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Imaging Center
We Are Known For Our Excellence: Accreditations
Offering imaging solutions in San Marcos since 2004
At CHRISTUS Imaging Center, you will receive state-of-the-art imaging technologies from radiologists and technicians that facilitate your medical care with our patient-specific imaging and physician-responsive clinical services that are renowned for their accuracy, efficiency, compassion, and professional integrity. Our goal is to ensure examination efficiency, accuracy of results, and patient satisfaction. Whether revealing problematic health conditions at an early stage, monitoring an ongoing condition, or delivering the exciting news of a child's gender, we make every effort to fulfill the needs of the patient and the doctor.
CHRISTUS Imaging Center specialties include:
- CT Scans: Angiography, arthrography, general exams, low-dose lung screening, myelography, urography, and PET scans
- MRI: 3T, 1.5T, and stand-up open MRI; angiography (with and without contrast); breast and prostate imaging
- Ultrasound: General exams
- Radiology: General X-rays for quick, accurate diagnostics
Advanced Imaging Equipment
We offer our patients a wide range of products designed to enhance your diagnostic capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please call us as soon as you are aware you will need to cancel your exam. If you need to reschedule for another time, we will be happy to accommodate you with another appointment time.
Most patients who are claustrophobic can still undergo our exams. Some patients may require mild sedation with oral medication or other medication prescribed by their physician to be taken prior to the exam. If you think you may need sedation, please inform the scheduler when making the appointment. You will need to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your appointment time to be given the sedation. You will need someone to drive you home.
No, the exam should cause no pain. Imaging requires that the patient remain still during the examination. For some patients, remaining still for a period may be uncomfortable. The examination itself causes no bodily sensation. Imaging examinations that require the patient to receive iodine contrast injection may cause slight, temporary discomfort while the intravenous needle is placed.
Since some of our exams require different protocols, it is best for you to call and check with one of our staff members.
Exams range in length. The following are approximate estimates and do not include check-in time.
- MRIs: 45-60 minutes
- CTs: 15-30 minutes
- Ultrasounds: 15-60 minutes
- X-rays: 15 minutes
Some of our exams do require having someone accompany you. We will discuss this with you when scheduling.
We provide rapid report turnaround and send your results directly to your referring physician.