Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.4.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Image Guided Therapeutics ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.igtradiology.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Interventional Radiology Services](https://www.igtradiology.com/home-page/hello-world/) - Our radiologists are subspecialty trained to provide a full scope of minimally invasive, radiology guided procedures. Our service line spans from joint injections and MRI arthrograms, ultrasound and stereotactic breast biopsies, to complex vascular interventional procedures as well as cancer treatments such as radiofrequency ablation or chemoebolization. - [Hybrid PET- CT](https://www.igtradiology.com/home-page/lorem-ipsum-2/) - This new technology combines the power of matching physiologic cell activity identified on PET, with the pin point anatomic location of CT, all obtained in one scan and one visit. This increased diagnostic accuracy can be key whether detecting new cancer, checking response to therapy, or performing neurologic assessment such as in Alzheimer’s disease. - [Mission](https://www.igtradiology.com/home-page/lorem-ipsum3/) - IGT radiology has established itself in the Bay Area by offering premier radiology services both in the hospital based and free standing imaging center settings. We have brought together board certified, subspecialty trained radiologists from the top programs in the country, and combined these skill sets with a commensurate level of service to our patients ## Pages - [Sequoia Hospital](https://www.igtradiology.com/links/sequoia-hospital-nuclear-medicine/) - Sequoia Hospital - Main Radiology Department 170 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City CA (650) 367-5536 Women's Health & Breast Center 2900 Whipple Ave, Redwood City CA - Suite 100 (650) 367-5536 Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Click here for more information and link to the Radiology Department. --Get Directions-- - [Dominican Hospital](https://www.igtradiology.com/links/dominican-hospital/) - Dominican Hospital - Main Radiology Department 1555 Soquel Dr - Santa Cruz CA (831) 462-7700 24-hour service Click here for more information and link the hospital web site. - Get Directions - - [PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine](https://www.igtradiology.com/services/petct-and-nuclear-medicine/) - Nuclear medicine is a branch of medicine and medical imaging that uses radioactive isotopes (radionuclides) in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Nuclear medicine thus relies on the process of radioactive decay. Molecular imaging may employs radioisotopes to produce images that reflect biological processes that take place at the cellular and sub cellular levels. - [St. Francis Memorial Hospital](https://www.igtradiology.com/links/st-francis-memorial-hospital/) - St Francis Memorial Hospital - Main Radiology Department 900 Hyde Street, 1st Floor - San Francisco CA (415) 353-6390 Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 1199 Bush Street Location. Offering Diagnostic X-ray, Bone Densitometry, and DEXA scans. 1199 Bush Street, 2nd floor 415-292-3318 Monday through Friday, 8:00-12:00 p.m. and 1:00-4:30 p.m - [St. Mary's Medical Center](https://www.igtradiology.com/links/st-marys-medical-center/) - St. Mary's Medical Center - Main Radiology Department 450 Stanyan Street, Floor A - San Francisco CA (415) 750-5770 24-hour service Women's Health Center One Shrader Street, 4th Floor, Suite 490 (415) 750-5652 Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Click here for more information and link to the Radiology - [Neera Dayal, MD](https://www.igtradiology.com/physicians/neera-dayal-md/) - Musculoskeletal & Body Imaging Dr. Dayal has subspecialty expertise in Musculoskeletal imaging and is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Dayal's credentials include: American Board of Radiology, Board Certified Residency: Atlantic Health System, Morristown, NJ Fellowship: Musculoskeletal imaging, University of Utah, Salt Lake City - [Willy Tjong, MD](https://www.igtradiology.com/physicians/willy-tjong-md/) - Neuroradiologist Dr. Tjong has subspecialty expertise in Neuroradiology and is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Tjong's credentials include: American Board of Radiology, Board Certified Residency: University of Rochester, Rochester NY Fellowship: Neuroradiology, University of California Los Angeles - [Dean Gardella, MD](https://www.igtradiology.com/physicians/dean-gardella-md/) - Neuroradiologist Musculoskeletal & Body Imaging Dr. Gardella has subspecialty expertise in Neuroradiology with additional extensive training in musculoskeletal, body, and oncologic imaging. After he obtained his undergraduate Bachelor of Science and his medical degree at the University of Nevada, Reno, he continued on to his radiology residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center in - [John Harris, MD](https://www.igtradiology.com/physicians/john-harris-md/) - Vascular and Interventional Radiologist Body Imaging Dr. Harris obtained his undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology at Kansas University. He continued on to medical school at the Kansas University School of Medicine in Kansas City, KS. He completed radiology residency at University of Miami - Jackson Memorial Hospital and went on to fellowship - [Flora Stepansky, MD](https://www.igtradiology.com/physicians/flora-stepansky-md/) - Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Radiologist Body Imaging Women’s Imaging Dr. Stepansky obtained her undergraduate degree from New York University and graduated AOA from New York Medical College. She completed radiology residency at New York University and went on to fellowship training in Musculoskeletal Radiology with Dr. David Stoller at the National Orthopedic Imaging Associates where she - [Doug Bourgon, MD](https://www.igtradiology.com/physicians/doug-bourgon-md/) - Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Radiologist Body & Neuroradiology Imaging Women’s Imaging & MRI Dr. Bourgon obtained a bachelor of science in Nutritional Biochemistry at the University of Vermont and returned to his home town of Detroit completing his medical doctorate at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Internship and radiology residency were completed at the University - [David Priest, MD](https://www.igtradiology.com/physicians/david-priest-md/) - 2 