At Fairmont Diagnostic Center, our image is you.

Literally! We know that your image is just as important as ours, and it's our goal to show this in everything we do. And it applies to everyone who works here, from our technologists, radiologists, and office personnel, to our management and administrative staff. Our goals are to facilitate the needs of physicians and healthcare providers, and provide every patient with the best possible degree of care. Providing the highest standards of service and a patient-centered approach, we have led the Houston area in diagnostic imaging and health screening since 1999, serving thousands of patients from the Pasadena and Houston metro area.

Conveniently located in a 9,000 square foot facility on the in Pasadena, Fairmont Diagnostic Center is one of the largest freestanding imaging centers in the area. By offering the latest technologies and more imaging equipment than most of our competitors, we can help patients schedule appointments sooner with shorter wait times, and give physicians the opportunity to request same day add-ons. Our state-of-the-art equipment includes two Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines, a 64-slice Computed Tomography (CT) scanner, including body scanning, heart scanning, and cardiac CTA (Angiography); Nuclear Medicine; and a full range of Ultrasound (Sonography), Radiology, Fluoroscopy, and Pain Management.

Even the highest quality equipment is powerless without the support of a qualified staff and technical team. Boasting more than 30 highly skilled healthcare professionals, our radiology services are provided by two esteemed licensed radiologists - one specializing in muscoskeletal radiology and the other in neuroradiology. These radiologists are dedicated to their practice and offer the finest in patient-centered care.

Fairmont Diagnostic Center is independently managed and serves individual patients as well as private medical practices, insurance companies, and over 75 managed care companies, including Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs), Point Of Service (POSs), Medicare, and Medicaid.

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Our Doctors

John David Beerbower, MD
Chief Neuroradiologist

Dr Beerbower received his medical school training at the University of Texas Medical
School in Houston, and completed his residency in Neuroradiology at Parkland Hospital
of Dallas, Texas. Dr. Beerbower is a CAQ certified Neuroradiologist with a Pain
Management subspecialty. His reputation as an impeccably skilled and compassionate
physician over his 20 year career has established an infinite population of devoted
patients and referring physicians.

Dr. Beerbower's professional affiliations include the American Academy of Pain
Medicine, Cervicogenic Headache Society, Certificate of Added Qualification
Neuroradiology, International Spine Injection Society, Harris County Medical Society,
American Society of Neuroradiology, Dallas County Medical Society, Radiological Society
of North America, American College of Radiology, Bexar County Medical Society, Texas
Medical Society, and the American Medical Association.

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Why Choose Us?

The latest technology, reliable results, compassionate care, and a highly qualified staff are all excellent reasons to choose Fairmont Diagnostic Center for your imaging needs. But why settle for a great choice when you can have the very best? Here is what sets us apart from other imaging centers in the Pasadena and Houston metro area.

Tailored Exams

No two patients are exactly alike. That is why Fairmont Diagnostic Center tailors every exam to meet the specific needs of each individual patient. We gather clinical information about each patient prior to their appointment. The radiologist reviews the records and the referring physician's request to customize the exam or preventative screening that best treats that patient's symptoms based on their health history. Our exam studies are detailed and extensive, ensuring all health screenings are done correctly the first time. Because of this individual attention, physicians receive the best possible images, patients never pay for services they do not need, and few additional scans are ever required.

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One Call Does It All

While some imaging centers in the Pasadena/Houston area only offer one or two services, Fairmont Diagnostic Center offers many - including Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), Obstetric/Gynecological and General Ultrasound (Sonography), Nuclear Medicine, General Radiology, and Interventional Pain Management - all under one roof.

Our long history in diagnostic imaging, ACR accreditation, and multiple certifications has helped us earn preferred provider status with many insurance companies in the market today - and what's more, we can handl{most pre-certificatIOns/on a "one-call-does-it-all" basis. Our Radiology Information System (RIS) tracks and provides all the necessary information for each patient from the time they first arrive at our imaging center, offering unparalleled convenience for physicians and their patients.

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A Personal Touch

When selecting an imaging center, we believe that the way we treat our patients is just as important as the accuracy of the images and the qualifications of our staff. We understand the effects that stress and anxiety have on a patient's well-being, and our goal is always to make the best impression possible - whether we are creating an image of a patient's heart or helping to put their mind at ease. Our mission is to provide unsurpassed patient care, the most advanced diagnostic imaging technology, and the highest standards of quality.

Personal touches, such as a newly remodeled waiting area and private changing areas for diagnostic studies, can help patients feel more relaxed in our facilities. Family members or relatives will be allowed to accompany patients in exam rooms whenever possible. If patients are surprised to discover our accommodating office hours, they are truly amazed to discover the efficiency of our operations.

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Computer Networks

We understand the impact a prompt and accurate diagnosis has on the decisions our patients make. Through the speed of digital imaging, the days of waiting weeks for test results are over. With our Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS) and Intelerad, a Web portal that allows authenticated users to access Fairmont Diagnostic Center images, results can now be transmitted to referring physicians more quickly and easily than ever. These systems enable physicians to share patient information and improve the accuracy of diagnoses by comparing their studies, reports, and results with others in the network.

Fairmont Diagnostic Center is pleased to offer the following quick and easy ways to access digital images: For patients and physicians, our InteleViewer transfers images from our database to CD, allowing dynamic viewing. In addition, physicians may access the PACS database from their office computers using Intelebrowser, or from one ofthe PACS clinical workstations located in their own office.

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