Urology Northwest, PS is pleased to be able to offer both CT scans as well as plain radiography examinations on site.  We believe that having these services as part of the clinic improves healthcare outcomes for our patients.  Patients presenting with symptoms can have a full in-office work up including any CT or plain radiography exam, which can shorten the time it takes to schedule a needed surgical procedure.  When patients need to be referred to an outpatient or hospital radiology center there is often a delay in securing an appointment, for the results to be finalized and returned to the physician.  At Urology Northwest, this can usually be accomplished in one office visit.  We are capable of  performing most CT examination.  We take every precaution to ensure a safe outcome.  Patients are thoroughly questioned concerning past allergies or other possible medical problems which may influence how the exam is performed.    We are set up to administer IV hydration when necessary.   Patients can be referred for radiology services by any licensed physician, ARNP or PA.  Patients do not need to have a urological problem and are not required to see one of our physicians.  However, a provider is always on site when an exam is being performed.

 

We do verify eligibility and benefits prior to performing the radiology exam.  If for some reason the patient's insurance company reimburses better in another setting the patient will be informed and given the option to have the exam here or at the other facility.  Patient covered by federal and/or state programs, such as Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare or Champva may receive two bills.  One from Urology Northwest for the technical services and one from the radiologist for his professional services.  All other patients will receive one bill for the radiology services from Urology Northwest, PS.

 

Our equipment is a combination of General Electric (CT scanner and x-ray imaging units) and Kodak (image processing units for the radiographic suite).  We use a state of the art 4 slice CT scanner with image reformation and limited 3D rendering software.  Our department is 100% digital.  Patients and referring physicians can receive a CD of the requested exam the same day the patient is in the clinic.

 

CT Radiology Technologist:  We are pleased to have a CT/Radiology Technologist with over 30 years of experience.  Rick Parker, RT/CT/ARRT received his radiology training while a member of the US Navy.  After completing Corpsman school he went onto Radiology school, graduating with honors.  Rick has worked in most radiology settings including; hospital outpatient departments, emergency rooms, operating rooms and privately owned physician clinics.  Before joining Urology Northwest, PS, Rick worked for a local cancer center.  Rick is very knowledgeable regarding the exams he performs.  He has a great way with patients and encourages patients and family members to ask questions.   His skill, knowledge and abilities allow patients to be more relaxed before and during the exam.  Rick also performs phlebotomy services for the clinic.

 

Radiologist:  Joseph Gendreau, DO is our contracted radiologist.  He inteprets all the exams performed on site.  He has 13 years of experience and is neuro-radiology trained.  He provides written reports back to the referring physicians within 48 hours, but is available for phone consults throughout the day.  He receives the images digitally making it possible for both he and our physicians to be looking at the images while discussing the case via phone.