Zwanger-Pesiri hosts official grand opening at Lynbrook location

As seen in LI Herald:

"Town and local officials, as well as staff and other well-wishers, were on hand last Saturday as Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology officially opened its newest location at 443 Sunrise Highway. It is the Long Island-based radiology center's seventeeth location. Zwanger-Pesiri specializes in radiological procedures such as MRI/PET, breast MRI, cardiac and vascular CTA, 3D mamography, PET/CT, digital X-ray, nuclear medicine and ultrasound. The new facility in Lynbrook is housed in a large, multi-floor glass building, surrounded by landscaping. It will feature some of most advanced radiological equipment and procedures available."

The First & Only Private Radiology Facility in the Nation to Offer MRI/PET

On November 11, 2014, at its newest facility in Lynbrook, NY, Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology has once again led the way in medical imaging by being the first private radiology facility in the United States to acquire an MRI/PET (Magnetic Resonance Imaging/Positron Emission Tomography) scanner. The Biograph mMR, by Siemens, is the only FDA-approved device that has the ability to acquire both an MRI and a PET scan simultaneously -- leading to better detection, characterization and treatment of oncologic, neurologic and cardiac diseases.

For many years before the Biograph mMR was available, the modality of choice had been PET/CT, a hybrid modality that performs both a PET (Positron Emission Tomography) and a CT (Computed Tomography) scan. However, because of the dangers of radiation exposure with CT and its low soft tissue resolution, radiologists have chosen to use software techniques that combine a patient’s MRI scan with the patient’s PET scan -- creating fused MRI/PET studies. But due to motion and alignment issues with fusing two exams from two different scanners, diagnosing certain diseases was problematic -- but not anymore.

The simultaneous imaging of MRI and PET with the Biograph mMR scanner will:

- Eliminate CT radiation exposure that is received from PET/CT scans, which is equivalent to approximately 100 chest X-rays.

- Provide superior soft tissue information than PET/CT, thus increasing the sensitivity and specificity of the exam.

- Increase diagnostic confidence by eliminating motion from two separate scans.

- Reduce the number of office visits and acquisition time by combining two important imaging techniques in one system.

“These points are of the utmost importance to us here at Zwanger-Pesiri,” says Chief Executive Officer, Steven L. Mendelsohn, MD. “Not only are we committed to giving our patients access to the most advanced imaging techniques on the market, but we are dedicated to reducing radiation exposure whenever possible. The fact that MRI/PET delivers better diagnostic information than PET/CT and reduces radiation exposure equivalent to 100 chest X-rays, is what makes this modality an integral part of who we are and what we stand for.”

“We know that by having an MRI/PET unit at Zwanger-Pesiri, patients and physicians around the country, and even the world, will now have access to this valuable imaging modality in a more private, comfortable and family-like environment. And being that Lynbrook is only 15 minutes away from John F. Kennedy International Airport, this office will be accessible to many,” says Robert Day, Chief Operating Officer of Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology.

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.