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Jerome Puryear, Jr., MD
Radiologist
Dr. Jerome Puryear, Jr. is a radiologist practicing in Dayton, OH. Dr. Puryear, Jr. specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.
30 years
Experience
Jerome Puryear, Jr., MD
- West Chester, OH
- Marshall University
- Accepting new patients
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How do they check for appendicitis on CT?
The appendix has a normal range of sizes. When the appendix is enlarged and is inflamed on CT then its usually appendicitis. There are certain imaging criteria we use to determine READ MORE
The appendix has a normal range of sizes. When the appendix is enlarged and is inflamed on CT then its usually appendicitis. There are certain imaging criteria we use to determine if the appendix is inflamed.
Will undergoing mammography tell me if I'm cancer free?
Mammography helps us detect cancer. If we suspect cancer, there will be a additional workup to determine if you have breast cancer e.g. biopsy, or additional imaging e.g. MRI etc. READ MORE
Mammography helps us detect cancer. If we suspect cancer, there will be a additional workup to determine if you have breast cancer e.g. biopsy, or additional imaging e.g. MRI etc.
CT and MRI with contrast ordered
Usually no wait time is needed if your concern is about the contrast. Contrast can be nephrotoxic or toxic to the kidney in cases of poor kidney function. If you have poor kidney READ MORE
Usually no wait time is needed if your concern is about the contrast. Contrast can be nephrotoxic or toxic to the kidney in cases of poor kidney function. If you have poor kidney function, you should discuss this with either the physician who ordered the exam or the radiologist on duty at the facility that's performing the exam.
