Imaging & Radiology

Why Choose Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano? 

For treatment decisions, so much rests on having a clear picture of the inside of your body. When you choose Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano, you choose the experience and technology of Baylor, with the convenience of a community setting. 

Technology

Our highly trained imaging staff uses advanced technology to diagnose and repair problems inside your body. Our diagnostic and imaging tools include: 

• Molecular Breast Imaging. Offered only at our Craig Ranch facility, MBI can pinpoint breast tumors smaller than 1 cm. You can trust our experience with this revolutionary technology—we were the first in Texas and one of the first in the world to offer MBI. 
• 16-slice CT scanners. Up to four times faster than conventional machines, our scanners produce detailed images.
• High field 1.5 Tesla MRI. This scanner offers superior resolution and speed for cardiac, breast, neuro and vascular imaging. 

At Baylor Plano, all images are produced digitally. This enables health care providers throughout the Baylor network to access and view the images on a high-resolution computer screen. 

Convenience

We know that tests can be a hassle, so we’ve done everything we can to make it as easy as possible. We offer: 

• Same-day scheduling by having your physician’s office call 469.814.5500.
• Extended weekday hours
• Weekend outpatient appointments
• Free parking in adjoining garage
• Free valet at hospital entrance 

Quickness

When health problems strike, treatment decisions—and your peace of mind—can’t wait. Providing better, faster information to you and your health care provider is our goal. Our trained staff reads your imaging results quickly and provides final reports to your physician within a two- to four-hour time frame. 

In addition, Baylor Plano offers an electronic imaging and medical record. You and your health care providers in the Baylor network have quick and secure access to your test results. 

Safety

At Baylor Plano, we understand your concerns about radiation exposure, especially from CT scans. Our goal is to get the best possible quality images while minimizing your radiation exposure. By revising the way our CT scans are performed, we have reduced radiation doses by 35 percent. 

Patient safety has always been a top priority for Baylor Health Care System—and we will continue to examine our techniques and our technology to ensure your safety. 

Compassion

As a community hospital, we are part of your community. Our highly trained imaging staff knows how much is riding on the tests we perform. We treat you with dignity and compassion during testing. And we are trained to interpret results and get them to your physician quickly—so you can move forward with peace of mind. 

National Recognition

U.S. News & World Report recently ranked Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano the best hospital in Plano and the fourth best in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Specifically, the “Best Hospitals Metro Area Rankings” identified Baylor Plano as “high performing” in these specialties: 

• Orthopedics
• Pulmonology
• Nephrology
• Geriatrics 
• Urology

Whether you choose Baylor Plano with your imaging needs or for health care in other specialties, you can trust our reputation—both in the community and nationally—for high performance standards. Learn More 

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