Medical Imaging and Interventional Radiology

Services provided by

Döbling Outpatient Center

Comprehensive diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology – for precise diagnoses and minimally invasive treatments – from MRI and CT to ultrasound and mammography.

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The Institute for Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology at Döbling Outpatient Center is one of Vienna’s leading centers for radiology, MRI, CT, ultrasound, and interventional radiology. It offers state-of-the-art procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of conditions affecting the entire body. High-resolution imaging technologies make it possible to detect and specifically investigate inflammation, consequences of injuries, diseases of internal organs, and tumors at an early stage. Diseases of the blood and lymphatic vessels can also be visualized and assessed with a high degree of precision.

A particular benefit for patients: Döbling Outpatient Center has agreements with all Austrian public health insurance providers, meaning that many examinations can be provided as services covered by statutory health insurance.

How we can help you

Comprehensive diagnostics at the highest level

Our range of services includes all modern diagnostic imaging procedures, including:

Digital x-ray/fluoroscopy
Digital mammography
Ultrasound (sonography)
Computerized tomography (CT)
Magnet resonance imaging (MRI)

These procedures enable fast, precise, and gentle diagnostics. Only X-ray, mammography, and computed tomography use ionizing radiation.

Interventional radiology: minimally invasive procedures with high precision

A particular focus is interventional radiology. Numerous minimally invasive procedures are carried out under imaging guidance, including:

Pain therapies for the spine
Organ biopsies and punctures under ultrasound, CT, or MRI guidance
Localization and biopsy of suspicious breast lesions
Interventional vascular procedures
Treatment of vertebral fractures using vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty

State-of-the-art technology for greater safety and comfort

The institute is equipped with state-of-the-art fully digital systems. These operate with a significantly reduced radiation dose while delivering even higher image quality. Shorter examination times also provide added comfort and a more pleasant patient experience.

Examination techniques

Digital x-ray
Digital mammography
Ultrasound
Computerized tomography (CT)
Magnet resonance imaging (MRI)
DEXA bone density scanning
Tomosynthesis
Minimally invasive pain therapy
Diverse array of biopsies

Important information

Opening hours

X-ray:
Monday to Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (last appointment 5:30 p.m.)
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (last appointment 1:45 p.m.)
Ultrasound, mammography, fluoroscopy, computerized tomography:
Monday to Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
MRI:
Monday to Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 07:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
DEXA bone density scanning:
Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Cancellation of appointments

We kindly ask you to cancel MRI and CT scans at least one working day before the appointment. You can easily cancel via the "Cancel" button in your appointment confirmation email or by email to radiologie@pkd.at. For cancellations made later than this, or in case of no-show, a cancellation fee of EUR 120 will apply. Thank you for your understanding.

Direct billing insurance agreements

Agreements in place with all insurers: ÖGK (formerly WGKK and GKK throughout Austria), company health insurance funds, SVS (formerly SVA and SV), BVAEB (formerly VA der österr. Eisenbahnen und des Bergbaus and BVA), KFA

CT and MRI approval by a senior medial officer

Approval by a senior medical officer for CT or MRI scans is no longer required for patients insured by ÖGK, BVAEB and KFA.

For patients insured by SVS, when you make your appointment we will be happy to explain whether or not you need approval by a senior medical officer for your CT or MRI scan. For further information please go to the SVS website.

Date: 01.01.2022

Waiting times for CT and MRI

	Average waiting time
Computerized tomography (CT) 1 region	2-3 working days
Computerized tomography (CT) special examinations / 2+ regions	5 working days
Magnet resonance imaging	5 working days
Magnet resonance imaging special examinations	10 working days

In urgent or acute cases (e.g. symptoms of stroke, suspected brain hemorrhage), patients are given an appointment very quickly.

Date: 01.10.2026

Information sheet for x-ray examination

For x-ray examinations, it is necessary to complete a patient information sheet before the examination. This information is important for your safety and ours. You can print the information sheet before your appointment, read through it in your own time, complete it and bring it with you to the appointment. Alternatively, we can give it to you on arrival in the outpatient center and you can complete it here before your examination. We will be happy to answer any other questions before your examination.

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Documents required

Please bring the following with you when you come for your appointment:

e-card
referral
approval by a senior medical officer for CT or MRI scan, if required
completed information sheet for CT or MRI scan, if required
images from any previous examinations from other radiological institutes, and test results

For digital mammography please bring the following:

Women aged 45 to 74 who are enrolled in the Austrian breast cancer screening program, “early detection”: e-card
Women aged 40 to 44 years, or from 75 onwards, who have already registered for the screening program: e-card
All women (regardless of age) with symptoms, suspected breast cancer, increased hereditary risk, or who have breast cancer or are in recovery: e-card and referral

Results

Döbling Outpatient Center offers you free electronic access to your images and results via a secure portal. Your images are available after 12 hours, and your results are generally available in the Radiology Portal after 2 working days. Click on this link for instructions.

Please note: Reports for certain specialized examinations may take longer. For example, mammography and bone density test results take approximately one week; cardiac MRI results generally take two to three weeks.

Download results

Should you still require the images on CD ROM or need paper copies of your results, these can be provided for a fee of 23 EUR.

Please note that test results and other medical documents are subject to strict data protection requirements and may only be collected by someone else if you have given written consent. Döbling Outpatient Center is only permitted to give the relevant documents to the authorized person on presentation of this consent together with an official photographic proof of identity (e.g. driver’s license, ID card, passport).

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