Diagnostic Services for Comprehensive Care

We offer various diagnostic imaging services in San Ramon and Pleasanton while keeping your health and safety in mind. Diagnostic imaging refers to a branch of medicine that uses technology and advanced techniques to create images of a patient’s bones, blood cells, tissues and organs. These images help doctors diagnose, manage and provide comprehensive care plans and health solutions for different types of medical conditions.

*Please note that tests may require a physician’s referral or insurance pre-authorization prior to scheduling.

To schedule MRI services at the hospital, please call (925) 275-8863 or fax (925) 275-6062.

To schedule radiology services at our outpatient Pleasanton Diagnostic Imaging Center, call (925) 467-1400.

Whether you need an X-ray, CT scan, 3D mammogram, 3T, MRI or other diagnostic tests, our outpatient imaging centers hours are:

• Monday-Friday – 0pen 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Tuesday & Thursday – Extended MRI hours till 8:00 PM upon request
• Saturdays – Open every other weekend from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
• Sundays – Closed

If you have questions about your bill, please contact our billing department directly at (888) 978-6843.

Why Choose us for Imaging?

Whether your doctor requests a screening to properly diagnose your symptoms or you need specific radiology tests as a requirement for surgery, our radiologists and licensed technologists at San Ramon Regional Medical Center and Pleasanton Diagnostic Imaging Center are ready to serve you. We use advanced technology and up-to-date procedures to provide your doctor with accurate, detailed information as well as help you make informed health decisions.

San Ramon Regional Medical Center is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is certified by the California Department of Public Health. Pleasanton Diagnostic Imaging is fully accredited by the American College of Radiology, and is certified by the California Department of Public Health.

Another reason why many patients choose to have their screenings and exams done with us is we also honor and work with many insurance providers in all three imaging sites. To know if we accept your insurance plan, please visit this page.

Some of the convenient and affordable diagnostic imaging services we offer are as follows:

• Computed Tomography (CT)
• 3T MRI (Pleasanton Diagnostic Imaging)
• Mammograms
• Ultrasounds
• X-rays
• Bone Density/DEXA
• Fluoroscopy-UGI, SBFT, IVP, Esophagram/Barium swallow
• Arthrograms IVP (Pleasanton Diagnostic Imaging)
• Pediatric Imaging
• Interventional Radiology

What Types of Diagnostic Imaging Services Do We Offer?

At San Ramon Regional Medical Center and Pleasanton Diagnostic Imaging Center, we offer a wide range of diagnostic imaging tests and screenings to help doctors diagnose and treat illnesses or injuries. A physician may request a certain imaging test based on your symptoms or depending on the part of the body being examined. You may also be asked to have certain screenings before surgery.

Here’s a look at some of the imaging services we offer and some details of how they’re used.

• X-ray – uses a small amount of radiation to create images of bones and organs.
• MRI - provides detailed pictures of the inside of the body using strong magnets and radio waves. MRI scanners help doctors examine the brain, spinal cord and nerves as well as muscles, ligaments and tendons to detect, diagnose, treat and monitor diseases.
• Bone densitometry (DEXA) – uses low-energy X-rays to scan a patient’s lower back, hip or forearm. This helps diagnose osteoporosis, a disease that weakens bones and makes them more brittle and susceptible to fracture.
• Computerized tomography (CT) scan – combines X-rays and computer scans to create images of the body. The result is a detailed image that can show problems with soft tissues, organs and bones.
• 2D Mammography – uses X-rays to visualize abnormalities in the breast tissue. This equipment is used to detect breast cancer as early as possible, which generally improves the effectiveness of treatment.
• 3D Mammography – uses multiple low-dose images to create a 3-dimensional view of the breast. This procedure allows the doctor to examine the 3D breast layer by layer. Fine details are more clearly visible because they are no longer hidden by the tissue above and below.
• Stereotactic Breast Biopsy – is a breast cancer imaging option that produces stereo images—images of the same area from different angles to determine the exact location for the biopsy where a sample of breast tissue is then removed with a needle.
• Ultrasound – uses sound waves to produce 3D images of the body's interior. (Expectant parents will delight in seeing detailed pictures of their baby in utero produced by this system).

How to Prepare for Your Imaging Appointment

If you’ve already scheduled an appointment, here are some of the things you can do to prepare for your visit:

• Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment. This will give you time to fill out necessary forms (if any).
• Bring your doctor’s request, insurance cards, a photo ID and any other medical information relevant to your screening.
• Several imaging exams require special preparation. These may include fasting, allergy preparations or wearing loose clothing, depending on the type of screening. Please follow your doctor’s instructions to help ensure the accuracy of your imaging results.

To prepare for your appointment at the hospital, call:

Radiology: (925) 275-8335
Nuclear Medicine: (925) 275-8273
Cardiology & Pulmonary: (925) 275-8287

To prepare for appointment at Pleasanton Diagnostic Imaging Center, call (925) 467-1400.