Where are we located?

Northeast Radiology physicians offer a full range of diagnostic radiology services at three locations in the Greater Cincinnati area.

Bethesda North Hospital is located at 10500 Montgomery Road in Cincinnati, OH.  The phone number is (513) 745-1114.  Bethesda North Hospital offers 24-hour service for inpatient and emergency patients.

Medicenter is located at 10500 Montgomery Road Suite 15 in Cincinnati, OH.  The phone number is (513) 984-1443.  X-rays are taken Monday-Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. 

Bethesda Medical Center at Arrow Springs is located at 100 Arrow Springs Boulevard in Lebanon, Ohio.  The phone number is (513) 282-7000.  Arrow Springs performs x-rays 24 hours a day through the emergency department.

What general radiology services are available?

X-rays
X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation similar to light rays with a different wavelength.  X-rays are able to penetrate body structures differently and produce an image on x-ray film.  Medical x-rays can differentiate body structures such as bones, organs, and muscles.  X-rays are offered 24 hours a day at Bethesda North Hospital and Arrow Springs.  Medicenter offers x-rays services from 9 am to 4 pm.

My doctor ordered an X-ray. What should I expect?

Technologist will position your body or extremities for the exam.  Multiple images may need to be taken for certain body structures.  You will be asked to be still or hold your breath during the exam.

Fluoroscopy
Technology used to observe the internal body structures with "live" x-rays using a fluoroscopy camera.  Fluoroscopy is used for contrast studies of the gastrointestinal tract and for image guidance procedures in blood vessels, joints and spine.  This procedure is offered at Bethesda North Hospital.

My doctor ordered a contrast study. What should I expect?

This is procedure dependent.  Instructions will be made available to you after the procedure has been scheduled.  You may be asked to change into an examination gown for the procedure. 

Arthrography
This x-ray examination uses a contrast agent to visualize a joint, such as the shoulder.  This procedure is offered at Bethesda North Hospital.

My doctor ordered a joint injection. What should I expect?

The joint of interest will be prepped and draped in a sterile fashion in order to minimize the risk of infection.  The skin is usually numbed with a local anesthetic, such as lidocaine.  Contrast agent is instilled into the joint with fluoroscopic guidance.  You may be transported to the MRI or CT suite for additional images.

My doctor ordered a myelogram. What should I expect?

You will be asked to lie on your stomach during the procedure.  Your back will be prepped and draped in a sterile fashion in order to minimize the risk of infection.  A needle is directed into the thecal sac with fluoroscopic guidance and the contrast agent is injected.  You may be transferred to the CT suite for additional images.  You will stay in the hospital for at least 4 hours for observation.

Myelography
This x-ray examination uses contrast to visualize the thecal sac, nerve roots and spinal cord.  Myelography is a specialized test that requires injection of contrast into the spinal canal following a lumbar puncture.  This procedure is offered at Bethesda North Hospital.