By Hanna Knowles For The Corvallis Clinic You’re strapped in, slid through a tube, and hear loud banging noises. With 30 years in the imaging field, Bart Pierce knows how this typical MRI experience can make some people feel intimidated and uneasy. “Anything we can do to streamline the process, reduce the time spent in […]
With prevention, Little League Elbow does not have to be a rite of spring
By Matthew Taylor, M.D. Sports Medicine Physician at The Corvallis Clinic Spring has arrived and with it the start of another Little League Baseball and Softball season. The ping of the aluminum bat, the smell of the leather glove, and the dirt stains on uniforms are all part of the game. And so are the […]
The Corvallis Clinic hires new rheumatologist, John “Steve” Thompson, M.D.
NEWS from The Corvallis Clinic Feb. 14, 2018 John “Steve” Thompson, M.D., has joined The Corvallis Clinic Rheumatology Department. He takes appointments by referral. For information, call 541-754-1371. Dr. Thompson treats common rheumatology conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), gout, lupus, and osteoarthritis. He also has a special interest in diagnosing and caring for people […]
Clinic purchases MRI with latest technology for optimal patient comfort
The Corvallis Clinic is bringing the latest in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology to the Northwest. Starting in late January, The Clinic will be scanning patients using the Siemen’s MAGNETOM VIDA 3 Tesla (3T) MRI scanner. The VIDA features Siemens’ recently FDA-approved BioMatrix Technology that considers individual patient anatomy and physiology to produce optimal image […]
Clinical Research Center seeks volunteers for COPD study
By Julie Carrico, MBA, CCRC The Corvallis Clinic’s Clinical Research Center is conducting a study to evaluate a potential new vaccine to prevent certain types of exacerbations in patients who have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). COPD is a progressive lung disease that over time makes it hard to breathe. COPD is sometimes referred to […]
