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Imaging

Scheduling Your Imaging Study

MRI, ultrasound, and CT scans give your doctor a detailed look at the bones, nerves, and soft tissues of your hand and arm.

What kinds of imaging are there?

  • MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging): uses a magnet to create detailed pictures of soft tissues — nerves, tendons, ligaments, and the brachial plexus. Often used for unexplained pain, suspected ligament or tendon tears, mass evaluation, and nerve compression that is not clearly seen on other tests.
  • Ultrasound: uses sound waves to look at superficial structures in real time. Useful for nerves, tendons, fluid collections, and small masses. Painless and quick.
  • CT (Computed Tomography): uses X-rays to build a 3D picture of bone. Often used for complex fractures, suspected scaphoid nonunion, or surgical planning.

Dr. Barrera will tell you which type of imaging he is ordering and why. You must have a written order before scheduling.

For advanced or complex studies

For specialized nerve and brachial plexus imaging, Dr. Barrera works closely with the following specialists. If your order is for one of these studies, request the named physician when you schedule.

  • Matthew Breen, MD — brachial plexus and peripheral nerve MRI
    NYU Langone Radiology Associates · 550 1st Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10016 · (212) 263-5230
  • Ronald Adler, MD — advanced nerve ultrasound (brachial plexus, peripheral nerve)
    333 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016 · (646) 501-7440

How to schedule

  • You must have a written order from Dr. Barrera before scheduling.
  • Choose an imaging network below and call the scheduling line for your region.
  • If you have difficulty scheduling, please call your office location (numbers listed below) and we will do our best to assist you.

Map of locations

Dr. Barrera's offices are shown in blue. Imaging centers are shown in purple. Click any pin for details and directions.

Dr. Barrera office Imaging center

Imaging centers

NYU Langone Imaging

NYU patients can self-schedule many studies through the NYU Langone Health app. To schedule by phone, call the line for your region:

Selected facility locations are shown on the map. See NYU Langone Imaging → for the full list.

Lenox Hill Radiology (RadNet / ACPNY)

Wide outpatient network across Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island. Request an appointment online or call the regional scheduling line:

Queens locations near our offices

  • ACPNY Laurelton · 231-35 Merrick Boulevard, Laurelton, NY 11413
  • Forest Hills · 96-10 Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills, NY 11375
  • Jamaica Estates · 88-08 179th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432
  • ACPNY Jamaica Estates · 180-05 Hillside Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432
  • ACPNY Elmhurst · 88-31 55th Avenue, Elmhurst, NY 11373
  • Bayside · 213-02 Northern Boulevard, Bayside, NY 11361
  • Astoria · 29-16 Astoria Boulevard, Astoria, NY 11102
  • Kew Gardens · 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
  • Flushing Downtown · 135-28 37th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354

Manhattan locations

  • East 77th Street · 61 East 77th Street, New York, NY 10075
  • East 66th Street · 400 East 66th Street, New York, NY 10065
  • Park Avenue · 525 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065
  • Columbus Circle · 5 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019
  • Madison Avenue · 240 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016

Long Island locations

  • Elmont · 1390 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY 11003
  • Valley Stream · 260 Sunrise Highway, Valley Stream, NY 11581
  • Hewlett · 1137 Broadway, Hewlett, NY 11557
  • Lake Success · 1991 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11042
  • Great Neck · 907 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, NY 11021

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Radiology

Convenient for patients followed at our Jamaica ACC office. To schedule, call the JHMC Patient Access Center at (718) 206-7110.

  • JHMC Main Campus
    8900 Van Wyck Expressway, Jamaica, NY 11418

Questions?

Call your office location for non-urgent questions:

See our office contact information for addresses and fax numbers.