Imaging

A person lies on the bed of a PET/MRI scanner at OHSU.

Imaging is a way to see inside your body, do tests and treat some conditions. It’s part of a branch of medicine called radiology.

When you have imaging at OHSU, you’ll find:

  • Caring experts who put your safety and comfort first
  • Radiologists and technologists who specialize in one or more types of imaging
  • State-of-the-art technology, including PET/MRI and full-body X-ray machines
  • Locations in Portland and Beaverton
  • A 24-hour team that often provides results in one or two days
  • Help with insurance approval

Imaging we provide

PET/MRI: Our scanner is the only one in Oregon. It combines two types of imaging – PET and MRI – for a more accurate diagnosis.

MRI: We have expertise in MRI scans for patients with implants that use electricity or other outside power.

CT: We provide advanced scans for the heart, brain, lungs and colon.

Ultrasound and vascular ultrasound: We have expertise in ultrasound for complex conditions.

X-ray and fluoroscopy: We provide X-rays with short waits and fast results at five locations.

Nuclear medicine (molecular imaging and therapy): We diagnose and treat cancer and brain, heart, thyroid and neuroendocrine conditions.

Pediatric imaging: We provide scans tailored to babies, children and teens.

Breast imaging: We provide mammograms, breast ultrasound and breast MRI. We use ultrasound, MRI and X-ray to guide tests for breast cancer (biopsy).

Appointments

You need a doctor’s request for imaging at OHSU. Once you have it, you can call to schedule your appointment.

In some cases, you can make an appointment through MyChart. To see if this is an option:

  • Log into MyChart.
  • Go to Visits.
  • Click on “Schedule an appointment.”

Walk-in X-rays

If you have a doctor’s request for an X-ray at OHSU, you do not need to make an appointment. Find a location.

Ask for or send us your imaging

You and your doctor can use the OHSU Image Library to:

  • Ask for your OHSU imaging and reports
  • Send us medical imaging you had done elsewhere

You can also share medical imaging from another provider by uploading it to our secure portal.

Other imaging at OHSU

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