LAS VEGAS, Feb. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Desert Radiology, Southern Nevada's leading diagnostic practice, is celebrating 50 years of providing the community with the highest quality care. Founded by three radiologists in 1966, Desert Radiology is proud to have grown to 70 board certified, USA trained physicians, over 300 staff members and six state of the art outpatient facilities where they provide care to thousands of patients each year. They are the exclusive radiology partner with a local multidisciplinary oncology group, The Culinary Health Fund, The Valley Health System hospital network, UMC, Boulder City Hospital, and Mountain's Edge Hospital. Desert Radiology also provides diagnostic support to several multi-specialty medical centers throughout Nevada.
The entire team at Desert Radiology is committed to providing their patients with most compassionate, individualized and highest standard of care using the most advanced radiology procedures and diagnostic imaging available today. The radiologists, technical and support personnel promote a reassuring environment that relieves concerns and results in the best possible experience for their patients, all while following their primary mission to provide medical imaging excellence and exceed the expectations of all they serve with an unwavering commitment to integrity. Besides providing the highest quality care in their own locations, Desert Radiologists also works closely with hospitals in Southern Nevada to deliver leading-edge diagnostic imaging services. They are proud to provide radiology interpretations and perform interventional procedures at numerous Nevada hospitals.
Desert Radiology is dedicated to improving the overall patient and provider satisfaction, enhancing employee engagement, identifying and developing new product lines, establishing new strategic alliances/partnerships, and expanding imaging services both regionally and nationally. To accomplish these goals, they continually invest in the most advanced technology available. Notably, they offer Genius 3D Mammography™ which detects 41% more invasive breast cancers and reduces false positives by up to 40%. In addition to the 3D and traditional mammograms, Desert Radiology performs DEXA Bone Density scans, CT and Ultrasound guided biopsy, 3T MRI, PET scans, Ultrasound and X-Ray imaging among other services on the most up-to-date equipment on the market. For patient convenience, X-Rays are performed on a walk-in basis at most of our facilities and do not require an appointment.
Desert Radiology also offers a complete array of interventional and vascular services at their dedicated interventional clinic, Desert Vascular Institute. Their board certified interventional radiologists specialize in minimally invasive image-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for cardiovascular conditions as well as a broad range of services for patients with cancer, pain, diabetes, liver, kidney, and other conditions.
Desert Radiology is delighted to celebrate their 50th anniversary this year by continuing to provide the most advanced radiological care to Southern Nevada.
For more information on the services offered at Desert Radiology please contact their patient care center at 702-759-8600 or visit them on the web at https://desertrad.com/.