Imaging Services
Woodland Heights Medical Center is pleased to offer its patients two state-of-the-art imaging facilities. Recently, The Diagnostic Center opened to the community at 125 Gaslight Medical Parkway in Lufkin. This facility offers convenient parking and curbside service. Our outpatient guests more than likely will have diagnostic testing at this facility. Please talk with your physician and/or staff to understand where your testing will be conducted.
The Imaging Center at Woodland Heights Medical Center is located within the hospital. You are encouraged to park in front of the hospital (Loop 287 entrance) and go to the admissions entrance. This is where you will register for radiology services. After you register, you will be directed to the Diagnostic Center waiting room.
Special Procedures
What is the length of preparation and recovery times for special procedures?
- Cystogram - Pre-admit one to five days prior to exam. Arrive in outpatient surgery department one hour prior to exam. Exam time is approximately 30 minutes. No recovery time.
- Myelogram - Pre-admit one to five days prior to exam. Arrive in outpatient surgery department one hour prior to exam. Exam time is approximately one hour. Recovery time is about four hours.
- Arteriogram - Pre-admit one to five days prior to exam. Arrive in outpatient surgery department two hours prior to exam. Exam time is about two hours. Recovery time will be one day (You will be admitted for 23-hour observation).
- Biopsy - Pre-admit one to five days prior to exam. Arrive in outpatient surgery department one hour prior to exam. Exam time is about one hour. Recovery time is 2-4 hours if there are no complications.
- Abscess drainage - Pre-admit one to five days prior to exam. Arrive in outpatient surgery department one hour prior to exam. Exam time is about one to two hours. Recovery time is 2-4 hours.
- Percutaneous Nephrostomy - Pre-admit one to five days prior to exam. Arrive in outpatient surgery department two hours prior to exam. Exam time is about two hours. Recovery time will be one day (You will be admitted for 23-hour observation).
- LSE - Pre-admit one to five days prior to exam. Exam time is 30 minutes. No recovery or preparation time required.