Diagnostic Imaging

Prompt & Accurate Diagnosis

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The WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital Diagnostic Imaging Department and Outpatient Diagnostic Center is staffed by specialists in MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), CT (Computerized Tomography), ultrasound, nuclear medicine, mammography and diagnostic radiology. 

Our department offers a variety of services necessary to assist physicians in making prompt and accurate diagnoses.

 

Services include:

  • General diagnostic and fluoroscopic exams
  • Ultrasound
  • CT and MRI
  • Nuclear medicine
  • DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scans
  • Digital mammography

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All technologists are registered and have specific certification in their areas of expertise. The department also maintains two registered nurses and 13 clerical and support staff.  

In the last reported fiscal year, the Diagnostic Imaging Department at Uniontown Hospital completed approximately 124,000 procedures. In each case, Foundation Radiology Group (FRG) provides an interpretation of exams by sub-specialty trained radiologists.

The FRG radiologist team offers expertise in every subspecialty, including:

  • Pediatric
  • Neurology
  • Mammography
  • MSK
  • PET/CT
  • Cardiac CT
  • Interventional radiology.  

FRG is ranked one of the top radiology groups in the U.S. and is the first multi-institutional radiology practice to receive Joint Commission accreditation. 

Uniontown Diagnostics

The Uniontown Hospital Outpatient Diagnostic Center allows you to access some of the most common outpatient services at one convenient location, with hours that fit into your busy schedule.

The Outpatient Diagnostic Center offers a variety of routine diagnostic services.

Has your physician ordered laboratory tests, such as blood work, urinalysis or EKG?

At the Outpatient Diagnostic Center, you can get it done quickly by our expert staff.

No appointment is required.

The Outpatient Diagnostic Center also offers a full line of diagnostic services including:

  • General X-Ray: No appointment required.
  • Digital Mammography: Appointment required.
  • Ultrasound: Appointment required.
  • DEXA - Bone Density: Appointment required. 
  • MRI - High Field 1.5 Tesla: Appointment required

While the Outpatient Diagnostic Center may be located outside Uniontown Hospital, it is supported full-time by experienced radiologists, pathologists, clerical and licensed technical staff.

MRI, Ultrasound, and Digital Mammography departments are fully accredited by the American College of Radiology.

This accreditation guarantees that each department has met the stringent standards set forth by the American College of Radiology. 

As of February 21, 2022, the ODC will be open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays. 

Outpatient testing hours at the hospital are Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sunday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

In an effort to continue mitigation of possible COVID-19, all patients will be screened prior to entry to either facility. Any patient exhibiting flu-like symptoms will be directed to the Emergency Room parking area at the hospital with instructions for registration. We appreciate your cooperation as we make patient and staff safety our priority. 

The Outpatient Diagnostic Center accepts most insurance plans.

Plus, it is the only freestanding outpatient service in Fayette County that is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Please call 724-430-7277 to schedule an appointment.