Lynbrook Office is Open!

Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology is proud to announce the opening of our new Lynbrook office. With the opening of this office, patients now have 17 locations to choose from across Nassau and Suffolk counties. The new office is located at 443 Sunrise Highway and, like our other locations, offers the most advanced radiologic technology on Long Island in a welcoming environment that focuses on patient comfort and care. Among the many services offered are: 3T wide-bore MRI, MRI/PET, PET/CT, low dose CT, 3D mammography, ultrasound, digital X-ray, nuclear medicine, DEXA bone density, and fluoroscopy.

Not only is Lynbrook home to the most advanced imaging modalities such as 3T MRI, 3D mammography, etc., but it is also the first and only private radiology facility in the United States to have a Siemens Biograph MRI/PET scanner—the only modality on the market that acquires both a PET scan and MRI scan at the same time. This combined technique will lead to a significant reduction in radiation exposure compared to a PET/CT, and lead to better detection, characterization and treatment of oncologic, neurologic and cardiac diseases.

We look forward to providing you with exceptional care and serving you at our new location.

Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology ALS Ice Bucket Challenge 2014

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National Brain Tumor Society Walk- September 20th

Nearly 700,000 Americans are living with a brain tumor today, and many more will be diagnosed each year. Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology is honored to be the flagship sponsor of this year’s Long Island Brain Tumor Walk, hosted by the National Brain Tumor Society.

This event is held to raise awareness and resources to fund programs for those affected by brain tumors. Join the fight! Sign up for the walk or donate today.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2014

Location: Jones Beach State Park at Field 5 – Wantagh, NY

Registration: 8:00am – 9:00am

Program & Activities: 8:00am – 12:00pm

Length of Event: 5K (approximately 3.1 miles)

Interested in volunteering for this event? Learn more about volunteer opportunities. 

BAB Radiology Merges with Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology

On Tuesday, July 29^th, Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology, the largest private radiology practice on Long Island, NY, announced its acquisition of BAB Radiology, a Suffolk County-based radiology group with five facilities located in Amityville, Bay Shore, Commack, Hauppauge and Shirley.

The agreement brings together two long-standing radiology groups who have been serving the Long Island community for over 50 years, and expands Zwanger-Pesiri’s reach in providing easier access to the most advanced radiological services in the industry today. With the additional locations, Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology now has 17 practicing offices spanning Long Island from Elmont in Nassau County to Shirley in Suffolk County, with continued plans for growth in the near future.

               

“These new locations not only increase the availability of the most cutting-edge technology and patient-centric care to more people, but also provides Zwanger-Pesiri with additional opportunities to give back to the communities,” said Chief Executive Officer of Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology, Dr. Steven L. Mendelsohn.

“The economic growth of Long Island is a critical factor to the success of Zwanger-Pesiri. Over the years we have employed hundreds of residents of Long Island, and with the addition of BAB’s employees and radiologists, our staff numbers have grown from over 700 to nearly 900 members,” said Daniel VanVorst, Director of Human Resources of Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology.

This September, Zwanger-Pesiri will open its 18^th location in Lynbrook, NY and will be the first and only private radiology facility in the United States to have an MRI/PET (Magnetic Resonance Imaging/Positron Emission Tomography) scanner — the only FDA-approved device that has the ability to perform both an MRI and PET scan simultaneously to better detect, characterize and treat oncologic, neurologic and cardiac diseases.

About Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology

Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology, one of the largest and most respected practices on Long Island, has been serving the community for over 60 years. To date, there are 17 locations in Nassau and Suffolk counties, each providing a range of radiological procedures such as Breast MRI, Cardiac andVascular CTA, Digital and 3D Mammography, PET/CT, Digital X-ray, NuclearMedicine, Ultrasound and more.

Having over 60 certified radiologists that have multiple subspecialties, and offering 14 3T MRIs, 17 3D Mammography units and four PET/CT scanners, Zwanger-Pesiri is able to provide quality care and excellence to all of its patients.

Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology strives to provide the most advanced technology available with a strong focus on delivering a quality of care unmatched in the industry. Visit the Zwanger-Pesiri website for further information at www.zprad.com.

Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology High School Essay Contest Winners

This year marked the first annual Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology High School Essay Contest where we asked students to tell us either how radiology helped them and their family, whether or not they saw technology advancing radiology, or how the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act impacted the field of radiology.  ZPR awarded $1,000 dollar scholarships to two worthy high school students in the community.  Our two winners, Emily and Jonathan, not only wrote outstanding essays, but both remained active in their communities while maintaining a GPA of 85 or higher. Emily (from Shoreham) wrote about how radiology affected her and her family,  and will continue her education next year as a freshman at Quinnipiac University.  Jonathan (from Mt. Sinai) wrote about the advances in technology, and will be starting at Duke University this fall.  We wish them the best of luck for their bright futures!

For more than 60 years, ZPR has been dedicated to providing state-of-the-art radiological services to our patients with a level of care unmatched in the industry. Click here for a location nearest you. 

Study: 3D Mammograms May Detect More Breast Cancers

A recent study about 3D mammography published in The Journal of the American Medical Association has garnered significant attention from the national press for reporting that the exam may detect more breast cancers in women. The study, funded by Hologic  (the manufacturer of the 3D imaging machine) and the National Cancer Institute, reported improved cancer detection as a result of the newer test (called “tomosynthesis”), finding cancer in 5.4 of every 1,000 scans compared to 4.2 with digital mammography alone. Some experts are even predicting that this test will some day replace mammograms as the standard of care.

The New York Times, The WashingtonPost, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Time, Bloomberg, CNN, and Reuters  were just a few of the publications and networks that reported favorably about the new study.

Tomosynthesis (3D Mammography) is nearly identical to the routine mammogram most closely associated with testing for breast cancer, except that with the new test, the machine moves over the breast. The result is a 3D image that gives doctors better visibility through overlapping breast tissue, allowing for a more comprehensive view that can increase the appearance of small tumors previously difficult to detect in dense breast tissue. The 3D mammography exam can thus improve cancer detection and reduce false-positive and false-negative findings. Fewer women are being called back for additional imaging or for biopsies. 

During tomosynthesis, your breast will be under the identical compression of a mammogram. While the X-ray tube makes an 8 second arc over your breasts, 15 low-dose images are obtained at incremental angles. These images are computer processed to make hundreds of thin 1 mm slices, which are viewed in 3D. This eliminates overlapping shadows and uncovers hidden lesions.

Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology is the leading breast imaging facility on Long Island with over 80,000 3D studies performed.  All mammography units are 3D and offered in 11 of our locations.

Low-Dose CT Scans: The Answer to Reducing Radiation Exposure

Imaging tests are vital to doctors for discovering and diagnosing disease and injury. CT (Computed Tomography) scans can mean the difference between life and death. But that doesn't mean they should be administered without thought to the amount of radiation they expose you to. Think about it. At some point, you've likely had a CT scan or will have a CT scan performed. But do you know how much radiation was used? At Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology, new CT software significantly reduces radiation exposure and improves image quality, surpassing most CT systems in use today. And the radiation dose is documented in your report each time you have a CT scan, so it can become part of your medical record.

Depending on the imaging test used and the part of the body focused on, radiation levels vary. However, if you’re facing health issues, the benefits of having a CT scan greatly outweigh the risk of receiving a small amount of radiation. But it makes sense to be as mindful as possible.

http://www.cancer.org/treatment/understandingyourdiagnosis/examsandtestdescriptions/imagingradiologytests/imaging-radiology-tests-rad-risk

Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology follows the ALARA principle (As Low As Reasonably Achievable), and participates in Image Wisely and Image Gently, awareness programs that encourage smart medical imaging by eliminating unnecessary scans and using lower radiation doses. Patients are exposed only to the minimum amount of radiation needed to form an accurate diagnosis. SAFIRE, dose reduction software used in the low-dose CT scans at Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology, utilizes a complex algorithm to minimize graininess that results from imaging at a low dose and can mean up to a sixty percent dose reduction.

https://www.healthcare.siemens.com/computed-tomography/options-upgrades/clinical-applications/safire/features

How do you prepare? Click here. What happens during the test? Click here.

Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology is dedicated to providing Long Island with the latest CT technology, which greatly reduces the radiation dose to patients while still maintaining the highest resolution. You can be assured that our CT technologists and radiologists are fully dedicated to your comfort and safety.