Our Story

Built on a Simple Belief:
Prevention Saves Lives.

BlackPoint Diagnostics was founded to close the gap between knowing your cardiovascular risk and acting on it — without the barriers of referrals, hospital appointments, or insurance friction.

ARDMS-Certified Sonographer
Board-Certified Cardiologist Review
Nearly 20 Years of Experience
No Referral Required
HIPAA Compliant

Bringing Hospital-Grade Imaging to You

Most heart attacks and strokes give no warning. Yet the vascular changes that cause them can be detected years in advance with a simple ultrasound. The problem has always been access — traditional imaging requires a physician referral, a hospital or radiology appointment, and weeks of waiting.

BlackPoint Diagnostics removes every one of those barriers. We come to you — at your home, your workplace, or a partner clinic location across Southern Maine. No referral. No waiting room. Results reviewed by a board-certified cardiologist in 24–48 hours.

We believe proactive cardiovascular screening should be as accessible as a flu shot — and we built our entire service model around making that a reality.

The People Behind Your Results

Every BlackPoint screening is performed by a credentialed sonographer and reviewed by a board-certified cardiologist. No shortcuts. No hand-off to unlicensed staff.

Emanuel Papadakis, Founder and Lead Sonographer, BlackPoint Diagnostics
Founder & Lead Sonographer

Emanuel Papadakis

RDCS  ·  RVT  ·  ARDMS-Certified  ·  Nearly 20 Years Experience

Emanuel Papadakis is a registered cardiac and vascular sonographer credentialed through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), with nearly 20 years of experience in cardiovascular diagnostic imaging.

He has led IAC lab accreditation for hundreds of cardiovascular and vascular laboratories nationwide, demonstrating deep expertise in quality, compliance, and operational excellence. Emanuel has performed and supervised thousands of advanced studies across all cardiovascular modalities — including echocardiography, vascular ultrasound, stress echocardiography, and peripheral and central vascular ultrasounds. He also has direct experience with surgical guidance for invasive vascular procedures and has mentored hundreds of physicians, medical students, and sonographers throughout his career.

He oversees imaging protocols, quality assurance, and staff development at BlackPoint Diagnostics — ensuring the highest standards of patient care on every single appointment.

  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) — ARDMS
  • Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) — ARDMS
  • Member, American Society of Echocardiography (ASE)
  • Member, Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU)
  • IAC Lab Accreditation Leadership — hundreds of facilities nationwide
Dr. Glenn Gandelman MD MPH FACC, Medical Director, BlackPoint Diagnostics
Medical Director & Reviewing Cardiologist

Dr. Glenn Gandelman

MD  ·  MPH  ·  FACC  ·  FASE  ·  FASNC  ·  RVT  ·  RPVI

Dr. Glenn Gandelman is a board-certified cardiologist with subspecialty certification in echocardiography and nuclear cardiology, and additional certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease.

He earned his MD from New York Medical College and an MPH from Cornell University, completed residency at North Shore-LIJ (Long Island Jewish), and fellowship at Westchester Medical Center. He holds academic appointments as Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at New York Medical College and as Clinical Instructor at Yale New Haven Hospital and Cornell University Hospital.

Every BlackPoint Diagnostics study is sent to Dr. Gandelman the same day it is performed. Patients receive a cardiologist-authored written report within 24–48 hours — the same quality of interpretation they would receive following a hospital-ordered study.

  • Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC)
  • Fellow, American Society of Echocardiography (FASE)
  • Fellow, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (FASNC)
  • Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) & RPVI — ARDMS
  • Licensed in Maine, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida & Pennsylvania

At BlackPoint Diagnostics, we're passionate about helping people take charge of their cardiovascular health. We believe that staying healthy shouldn't be complicated — which is why we offer convenient screenings that fit right into your life.

Emanuel Papadakis, Founder — BlackPoint Diagnostics

What Makes BlackPoint Different

We Come to You

No driving, no waiting rooms, no parking. We bring hospital-grade equipment to your home, workplace, or a partner clinic — wherever is most convenient.

No Referral Required

You shouldn't need a physician's permission to know your own cardiovascular health. Book directly — no physician order required, no insurance friction.

Results in 24–48 Hours

Your images are reviewed by a board-certified cardiologist the same day. A written report is in your inbox within 24–48 hours — not weeks.

Cardiologist-Authored Reports

Every report is written and signed by Dr. Gandelman — the same quality of interpretation you would receive following a hospital-ordered study.

HIPAA Compliant

All patient information and reports are handled through HIPAA-compliant systems. Your health data is secure and private at every step.

Transparent Pricing

No insurance billing, no surprise bills. Flat $397 per scan or bundled package pricing — you know exactly what you're paying before you book.

Ready to Know
Your Numbers?

Book a screening today. We come to you — anywhere in Southern Maine and Midcoast.

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