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American Health Imaging of Decatur
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(404) 292-2294
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Mon-Fri: 7:00am - 10:00pm
Sat-Sun: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Sat-Sun: 8:00am - 8:00pm
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Welcome to American Health Imaging of Decatur in Decatur, GA
American Health Imaging (AHI) of Decatur is part of the AHI network with over 22 locations throughout greater Atlanta, bringing state-of-the-art medical imaging services to Decatur, Georgia. We are conveniently located off N Decatur Rd. AHI Decatur offers MRI, Open Upright MRI, CT, Ultrasound, and X-ray exams, with specialty exams including arthrograms, fluoroscopy, calcium cardiac scoring, low dose lung cancer screening, and more.
AHI of Decatur has same-day and next-day appointments and early morning, evening, and weekend hours (both Saturday and Sunday) providing a convenient option for getting your diagnostic imaging exam when it works for your schedule. AHI is in-network with 99% of major health insurance plans in Georgia. Our MRI and CT scans cost up to 60% less than imaging provided at a hospital giving you a cost-effective option for your medical imaging. Contact our Decatur outpatient imaging center to schedule your appointment today.
AHI of Decatur has same-day and next-day appointments and early morning, evening, and weekend hours (both Saturday and Sunday) providing a convenient option for getting your diagnostic imaging exam when it works for your schedule. AHI is in-network with 99% of major health insurance plans in Georgia. Our MRI and CT scans cost up to 60% less than imaging provided at a hospital giving you a cost-effective option for your medical imaging. Contact our Decatur outpatient imaging center to schedule your appointment today.
Imaging Services Offered at this Location:
Services at This Location:
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Provides greater detail that helps physicians detect abnormalities in breast tissue.
Series of images helps doctors to find defects not only in bones, but in other joint structures such as tendons, ligaments, muscles and cartilage.
Cardiac Scoring measures hard plaque inside the arteries that can grow and restrict blood flow to the muscles of the heart identifying potential disease.
Uses specialized X-rays to create cross-sectional pictures, or slices, of structures inside the body.
Quantitative DTI delivers a novel brain scan for assessing the effects of traumatic brain injuries.
Electromagnetic waves produce white-on-black images that display issues with bones.
A safer, non-surgical alternative to liver biopsy, FibroScan is a painless imaging technique that measures the scarring, or fibrosis, caused by many liver diseases.
Used in conjunction with an MRI, this cutting-edge software provides clear, quantified measurements of the brain’s tissues.
Uses sound waves to create images of abdominal organs, muscles, or other soft tissues.
Accelerated Breast MRI
Provides greater detail that helps physicians detect abnormalities in breast tissue.
Arthrogram
Series of images helps doctors to find defects not only in bones, but in other joint structures such as tendons, ligaments, muscles and cartilage.
Cardiac Scoring
Cardiac Scoring measures hard plaque inside the arteries that can grow and restrict blood flow to the muscles of the heart identifying potential disease.
CT Imaging
Uses specialized X-rays to create cross-sectional pictures, or slices, of structures inside the body.
Diffusion Tensor Imaging
Quantitative DTI delivers a novel brain scan for assessing the effects of traumatic brain injuries.
Digital X-Ray
Electromagnetic waves produce white-on-black images that display issues with bones.
FibroScan®
A safer, non-surgical alternative to liver biopsy, FibroScan is a painless imaging technique that measures the scarring, or fibrosis, caused by many liver diseases.
MRI Imaging
Produces detailed images of your insides using magnets and radio waves.
NeuroQuant®
Used in conjunction with an MRI, this cutting-edge software provides clear, quantified measurements of the brain’s tissues.
Ultrasound
Uses sound waves to create images of abdominal organs, muscles, or other soft tissues.
