How to Talk to Your Doctor About Medical Imaging

Preparing to Talk to Your Doctor About Medical Imaging

Choosing to be equipped with the knowledge to talk with your doctor about your medical imaging options can ensure you save money and receive the best information to help guide your treatment. The power is in your hands to take advantage of state-of-the-art technology to get the answers you need. This guide will help you make more informed decisions when talking to your doctor and help you proactively discuss diagnostic imaging as an option to get answers to your pain instead of just treating the symptoms.

Your Pre-Doctor Visit Checklist

Choosing American Health Imaging will assure that you and your medical imaging provider will be able to best determine your medical care.

1. Document Your Symptoms

2. Know Your Medical History

3. List Your Concerns, Timeframe of the Issue and Previous Treatments You’ve Tried

4. Understand Medical Imaging Options

Common Medical Imaging Scans

We have created a quick guide below to help you understand the most common medical imaging scans your doctor may order and why they can benefit you.

MRI Scans

CT (CAT) Scans

X-rays

Ultrasounds

Talking to Your Doctor About Medical Imaging

Remember that your health is in your hands when discussing your care with your doctor. Advocate for the most convenient and most reliable option to get an answer to your pain instead of just treating your symptoms. You can have all three without making a compromise or breaking your budget. If you want a more detailed diagnosis, consider choosing American Health Imaging. You can reduce your cost for imaging by up to 60% and have peace of mind knowing 99% of insurance plans are in-network with AHI.

Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Medical Imaging Scans

Come to your next doctor’s visit with an action plan and the right questions to ask to ensure you receive the right scan at the right time. Below is a list of questions you can ask your doctor to help you and your provider choose the right scan.

Questions to Determine if an Imaging Scan Can Provide the Answers

Questions About Choosing the Right Imaging Type

Questions About Your Results and Next Steps

Choosing the Right Diagnostic Imaging Center for You

After talking with your doctor and getting an order for the medical imaging scan to best meet your needs, it is now time to consider an imaging center. Your doctor may recommend a specific site or may leave the choice up to you; either way, you have a choice where to receive your imaging scan. Choose a center that offers precision and convenience and will fit within your budget without compromising quality. Choosing an American Health Imaging center ensures you save up to 60% of the typical imaging costs and stay within your insurance plan.

Get started by viewing our locations by the state you live in, filter your search based on the scan you are requesting and choose a location that provides convenient access and fits your schedule. After selecting your location, click Request an Appointment and fill out the form to start your next step in care!

Reviewing Your Diagnostic Medical Imaging Results and Next Steps

Completing your scan means you are closer to receiving the specialized care you need. Understanding your results and making informed decisions about your health is the next step in your continued care.

View Your Medical Imaging Results

You are now in more control of your health by taking your medical imaging results into the palm of your hand. A few days after your imaging scan, you’ll receive a text message to view your imaging report in a patient-friendly tool with definitions to medical terminology and anatomical diagrams to make it easy to understand your imaging results, and helpful information in preparing for your follow up with your doctor to discuss next steps in your care.

Review Your Results with Your Doctor

Your doctor will review your medical imaging findings and diagnosis with you and discuss your next steps. If you need continued screening, you can choose to receive expert care and state-of-the-art imaging results from American Health Imaging centers.

Patient Reviews

Read what our patients have to say.

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.