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MISSION STATEMENT
We are committed to initiating and supporting high quality clinical research in radiology for the purpose of improving patient care and comfort.
Radiology Ltd. is one of the largest physician-owned group practices in Tucson and has been providing diagnostic imaging services for over sixty years. Currently there are more than forty-five radiologists and a staff of over 400 in the practice. With nine locations throughout the Tucson area, Radiology Ltd. offers Mammography, CT Scans, MRI Scans, PET Scans, Ultrasound, Digital Radiography, Osteoporosis Scans "DEXA" and Interventional Radiology Services.
Meet the Team
Radiology Ltd. has 45 board-certified radiologists with many certified in one or more additional subspecialities. These subspecialized radiologists include: neuroradiology, interventional neuroradiology, interventional radiology, musculoskeletal radiology, women's imaging, nuclear imaging, and cardiac radiology. We have a highly qualified staff of professional technologists and registered nurses, with advanced imaging training.
Information Technology
Because of the volume of examinations, Radiology Ltd. has developed an efficient system for the creation, interpretation, and dissemination of medical images. We use Amicas PACS and Pacsgear scanned document archiving systems for paperless interpretation of all outpatient images. Amicas PACS is also used at all in-patient facilities. Full remote access to all medical images is provided to referring physicians through a secure website and server to their desktop PCs. Paperless patient check-in similar to that seen in airports is presently being installed. In women's imaging, Penrad is used for report dictation and database management. There are 8 full-time information system specialists in the Radiology Ltd. IT department.
IRB Affiliation
All investigators at Radiology Ltd. participating in clinical trials have human participation protection education and maintain vigorous standards during the conduct of all research activity.
Radiology Ltd. has an excellent professional relationship with the Institutional Review Boards of Tucson Medical Center and Carondelet Health Network. Central Institutional Review Boards are also utilized when appropriate.
AREAS OF ONGOING RESEARCH INTEREST
Development of technology and medical therapies for:
- Neurovascular Disease
- Cardiovascular and Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Pulmonary Disease
- Cancer
- Osteoporosis
- Women's Health and Reproductive Issues
- Development of improved contrast agents and imaging equipment
- Development of specialized protocols for advanced MR, CT, and PETEvaluation of potential benefits for screening MR, CT, and PET in disease prevention
CONTACT OUR RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Radiology Ltd. Research Foundation
677 N. Wilmot Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85711
Ph: (520) 545-1765
Fax: (520) 545-1951
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