High-resolution CT imaging for precise prediction, prevention, and diagnosis of injury and illness
What happens during a CT scan
During your scan, you’ll lie comfortably on a padded table that moves through a circular scanner. The machine quietly rotates around you, taking rapid, low-dose images that the computer combines into precise 3D views. Most CT exams take under two minutes, though you may spend about 10–15 minutes in the imaging suite for preparation and positioning.
For some CT scans, an oral or intravenous contrast medium or dye will be administered to highlight certain tissues for closer examination. Contrast-enhanced studies are routine and generally well tolerated. As with any medication, allergic reactions are possible but rare, and our clinical teams are fully trained to manage them safely.
Why choose SimonMed for CT?
Advanced technology
Specialized radiologists
Fast, accurate review
Dr. Joshua Friedlander, Director of Body Imaging
SimonMed
CT technology has transformed how we see inside the body—offering faster scans, sharper images, and greater diagnostic precision than ever before. These advances help us detect disease earlier, guide treatment more effectively, and give every patient clearer answers with confidence.
Todd A.
Lake Underhill
I took my paperwork in filled in before my appointment. There was no wait with a room full of people with their appointments. I was treated extremely well for my lung CT. This is a good place to have CT’s done with the equipment used.
Cathy H.
Baywood
Extremely busy office. Very efficient on moving patients in and out. I had 2 tests bone density, and lung scan the technicians were very speedy.
Michael S.
Ocoee
Great service by Mark doing my CT Scan of upper torso and lungs! Thank you so much!
Dan H.
Ahwatukee
I went in for an Ultrasound to see if I had a blood clot in my leg. By the time I got the results it was 5:00 PM. They could not get a hold of my Dr. and advised me to go to the ER. While in ER they did a CT scan and found I had a Pulmonary Embolism in my lungs. They told me I had a saddle clot (the worst kind) and that I am lucky my lung didn’t collapse and I didn’t have a stroke or a heart attack! I truly believe your techs saved my life by advising me to go to the ER! Thank you!
Julie R.
North Gilbert Superstition
The Greenfield office in Gilbert was very nice. The appointments were scheduled back to back over the phone by rep. The check-in was easy because I finished it at home online before I went in. Front desk staff were smiling and friendly. The techs were amazing and very professional. Had mammogram, lung CT and Dexa bone density tests all done in less than 60 minutes. Great job SimonMed!
Franklin D.
Naples
I arrived at SimonMed on time for my appointment. Since this was a follow up scan (for lung cancer), and no changes had occurred to my status, I was swiftly processed. I received my scan and was out of the office in about twenty minutes. I highly recommend SimonMed for any imaging that you may require!
Tom S.
Lake Mary
Front desk and xray techs so helpful and nice. X-ray techs found something on my heart, and it was a lung scan, that was really awesome of them. Thanks!
Nathan F.
Chandler South
New Year, first scan of the year. Appt was easy to make. A quick update of paperwork and 5 mins later I was headed for my CT lung scan. 15 mins later, all set and headed home. Easy peazy.
Todd A.
Lake Underhill
I took my paperwork in filled in before my appointment. There was no wait with a room full of people with their appointments. I was treated extremely well for my lung CT. This is a good place to have CT’s done with the equipment used.
Cathy H.
Baywood
Extremely busy office. Very efficient on moving patients in and out. I had 2 tests bone density, and lung scan the technicians were very speedy.
Michael S.
Ocoee
Great service by Mark doing my CT Scan of upper torso and lungs! Thank you so much!
Dan H.
Ahwatukee
I went in for an Ultrasound to see if I had a blood clot in my leg. By the time I got the results it was 5:00 PM. They could not get a hold of my Dr. and advised me to go to the ER. While in ER they did a CT scan and found I had a Pulmonary Embolism in my lungs. They told me I had a saddle clot (the worst kind) and that I am lucky my lung didn’t collapse and I didn’t have a stroke or a heart attack! I truly believe your techs saved my life by advising me to go to the ER! Thank you!
Julie R.
North Gilbert Superstition
The Greenfield office in Gilbert was very nice. The appointments were scheduled back to back over the phone by rep. The check-in was easy because I finished it at home online before I went in. Front desk staff were smiling and friendly. The techs were amazing and very professional. Had mammogram, lung CT and Dexa bone density tests all done in less than 60 minutes. Great job SimonMed!
