New Island Hospital Unveils Ultra-Modern MRI

New Island Hospital announced today that it received approval from the New York State Department of Health to begin evaluating patients with its state-of-the-art Siemen's Magentome® Essenza MRI.  In recognition, staff, physicians, EMTs and community members gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony.  NY Senator Kemp Hannon, NY Senator Dean Skelos, State Assembly Member Rob Walker, Nassau Legislator Edward Mangano and Oyster Bay Town Clerk Steven Labriola also took part in the celebration.

The ultra-modern MRI utilizes the latest technology to provide superior quality images in a short scanning time.  After the scan, New Island Diagnostic Imaging, P.C. provides each patient with free compact discs containing all of the images that can be brought to his or her physician immediately after the study is complete.  Physicians can also securely access films via the Internet and get a reading from a Board Certified attending radiologist almost instantaneously.

The addition is part of an overall expansion of outpatient radiology services at New Island Hospital.  Over the past six months, the hospital has also added a new CT Scanner, high quality Nuclear Medicine (SPECT Camera), and a specialized Emergency Department Digital Radiology room.  

"The outpatient radiology patients we see are sometimes surprised by the advanced level of technology available here at their community hospital," said Dr. Aaron Glatt, New Island Hospital President and CEO.  "While we are proud of the quality of the images we deliver, including this state-of-the-art MRI, we are even prouder that we are working hard to ensure that no matter how advanced our science becomes, we don't forget the little things that make the experience pleasant for our patients.  The entire process should be as easy and stress-free as possible - that is our goal."

New Island Diagnostic Imaging Group, with twenty years of experience on Long Island, is comprised of only Board Certified Radiologists including sub-specialty expertise in all aspects of radiology.  The group is led by Dr. Scott Sherman, Director of Radiology at New Island Hospital, and includes Drs. Lee Stein, Ken Crystal, Ken Goodman, Alan Zakheim, and Mark Mandell.  A dedicated nursing staff, and a superb radiology administrative team led by Chris Ophals and Stuart Fales, provide additional support.  Services include MRI, CT Scanning, CT Biopsy, Ultrasound, Vascular Laboratory, Nuclear Medicine, X-Ray and Women's Imaging.

New Island Diagnostic Imaging provides patient-centered benefits including convenient scheduling options with virtually no wait time.  Early morning, late evening and weekend appointments are available for some procedures.  Free parking is provided.  The radiology suite is modern and comfortable, including a living room-type waiting area with a large flat screen TV, and a front desk staff selected for their ability to provide superior customer relations.  Patients can call 516-579-6000 for more information.