Washington Radiology Associates, PC

Washington Radiology Associates, PC; The Tradition Continues

With a long tradition in women’s imaging, Washington Radiology looks to Hologic, and the future

Headquartered in Fairfax, VA, Washington Radiology Associates, PC, has grown into one of the largest and most important radiology centers in the country. With six clinical sites located throughout the greater Washington DC area, including Virginia, Maryland and the nation’s capital, Washington Radiology boasts 24 board certified and trained physicians on staff, and over 250 employees, providing services to more than 14,000 patients every month.

“Each of our offices,” says Practice Administrator Patrick Waring, “performs more patient exams than many hospital radiology departments.”

A Tradition in Women’s Imaging

Though the practice has expanded to include all imaging modalities, it has a long and established tradition of specializing in women’s health services. Washington Radiology was originally established in 1948 to serve as the radiology department for Columbia Hospital for Women.

“Our roots in women’s health and mammography originated from our strong association with Columbia Hospital,” explains Waring. And with an average volume of more than 70,000 mammograms a year, those roots have remained strong. Washington Radiology is today considered one of the premier women’s imaging centers in the area.

Part of the DMIST Study

Because of their tradition of providing women’s health services and the prominence of the practice, Washington Radiology was asked to participate in the original Digital Mammographic Imaging Screening Trial (DMIST).

Conducted by the American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ACRIN) and funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), DMIST included researchers at 33 sites across the United States and Canada.

Washington Radiology Associates was the only non-hospital or university affiliated radiology practice asked to participate in the landmark study,” says Waring.