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Emerson Health Imaging Westford

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Imaging Services in Westford

Emerson Health Imaging offers convenient services at Emerson Health Westford with a doctor’s order.

Diagnostic X-Ray (walk-ins accepted)

  • Monday-Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Ultrasound (appointment only)

  • Monday-Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM
  • Schedule through the Emerson Health Patient Access Department. Schedulers are available Monday – Friday from 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM at 978-287-3003

CT Scan (appointment only)

  • Monday-Friday 7:30AM to 5:00PM
  • Schedule through the Emerson Health Patient Access Department. Schedulers are available Monday – Friday from 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM at 978-287-3003

Mammography (appointment only)

  • Monday-Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Every other weekend 8:00AM to 12:00PM
  • Schedule through the Emerson Health Patient Access Department. Schedulers are available Monday – Friday from 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM at 978-287-3003

Shields MRI (appointment only)

  • Weekdays 7:30AM to 10:00PM
  • Weekends 7:30AM to 4:00PM
  • Call Shields Scheduling at 866-258-4738.

Bone Density (appointment only)

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Schedule through the Emerson Health Patient Access Department. Schedulers are available Monday – Friday from 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM at 978-287-3003

Innovative Prostate MRI Right in Westford

  • Open-Bore Comfort: Our open-bore MRI provides a more spacious and comfortable setting for patients, making it ideal for those who may experience anxiety in traditional MRI machines.
  • Artificial Intelligence: We’re taking the MRI experience to the next level with Artificial Intelligence (AI) built into your prostate MRI to make the experience quicker and more comfortable. New, AI technology allows us to cut scan time nearly in half—from about 46 minutes to just 25 minutes—while improving the image clarity.
  • Functional Imaging Techniques: Our facility offers additional imaging techniques, including diffusion-weighted imaging and dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI, which enhance the visualization of prostate lesions and improve diagnostic accuracy.
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Our experienced radiologists collaborate seamlessly with urologists and oncologists to provide thorough imaging insights and high-quality MR images for fusion-guided biopsies. Our radiology team is both accessible and highly knowledgeable.

Prepare for your Prostate MRI

  • 48 Hours Before the Scan:
    Avoid sexual activity.
  • Evening Before the Scan::
    Take 1 Gas-X tablet.
    Do NOT eat/drink fruits, vegetables, or beans.
  • Day of the Scan:
    Take 1 Gas-X tablet.
    Do not consume caffeine.
    You may have a light meal (e.g., dry toast or plain eggs).
    Do NOT eat/drink fruits, vegetables, or beans during the meal.
  • 4 Hours Before the Scan:
    Do NOT eat or drink anything except plain water.
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Shields Health at Emerson

Shields Imaging and Emerson Health partner to bring the highest quality MRI and PET-CT services to Concord and Westford.

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