Franklin D.
Naples
I arrived at SimonMed on time for my appointment. Since this was a follow up scan (for lung cancer), and no changes had occurred to my status, I was swiftly processed. I received my scan and was out of the office in about twenty minutes. I highly recommend SimonMed for any imaging that you may require!
Tom S.
Lake Mary
Front desk and xray techs so helpful and nice. X-ray techs found something on my heart, and it was a lung scan, that was really awesome of them. Thanks!
Nathan F.
Chandler South
New Year, first scan of the year. Appt was easy to make. A quick update of paperwork and 5 mins later I was headed for my CT lung scan. 15 mins later, all set and headed home. Easy peazy.
Todd A.
Lake Underhill
I took my paperwork in filled in before my appointment. There was no wait with a room full of people with their appointments. I was treated extremely well for my lung CT. This is a good place to have CT’s done with the equipment used.
Cathy H.
Baywood
Extremely busy office. Very efficient on moving patients in and out. I had 2 tests bone density, and lung scan the technicians were very speedy.
Michael S.
Ocoee
Great service by Mark doing my CT Scan of upper torso and lungs! Thank you so much!
Dan H.
Ahwatukee
I went in for an Ultrasound to see if I had a blood clot in my leg. By the time I got the results it was 5:00 PM. They could not get a hold of my Dr. and advised me to go to the ER. While in ER they did a CT scan and found I had a Pulmonary Embolism in my lungs. They told me I had a saddle clot (the worst kind) and that I am lucky my lung didn’t collapse and I didn’t have a stroke or a heart attack! I truly believe your techs saved my life by advising me to go to the ER! Thank you!
Julie R.
North Gilbert Superstition
The Greenfield office in Gilbert was very nice. The appointments were scheduled back to back over the phone by rep. The check-in was easy because I finished it at home online before I went in. Front desk staff were smiling and friendly. The techs were amazing and very professional. Had mammogram, lung CT and Dexa bone density tests all done in less than 60 minutes. Great job SimonMed!
Franklin D.
Naples
I arrived at SimonMed on time for my appointment. Since this was a follow up scan (for lung cancer), and no changes had occurred to my status, I was swiftly processed. I received my scan and was out of the office in about twenty minutes. I highly recommend SimonMed for any imaging that you may require!
Tom S.
Lake Mary
Front desk and xray techs so helpful and nice. X-ray techs found something on my heart, and it was a lung scan, that was really awesome of them. Thanks!
Nathan F.
Chandler South
New Year, first scan of the year. Appt was easy to make. A quick update of paperwork and 5 mins later I was headed for my CT lung scan. 15 mins later, all set and headed home. Easy peazy.
Todd A.
Lake Underhill
I took my paperwork in filled in before my appointment. There was no wait with a room full of people with their appointments. I was treated extremely well for my lung CT. This is a good place to have CT’s done with the equipment used.
Cathy H.
Baywood
Extremely busy office. Very efficient on moving patients in and out. I had 2 tests bone density, and lung scan the technicians were very speedy.
Michael S.
Ocoee
Great service by Mark doing my CT Scan of upper torso and lungs! Thank you so much!
Dan H.
Ahwatukee
I went in for an Ultrasound to see if I had a blood clot in my leg. By the time I got the results it was 5:00 PM. They could not get a hold of my Dr. and advised me to go to the ER. While in ER they did a CT scan and found I had a Pulmonary Embolism in my lungs. They told me I had a saddle clot (the worst kind) and that I am lucky my lung didn’t collapse and I didn’t have a stroke or a heart attack! I truly believe your techs saved my life by advising me to go to the ER! Thank you!
Julie R.
North Gilbert Superstition
The Greenfield office in Gilbert was very nice. The appointments were scheduled back to back over the phone by rep. The check-in was easy because I finished it at home online before I went in. Front desk staff were smiling and friendly. The techs were amazing and very professional. Had mammogram, lung CT and Dexa bone density tests all done in less than 60 minutes. Great job SimonMed!
Franklin D.
