Diagnostic Imaging
Leaders in Radiology and Imaging
At Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, you’ll receive personalized, precise diagnostic imaging from our highly skilled, board-certified radiologists and caring staff. We provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art comprehensive imaging services in comfortable surroundings, close to your home or workplace.
What We Offer You for Diagnostic Imaging
- Specialized expertise from board-certified radiologists who offer imaging to diagnose cancer, women’s health issues, cardiovascular conditions, and more.
- Advanced diagnostic options including 3D and digital mammography, MRI, CT scans, PET/CT scans, and bone density tests, close to your home or work.
- Advanced detection and treatment of lung cancer, thanks to our new state-of-the-art Lung GPS Software, which identifies incidental lung nodules that other screenings aren’t even looking for. That means, whether you come in for a shoulder X-ray or a condition unrelated, we’ll be able to spot and treat lung cancer early when it is most curable.
- Team-based approach from expert radiologists and skilled technicians who work hand in hand with cancer doctors, orthopaedists, and the rest of your care team.
- Ease of access to care close to home, including a relaxed, soothing environment and access to images.
Radiology and Imaging Services
At Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, you have access to the latest imaging techniques, in partnership with Stanford Health Care. You may have imaging exams at our radiology department.
In either setting, our doctors and technicians have specialized expertise in using imaging to diagnose and treat medical conditions. Our goal is to get to the root of health concerns so you can lead a healthier life.
General Imaging Services
Nuclear Imaging Services
Breast Imaging Services
At Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, you have access to a complete array of general imaging tests that can help your doctor precisely diagnose the cause of a problem. Our diagnostic imaging services include:
General imaging:
- X-ray: Creates an image of the inside of the body, including tissues, bones, and organs, to diagnose medical issues
- CT scan: Uses specialized X-ray equipment and a computer to obtain cross sectional imaging of your body to assist with diagnosing medical conditions
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan: Uses magnetic fields instead of X-rays to detect medical problems, such as tumors, uterine fibroids, and heart issues
- MRI: Uses the fastest MRI technology to provide highly sensitive scans and a more spacious, comfortable MRI machine
- PET/CT imaging: Combines positron emission tomography (PET) and CT to show the function of cells in the body and the structure of organs and tissues
- Ultrasound: Uses high-frequency sound waves to detect a diverse array of conditions
Nuclear imaging uses tiny amounts of radioactive material to detect bone changes or abnormalities in your body. For you, this means receiving a diagnosis earlier, which may make treatment more successful. You have access to:
- Bone density scan (DEXA): Uses a low-dose X-ray beam to scan the spine, hip, or both to evaluate bone health and help diagnose osteoporosis or other conditions
- Cardiac SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography) perfusion: Uses a different type of technology to evaluate blood flow to the heart
- PET/CT scanning: Combines PET and CT scans to more accurately diagnose the location and stage of tumors
At Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley the Breast Imaging Service combines compassionate care with the latest technology. Because of our comprehensive and advanced imaging services, the American College of Radiology has designated us a Center of Excellence for Breast Imaging.
