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I've searched your site but can't find information about a particular procedure. Vrads.com currently describes many of the most common radiology procedures but it does not describe all procedures. New procedures will be added and current procedures will be updated as we continue to develop services. Also, many procedures have more than one name. If you have a question about a procedure that is not included on the site, we recommend that you ask your physician or health services provider. Please also let us know the procedure that you were looking for by emailing info@vrads.com. We may be able to add it in the future! Chances are, if it's imaging, we provide the service! |
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I have a question about my imaging options. Each patient has individual clinical circumstances that need to be evaluated when considering imaging options. We recommend that you discuss your imaging options with your doctor or health services provider since they know your clinical situation best. Radiologists are available at each of our imaging service sites to discuss imaging options with health care providers, as necessary. Vrads.com does not give individual medical advice or opinion. |
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I need information about costs or insurance coverage. Vrads.com lists contracted insurances and cash discounts within the Patient Section of the website. Vrads.com does not currently have costs of procedures or outline the different insurance plans' coverage. Valley Radiologists is pleased to provide a Fee Request Line to help answer imaging exam cost information. Please call our Fee Request Line at 253.661.4750. You will also need to call your insurance company to verify coverage and calculate actual out-of-pocket expense. |
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How do I become a radiologist? What are the educational requirements? Radiologists are physicians, so you will need to receive an undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Science, for example) and then attend medical school to get an M.D. You will then need to pass a licensing examination, and complete at least 4 years of graduate medical education (residency). Following are some reference books on how to get into medical school. These books may be available at a local public library or can be purchased from many book stores:
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I have a question about the results of my examination. The role of a radiologist is most often times to provide diagnostic results from examinations to patients' health care providers. Your health care provider uses the results of the exam as part of the overall equation in determining how to best treat you given your individual circumstance and history. Vrads.com does not include medical results for diagnostic imaging exams for patients. We encourage you to ask your doctor or health services provider about the results of your examination. It is important that you understand your health. |
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Where can I find a list of schools offering Technologist programs? You might try searching for Radiologic Technologist programs in some of your favorite online search engines such as Google or at sites like Schools in the USA.com. There are many schools across the nation that provide technologist programs. |
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How much money does a Radiologic Technologist earn? Refer to the Radiologic Technologists and Technicians section in the online Occupational Outlook Handbook from the U.S. Dept. of Labor . |
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