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MiniCAT CT Scans  

Our Advanced Diagnostic Technology Speeds Up Your Diagnosis and Treatment  

We understand that your time is valuable and that suffering with sinus and ear problems can rob you of that valuable time. We are committed to providing you with the highest quality, most efficient care possible so that you get fast, effective relief.  

One way we do that is by making sure we have the most advanced diagnostic technology available to expedite your diagnosis and treatment.  

One of the basic tools used for diagnosing sinus and ear related problems is a computed tomography (CT) scan. CT scanners create three dimensional x-ray images of the anatomy, giving physicians valuable information for an accurate diagnosis. Until recently, physicians had to send patients to hospitals or imaging centers for sinus or ear scans taken on large, donut-shaped full-body CT scanners. Having these tests performed off-site caused delays in diagnosis and treatment.  

By using the latest advancements in CT technology, however, our physicians can now take sinus and ear CT scans in our office with the MiniCAT scanner.  

Our MiniCat scanner is a small, upright CT scanner that creates fast, exceptional quality images of the sinuses and ears. MiniCAT scans have a significantly lower radiation doses than sinus and ear scans taken on a full-body CT scanner. Because our MiniCAT scanner is located in our Winter Park office, we may be able to take your CT scan during your examination.  

MiniCAT scans are comfortable and quick:  

With MiniCAT, we can diagnose your problem faster and begin your treatment right away-giving you faster relief from your symptoms.  

2/19/07