Patients

Whether you’re looking for exam information for yourself, your family, or helping a friend, Valley Radiology Consultants strives to provide comprehensive exam information. We welcome your questions and look forward to providing you with expert and confidential diagnostic imaging. Many of our sites offer same day appointment, depending upon preparations required for an exam. Feel free to call us today to discuss scheduling options.

Remember to bring the following with you at the time of your appointment: 

• All active insurance cards
• Picture ID
• Physician order
• Payment for your co-pay or deductible

For Pomerado Imaging patients, click here for specific patient instruction. Otherwise, use the links below to open a PDF document containing helpful information.

Exam Information and Preparation:

• Abdominal Ultrasound Instructions
• Breast Ultrasound Instructions
• Escondido Imaging Center: Registration Forms
• Mammogram Instructions
• Pelvic or OB Ultrasound Instructions

Maps to Our Facilities and Transporation Information

• Map to Escondido Imaging Center
• Map to Gateway Radiology and Parkway Radiology
• Map to Pomerado Imaging
• Senior Transportation Assistance

Mammography Saves Lives

• Visit MammograpySavesLives to learn more about mammography, get an email reminder, share stories and more!

Informative Flyers

• Epidural Steroid Injections

Pomerado Imaging Patient Information

Pomerado Imaging is dedicated to making your experience with us a good one. Below you’ll find information on how to prepare for your CT or MRI. We always welcome your questions. So if you need more information, please don’t hesitate to call us. Also, depending on your exam, some same day appointments are available.

1. Arrive 10 minutes before the specified time to allow for registration and exam preparation.
2. Notify us upon arrival of any special needs or allergies.
3. Bring insurance card and authorization or worker's compensation information.
4. Wear comfortable clothing.
5. To ensure the highest quality procedure in a safe environment, we are unable to provide child care services for you during your exam. Pease do not bring unattended children to the imaging center.
6. If you cannot make your appointment, please call our office to give your time to another patient and reschedule.

Specific Exam Preparation Instructions

MRI: No metal is permitted in clothing and personal items. For abdominal exam, do not eat or drink for at least 4 hours prior to the exam.

• Exam overview & patient instructions for Breast MRIs

Virtual Colonoscopy/Barium Enema/IVP: Follow the instructions on your kit. Pick up the kit at least 24 hours prior to the exam from your doctor's office, pharmacy or us.

CT: If you are scheduled for an IV contrast injection, myelogram, or biopsy do not eat or drink for 4 hours prior to your arrival time.

• General Instructions
• Frequently Asked Questions