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Now Accepting Amerigroup Patients

Aug 21, 2018

Radiology Imaging Associates (RIA) is pleased to announce that it participates with ALL Maryland Medicaid products including Amerigroup. In addition, RIA participates with all other private insurance ...

Radiology Imaging Associates Among First in Area to Perform Lower Dose 3D Mammography

Jun 01, 2016

Clinton, MD – May 31, 2016 - Radiology Imaging Associates (RIA) is now offering the latest innovative exam for breast cancer detection, using the low dose Genius 3D MammographyTM System from Hol...

Posh Seven Magazine Article by Cheryl Goldsby - Mammography Matters

Mar 07, 2016

Our marketing director, Cherly Goldsby, wrote a guest article for Posh Seven Magazine to address the American Cancer Society's new age guidelines for mammograms, and tackled the misconceptions of mamm...

Radiology Imaging Associates Earns ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center Designation

Jan 05, 2015

Radiology Imaging Associates (RIA) is among the first in DC Metro area to earn the designation as a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology (ACR). RIA has received that disti...

Posh Seven Magazine interview with Dr. Finizio on 3D Mammography

Aug 11, 2014

3D Mammography: The Latest in Mammography Technology | Posh Seven Magazine For access to the article in the Posh Seven Magazine, click the link. http://www.poshseven.com/3d-mammography.html ...

Uma J. Thakur, M.D. Joins Radiology Imaging Associates

Jul 14, 2014

Radiology Imaging Associates is pleased to announce that Uma J. Thakur, M.D. has joined the RIA team of American Board of Radiology certified radiologists as of July 14, 2014.   EDUCATI...

RIA Acquires New Nuclear Medicine Gamma Camera at Prince Frederick Facility

Jul 07, 2014

Prince Frederick, MD – July 7, 2014 - Radiology Imaging Associates (RIA) is installing a new tool for patient care with the acquisition of a DSX/Xli SPECT Nuclear Medicine gamma camera. This un...

More good news on benefits of 3D Mammography

Jun 25, 2014

A new study just published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association provides more evidence showing that combined 2D and 3D mammography technique finds more cancers than standard 2D m...

The Satisfied Patient

Jun 13, 2014

What are the factors that influence your decision to stay with Radiology Imaging Associates?  In the June 2014 issue of The ACR Bulletin, our own Jim Finizio, the Center Manager of the RIA at Lan...

Reinforcing the benefits of screening mammography guidelines

Apr 07, 2014

The April issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, JAMA, published a literature review conducted by Dr. Lydia Pace and Dr. Nancy Keating from Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The a...

Article in The Calvert Gazette on New Ultrasound Systems

Mar 18, 2014

Radiology Imaging Associates (RIA) is pleased to announce that we have installed the LOGIQ™ E9 ultrasound systems from GE Healthcare in each of our Maryland and Virginia imaging centers. This ad...

Low-dose CT lung screening

Feb 02, 2014

New studies have shown that low-dose CT lung screening (for individuals at high-risk and meeting the USPSTF guidelines) can reduce mortality by 14 percent. Should you be screened for lung cancer? &nbs...;

Lack of screening mammography leads to more cancer deaths

Sep 09, 2013

Study: Lack of breast screening leads to more cancer deathsBy Kate Madden Yee, AuntMinnie.com staff writer September 9, 2013 -- A new study published online September 9 in the journal Cancer has found...

RIA Voted Best Radiology

Aug 05, 2013

Radiology Imaging Associates (RIA) has won in the Best Radiology category of the I AM Modern Magazines’ "Best in Health & Wellness, DC Suburbs 2013, Reader Survey".  We thank the reader...

Jake Vrdoljak, M.D. Joins Radiology Imaging Associates

Jun 05, 2013

Radiology Imaging Associates is pleased to announce that Jake Vrdoljak, M.D. will join the RIA team of American Board of Radiology certified radiologists starting July 8, 2013. EDUCATIONDr. Vrdol...

Dr. Finizio contributes on ACR articles

Feb 04, 2013

RIA 's President and Medical Director, Joseph P. Finizio, M.D. was invited to contribute to articles developed by the American College of Radiology recently. His comments and pictures of our Lansdowne...

RIA Brings High Quality, High Field Strength Open MRI to Clinton location in Prince George's County, Maryland

Jan 15, 2013

Radiology Imaging Associates now offers their new “High Field Strength” Open MRI system in Prince George’s county, at their Heritage imaging facility in Clinton Maryland. The new Hit...

Angela M. Pansera, D.O. Joins RIA

Dec 04, 2012

Radiology Imaging Associates is pleased to announce that Angela M. Pansera, D.O.joined the RIA team of American Board of Radiology certified radiologists December3, 2012. EDUCATIONDr. Pansera received...

