Affordable Digital X-Ray Services for Area D.C.s in Private Practice

What You Get
When your patient’s digital x-rays are taken at Sherman College, we will save the images onto a CD for your viewing. The software tools that come with your patient’s images are basic viewing tools. In order to perform line analysis, take measurements, make annotations, etc., images must be imported to a computer that has special chiropractic analysis software installed.

If you have your patient’s digital x-rays taken at Sherman College, be aware that we will only be responsible for the production of your patient’s images. Read our introductory letter (PDF) and refer to the Digital X-Ray Agreement (PDF) for full details on the service we offer. Sherman College no longer produces x-rays on conventional film.

The Digital Advantage
The use of digital radiography has many advantages that are all but impossible with traditional film and view boxes. With digital radiography you can:

• View and detect anomalies in dark or light areas of the film
• Highlight certain structures
• Enhance cortical outlines
• Change image brightness
• Magnify the image.

Other benefits of digital imaging include:

• Increased image quality
• No lost or damaged images
• Reduction of repeat x-rays (reducing the amount of radiation to the patient)
• No film or chemicals used
• No processor maintenance or darkroom needed
• No need for film filing envelopes or physical storage space.

Affordability
Payment for images may be in the form of cash, major credit card or check and must be made at the time of the patient’s x-ray appointment. The current fee is $15.00 per image. We will gladly provide your patient with a cash receipt.

Prompt Service
To ensure prompt service, complete and send the Digital X-ray Request Form PDF and the Digital X-ray Agreement (initial the first two pages and fax all three pages) to 864-599-4858 prior to the patient’s appointment or have the patient present them at his/her appointment. Without the completed forms, images cannot be taken.

Scheduling
X-ray Department hours of operation are 1-6 p.m. M, T, W, Th; 1-5 p.m. F; and 9 a.m.-noon most Saturdays. Sherman College is an educational institution operating on a quarterly system. During the weeks that fall between class sessions, our services to your patients may be limited. Be sure to check with our receptionist (864-578-8777) regarding availability and hours of operation before you schedule a patient.

Questions?
Contact Radiology Department Chair Laura Orndorff, D.C., at 864-578-8770, ext. 249, or X-Ray Department Director Patricia Kuhta, D.C., at 864-578-8770, ext. 266.