Information For Referring Physicians

Lahey recently became the second facility in the area to acquire a GE Discovery Series 64-slice, hybrid positron emission technology (PET) and computerized tomography (CT) scanner.

Our comprehensive PET/CT program 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 new 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 three 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 brand new, 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.