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| Dr. Kenneth Schwartz, Chairman, Radiology/Medical Director, New York Radiology Alliance |
Bronx-Lebanon’s Radiology Department
underwent transition in February 2012, moving from full time hospital staff
radiologists to an independent practice group. New York Radiology Alliance,
a subsidiary of vRad, a national radiology provider was selected.
The decision to make this change was based on continuous advancements in radiology
that required 24 hour/ 7 day a week coverage by attending radiologists. Highly
trained sub specialty radiologists are now on call at all times. In the ER, improved
reporting is allowing quicker decision making in the radiologic process.
Similar improvements have also occurred in Orthopedics and Medicine where rapid
evaluation of complex problems often requires the input of specialized radiologists
who are now readily available. |
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| Dr. Harjit Kaur, Attending, Radiology, interpreting lumbar
spine MRI. |
Dr. Michael Lombino, Attending, Radiology, interpreting
radiographs of wrist. |
The ability to utilize the large
group of radiologists in the New York Radiology Alliance, as well as the large
number of vRad specialists available on line has resulted in an improved level
of care. Likewise, the expansion of specialists in mammography and interventional
radiology has allowed enhanced service for patients, with a significant decrease
in waiting times for exams such as mammography.
With the planned expansion of Bronx-Lebanon’s Ambulatory Care Facility,
additional capacity in radiology will be provided including a dedicated small
body parts MRI and a dedicated radiology room. A second digital mammography
unit will be added to create a true Women’s Imaging Center with advanced
digital mammography and sonography located in one central area. Shifting of most
ambulatory procedures to the new facility will provide a more pleasant atmosphere
for patients while improving the efficiency.
Dr. Kenneth Schwartz, Chairman, Radiology/Medical Director, New York Radiology
Alliance is looking forward to continued
growth in the radiology area, through the provision of new services, while maintaining
the high standards of care already in place. The addition of new fellowship trained
radiologists brings the latest technology to the vRad radiology platform, a significant
advance for Bronx Lebanon. |
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