OVERVIEW
University Radiology Group, the largest radiology practice in the state
of New Jersey, is comprised of over 65 Board Certified Radiologists
offering diagnostic and treatment services in all modalities and all
subspecialty areas. The size of the group and breadth of training and
experience allow us to offer this comprehensive level of specialization
and expertise. Subspecialization helps insure that every patient receives
the very best care possible.
HOSPITAL & MEDICAL SCHOOL AFFILIATIONS
The members of University Radiology are the active radiology department's
staff at St. Peter's University Hospital, Robert Wood Johnson University
Hospital and the Perth Amboy and Old Bridge Divisions of Raritan Bay Medical
Center. The Chairman of the Radiology
Departments at these hospitals are all senior members of University
Radiology. In 2006, our radiologists performed over 450,000 radiologic
procedures at these hospitals.
UMDNJ-Robert
Wood Johnson University Hospital
St.
Peter's University Hospital
Raritan Bay Medical
Center - Perth Amboy and Old Bridge Divisions
In addition to serving on staff at the hospitals, over 30 Group members
hold academic appointments at Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine
and are responsible for the radiology teaching and research programs
at the medical school.
UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Radiology Department - UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
All of our radiologists are Board Certified, with five physicians certified
in both Radiology and Nuclear Medicine. Eighteen have Certificates
of Added Qualifications. Thirty-five radiologists have completed formal
fellowships in radiology and several radiologists have subspecialized
in areas after their formal training. Five of our radiologists are
Fellows of the American College of Radiology. Nine of our physicians
are senior members of the American Society of Neuroradiology with special
training in head and neck radiology. One physician is a NIOSH-certified
B reader in Pneumoconiosis.
Specific subspecialties and the distribution of the Group members within
these subspecialties follow:
Neuroradiology/Neuro MRI - 9 Neuroradiologists
Cross-sectional Imaging - 25 Radiologists
- MRI
- CT
- Ultrasound
Pediatric Radiology - 4 Radiologists
Nuclear Medicine - 6 Radiologists
General Diagnostics - 22 Radiologists
- Chest Radiology
- Mammography
- Gastrointestinal Radiology
- Genitourinary Radiology
- Orthopedic Radiology
Interventional Radiology - 8 Radiologists
Radiation Oncology - 2 Radiologists
American College of Radiology
American Society of Neuroradiology
Society of International
Radiologists
IMAGING CENTERS
University Radiology owns, operates and/or staffs 8 free-standing imaging
centers in central New Jersey. In 2006, 200,000 imaging procedures
were performed at these facilities. The offices are located adjacent
to major highway arteries in:
East Brunswick
New Brunswick
Somerset
Hillsborough
Metuchen
Monroe
Old Bridge
Tinton Falls
To insure that our radiologists work with the highest quality images
possible, each office is equipped with the latest cost-effective technology.
Each facility has been designed to allow for efficient health care delivery
in a setting which is pleasant and comfortable for the patient.
IMAGING CENTER SERVICES
University Radiology provides services in all modalities including:
- PET-CT Scanning
- MRI & MRA -3T, High Field and Open MRI - IV sedation available
- CT & CTA - 64 Slice Scanner
- Ultrasound
- Women's Diagnostics - Breast MR, Mammography, Ultrasound, Breast Biopsy
- Vascular Imaging & Vein Treatment
- Diagnostic X-ray
- Lung Cancer Screening
- DEXA Bone Densitometry
- Radiation Oncology
- Cardiac Stress Testing and Echocardiography
- Nuclear Medicine
- IV Sedation for pediatric and adult patients
IMAGING CENTER STAFF & CREDENTIALS
At least one radiologist is on-site during the day at all office locations.
Three Radiologists practice on-site at our East Brunswick facility.
A total of 300 people staff the offices of which 125 are full-time
or part-time technologists. Each office is managed by an Administrative
Technologist who works closely with the physicians and their staff
to insure a smooth running office operation.
Radiologic Technologists are of critical importance to the success of
the radiology team. All of our technologists are licensed by the State
of NJ and registered with the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
In addition, each technologist attends on-going certification programs
in their specialty area and participates in in-house clinical and administrative
seminars.
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
IMAGING CENTER OPERATIONS
Corporate policies and procedures are standardized across all imaging
offices. Patients and referrers call one telephone number, 800-758-5545,
to schedule an appointment at any of the eight offices. This centralized
service assures patients of getting the next available
appointment regardless of the office location, if they so desire.
QUALITY ASSURANCE, LICENSES & ACCREDITATIONS
All facilities at University Radiology Group operate under the required
local, state and federal licenses and regulations including those set
by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the operation of our Nuclear
Medicine and PET equipment.
Our mammography suites have been inspected and our operating procedures
reviewed by the American College of Radiology (ACR), the most demanding
mammography accrediting body in the country. The mammography facilities
have also been inspected and approved by the State of NJ and Medicare.
All of our facilities are designated Medicare Certified Mammography Screening
Facilities.
American College of Radiology
LEADERSHIP IN MEDICAL SOCIETIES
Our radiologists are very active in the radiologic and medical societies
state-wide. One of our radiologists is currently President of the Radiological
Society of NJ. Three of our physicians are past Presidents and several
radiologists now serve on the Executive Committee of that association.
One of our physicians is a former President of the Oncology Society
of NJ. Several other radiologists serve on the Executive Committees
of the Academy of Medicine of NJ and of the NJ Institute of Ultrasound
in Medicine. Two of our Group members are Councilors to the American
College of Radiology.
American College of Radiology
Radiological Society of NJ
Oncology Society of NJ
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