Diagnostic & Imaging Center
Palmetto Primary Care Physicians - Diagnostic & Imaging Center
📍 2550 Elms Center Road, North Charleston, SC 29406
📞 843-735-5307
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At Palmetto Primary Care Physicians, we prioritize convenience, affordability, and excellence in outpatient imaging. Located in a state-of-the-art facility in North Charleston, our Diagnostic & Imaging Center offers a full suite of diagnostic services with quick turnaround times, lower out-of-pocket costs compared to hospital-based centers, and personalized patient care.
We proudly hold American College of Radiology (ACR) accreditations for:
CT Nuclear Medicine MRI
Imaging Services We Offer:
CT (Computed Tomography)
A CT scan, or CAT scan, is used to define normal and abnormal structures in the body. A large donut-shaped x-ray machine takes x-ray images at many different angles around the body. Depending on the test ordered, oral and/or intravenous contrast may need to be utilized to aide in defining those structures. Any findings allow the physician to assess and diagnose a variety of conditions.
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MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to make pictures of organs and structures inside the body. In many cases MRI provides physicians with different information about structures in the body besides what can be seen with an X-Ray, Ultrasound or CT Scan. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is done for many reasons. It is used to find problems such as tumors, bleeding, injury, blood vessel diseases, or infection. An MRI scan can be done for the: Head Chest
Blood vessels Abdomen and pelvis Bones and joints Spine
More information on MRI can be found here.
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Nuclear Medicine
A nuclear stress test measures blood flow to your heart muscle at rest and during stress. A radioactive substance is injected into your bloodstream. This substance mixes with your blood and travels to your heart. A special scanner – which detects the radioactive material in your heart – creates images of your heart muscle. Your physician may order this test if they suspect artery blockage or to investigate the cause of chest pain.
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Ultrasound
Ultrasound tests are painless procedure that help doctors assess and diagnose a variety of conditions. A doctor may use an ultrasound to asses organ damage after an illness or accident. Some symptoms that may cause a doctor to order this exam are pain, swelling, or infection.
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Echocardiogram
This test uses painless Ultrasound technology to capture in- depth images of the heart. The echocardiogram allows doctors to evaluate heart murmurs, check the pumping function of the heart, and evaluate patients who have had heart attacks. It is a very good screening test for heart disease in certain groups of patients.
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X-Ray
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Heart Monitors (Holter/Event)
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Why Choose Us?
✔ Lower costs compared to hospital-affiliated imaging centers
✔ Prompt scheduling and results
✔ Accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR)
✔ On-site access to lab and urgent care for a seamless experience
Scheduling & Contact Information
Imaging/Diagnostic Support Staff Phone: 843-735-5307 🕒 Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM ✔️ Reschedule or cancel your PPCP imaging exam (X-ray, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Heart Monitor) ✔️ Schedule your X-ray ✔️ Request a CD of your images ✔️ Ask questions about directions or exam prep 🛈 Please provide 24-hour notice for cancellations to avoid fees.
| Requesting Imaging Reports or CDs Phone: 843-735-5307 | Fax: 843-569-5880 🕒 Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM ✔️ For imaging performed at our North Charleston facility.
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| Diagnostic Referrals – External Providers Phone: 843-376-4846 | Fax: 843-376-2711
🕒 Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ✔️ Schedule imaging ordered by an outside provider ✔️ Fax imaging orders and clinical notes
✔️ Follow up on patient status or referral questions
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Provider Access – PACS (Ramsoft) Portal
For providers/office staff to:
Phone: 843-376-2354 or 843-735-5307
Email: srpadgett@palmettoprimarycare.com
Other Useful Contacts
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| Specialty Referrals | 843-820-3309, Option 1 |
| Medical Records | 843-572-7727, Option 3 |
| New Patient Coordinator | Romina Hunt, 843-820-3368, rohunt@palmettoprimarycare.com |
| Urgent Care | 843-302-8840, Option 6 📠 Fax: 843-818-2188 |
| Lab Results (Ordered by Providers) | 843-820-3392
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Need Help?
Shelby Padgett, BS, RT(R), RDMS, RVT
Radiology Manager
Office: 843-376-2354
Cell: 843-599-6677
Email: srpadgett@palmettoprimarycare.com
