Overview
Thank you for choosing Diagnostic Radiology for your radiology imaging needs. DR makes every effort to provide patients exceptional service in a comfortable environment. The information on this website will help you prepare for your visit with DR, and answer any questions you may have about your upcoming appointment. Should you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to call the office where your exam has been scheduled.
What To Expect?
Each type of imaging exam has its' own guidelines. Special instructions for your exam will be given at the time of scheduling or can be found under the exam links below. For certain procedures, we will contact you 24-48 hours prior to your exam with preparation-specific instructions.
The following are a few general guidelines that apply to every imaging exam:
- Notify your physician and our staff if there is any chance that you may be pregnant or are currently breastfeeding.
- Discuss any special needs - such as dietary and/or physical limitations with your physician in advance.
- Wear comfortable, metal-free clothing; be prepared to change into a patient gown if necessary.
- Arrive 20 minutes early to verify your registration information, provide insurance and further health information for your exam.
- Bring prior x-rays or scans with you to the exam if you are instructed to do so.
- For more information on any procedure or exam contact your physician or call us at 703.569.8820.
- To schedule an exam please call our scheduling line at 703.569.8820
Office Policies
Diagnostic Radiology prides itself on our exceptional attention to patient care. If you have any questions please call us at 703.569.8820.
Our offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and appointments are scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Please remember to bring your Imaging Request Form from your physician and your insurance card to the appointment.
- All exams and appointments require the patient and technologists full attention. Diagnostic Radiology cannot provide supervision for any accompanying child(ren). If you must or wish to bring your children, you must arrange for another adult to supervise your child(ren) during the procedure.
Accreditation Frequently Asked Questions
What should I know about radiation safety?
Before your imaging procedure be sure to ask your physician the following questions:
- Why is the test needed?
- How will having the test improve my care?
- Are there alternatives that do not use radiation and deliver similar results?
- Is the facility accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR)?
- Are pediatric and adult tests delivered using the appropriate radiation doses?
Why should I have my imaging exam done at an accredited facility?
When you see the gold seals of accreditation prominently displayed in our imaging facility, you can be sure that you are in a facility that meets standards for imaging quality and safety. Look for the ACR Gold Seals of Accreditation.
To achieve the ACR Gold Standard of Accreditation, our facility's personnel qualifications, equipment requirements, quality assurance, and quality control procedures have gone through a rigorous review process and have met specific qualifications. It's important for patients to know that every aspect of the ACR accreditation process is overseen by board-certified, expert radiologists and medical physicists in advanced diagnostic imaging.
What does ACR accreditation mean?
- Our facility has voluntarily gone through a vigorous review process to ensure that we meet nationally-accepted standards of care.
- Our personnel are well qualified, through education and certification, to perform mdical imaging, interpret your images, and administer your radiation therapy treatments.
- Our equipment is appropriate for the test or treatment you will receive, and our facility meets or exceeds quality assurance and safety guidelines.
What does the gold seal mean?
When you see the ACR gold seal, you can rest assured that your prescribed imaging test will be done at a facility that has met the highest level of imaging quality and radiation safety. The facility and its personnel have gone through a comprehensive review to earn accreditation status by the American College of Radiology (ACR), the largest and oldest imaging accrediting body in the U.S. and a professional organization of 34,000 physicians.