Breast cancer prevention: What every woman should know

Oct 16, 2012

This article is reposted from CNN.com (Health.com) -- Few diseases stir up fear like breast cancer.After all, one in eight women will get it in her lifetime: "We all know someone who's had it," says D...

Kara J. Waters, M.D. Joins Radiology Imaging Associates

Jul 31, 2012

Radiology Imaging Associates is pleased to announce that Kara J. Waters, M.D. joined the RIA team of American Board of Radiology certified radiologists August 1st, 2012. EDUCATIONDr. Waters received h...

Video on new 3D Breast Tomosynthesis at RIA

Jul 26, 2012

Video - What is 3D Breast Tomosynthesis? This video describes in beautiful and clear detail the exciting benefits of RIA's new 3D Breast Tomosynthesis capability, that will now be incorporated into ev...

Radiology Imaging Associates Introduces Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (3D Mammography) at No Extra Charge

Jul 06, 2012

Radiology Imaging Associates is committed to the fight against breast cancer. And now with the introduction of breast tomosynthesis (3D mammography), in addition to digital mammography with computer a...

New Breast Density Notification Information for Patients

Jun 01, 2012

In compliance with new legislation, effective July 1, 2012 in Virginia, Radiology Imaging Associates has made changes in the information we include in our mammography reports. The new law requires all...

New Women's Imaging Commercial

Oct 06, 2011

Radiology Imaging Associates has a new Women’s Imaging commercial for our Southern Maryland imaging locations that highlights our board certified doctors and registered technologists w...

Lowest Radiation Dose CT - Now at RIA!

Sep 21, 2011

Valuable Imaging Technology with the Newest Dose Reduction Capabilities CT is a valuable diagnostic imaging tool that has clearly improved the timeliness of diagnosis and treatment, reduced cancer fat...

RIA at Sterling in Countryside Gets Dramatic Makeover

Aug 11, 2011

RIA at Sterling has undergone a dramatic transformation this summer!  Now, totally redesigned, you’ll experience the warmth, comfort and beauty of our improvements. Overlooking the lake at ...

First-of-Its-Kind Low Dose CT System

Jul 25, 2011

July 25th, 2011, Prince Frederick, Maryland - Radiology Imaging Associates, (RIA) has installed the first of its kind “low dose” CT scanner. The new Hitachi SCENARIA™ 64-slice CT sys...

ACOG Recommends Annual Mammography Begin at Age 40 Years

Jul 21, 2011

July 20, 2011 — Mammography screening should be offered annually to women beginning at age 40 years, according to new breast cancer screening guidelines issued by the American College of Obstetr...

Open MRI at Patuxent Open House

Feb 01, 2011

In January 2011, Radiology Imaging Associates at Patuxent in Prince Frederick, Maryland held an open house event for referring physicians and community officials to stop in and see their new Hitachi O...

New study estimates lives saved with annual mammography screening starting at age 40

Jan 27, 2011

New study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology, February 2011, concludes that, "For U.S. women currently 30–39 years old, annual screening mammography from ages 40–84 years w...

NEW 1.2 OPEN MRI IN PRINCE FREDERICK - High Quality, High Field Strength

Nov 29, 2010

Prince Frederick, Maryland - Radiology Imaging Associates, with five comprehensive diagnostic outpatient imaging centers in southern Maryland and northern Virginia is installing the latest technology ...

RIA Selected as Imaging Provider For Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Baseball Team

Aug 09, 2010

Clinton, Maryland -  Radiology Imaging Associates, with five diagnostic outpatient imaging centers in southern Maryland and northern Virginia is pleased to announce an agreement with the Southern...

RIA Provides X-ray Services for Washington Nationals

Aug 06, 2010

Radiology Imaging Associates To Provide X-ray Services for the Washington Nationals Local Radiology Provider to Assist at All Home Games August 6th, 2010, Clinton, Maryland - Radiology Imaging Associa...

Peter J. Ahn, M.D. Joins RIA

Jul 01, 2010

Radiology Imaging Associates is pleased to announce that Peter J. Ahn, M.D.joined the RIA team of American Board of Radiology certified radiologists July 1, 2010. EDUCATIONAfter a BA degree in Chemist...

Radiation Dose in CT Exams - RIA's Commitment

Mar 01, 2010

Dear Patients and Parents: This bulletin is provided to ease your mind about the safety and appropriate use of CT scan procedures in the RIA facilities.  With all the media attention recently foc...

New Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations

Nov 17, 2009

On November 17, 2009, a U.S. government task force publicized an update to their 2002 recommendations on the benefits of various breast cancer screening methods. Until yesterday, the recommendations o...

First "Women-Only" Imaging Facility in Southern Maryland

Apr 20, 2009

RIA Offers First "Women-Only" Imaging Facility Radiology Imaging Associates is pleased to announce that final preparations are being made to introduce a dedicated women’s imaging facility in May...