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Our Physicians & Staff Insurance and Payments A patient guide to our A broad range of state-of-the-art care Since 1953, the goal of our practice has been to combine ex- Wake Radiology is a participating provider for a wide range Wake Radiology brings you and your loved ones the most pertise and convenience with compassion and respect for each of major health insurance plans, and we file insurance as a cour- services and treatments advanced treatments and technologies available, delivered with tesy to you. As well, we have payment options for the underin- patient we image. Through community support, Wake Radiology’s the reassurance and compassion that are at the heart of health sured and discounts for self-pay patients. dedication for imaging excellence has flourished, and we pledge The current list of accepted insurance plans can be found on and healing. to continue to do our part to raise the standard of care for all our Website under the Patient Services tab. As the area’s largest radiol- patients in our growing region. ogy practice, with more than All radiologists are physicians specially trained in the super- To pay your bills online, select the Online 58 physicians skilled in 10 Payment Center tab at the top right and vision, implementation, and interpretation of diagnostic studies. subspecialties, we offer you follow the easy steps. Most of our radiologists have completed additional fellowships the advantages of strength and hold certificates of added qualifications in subspecialties of in numbers. You’ll also have radiology such as neuroimaging, pediatric imaging, musculo- The Convenience of Online Tools the benefit of experience skeletal imaging, interventional radiology, and body imaging. From finding a map to the office closest to where you live and expertise gained from performing or work to learning all about an exam for which you or a family Our technologists are an integral part of patient services more than 665,000 procedures a year. member is scheduled, a host of conveniences are available for and are proficient in their skills and compassionate in their care. you at wakerad.com. We are easily accessible at 16+ patient-friendly offices, in- All Wake Radiology technologists are certified by the American Read all about our subspecialty-trained physicians, learn cluding all WakeMed Health & Hospitals locations and other Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and hold certifica- about the adult and pediatric preparations for an exam, or just go area community hospitals. For your convenience, we offer eve- tion within their specialty. online to pay a bill. Whatever your need, you’ll find the informa- ning and weekend hours for many imaging services. Every Wake Radiology office is accredited by the American tion or a contact name of someone at Wake Radiology who has Your peace of mind is important to us, so our focus is to help the answer—all 24/7! College of Radiology as well as the International Society for Clinical you feel relaxed and reassured during the imaging process. We Densitometry, and many are designated as Breast Imaging Centers hope you’ll choose Wake Radiology to be an integral member of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. Request your mammogram appointment online of your health care team. If you have questions about any of the Wake Radiology is where physicians turn when they want complete with location and time preferences. Mammo Request procedures or services Wake Radiology offers, please don’t hesi- definitive answers and results they can count on. We’ll call you to confirm your appointment. tate to ask us or go online to find out more at wakerad.com.

Imaging Modalities Subspecialized Imaging Services Concerned about your varicose veins? Both men Musculoskeletal Imaging Vein Therapy Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Consultation and women can schedule free consultations to Interventional Radiology discuss your unique situation with a physician. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Diagnostic Imaging Computed Tomography (CT) Pediatric Imaging Bone Densitometry (DXA) Body Imaging Ultrasonography (US) Neuroradiology Ask your physician for a referral to Wake Radiology. Radiation Oncology Women’s Imaging Nuclear Medicine Radiation Oncology Mammography Emergency Radiology Fluoroscopy X-ray Wake Radiology Business Services | 3949 Browning Place | Raleigh, NC 27609 Ask your physician for a referral to Wake Radiology. Billing Services: 919-787-8221 | WR Express Scheduling: 919-232-4700 Toll-free: 800-675-2232 Wake Radiology provides imaging services for WakeMed Health & Hospitals and other regional and community hospitals.

wakerad.com A broad range of state-of-the-art care Our Physicians & Staff Wake Radiology brings you and your loved ones the most Since 1953, the goal of our practice has been to combine ex- advanced treatments and technologies available, delivered with pertise and convenience with compassion and respect for each the reassurance and compassion that are at the heart of health patient we image. Through community support, Wake Radiology’s and healing. dedication for imaging excellence has flourished, and we pledge As the area’s largest radiol- to continue to do our part to raise the standard of care for all ogy practice, with more than patients in our growing region. 58 physicians skilled in 10 All radiologists are physicians specially trained in the super- subspecialties, we offer you vision, implementation, and interpretation of diagnostic studies. the advantages of strength Most of our radiologists have completed additional fellowships in numbers. You’ll also have and hold certificates of added qualifications in subspecialties of the benefit of experience radiology such as neuroimaging, pediatric imaging, musculo- and expertise gained from performing skeletal imaging, interventional radiology, and body imaging. more than 665,000 procedures a year. Our technologists are an integral part of patient services We are easily accessible at 16+ patient-friendly offices, in- and are proficient in their skills and compassionate in their care. cluding all WakeMed Health & Hospitals locations and other All Wake Radiology technologists are certified by the American area community hospitals. For your convenience, we offer eve- Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and hold certifica- ning and weekend hours for many imaging services. tion within their specialty. Your peace of mind is important to us, so our focus is to help Every Wake Radiology office is accredited by the American you feel relaxed and reassured during the imaging process. We College of Radiology as well as the International Society for Clinical hope you’ll choose Wake Radiology to be an integral member Densitometry, and many are designated as Breast Imaging Centers of your health care team. If you have questions about any of the of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. procedures or services Wake Radiology offers, please don’t hesi- Wake Radiology is where physicians turn when they want tate to ask us or go online to find out more at wakerad.com. definitive answers and results they can count on.