This means receiving more accurate results, faster. You can access mammograms and follow-up scans in a comfortable, familiar environment close to home. Come to us for:
- Digital mammography: Produces a digital image of the breast within seconds and leads to more accurate diagnosis
- 3D mammography (tomosynthesis): Produces precise images of the breast from multiple angles
- Breast ultrasound: Creates a picture of the internal structures of the breast using high-frequency sound waves to diagnose breast abnormalities
- Stereotactic breast biopsy: Uses a special mammography machine to help your radiologist find the exact area to take a tissue sample
- Ultrasound-guided biopsy: Uses sound waves to help locate the precise location to take tissue samples
Services available at Stanford Health Care
Thanks to our partnership with Stanford Heath Care, you have access to sophisticated, precise imaging techniques not available at every imaging center. If needed, your doctors can guide you to receive imaging, including:
- Breast MRI: Uses radio waves and large magnets to screen for breast cancer, measure cancer’s extent, or check for other tumors
- Ductogram: Uses contrast dye to find the cause of nipple discharge
- MRI core biopsy: Removes a tissue sample from the breast with the help of an MRI scanner to diagnose inflammation, infection, or cancer
- Wire localization for surgery: Pinpoints tiny breast masses for removal
At Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, you have access to a complete array of general imaging tests that can help your doctor precisely diagnose the cause of a problem. Our diagnostic imaging services include:
General imaging:
- X-ray: Creates an image of the inside of the body, including tissues, bones, and organs, to diagnose medical issues
- CT scan: Uses specialized X-ray equipment and a computer to obtain cross sectional imaging of your body to assist with diagnosing medical conditions
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan: Uses magnetic fields instead of X-rays to detect medical problems, such as tumors, uterine fibroids, and heart issues
- MRI: Uses the fastest MRI technology to provide highly sensitive scans and a more spacious, comfortable MRI machine
- PET/CT imaging: Combines positron emission tomography (PET) and CT to show the function of cells in the body and the structure of organs and tissues
- Ultrasound: Uses high-frequency sound waves to detect a diverse array of conditions
close General Imaging Services
Nuclear imaging uses tiny amounts of radioactive material to detect bone changes or abnormalities in your body. For you, this means receiving a diagnosis earlier, which may make treatment more successful. You have access to:
- Bone density scan (DEXA): Uses a low-dose X-ray beam to scan the spine, hip, or both to evaluate bone health and help diagnose osteoporosis or other conditions
- Cardiac SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography) perfusion: Uses a different type of technology to evaluate blood flow to the heart
- PET/CT scanning: Combines PET and CT scans to more accurately diagnose the location and stage of tumors
close Nuclear Imaging Services
At Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley the Breast Imaging Service combines compassionate care with the latest technology. Because of our comprehensive and advanced imaging services, the American College of Radiology has designated us a Center of Excellence for Breast Imaging.
This means receiving more accurate results, faster. You can access mammograms and follow-up scans in a comfortable, familiar environment close to home. Come to us for:
- Digital mammography: Produces a digital image of the breast within seconds and leads to more accurate diagnosis
- 3D mammography (tomosynthesis): Produces precise images of the breast from multiple angles
- Breast ultrasound: Creates a picture of the internal structures of the breast using high-frequency sound waves to diagnose breast abnormalities
- Stereotactic breast biopsy: Uses a special mammography machine to help your radiologist find the exact area to take a tissue sample
- Ultrasound-guided biopsy: Uses sound waves to help locate the precise location to take tissue samples
Services available at Stanford Health Care
Thanks to our partnership with Stanford Heath Care, you have access to sophisticated, precise imaging techniques not available at every imaging center. If needed, your doctors can guide you to receive imaging, including:
- Breast MRI: Uses radio waves and large magnets to screen for breast cancer, measure cancer’s extent, or check for other tumors
- Ductogram: Uses contrast dye to find the cause of nipple discharge
- MRI core biopsy: Removes a tissue sample from the breast with the help of an MRI scanner to diagnose inflammation, infection, or cancer
- Wire localization for surgery: Pinpoints tiny breast masses for removal
close Breast Imaging Services
Radiology services use specially designed beams of energy to create images of structures inside your body. These imaging tests are a vital part of your doctor’s toolkit to diagnose and monitor many medical conditions. Doctors use imaging to understand trauma and injuries, chronic conditions, and the development and progression of diseases, such as cancer.
At Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, you’ll receive the most advanced imaging tests to diagnose and treat just about any condition. Our radiology team works closely with your doctors and other medical providers. We share your results quickly to help you and your providers choose the right treatment path.
At Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, you have access to a complete range of advanced imaging tests with Stanford Health Care expertise within your community.
Orthopaedics
Musculoskeletal conditions, orthopaedics, and trauma
- Arthritis, back and spine conditions: Tests can confirm and measure the degree of joint degeneration with arthritis. In some cases, we use imaging guidance for joint injections or surgery.
- Emergency conditions: Our emergency department has access to every necessary test to assess trauma, heart conditions, and other problems so you get care fast.
- Joint and orthopaedic surgery: We offer digital X-rays that produce clearer, more accurate images than traditional film X-rays. These images can diagnose fractures and dislocations and guide joint replacement surgery. CT scans provide a 3D picture of the body. They precisely diagnose tumors, fractures that X-rays don’t show, and trauma in other areas of the body, including the chest and pelvis.