Information & Technologies
1.5T Wide Bore MRI
A 1.5T Wide Bore MRI is a type of medical imaging machine that uses a strong magnetic field (1.5 Tesla) to take detailed pictures of the inside of your body. The “wide bore” part means the opening of the machine is larger at 27 ½” wide, making it more comfortable for people who feel anxious or are larger in size. Many of our 1.5T Wide Bore MRIs feature faster scanning technology to reduce most exams to 15 minutes.
16-Slice CT
A 16-slice CT scanner is a medical imaging machine that takes detailed X-ray pictures of your body in thin slices, which are then combined to create a complete image. The “16-slice” part means it can capture 16 slices of images at once, allowing for faster and more detailed scans.
Arthrogram
An arthrogram visualizes the inside of a joint, such as the shoulder, knee, hip, or wrist. A contrast dye is injected into the joint to make the joint structures, including ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and the joint capsule, more visible on X-ray or MRI images.
DTI
Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) is a special type of MRI technique that helps doctors see the pathways of nerve fibers in the brain. By looking at these images, doctors can better understand how the brain’s wiring works and diagnose conditions like brain injuries, tumors, or diseases that affect these connections.
Fluoroscopy
Fluoroscopy uses injected contrast dye and an X-Ray machine to take a continuous series of X-rays instead of individual snapshots. It is most commonly used to evaluate parts of your body that are moving in order to create a short video of your body system in motion. It is particularly useful for observing the digestive, urinary, respiratory, and reproductive systems and their functioning.
Open Upright MRI
The Open Upright MRI, also known as a stand-up MRI, is the only MRI scanner able to scan you in multiple positions, including sitting, standing, bending (for flexion and extension) or lying down. This unique MRI provides natural weight-bearing imaging and is helpful for your doctor to diagnose the area where you experience pain. The Open Upright MRI is open in front of you, behind you, and above you. This open design may be more comfortable for people who feel anxious or are larger in size.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, also known as sonography, has a small handheld device called a transducer used to emit high-frequency sound waves into the body making it particularly useful for examining developing fetuses during pregnancy and for imaging soft tissues and organs.
X-Ray
X-ray, also known as radiography, is a medical imaging technique that uses electromagnetic radiation to create images of the inside of the body. X-ray imaging is one of the most commonly used diagnostic procedures in medicine.
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Patient Reviews
Our patients say it best. American Health Imaging provides welcoming, comforting outpatient facilities with friendly and helpful staff.
The staff and technicians (Leslie and Brandon) are excellent. I received the best care and service. They were so patient and kind. I loved my reggae music while the testing was being completed. The personal touch and attention to patient care was exceptional. The cleanliness of the facility was great as well.
Monique J.
I had a good experience here when taking an MRI. The entire staff from the front desk to the MRI were extremely kind to me. The doctor who put the dye in my wrist was nice, as well as the young lady who prepped me so that he could do that in preparation for the MRI.
Yolanda F.
Very sweet staff who definitely make you feel cared for and welcome! I love that! Not many places are very personable anymore, but this place had excellent staff who did a great job at what they do! Even learned a little bit of what was what on ultrasound. Kelsey was very sweet and compassionate! Highly recommend having any imaging done here.
Kayley F.
The facility contacted me within 6 hours after my doctor appointment. I was able to complete my medical information online with no problems. I was seen within 15 minutes after I arrived for my appointment and was done in 20 minutes. My doctors will be able to view my imaging online, so I didn’t need to wait on results. It couldn’t have been any easier and I highly recommend using this facility.
Anna S.
Courteous and professional staff. They got my MRI results rushed over same-day to accommodate me so I can get a shot. I will definitely refer anyone needing an MRI to this facility.
Lorraine C.
The experience of making the appointment was excellent. The registration was smooth using the links and uploading forms. The facility was spotless, and the on-time performance was good. My particular imaging needs were meticulous because of the area viewed. The technologist was patient and empathetic and guided me along, making a difficult test much easier. The headphones were great, and I got an hour of classic rock over the sounds of the machine, (definitely not the sounds silence). Thank you, AHI, your communication has been great.
Hal T.