Imaging Modalities Subspecialized Imaging Services Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Musculoskeletal Imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Interventional Radiology Computed Tomography (CT) Diagnostic Imaging Bone Densitometry (DXA) Pediatric Imaging Ultrasonography (US) Body Imaging Radiation Oncology Neuroradiology Nuclear Medicine Women’s Imaging Mammography Radiation Oncology Fluoroscopy Emergency Radiology X-ray Caring For You With Expertise, Compassion, And Advanced Imaging Capabilities.

What’s Radiology All About? Accurate, fast answers when you need them most. Children’s Imaging Since 1895 when X-rays were discovered, our abilities to image When it comes to health concerns about you or a family member, we understand the anxiety associated with having an exam and wait- Children are not just little adults—their disease processes and the human body have contributed to great advances in medicine. ing for the outcome. We are dedicated to providing you with the best possible care in a reassuring, compassionate atmosphere. Our objective clinical presentations are very different. Our pediatric radiologists The capability to view our internal structures and system functions is to always provide you and your physician with prompt, reliable results. We offer leading-edge medical imaging by subspecialty-trained are subspecialty trained and are keenly aware of the unique chal- has enabled physicians and scientists to detect and diagnose disease radiologists with expertise in MRI, CT, PET, mammography, ultrasound, interventional procedures, and radiation oncology. lenges that pediatric patients present. We offer experienced guid- and illness earlier in a non-invasive manner. At Wake Radiology we ance in selecting the most appropriate exam for each patient. combine leading-edge technology with imaging expertise to provide Imaging and consultation Services Advanced Women’s Imaging Services Wake Radiology is the first practice in Raleigh to open a dedi- answers to your medical questions. Digital Mammography and Women’s Imaging Abdominal and Pelvic Ultrasound cated pediatric outpatient imaging center. Four fellowship-trained pediatric radiologists have created a child-friendly environment for our Laser Treatment for Varicose and Spider Veins Abdominal and Pelvic CT Digital Mammography young patients, who range from a few days of age to 18 years old. Cancer Consultation and Radiation Therapy Vertebroplasty/Balloon Kyphoplasty sm The gold standard for the early detection of breast cancer is the annual mam- We are registered members of Image Gently, a national pro- mogram. A screening mammogram is a breast imaging exam for asymptomatic Bone Densitometry (DXA) Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) gram dedicated to decreasing radiation doses women beginning at age 40 (ACS Guidelines) or earlier in high-risk patients. A Pediatric Imaging Breast Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI) as much as possible while still providing quality imaging. For more information, visit us online diagnostic mammogram is performed if there are abnormal breast symptoms. Orthopedic and Sports Imaging Digital and Analog Mammography at wakerad.com and select Pediatric Imaging Coronary Calcium Scoring and Heart CT Galactography (Ductography) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) under the Subspecialties tab. Combining a 1.5T magnet and radio frequencies, MRI creates high-quality im- Vertebroplasty/Balloon Kyphoplasty Bone Densitometry (DXA) ages that can demonstrate internal structures with amazing detail. MRI is excel- Brain and Spinal Imaging Cardiac Calcium Scoring Radiation Oncology Services lent for determining the extent of an injury or disease process and can detect or Advanced MRI Hysterosalpingogram Wake Radiology Oncology Services is among the area’s few private practices that treat all cancer types and offer specialized exclude cancer with a higher sensitivity than other imaging modalities. Ultrasound Laser Vein Ablation targeted radiation therapies for liver and breast cancer. We know Advanced Breast MRI Breast Ultrasound Computed Tomography (CT) that combining advanced radiation therapies with exceptional CT Scans Breast Biopsies CT is an advanced imaging technique that combines special X-ray equipment care, compassion, and dignity makes the difficulties of cancer with advanced computers to generate cross-sectional images of the body. CT PET·CT Scans Breast MRI treatment a little easier for our patients to manage. imaging provides greater detail and clarity, revealing more than regular X-ray. Pelvic MRI Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) Sclerotherapy Ultrasound (U/S) Our advanced IGRT allows for precise positioning of the patient prior to each Ultrasound, which captures images in real time without using radiation, em- radiation treatment. This leading-edge technology, coupled with Intensity Mod- ploys high-frequency sound outside the range of normal hearing to depict inter- ulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) when needed, accurately directs a radiation nal organs as well as blood flowing through blood vessels. beam to spare more healthy tissue and lessen side effects.

