Diagnostic Services (Lab Services)

Diagnostic Services

We offer many diagnostic services and tests in one location, minimal waiting, highly trained staff and exceptional service for physicians and patients. Our department is entirely digital, using voice recognition in a PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications System) environment, allowing our imaging to be immediately available throughout Baylor Clinic and St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital system. Reports are available within hours. Our clinic staff schedule appointments and pre-certify patients, relieving referring physician's staff from the process.

Forms: For your convenience, a number of forms are available online which can be completed prior to your visit.

Our Services

  • Labs (Blood Tests):
  • Onsite laboratory services are provided by Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc., the largest laboratory directed by pathologists and the Southwest's largest, full-service independent reference laboratory.
  • Imaging Procedures using:
  • CT scanning (64 slice) – This state-of-the-art scanner uses an unmatched technology platform that offers a wide range of routine and advanced procedures, delivers clear images in less time, and can accommodate patients up to 440 pounds.
  • MRI (1.5T) – Our Intera Achieva 1.5T MR system offers the fastest scan times of any scanner on the market, making it possible to use MR for imaging the whole body as well as specific parts.
  • Ultrasound – The supercomputing power of the Philips iU22 system enables enhanced diagnostic features of XRES technology. The iU22 also features SonoCT imaging, which displays an image that is a more realistic representation.
  • Nuclear Medicine – Our Siemens Signature E.Cam Nuclear Gamma Camera provides high-performance, large field-of-view HD4 dual detectors, as well as Flash 3D, three-dimensional iterative reconstructive technology. The E-Cam also optimizes image quality for whole body, cardiac and general SPECT studies. The accuracy and ease of thyroid assessment is exceptional with our Capintec Caputs 3000 Thyroid Uptake and Well System.
  • X-ray – The Siemens AXIOM Aristos FX is a completely digital system, allowing for multi-purpose radiography. This technology is designed to accommodate the most patients, in the least amount of time, with minimal repeats.
  • Bone Density – Our Hologic Discovery QDR Series bone densitometer combines the proven clinical value of bone mineral density measurement with high-definition vertebral assessment. This allows point-of-care assessment of low bone mineral density and the presence of vertebral fracture – all with one rapid, low-dose scan.

Our Physicians

  • Michel E. Mawad, MD, Chair, Department of Radiology
  • Joseph S. Ayoub, MD, Body Imaging
  • Collin Bray, MD, Muscoskeletal Radiology
  • Larry Carpenter, MD, Radiation Oncologist
  • Ramesh D. Dhekne, MD, Nuclear Medicine
  • Pedro J. Diaz-Marchan, MD, MRI Service Chief
  • Linda Fahr, MD, General Radiology
  • Carlos Farinas, MD, Body Imaging
  • José I. Freytes, MD, Body Imaging
  • Alex Frigini, MD, Abdominal Imaging
  • James P. Gregg, MD, Body Imaging and Interventional Radiology
  • Juan Ibarra-Rovira, MD, Body Imaging
  • Patricia Athey Kendrigan, MD, CT and Ultrasound Service Chief
  • Hsin Lu, MD, Radiation Oncologist
  • Ann Marie Marciel, MD, Phd, Vascular and Interventional Radiology
  • Sean McGuire, MD, PhD, Radiation Oncologist and Cancer Biologist
  • Fanny Moron, MD, Neuroradiology
  • Arun Nachiappan, MD, Thoracic and Cardiac Radiology
  • Manoj Reddy, MD, Radiation Oncologist
  • Erik Soloff, MD, Body Imaging
  • Susan Weathers, MD, Neuroradiology
  • Julie A. Wendt, MD, Nuclear Medicine and Bone Densitometry Service Chief
  • Cliff J. Whigham, DO, X-Ray Service Chief
  • Marc Willis, DO, Muscoskeletal Radiology

Hours & Phone Number

  • Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Patients wait no longer than 10 minutes for a scheduled test. Same day service when available.)
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  • To schedule an appointment,
  • call 713.798.2300.

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