (i.e. chest, skeletal, etc.), an appointment is not required, but is recommended for more timely service.