Lahey is one of two facilities in the area that has a GE Discovery Series 64-slice, hybrid positron emission technology (PET) and computerized tomography (CT) scanner.

Our comprehensive PET/CT program is ACR accredited and is able to provide you and your patients with the highest quality diagnostic PET/CT services currently available. Our full service program offers PET/CT scanning for the following indications:

• Oncology: diagnosis, staging, restaging, treatment monitoring, treatment planning
• Cardiology: Rubidium-82 myocardial perfusion with pharmacological stress, F-18 FDG myocardial viability
• Neurology: Alzheimer's, frontal temporal dementia, cognitive impairment, refractory seizures for preoperative evaluation

Benefits to sending your patients to Lahey for PET/CT scanning include the following:

Same-Day Diagnostic CT Scans

Lahey is one of the few facilities outside of Boston that offers same-day, diagnostic CT scans in conjunction with PET/CT thereby eliminating the need for patients to return on another day for further testing.

Fast Results

Lahey's dedicated PET/CT physicians are only a phone call away and can provide you with same-day, verbal results on your patient's condition upon request. In addition, written patient status reports are ready and will be faxed to you within eight business hours.

Competent Specialists

Lahey's PET/CT program is made up of a multidisciplinary team of specialists including doctors, nurses, technologists and support staff all committed to meeting the needs of you and your patients. Our two board-certified physicians are highly experienced in reading pet scans, assuring you will receive the most accurate and comprehensive results possible.

Convenience and Comfort

Our state-of-the-art dedicated PET/CT suite was specifically designed to offer a warm and inviting atmosphere for patients during what is often a stress-inducing experience. This offers a distinct advantage over the mobile units provided at other area locations.

Located off route 128 (I-95), Lahey Clinic is easily accessible for patients who appreciate the convenience of receiving their health care services outside of downtown Boston.

We invite you to schedule your next patient's PET/CT scan with us. Our dedicated team of scheduling specialists is available to assist you throughout all stages of your patient's exam. To make an appointment, please call our PET/CT scheduling staff at 781-744-2675 or 1-866-scan-610 (1-866-722-6610).

We look forward to working with you and your patients.