Fairfax Radiology Offers SmartCurve™: A Mammogram with Less Pain, Less Pinch, and Less Discomfort
A screening mammogram is best way to detect breast cancer early. Some women avoid regular mammograms because of discomfort associated with breast compression. For years, women have been asking for a mammogram with less pain, less pinch, and less discomfort. Today, it’s here. Fairfax Radiology is proud to be one of the first practices in the Washington DC metro area to offer SmartCurve™ breast stabilization system. SmartCurve™ is clinically proven to deliver a more comfortable mammogram and transform the breast imaging patient experience.
Inova Health System Announces Partnership with Fairfax Radiological Consultants (FRC)
Falls Church, VA – Inova Health System today announced a partnership between Inova Radiology Imaging Associates (RIA) and Fairfax Radiological Consultants (FRC) forming a new company called Fairfax Radiology Centers. The new company will offer...
When Should I Start Getting Mammograms?
Screening mammography starting at age 40 results in the greatest number of lives saved. Screening mammography can detect cancer early, sometimes years before a anything abnormal can be felt. Finding breast cancer in its earliest stages can allow for...
What is interventional radiology?
Interventional radiology is a specialized field of medicine that utilizes imaging and minimally invasive devices to diagnose and treat medical conditions. Unlike traditional open surgeries, these image guided procedures often result in less pain,...
Dr. Babita Panigrahi Joins our Team
Dr. Babita Panigrahi joined Fairfax Radiology July 2019, specializing in Breast Imaging. She studied at Yale School of Medicine, did her Residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital and completed her Fellowship at Harvard/Massachusetts General Hospital. She...
Dr. Parvinder Sujlana Joins our Team
Dr. Parvinder Sujlana joined Fairfax Radiology July 2019, specializing in Breast Imaging. He studied at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and did both his Residency and Fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital. In his free time, Dr....
Are You at Risk for a Heart Attack? Calcium Score Screening is an Easy Way to Find Out
A CT Calcium Score screening is a CT scan of your heart. This simple, non-invasive test measures the amount of calcified plaque in your coronary arteries. Results can help you and your doctor determine if you are at increased risk of developing...
National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month . In the United States alone, over 15,000 children are diagnosed every year with cancer. The many forms of childhood cancer comprise the number one cause of death by disease for youth in America....
Dr. Udit Rawat Joins our Team
Dr. Udit Rawat joined Fairfax Radiology July 2019, specializing in Musculoskeletal Imaging. He studied at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and did both his Residency and Fellowship at the University of Virginia (UVA) Health System. He and his wife...
What is Nuclear Medicine?
Nuclear medicine is a specialized imaging technology that uses small amounts of radioactive material called radiotracers (or radioisotopes) to evaluate various organ systems. Radiotracers can come in the form of a pill, injection, or gas depending on...
What is Kyphoplasty?
Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that is used to treat fractures of the spine, also known as vertebral compression fractures (VCF). A compression fracture is most often due to a fall or osteoporosis. These fractures can cause severe pain...
