First Scan

International Medical Center is continuously working to provide patients with the most up-to-date technological advances and innovative treatment options in diagnostic imaging. First scan ranks as one of the most well-known diagnostic radiology centers in the Jeddah. As part of IMC, first scan is a facility that is linked by a single Radiology Information System (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) with the mother hospital IMC.

It allow images to be taken in one location to be viewed either at first scan or IMC. The team at first scan includes technicians that are highly trained. It  includes a radiation safety officer and biomedical engineers who are continuously training and monitoring employees and equipment’s to ensure that the images are acquired safely and images are of highest quality. There is a very strong team of radiologists who interpreters the imaging exams and communicates with your doctor if needed.

Our specialties

All the different subspecialties in radiology are available at first scan. This includes the following:

BODY IMAGING

Our expert performs state of art CT. This included CT scan of the chest, abdomen and pelvis. It does include CT angiography and 3D imaging. First scan have state of art multidetector CT scanner with 64 slices. The machine is newly installed at first scan with the highest technology.

First scan has a highly specialized team in reading and interpreting MR images which includes hepatobiliary, pancreatic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary female pelvic MRI. We provide specialized care for imaging of the placenta. CT scan of the chest for screening of lung cancer and diagnosis of different lung diseases can be performed and interpreted by specialized chest radiologist.

Cardiac imaging including CT scan, MRI or nuclear imaging of the heart can be performed at International Medical Center. Body imaging services provide collaboration with multidisciplinary teams with different specialties including internal medicine, pulmonology, cardiology obstetrics and gynecology, urology and surgery to provide the best care for our patients

MUSCULOSKELETAL IMAGING

Our team of the musculoskeletal radiologists can work very closely with your physicians from different specialties including orthopedics, neurologist, neurosurgeons, or rheumatologist to provide coordinated multidisciplinary care to you. Our team has the ability to interpretative the imaging of the following:

  • High resolution imaging of the joints which include the shoulders, knees, hips, elbows, wrists, hands and feet.
  • Dynamic and weight bearing evaluation of the joints
  • Imaging of arthritis.
  • Imaging of replaced joint with specialized metal reduction technique.
  • Imaging of bone and soft tissue tumors.

If our patients needed any musculoskeletal intervention techniques, our patients can be referred to International Medical Center for these procedures. This would include the following procedure:

  • Image guided aspiration of the joints.
  • Image guided biopsy.
  • Peripheral pain management.
  • MR arthrogram.

NEURORADIOLOGY

Our team in neuroradiology provides the finest and the best care for our patients. Through application of cutting edge of technology and diagnostic, anatomical and functional imaging.

We have expert in the field of neuroradiology and reporting CT scan and MRI imaging of the brain, spine, head and neck. If any of outpatient needed any neuro-radiology intervention, this patient can be referred to International Medical Center for any intervention.

GENERAL RADIOLOGY

General radiology is the oldest and most commonly recognized subspecialist in radiology. X-ray technology is commonly and safely used at first scan. Out radiologist and radiology technologist are specially trained to utilize them with minimum amount of x-ray to produce the images. Our experts knows how to image an adult and pediatric patient using x-rays.

ULTRASOUND

First scan is equipped with state of art Philips Epic machine with a 3D probe for imaging. All our images are electronically saved at PACS. We perform all kind of a general ultrasound examinations including abdominal ultrasound, pelvic ultrasound, obstetric ultrasound, gynecological ultrasound, abdominal Doppler, peripheral vascular Doppler and thyroid ultrasound. If our patients needed any interventional procedures, they can be referred to International Medical Center for the procedure.

BREAST IMAGING

Our breast imaging experts are specialized in screening and diagnostic mammogram. Screening and diagnostic breast ultrasound is also performed. Screening and diagnostic MRI of the breast can be performed. If any of our patients needed any interventional procedures, these patients can be referred for ultrasound, mammogram or MRI guided procedures at International medical centers.

Why is first scan special?

 

  • We are committed to the highest international standards of practice.
  • All our doctors have the highest qualifications from the US, Canada and Europe.
  • We have the highest stat of art technology in different modalities including CT, MRI, flouroscopy. x-ray, ultrasound and mammography.
  • All of our technologist are highly trained and supervised
  • All of our exams are being performed as per ALARA.
  • All our equipment are maintained and monitored by an expert team from biomedical department and by an expert radiation safety officer.

 

  • Radiology scheduling staff
  • Insurance staff
  • Radiology technologists
  • Radiologists
  • Nursing staff

To book your radiology exam you can call our phone number 920027778

You can schedule your exam as well by showing up at first scan reception and book your exam as well. You can contact us as well on thefirstscanclinic@gmail.com

  • Patients may request copies of imaging studies and/or copies of their radiology reports upon request.
  • Radiology reports will be available to patients following the radiologist’s interpretation of the imaging study.