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CentraState’s Radiology Department offers comprehensive, state-of-the-art radiology services for adults and children. Our experienced radiologists, interventional radiologists, nurses and technologists use the most advanced technology to help detect, diagnose and treat a wide range of health problems—providing patients and referring physicians with rapid, reliable results and safe, expert care.

Our radiology technologists are certified by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, and our board-certified radiologists are additionally certified in subspecialties of neuroradiology, vascular radiology, nuclear medicine, breast imaging and interventional radiology.

CentraState’s Radiology Department offers comprehensive, state-of-the-art radiology services for adults and children. Our experienced radiologists, interventional radiologists, nurses and technologists use the most advanced technology to help detect, diagnose and treat a wide range of health problems—providing patients and referring physicians with rapid, reliable results and safe, expert care.

RADIOLOGY SERVICES

RADIOLOGY FAQs

No appointment is needed for routine X-ray procedures, such as chest X-rays. You simply need a prescription for the X-ray from your physician. Bring the prescription and your insurance information to CentraState’s Outpatient Registration department to register, and then proceed to the Radiology reception area nearby to await your procedure.

Specialized X-ray procedures require an appointment. To make an appointment for a specialized X-ray procedure, please call Centralized Scheduling at 732-294-2778.

Appointment is needed for the following tests:

  • Specialized X-rays, CT scans, nuclear medicine tests, ultrasounds, and interventional radiology procedures: please call Centralized Scheduling at 732-294-2778 to schedule an appointment.
  • MRI or PET scans: please call 732-462-3716 to schedule an appointment.

We participate in a wide range of medical insurance plans, but we encourage you to check with your insurer to verify that the specific imaging service prescribed will be covered, and whether any co-pays or deductibles may apply.

For general information about radiology services at CentraState, please call 732-294-2934. If you are seeking a copy of X-ray results, please call the X-ray file room at 732-294-2929. Hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Attesting to this commitment, we participate in these initiatives:

  • We were among the first in our area to commit to the “Image Gently” pledge of The Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging to promote the use of the lowest possible radiation dose in pediatric imaging. We also participate in Image Wisely, a similar initiative for adults.
  • We have incorporated the GE University of Wisconsin protocols, which were developed to reduce radiation dose even lower than our already approved ACR dose protocols.
  • For pediatric head CTs, we have participated in the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) Institute for Quality and Patient Safety Safe Imaging Collaborative, where we are using evidence-based parameters to help us predict the likelihood of a clinically significant traumatic brain injury. This allows us to better ascertain when a head CT scan is necessary. Since joining that initiative, we’ve reduced our head CT rate by approximately 25 percent—avoiding situations in which the radiation risk is greater than the minor head injury.

To streamline and expedite care and communication, CentraState offers digital picture archiving and communications system (PACS) capabilities. This advanced technology eliminates the need for film and the time required to process it. PACS gives physicians instant, secure, 24/7 access to digital radiology images that can be viewed from any location with computer access—which means faster results. CentraState was among the first hospitals to provide PACS technology.

PACS also facilitates consultations and second opinions, as digital images can be viewed simultaneously by multiple physicians in multiple locations. Timely communication between all involved—patients, physicians, specialists, radiologists, and other members of the health care team—is a key element in safe, high-quality care.

CentraState’s Radiology Department has clinical affiliations with several leading training programs for radiology technologists. These relationships help us maintain the highest levels of quality by fostering an academic base for advanced care, professionalism and continuing education. Our affiliations include:

  • Sanford and Brown Institute (Ultrasound)
  • Healthcare Training Institute (Ultrasound)
  • Muhlenberg Medical Center (Ultrasound)
  • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (Ultrasound)
  • Mercer County Community College (X-ray)
  • Brookdale Community College (X-ray, CT)

RADIOLOGISTS

Peter Mezzacappa, MD PM

Peter Mezzacappa, MD

Interventional Radiology, Radiology

Samuel Greene, MD SG

Samuel Greene, MD

Interventional Radiology

Kenneth Romano, MD KR

Kenneth Romano, MD

Radiology

Peter Kouveliotes, MD

Peter Kouveliotes, MD

Radiology

Ann Hughes, MD AH

Ann Hughes, MD

Radiology

Kenneth Tomkovich, MD

Kenneth Tomkovich, MD

Endovascular Intervention, Radiology

Stanley Rich, MD

Stanley Rich, MD

Interventional Radiology, Radiology

John Ghazi, MD JG

John Ghazi, MD

Radiology

Jeffrey Friedenberg, MD JF

Jeffrey Friedenberg, MD

Radiology

Janet Spector, MD

Janet Spector, MD

Radiology

Carlo Rondina, MD

Carlo Rondina, MD

Radiology

Barry Perlman, MD BP

Barry Perlman, MD

Radiology

Timothy Howard, MD TH

Timothy Howard, MD

Radiology

C. Stephen Keklak, MD

C. Stephen Keklak, MD

Radiology

Fred Schlesinger, MD FS

Fred Schlesinger, MD

Radiology

Matthew Difazio, MD MD

Matthew Difazio, MD

Radiology

Ryan England, MD

Ryan England, MD

Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology

Christopher Ananian, MD CA

Christopher Ananian, MD

Radiology

Seth Stein, MD SS

Seth Stein, MD

Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology

Gerard Compito, MD GC

Gerard Compito, MD

Radiology

Michael  D'Angelo, MD

Michael D'Angelo, MD

Interventional Radiology

Daniel Lee, MD DL

Daniel Lee, MD

Radiology

Jiyoon Kim, DO JK

Jiyoon Kim, DO

Radiology

Kirsten Rubbert-Slawek, MD KR

Kirsten Rubbert-Slawek, MD

Radiology

David Youmans, MD DY

David Youmans, MD

Interventional Radiology

Kevin Chu, MD KC

Kevin Chu, MD

Radiology

Gregory Kaufmann, MD GK

Gregory Kaufmann, MD

Radiology

Rik Sen, MD RS

Rik Sen, MD

Radiology

Dennis Balgowan, MD DB

Dennis Balgowan, MD

Radiology

RADIOLOGY RESOURCES

This website was established by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) to educate the public about radiologic procedures and the role of radiologists in health care.

MedlinePlus is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It brings together authoritative information from NLM, NIH, and other government agencies and health-related organizations. At this site, you can learn more about tests such as:

American College of Radiology: The nation’s leading organization representing radiologists, radiation oncologists, interventional radiologists, and medical physicists.

Radiological Society of North America: An association of more than 38,000 radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and related scientists committed to promoting excellence in radiology through education and by fostering research, with the ultimate goal of improving patient care.

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