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American Health Imaging of Homewood
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Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5:30pm
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Welcome to American Health Imaging of Homewood in Homewood, AL
American Health Imaging (AHI) Homewood is proud to be part of the AHI network, bringing high-quality medical imaging services to Alabama. We are conveniently located off Montgomery Parkway. We offer evening hours so you can get your imaging service when it fits your busy schedule. Connect with our caring staff to schedule your appointment today.
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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.
Electromagnetic waves produce white-on-black images that display issues with bones.
X-ray technique that displays continuous images of the discs, nerves, and other parts of the spine and nervous system.
Used in conjunction with an MRI, this cutting-edge software provides clear, quantified measurements of the brain’s tissues.
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.
Digital X-Ray
Electromagnetic waves produce white-on-black images that display issues with bones.
MRI Imaging
Produces detailed images of your insides using magnets and radio waves.
Myelogram
X-ray technique that displays continuous images of the discs, nerves, and other parts of the spine and nervous system.
NeuroQuant®
Used in conjunction with an MRI, this cutting-edge software provides clear, quantified measurements of the brain’s tissues.
Information & Technologies
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.
CT
CT imaging combines X-ray technology with computer processing to create detailed cross-sectional images, or slices, of the body part being examined. These images can be further reconstructed into 3D images for more detailed visualization.
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.
MRI
Our MRI machines use a powerful magnetic field, radio waves, and a computer to generate detailed images of organs, tissues, bones, and other structures inside the body. With a larger bore or tunnel-like opening compared to traditional MRI machines, our wide-bore MRI provides high quality images without compromising patient comfort.
Myelogram
Myelogram imaging is used to evaluate the spinal cord, nerve roots, and surrounding structures in the spine with an injectable contrast dye to enhance the visibility of the spinal cord and nerves on X-ray images.
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.