Imaging & Radiology

The use of imaging as a medical technique began more than a century ago when X-rays were discovered. It has since evolved into a complex science thanks to the development of advanced technological equipment which offers comprehensive views of the body, its organs, internal structures and function for diagnosis and treatment.

Gundersen Health System provides expert imaging services to adult and pediatric patients throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. Our department is staffed by an experienced team of radiologists, nurses, technologists, sonographers and medical physicists.

We offer expert care in these areas:

• Bone Density Test
• Breast Imaging including mammography
• CT Scan (Computed Tomography)
  • Intraoperative CT (iCT)
• Fluoroscopy including barium enema, upper GI study, ERCP and PICC line placement
• Interventional Radiology
• Large-Opening MRI
• Nuclear Medicine including PET/CT imaging, thyroid uptake, bone scan, radiopharmaceutical therapy, lung scan, cardiac imaging and sentinel node imaging
• PET/CT imaging
• Ultrasound
• X-rays and other Diagnostic Imaging

Radiation Safety

Although concern about radiation exposure is normal, harmful effects from the low levels of radiation used in diagnostic imaging have never been observed or proven. Any small potential risks from radiation are believed to be greatly outweighed by the benefit of the information obtained regarding your medical condition.

Gundersen's imaging specialists are strongly committed to minimizing the amount of radiation you receive during an exam while maintaining high image quality. This commitment includes an active Radiation Safety program staffed by qualified medical physicists. Medical physicists are board certified experts that specialize in diagnostic imaging, radiation safety and radiation dose assessment.

Locations and Hours

Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Ultrasound, Radiology and CT are a service of Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center.

Expert care in Imaging

Gundersen Imaging Services (Radiology) has been awarded the following recognition by the American College of Radiology (ACR):

• Gold Standard of Accreditation in CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET CT, and Ultrasound
• Breast Imaging Center of Excellence in all Breast Modalities
• Designated Lung Cancer Screening Center for performance of Lung Cancer Screening CT
• Image Gently accreditation in Pediatric CT Imaging

To achieve ACR accreditation, our facility's personnel qualifications, equipment requirements, quality assurance and quality control procedures have gone through a rigorous review process and have met specific qualifications. When you see the ACR seal, you can rest assured that you are receiving care at a facility that has met the highest level of quality and imaging safety.