Naples
I arrived at SimonMed on time for my appointment. Since this was a follow up scan (for lung cancer), and no changes had occurred to my status, I was swiftly processed. I received my scan and was out of the office in about twenty minutes. I highly recommend SimonMed for any imaging that you may require!
Tom S.
Lake Mary
Front desk and xray techs so helpful and nice. X-ray techs found something on my heart, and it was a lung scan, that was really awesome of them. Thanks!
Nathan F.
Chandler South
New Year, first scan of the year. Appt was easy to make. A quick update of paperwork and 5 mins later I was headed for my CT lung scan. 15 mins later, all set and headed home. Easy peazy.
Todd A.
Lake Underhill
I took my paperwork in filled in before my appointment. There was no wait with a room full of people with their appointments. I was treated extremely well for my lung CT. This is a good place to have CT’s done with the equipment used.
Cathy H.
Baywood
Extremely busy office. Very efficient on moving patients in and out. I had 2 tests bone density, and lung scan the technicians were very speedy.
Michael S.
Ocoee
Great service by Mark doing my CT Scan of upper torso and lungs! Thank you so much!
Dan H.
Ahwatukee
I went in for an Ultrasound to see if I had a blood clot in my leg. By the time I got the results it was 5:00 PM. They could not get a hold of my Dr. and advised me to go to the ER. While in ER they did a CT scan and found I had a Pulmonary Embolism in my lungs. They told me I had a saddle clot (the worst kind) and that I am lucky my lung didn’t collapse and I didn’t have a stroke or a heart attack! I truly believe your techs saved my life by advising me to go to the ER! Thank you!
Julie R.
North Gilbert Superstition
The Greenfield office in Gilbert was very nice. The appointments were scheduled back to back over the phone by rep. The check-in was easy because I finished it at home online before I went in. Front desk staff were smiling and friendly. The techs were amazing and very professional. Had mammogram, lung CT and Dexa bone density tests all done in less than 60 minutes. Great job SimonMed!
Franklin D.
Naples
I arrived at SimonMed on time for my appointment. Since this was a follow up scan (for lung cancer), and no changes had occurred to my status, I was swiftly processed. I received my scan and was out of the office in about twenty minutes. I highly recommend SimonMed for any imaging that you may require!
Tom S.
Lake Mary
Front desk and xray techs so helpful and nice. X-ray techs found something on my heart, and it was a lung scan, that was really awesome of them. Thanks!
Nathan F.
Chandler South
New Year, first scan of the year. Appt was easy to make. A quick update of paperwork and 5 mins later I was headed for my CT lung scan. 15 mins later, all set and headed home. Easy peazy.
Have questions? Get answers
A CT scan helps doctors detect and monitor a wide range of conditions—from internal injuries and infections to heart disease, cancer, and stroke. It provides detailed 3D images that support early diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
Yes. A provider’s order is required for most CT exams to ensure the right type of scan is performed and your insurance can cover it. If you don’t have an order, our team can help coordinate with your doctor’s office.
Yes. CT scans are quick, non-invasive, and use low levels of X-ray radiation. Modern technology has greatly reduced radiation exposure while improving image quality.
Some CT scans use a contrast dye to highlight specific organs or blood vessels. Your doctor will let you know if contrast is needed, and our team will ensure you’re comfortable and well-informed before the scan.
Your images are reviewed promptly by a board-certified radiologist. Results are typically sent to your doctor within a few days, and often sooner for urgent cases.
Preparation depends on the type of CT exam. In most cases, you can eat, drink, and take medications as normal. If any special instructions apply, your scheduling team will share them before your appointment.
Explore our CT services
Precise imaging for better health outcomes
Coronary Calcium Score
Our low-dose CT screening provides a fast, non-invasive measure of calcium build-up in the coronary arteries—helping identify early risk of heart disease even if you feel perfectly healthy.
CCTA (Coronary CT Angiography)
For deeper insight when needed, this contrast-enhanced 3D CT exam visualizes the heart’s blood vessels and can detect blockages or narrowing with exceptional clarity.
Lung CT
With our advanced scanners and optimized protocols, we perform fast, high-resolution lung CT scans—ideal for early detection of lung conditions, including screening in high-risk individuals.