Neuroradiologist Body & Spine Imaging Women’s Imaging & MRI Dr. Priest has subspecialty expertise in Neuroradiology and specializes in Adult and Pediatric Neuroradiology, as well as head, neck and ophthalmologic imaging. After he obtained his undergraduate degree at Harvard University, and his medical degree at the University of Minnesota Medical School, he served as - [Dan Lentz, MD](https://www.igtradiology.com/physicians/dan-lentz-md/) - Neuroradiologist Vascular and Interventional Radiologist Body Imaging Dr. Lentz has been practicing in the Bay Area for over two decades specializing in brain, spine and musculoskeletal MRI, as well as Vascular and Interventional Radiology. He graduated from Harvard Medical School, completed his internship in Internal Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and his Radiology training at - [Luke Scalcione, MD](https://www.igtradiology.com/physicians/luke-scalcione-md/) - Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Radiologist Body Imaging Dr. Scalcione received his undergraduate degree from New York University, where he graduated with honors. He completed his medical degree at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He finished an internship in General Surgery at the North Shore-LIJ Health System in NY and a residency in Radiology at Winthrop-University Hospital - [Avani Gupta, MD](https://www.igtradiology.com/physicians/avani-gupta-md/) - Women's Imaging & MRI Dr Gupta grew up in North Carolina and obtained a bachelor of science in Biology at Duke University. She received her medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis. She returned to North Carolina and completed an internal medicine internship at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Dr. Gupta went on to - [Physicians](https://www.igtradiology.com/physicians/) - Who are your radiologists? A radiologist is a medical doctor (MD) who is specifically trained to interpret all forms of medical imaging. Imaging modalities interpreted by radiologists include X-ray, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, mammography, CT scan, MRI, and Nuclear Medicine. Radiologists are the expert consultants with whom physicians across the medical field consult to guide - [How to Schedule an Exam](https://www.igtradiology.com/resources/how-to-schedule-an-exam/) - Individual exams are scheduled through the hospitals and centers at which they will be performed. Please follow the links through the Network page to find the appropriate scheduler for your study. - [How to Prepare for an Exam](https://www.igtradiology.com/resources/how-to-prepare/) - Depending on the type of exam performed there may be a variety of preparations required prior to coming in for your visit. When you schedule your study we will provide all the details you’ll need to know for your specific exam. Please feel free to reference this broad resource provided by the American College of - [Michael Taylor, MD](https://www.igtradiology.com/physicians/michael-taylor-md/) - Vascular and Interventional Radiologist Body Imaging Dr. Taylor has been practicing in the Bay Area for over 10 years and serves as the Chairman of Radiology at St. Mary’s Medical Center and St. Francis Memorial Hospitals, as well as the President of Image Guided Therapeutics, Inc. After graduating from Duke University, majoring in Neuroscience, Dr. - [Breast Imaging/Mammography](https://www.igtradiology.com/services/breast-imagingmammography/) - Mammography is the process of using low-dose X-rays (usually around 0.7 mSv) to examine the human breast and is used as a diagnostic as well as a screening tool. The goal of mammography is the early detection of breast cancer, typically through detection of characteristic masses and/or microcalcifications. Mammography is believed to reduce mortality from - [Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)](https://www.igtradiology.com/services/mri/) - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI or MR) is an advanced imaging technique which uses powerful magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the body without exposure to radiation. Advanced MRI techniques are continually being developed, including MR-Angiography (study of blood vessels), functional MR - fMRI (study of activity of certain organs, such as - [Radiology Societies](https://www.igtradiology.com/links/radiology-societies/) - American College of Radiology American Roentgen Ray Society Radiology Society of North America American Board of Radiology - [Networks](https://www.igtradiology.com/links/) - [Services](https://www.igtradiology.com/services/) - Radiology is the branch or specialty of medicine that deals with the study and application of imaging technologies, such as x-rays or MRI, to diagnose and treat disease. Radiologists direct and interpret an array of imaging technologies including x-rays, fluoroscopy, mammography, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), nuclear medicine, Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging - [Computed Tomography (CT scan)](https://www.igtradiology.com/services/computed-tomography-ct-scan/) - Computed tomography (CT) is a medical imaging method used to generate a three-dimensional image of the inside of the body. This is performed through the acquisition of a series of two-dimensional X-ray images taken around a single axis of rotation. CT quickly produces a volume of data which can be manipulated, through a process known - [Sitemap](https://www.igtradiology.com/sitemap/) - [Patients](https://www.igtradiology.com/resources/) - [Interventional Radiology](https://www.igtradiology.com/services/radiology/) - Interventional radiology is the performance of (usually minimally invasive) medical procedures with the guidance of imaging technologies. This subspecialty covers a wide range of procedures from the relatively quick, such as an Ultrasound guided lymph node biopsy, to the highly complex, such as vascular angioplasty and stenting or tumor chemoembolization. Interventional radiologists also play a - [Ultrasound](https://www.igtradiology.com/services/ultrasound/) - Ultrasound is the use of sound waves at a frequency above that of human hearing. This technology uses a transducer which gives off the sound waves, which are then reflected back from the tissue or organ of interest. These reflected waves are then used to create a real-time image viewed on a monitor. Ultrasound is ## Categories - [Home page](https://www.igtradiology.com/category/home-page/)