Three New MRIs in PG County Improve Diagnosis, Patient Comfort

PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY, Md., Jan. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- When your doctor needs precise images to diagnose your health problem, Community Radiology's three powerful new MRIs in Bowie and Greenbelt are the best available tools. In Greenbelt, its new 3 Tesla MRI is the highest strength outpatient magnet in Prince Georges County.

In Bowie, the Bowie Radiology Center's new high strength (1.5 Tesla) "wide bore" MRI offers excellent image quality with a wider opening and more spacious views that are more comfortable for larger or claustrophobic patients.

Community Radiology's new Greenbelt MRI Center will soon add PG County's strongest Open MRI, for a total of three amazingly powerful magnets.

3 Tesla MRI Offers Amazing Images

Community Radiology's 3 Tesla MRI is somewhat like getting a high definition television to replace an old TV set. This amazingly powerful machine allows radiologists to get incredibly clear pictures of very small problems throughout the body – from the brain to tiny joints and blood vessels. Just as a new TV offers a sharper picture, the 3 Tesla MRI offers sharper images that can lead to a more precise diagnosis - and for many patients, earlier detection of disease. It makes your exam quick and comfortable, while providing exceptional images to help your doctor make a diagnosis.

Area's Strongest Open MRI Coming to Greenbelt MRI in Early 2011

The 3 Tesla MRI in Greenbelt will be joined by a high strength 1.5 Tesla Open MRI in early 2011 that provides high quality images comparable to traditional MRIs, while offering roomy comfort and spacious views that prevent claustrophobia and accommodate individuals up to 660 lbs.

The new Greenbelt MRI Center is located at 7525 Greenway Center Drive. The Bowie Radiology Center is at 14999 Health Center Drive in Bowie. For more information, visit www.communityradiology.com or call 1-888-601-0943.

About Community Radiology Associates

Community Radiology Associates provides advanced diagnostic imaging services in a caring environment in 13 centers in Prince Georges, Frederick and Montgomery Counties. Our comprehensive services include open and high strength MRI, CT, PET/CT, digital mammography, bone density, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, fluoroscopy and digital X-ray.  Community Radiology is an affiliate of RadNet, one of the largest and most advanced outpatient imaging providers in the country.

SOURCE Community Radiology Associates