® PET·CT and Nuclear Medicine MammoSite Radiation Therapy System for Breast Cancer PET·CT is a powerful tool that localizes and stages cancer. Using a radioactive For the treatment of breast cancer, this internal treatment is delivered twice a tracer and 3-D imaging, we can visualize the function of organs and tissues, day for just five days, compared to six weeks for traditional radiation treatment. including the presence and extent of disease. Nuclear imaging also uses Dr. Scott Sailer was the area’s first radiation oncologist to offer MammoSite. radiotracers to diagnose both benign and malignant diseases. Liver Brachytherapy Interventional Radiology This state-of-the-art procedure implants tiny microspheres into the liver to de- Minimally invasive procedures performed under image guidance can be used to 5 of our 58 Wake Radiology Physicians (L to R) liver a continuous radiation dosage over 14 days. This innovative therapy can Carroll Overton, MD | Holly Burge, MD | Kerry Chandler, MD diagnose disease through biopsy, provide direct access to veins via ports and Scott Sailer, MD | Richard Bird, MD be beneficial for patients who have inoperable liver tumors or who have not PICCs used in dialysis or antibiotic therapy, and to relieve pain from varicose Stop by any Wake Radiology office to receive responded to other cancer therapies. Dr. Andrew Kennedy is internationally re- veins, spinal compression fractures, and uterine fibroids. Meet these and all the physicians of Wake Radiology online at wakerad.com a complimentary, bilingual, Monthly Breast spected for the work and advances he’s made using microsphere technology. Self-Exam shower card. Image Gently is a servicemark of The American College of Radiology and MammoSite is a registered trademark of Hologic Inc.

Experience Convenience Expertise Accreditation ForOur morecontingent info of about physicians our state-of-the-artis subspecialty trained procedures, and board certified visit wakerad.com by the American Board With more than 16 offices in the Triangle area, we can offer you a location close to where you Wake Radiology is where physicians and specialists turn when they want definitive answers and Every Wake Radiology office is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Our bone of Radiology. All technologists are certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists live and work. Wake Radiology appreciates your busy schedule and offers extended evening and results they can count on. Wake Radiology performs over 665,000 exams a year, and our radiologists densitometry equipment is certified by the International Society of Clinical Densitometry (ISCD), and hold certifications within their subspecialty. weekend hours for many of our services. collaborate freely with your doctor to ensure the best outcome for you and your family. and most offices are designated as Breast Imaging Centers of Excellence by the ACR. WRPT 1.16 Our Physicians & Staff Insurance and Payments A patient guide to our A broad range of state-of-the-art care Since 1953, the goal of our practice has been to combine ex- Wake Radiology is a participating provider for a wide range Wake Radiology brings you and your loved ones the most pertise and convenience with compassion and respect for each of major health insurance plans, and we file insurance as a cour- services and treatments advanced treatments and technologies available, delivered with tesy to you. As well, we have payment options for the underin- patient we image. Through community support, Wake Radiology’s the reassurance and compassion that are at the heart of health sured and discounts for self-pay patients. dedication for imaging excellence has flourished, and we pledge The current list of accepted insurance plans can be found on and healing. to continue to do our part to raise the standard of care for all our Website under the Patient Services tab. As the area’s largest radiol- patients in our growing region. ogy practice, with more than All radiologists are physicians specially trained in the super- To pay your bills online, select the Online 58 physicians skilled in 10 Payment Center tab at the top right and vision, implementation, and interpretation of diagnostic studies. subspecialties, we offer you follow the easy steps. Most of our radiologists have completed additional fellowships the advantages of strength and hold certificates of added qualifications in subspecialties of in numbers. You’ll also have radiology such as neuroimaging, pediatric imaging, musculo- The Convenience of Online Tools the benefit of experience skeletal imaging, interventional radiology, and body imaging. From finding a map to the office closest to where you live and expertise gained from performing or work to learning all about an exam for which you or a family Our technologists are an integral part of patient services more than 665,000 procedures a year. member is scheduled, a host of conveniences are available for and are proficient in their skills and compassionate in their care. you at wakerad.com. We are easily accessible at 16+ patient-friendly offices, in- All Wake Radiology technologists are certified by the American Read all about our subspecialty-trained physicians, learn cluding all WakeMed Health & Hospitals locations and other Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and hold certifica- about the adult and pediatric preparations for an exam, or just go area community hospitals. For your convenience, we offer eve- tion within their specialty. online to pay a bill. Whatever your need, you’ll find the informa- ning and weekend hours for many imaging services. Every Wake Radiology office is accredited by the American tion or a contact name of someone at Wake Radiology who has Your peace of mind is important to us, so our focus is to help the answer—all 24/7! College of Radiology as well as the International Society for Clinical you feel relaxed and reassured during the imaging process. We Densitometry, and many are designated as Breast Imaging Centers hope you’ll choose Wake Radiology to be an integral member of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. Request your mammogram appointment online of your health care team. If you have questions about any of the Wake Radiology is where physicians turn when they want complete with location and time preferences. Mammo Request procedures or services Wake Radiology offers, please don’t hesi- definitive answers and results they can count on. We’ll call you to confirm your appointment. tate to ask us or go online to find out more at wakerad.com.

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