ABOUT CCI
Coolidge Corner Imaging brings state of the art MRI and CT diagnostic imaging services to Brookline. We are located at 356 Harvard Street, less than a ยน mile from historic Coolidge Corner and less than two miles from the Longwood Medical Area . Established and operated by Harvard trained radiologists, we are dedicated to delivering the highest quality imaging services to our patients in a caring, comfortable and convenient out patient setting.Our center employs the latest CT and MRI technologies as well as advanced information systems to deliver personalized, timely and cost-effective services to our patients, referring physicians and the healthcare community. New Program Announcement: Screening Chest CT Scans Now Available at CCI Coolidge Corner Imaging introduces a new clinical program that offers screening CT scans to look for the early signs of lung cancer in current or former smokers aged 50 and older. A recent study found that CT scans reduced lung cancer mortality by 20% when compared with chest X-rays. Radiologists from the Brigham and Women's Hospital Department of Radiology, our clinical partners in this program, will interpret every screening chest CT scan. Also partnering in the program are specialists from BWH's Pulmonary Division who are available for any patient who needs follow-up care. Please visit the Screening CT program's homepage for more information about screening chest CT scans, eligibility requirements and how to schedule an appointment. Our Physicians Our physicians are board certified radiologists on the staff at major Boston teaching hospitals, all affiliates of Harvard Medical School. The physicians on duty at our centers are backed up by nearly 100 sub-specialist radiologists who are available for immediate consultation and assistance. Our Center Our facility at 356 Harvard Street Brookline, which opened in May 2005, was designed for the comfort and convenience of our patients. Our attractive, single story building with free on site parking removes some of the unnecessary stress patients may feel approaching large or difficult to find facilities. Our Imaging Technologies We have installed the latest Siemens technology, including the Siemens MAGNETOM Avanto high field strength MRI scanner and the Siemens SOMATOM Sensation 10 CT Scanner . These devices offer the clearest images in the shortest times, allowing our physicians to provide accurate and timely interpretations. The combination of CT and MRI allow us to offer complete diagnostic evaluations tailored to each patient’s specific need. Our Information Systems We have implemented technologies to allow a patient’s primary care physician or specialist to schedule radiology exams on-line and to immediately receive reports and images via the internet through a highly secure, confidential encrypted portal. This saves time for the ordering physician, and gives the doctor the information needed to care for his or her patients. Our Neighborhood is Your Neighborhood Our mission is to provide world-class care to patients and physicians in Brookline. We offer same day service, allowing patients to enjoy the quality of Boston’s premier healthcare systems in their own neighborhood. |