- Orthopaedics and sports medicine: With several specialized orthopaedic programs, you have access to a complete array of imaging tests. Ultrasounds, which look at soft tissues within the body, diagnose tears, sprains, and chronic conditions. MRI tests diagnose common sports injuries, including sprains, fractures, and joint damage.
Heart and Vascular
Heart and vascular conditions
- Cardiology: Our cardiovascular team and interventional radiologists perform EKG to test for heart issues, including arrhythmia, heart disease, and heart attacks. We use ECHO to diagnose heart failure.
- Stroke: Our stroke response team uses a range of tests, including CT scan, MRI, and ECHO, to accurately and quickly diagnose a stroke. These imaging tools create detailed pictures of your brain and heart to identify the root cause of stroke.
- Vascular surgery: We have an entire Vascular Lab dedicated to diagnostic testing and treatment. Among our comprehensive exams, we use an angiogram, the gold standard for finding blockages in blood vessels. We also perform four types of ultrasounds to detect blockages in your kidneys, stomach, neck, and intestines.
Women's health & Oncology
Women's health
- Gynecology: Our specialists use various ultrasounds to detect women’s health concerns and conditions, such as ovarian cysts, polyps, and uterine fibroids. We also use CT scans and, in some cases, MRI to diagnose cancers that occur in female reproductive organs.
- Maternity: At Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley’s Birth Center, you have access to ultrasounds to check in on your growing baby’s development.
Cancer services (oncology)
- Cancer: Our cancer program providers perform a range of tests to closely track your care. We can use PET and CT technology to provide a more precise cancer diagnosis, reveal if cancer has spread, and evaluate how well a treatment is working.
Gastrointestinal
Gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and other body systems
- Gastroenterology: Our imaging techniques, including endoscopic ultrasound and upper GI endoscopy, can pinpoint the cause of common and not-so common conditions and concerns. We help you identify the source of heartburn, bleeding, stomach pain, swallowing disorders, and nausea and vomiting.
- Urology: You have access to imaging exams that diagnose all urologic conditions. As an example, intravenous pyelography is an X-ray that can find everything from kidney stones to tumors to an enlarged prostate.
Your Imaging and Radiology Care Team
Our experienced, board-certified radiologists and technicians work closely with your doctors. Together, they deliver an accurate diagnosis to guide treatment planning. The precise testing we offer informs your care for issues related to cardiology, gynecology, cancer, and urology.
Your Doctors
Radiologists
A radiologist is a doctor who has graduated from medical school and completed four or more years of training in radiology. Many radiologists also complete one or two years of specialized training in a subspecialty of radiology, such as cardiovascular radiology.
View All RadiologistsInterventional Radiologist
An interventional radiologist is a doctor with advanced training in image guided procedures. These specialized doctors use imaging equipment to diagnose conditions and treat them in a minimally invasive way.
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Extended Care Team
Radiologic Technician
Radiographers are not doctors, but they have special training in performing imaging exams. They are highly skilled at properly positioning patients for imaging and safely operating imaging equipment.
Support Services
We help with the details so you can focus on your health and wellness. We offer a range of patient services and helpful information to coordinate the various aspects of your care:
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With convenient locations in Pleasanton and Livermore, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley provides you with needed diagnostic and interventional radiology services from caring experts, close to home.
Convenient care where you live and work
- Insurance and billing: We accept several insurance plans to serve you. Most insurance plans cover imaging and radiology tests ordered by your health care provider.
- Coordinated care: Get the care you need for common to complex skin conditions in one integrated program.
- MyHealth: Our MyHealth system allows you to access your records and view test results through a secure, online portal and device app. You can also communicate with your doctors.
- Send referrals online
- Place radiology and lab orders
- View referral status
- Access medical records
To schedule appointments, please call 925-734-3376. Note that a physician referral may be required for some tests. Preregister online at Stanfordhealthcare.org. Depending on the test you need, you will be referred to one of the following Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley locations:
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
5555 W. Las Positas Blvd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
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Breast Imaging Center
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
5725 W. Las Positas, Suite 120
Pleasanton, CA 94588
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Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
1133 E. Stanley Blvd.
Livermore, CA 94550
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