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Imaging services

Imaging exams allow radiologists (imaging specialists) and physicians to view structures and activity within the body. This is vital for diagnosis but also for treatment, to ensure your care plan is working as it should.

Radiology in Marion, North Carolina

When you need an accurate diagnosis, our imaging specialists can help.

At Mission Hospital McDowell, we understand the need for quick, informative results when seeking a medical diagnosis. At our imaging center, we offer the testing you and your doctor need to form an effective treatment plan.

Types of medical imaging we offer

We provide both outpatient and inpatient medical imaging services to assist your doctor in screening for serious diseases and determining the best course of treatment.

Diagnostic imaging tests we offer

Using advanced imaging techniques, we are able to detect many diseases early, when they are typically the most treatable. These same imaging techniques can also be used to find out if your treatment is working the way it should, or if it needs to be adjusted. Together, our teams of imaging specialists and doctors can offer you a faster, more accurate diagnosis, a more personalized care plan and a greater chance of a positive treatment outcome.

These are some common imaging services we provide:

  • Breast imaging, including 3D mammography
  • Computerized tomography (CT) scans, including low-dose (LDCT)
  • Dual X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans, also known as bone density scans
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), including breast MRI
  • Nuclear medicine
  • Ultrasound
  • X-ray

The Healthy Living Blog

Fresh knowledge and insights in and around healthcare industry.

What Evidence-Based Care Means for Patients at Mission Hospital McDowell
April 09, 2026
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Mission Hospital McDowell CEO Lee Higginbotham focuses on what evidence-based care means and how it guides patient care in our community.
What Evidence-Based Care Means for Patients at Mission Hospital McDowell
April 09, 2026
Mission Hospital McDowell
Mission Hospital McDowell CEO Lee Higginbotham focuses on what evidence-based care means and how it guides patient care in our community.
Mission Hospital McDowell's ED a community hub for state-of-the-art compassionate care
March 11, 2026
Lee Higginbotham, CEO of Mission Hospital McDowell
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Mission Hospital McDowell CEO Lee Higginbotham's column spotlights advanced, compassionate care close to home. He also includes a timely reminder about colorectal cancer awareness and the recommendation to begin screening at age 45.
A Critical Reminder: Colon Cancer is Rising in Younger Adults
February 26, 2026
The column highlights the rising rates of colorectal cancer in younger adults and the updated recommendation to begin screening at age 45.

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Our Imaging services Locations

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Mission Hospital McDowell
430 Rankin Dr
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 659 - 5000

Currently Viewing:

Mission Hospital McDowell
430 Rankin Dr
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 659 - 5000
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
125 Hospital Dr
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765 - 4201

17.2 miles

Mission Imaging Services Vanderbilt
7 Vanderbilt Park Dr
Asheville, NC 28803
(844) 519 - 0200

29.7 miles