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Radiology Services Directory
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Radiology Services in your area
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What is Radiology Services? |
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Radiology Services is a facility that specializes in the use of radiation or other special imaging technologies to aid in the diagnosis of medical conditions. Some of the services radiology services provide are: |
- X-Ray: A diagnostic test that uses radiation to produce images of internal bones, organs, and tissues onto film.
- Ultrasound: A diagnostic test that uses high frequency sound waves to creates images of internal body parts.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): A diagnostic scanning system that uses powerful magnets to produce images of internal body parts.
- Computed Tomography (CT) Scans: Also know as Computed Axial Tomography or CAT Scans, it is a diagnostic test that uses a series of two dimensional X-rays, aided by computers, to generate three-dimensional images of internal body parts.
- Mammography: The process of using x-rays to examine the human breast, with the goal of early detection of breast cancer.
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How Do You Choose the Best Radiology Services? |
The key is to research your choices and make sure the center you select meets your needs and provides quality care.
Below are some factors to consider when selecting radiology services:
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1. Services Provided
Verify the center provides the radiology service that you need. You can check the
provider's page on WhereToFindCare.com to verify service information. If the information
is not filled in on the page, you can either call the center or use the contact
form on the provider's page to contact them (if available).
2. Location
You can obtain a list of radiology service providers in a specific area
by using our Find Radiology Services tool. Just enter a zip code in the
tool and you are given a list of radiology service providers and the distance in miles from the
zip code. If you use our advanced search, you can narrow down the list by providing
a radius limit.
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3. QualityQuality is often overlooked but extremely important. WhereToFindCare.com is the only place that gives you a quality score to assist you in choosing radiology services: the WTFC Quality Score.
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The WTFC Quality Score is the percentage of people who rated the radiology services center on WhereToFindCare.com and said they received quality care. This experience-based satisfaction score cannot be found elsewhere today except by word of mouth.
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4. Recommendations |
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Word of mouth recommendations are very important. Recommendations can tell us whether we can get along with providers on a personal level. Ask friends, family, and other associates if they have had experiences with the radiology services center on your list. You can also use WhereToFindCare.com to find word of mouth recommendations.
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We ask patients, visitors, and caregivers to rate providers by taking a short review. You can read other people’s experience by going to the radiology services’ page on WheretoFindCare.com and clicking on the Reviews tab. There you see how others answered questions, and any comments made about the provider. We also ask people to describe any exceptional healthcare workers they may have observed or received care from (we call them CareStarsTM). And once you selected a radiology services center, please revisit WhereToFindCare.com and share your experience by rating your provider. Your recommendation will help others make their decision.
5. Availability
Check out the hours of operation for the center. Many times these exams take 1-2 hours to complete and people tend to schedule the tests before or after work. Some clinics may offer weekend hours to accommodate your schedule.
6. Insurance
Verify the center accepts your insurance, either by contacting the center or contacting your insurance provider.
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7. Consider What Each Radiology Services Center Offers
Once you’ve narrowed down the list to the clinics, you should consider all the other things each center has to offer. In your search results, click on the name of a radiology services center to see more information such as photos, video tours, amenities, description of available services, insurance accepted, contact information, and much more.
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What are the Next Steps?
Call the radiology services center and inquire about any questions you may have, or to schedule your appointment. Please visit the center’s page on WhereToFindCare.com to find address and contact information, and to get driving directions. Some providers have contact forms on their provider page, so it may be possible to email your questions to them. When contacting the provider, please be sure to mention you saw them on WhereToFindCare.com.
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