What Neuroradiology The Advanced Imaging Center at Westchester Medical Center is a Imaging Services one-stop, full-service facility offering are offered at the latest advanced diagnostic technology in such areas as MRI, Westchester Medical Center? CT Scan, Bone Density, Ultrasound, ADVANCED IMAGING Mammography and General Radiology, including one of the most • MRI of the brain and spine advanced imaging systems available for clinical care, the 256-slice • MR Angiography (MRA) of the head and neck computed tomography (CT) scanner.

• MRI and CT of the orbits, IACs/temporal In order to maintain our high bones, and sinuses standard of care, all of our services have undergone voluntary MRI and CT of the neck soft tissues • accreditation programs from the • MR Spectroscopy American College of Radiology. • Functional MRI (fMRI) • Perfusion and diffusion techniques Neuroradiology • Contrast-enhanced techniques Westchester Medical Center • Diffusion Tensor Imaging Advanced Imaging • 3 Tesla MR Imaging 19 Bradhurst Ave., Suite 1000, Hawthorne, NY 10532 Phone: (914) 493-2500 • Myelography to schedule an appointment press 2 Fax: (914) 493-2501 • Lumbar Puncture • CT of the brain and spine To make an appointment at the hospital, please call (914) 493-1927 (Neuro MRI) or (914) 493-1512 (Neuro CT). • CT Angiography (CTA) of the head and neck What is 12-0631 1.13 • CT Perfusion including Diamox Challenge Neuroradiology?

• 3D and multiplanar reconstruction Neuroradiology is a subspecialty of Radiology focusing on the diagnosis and characterization of abnormalities of the central and peripheral nervous system, spine, head and neck. A neuroradiologist uses imaging technology to help diagnose disorders of the brain, Department of spinal cord, nerves and muscles. Radiology

ADVANCED IMAGING Who are Neuroradiologists? What are the common WMC indications that would require Neuroradiologists Neuroradiologists are highly trained physicians who have completed diagnostic radiology residency Neuroradiology Imaging? training as well as additional subspecialty fellowship training. At Westchester Medical Center, each of our • Back pain neuroradiologists has received extensive training • Headache in this highly complex subspecialty. Our goal is to • Stroke help provide superior patient care through diagnosis Dementia and collaboration regarding imaging and treatment • options. We provide a full array of innovative • Cerebral aneurysm diagnostic imaging modalities and procedures that • Head and neck vascular disease can identify the primary pathology underlying patients’ • Head and neck tumors physical signs and symptoms. • Paranasal sinus disease • Loss of vision or visual disturbance • Hearing loss or tinnitus What is the specific role of a • Weakness, numbness, or tingling Michael Tenner, M.D. Hasit Mehta, M.D. Shalabh Bobra, M.D. Neuroradiologist in a hospital? • Trauma Attending Physician, Attending Physician, Attending Physician, Director, Neuroradiology Neuroradiology Neuroradiology A neuroradiologist is a critical part of the healthcare Dr. Michael Tenner is the Dr. Hasit Mehta is an Dr. Shalabh Bobra is an team. As a member of the treatment team, a Intravenous Injections? Director of the Division Attending Neuroradiologist at attending Neuroradiologist neuroradiologist is critical in ensuring that a precise of Neuroradiology at Westchester Medical Center at Westchester Medical diagnosis is established. Upon referral from a referring For some procedures, it may be necessary to inject an iodine Westchester Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Center and Assistant physician, a neuroradiologist protocols the imaging based contrast material (for CT Studies) or gadolinium and Professor of Radiology Radiology, Neurosurgery Professor of Radiology at examinations to ensure that the correct tests to based contrast material (for MRI Studies), sometimes and Neurology at New New York Medical College. assess the neurological symptoms of the patient and Neurosurgery at New referred to as “dye”. The “dye” enables neuroradiologists He received his residency are performed. A precise diagnosis enables the best York Medical College. Dr. York Medical College. He to see specific areas of the brain more clearly. The need training in Diagnostic outcome. Tenner received his training received his training in for this will be determined by the neuroradiolgists based from University Hospital of Neuroradiology at the Radiology and fellowship on the information your doctor provides. Some patients Baltimore, and fellowship Neurologic Institute of New in Neuroradiology at the may experience a feeling of warmth while the dye/contrast in Neuroradiology from the York–Columbia University Mayo Clinic in Rochester What contribution does is being administered; this is normal. Most patients do Neurological Institute of New College of Physicians Minnesota. He holds Neuroradiology make to the not experience complications. However, mild reactions York, Columbia-Presbyterian and Surgeons. He holds American Board of may occur including sneezing, itchiness, hives, nausea, Medical Center. He holds American Board of Radiology Radiology Certification world of medicine? headaches or vomiting. These reactions will pass without American Board of Radiology Certification in Diagnostic in Diagnostic Radiology treatment or respond quickly to medications. Certification in Diagnostic Radiology and Certification and Certificate of The techniques and tools utilized in this advanced Radiology and Certification of Added Qualification Added Qualification in medical specialty allow neuroradiologists to diagnose of Added Qualification in Neuroradiology. He Neuroradiology. Dr. Bobra stroke, tumor, congenital abnormalities, aneurysms, in Neuroradiology. Dr. is a senior member of is a senior member of and many other causes of neurological dysfunction Tenner’s interests include the American Society of the American Society at an early stage. Early diagnosis allows the treating stroke, carotid stenosis, Neuroradiology. Dr. Mehta’s of North America. His physician— typically a neurologist, neurosurgeon, or cerebral aneurysm, arterial interests include advanced interests include the orthopedic surgeon to accurately advise the patient venous malformations, MR imaging including MR use of advanced CT and and start the best therapy at the earliest possible time. brain and central nervous perfusion, MR spectroscopy, MRI techniques in the system disease and tumor Diffusion Tensor Imaging evaluation of Stroke, Brain evaluations. and Functional Magnetic Tumors, Epilepsy, Multiple Awards: Included in Top Resonance Imaging. Sclerosis and Pediatric Doctors of New York, Brain Disorders. Westchester, & U.S., 2009