Outpatient Radiology Scottsbluff Goes Beyond Imaging: Offering Pain Management & Breast Biopsy
Outpatient Radiology Scottsbluff (OPR Scottsbluff) recently celebrated its first anniversary since opening its doors to the community in Western Nebraska. Comprised of a team of highly trained technologists and a sub-specialized radiologist, OPR Scottsbluff is dedicated to making Scottsbluff a great place to call home by providing patients a choice for imaging at a lower cost without compromising care. Yet, their services go beyond imaging. OPR Scottsbluff offers pain management services and treatments, breast biopsy, and even imaging to help diagnose vascular conditions.
OPR Scottsbluff is grounded in individualized patient care, ensuring each scan, treatment, and procedure is specifically curated to every patient’s needs. Take Jane Heimbouch’s story, a recent OPR Scottsbluff patient who lives with a genetic brain disorder that has required several surgeries and treatments over the past two decades. After her most recent surgeries, Jane now suffers from chronic head and spinal pain that requires steroid injections every three months in the back of her head. After choosing to receive treatment at OPR Scottsbluff, Jane’s only wish was that their doors had opened sooner.
“When I started going to Outpatient Radiology Scottsbluff, it was a night and day difference in my pain relief from what I was used to from previous providers. I frequently have to have MRIs, CT scans, and X-rays, and what used to be an entire day spent in the hospital is now less than two hours of treatment with the Outpatient Radiology Scottsbluff team. The injections I get to relieve my pain are fast and have been incredibly effective,” says Heimbouch.
For Jane, OPR Scottsbluff positions the needles differently than she’s received in the past, resulting in effective pain relief with no discomfort. Using image-guidance, their technologists precisely target the location of the patient’s pain. In addition to injections, Jane has experienced nearly every modality at OPR Scottsbluff.
“Their equipment is new, effective, quicker, and more comfortable, especially the MRI. There is no comparison to the difference I experience with their team. I’ve since had my mammogram done with them, a DEXA scan, and every re-test they offer. Every single employee is incredible and always treats me with kindness. It used to be a day I dreaded for pain management and imaging, now it’s a piece of cake. The only thing I can say is I wish they opened sooner,” says Heimbouch.
OPR Scottsbluff offers 3D screening and diagnostic mammography for patients needing close, convenient, and affordable breast imaging. However, their team takes breast care one step further by offering breast biopsy, a definitive way to determine if a suspicious area in the breast is cancerous or benign. Offering breast biopsy is OPR Scottsbluff’s board-certified radiologist, Dr. Yung, who provides comprehensive women’s imaging alongside a team of experienced technologists. Dr. Yung spent seven years gaining professional experience in general radiology and breast health at Radiology Imaging Associates (RIA).
“Dr. Yung and his team are fantastic. They are so good to their patients. One thing I appreciated about getting my mammogram with them is that I can view my results on their patient portal. Anywhere I’ve gotten a mammogram in the past, I never heard back on the results. Just years of tests I never got results from, even after requesting them. I really appreciate being able to view my mammogram results anytime,” says Heimbouch.
OPR Scottsbluff’s comprehensive breast health services include diagnostic mammograms, breast biopsies, breast ultrasound, and breast MRIs. Along with image-guided injections and pain management, their team also provides imaging to help diagnose vascular conditions. Through vascular ultrasound, OPR Scottsbluff can assess blood flow in the arteries and veins, potentially identifying issues like blockages, narrowing, or blood clots, which allows them to easily diagnose conditions like peripheral artery disease, deep vein thrombosis, and carotid artery disease.
Whether through imaging, pain management injections, or breast biopsy, Outpatient Radiology Scottsbluff prioritizes individualized patient care. If you want a better experience with less wait time and lower costs, schedule your appointment at 308-281-XRAY or stop in at the Elite Health Center at 820 W. 42nd St., Ste. 1500 in Scottsbluff. Learn more at https://oprscottsbluff.com.