Physician Owned
Advanced Radiology Services, P.C. is a medical practice owned by radiologists. The practice has a unique structure, which maintains the rich history and integrity of its individual divisions while providing the resources only possible through a large group. It has grown from two merged practices in Grand Rapids, Michigan to one of the largest and, thanks to the caliber of our radiologists, most respected private radiology practices in the country.
Our focus on subspecialization enables us to provide strong leadership at the leading-edge of the profession. As a large practice, we are better able to attract highly skilled radiologists, enabling us to provide quality subspecialization radiology services across Michigan.
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History
We were formed in 1997, when the two independent radiology practices servicing Butterworth and Blodgett Hospitals merged. In January 2001, Advanced Radiology Services also acquired the radiology practice servicing Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Kalamazoo Radiology, P.C., one of the oldest radiology practices in the United States, also joined the practice in April 2003 and is now a division of Advanced Radiology Services. Their legacy of service in the Southwest Michigan area dates back to 1897. On July 1, 2005, Advanced Radiology Services merged with Grand Valley Radiology, which is now the Grand Valley division of Advanced Radiology Services. The Grand Valley division provides services in Greenville and the lakeshore communities. Combined, the three divisions serve eight major healthcare systems throughout the greater West Michigan area.
On June 1, 2004, the Kalamazoo division entered into a joint venture with Bronson Healthcare Group. This joint venture owns and operates Bronson Advanced Radiology Services (BARS), a free-standing medical imaging center in downtown Kalamazoo. BARS offers patients timely access to Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Mammography, Ultrasound, and DexaScan.
In November 2004, Advanced Radiology Services celebrated the opening of two new state-of-the-art imaging centers in Grand Rapids: PET Medical Imaging Center and Advanced Outpatient Imaging. PET Medical Imaging Center, a joint venture of Spectrum Health and Saint Mary’s Health Care in collaboration with Advanced Radiology Services and Kent Radiology, offers the area’s first and only fixed Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanner. This technology is critical in the early detection of cancer and other diseases.
Advanced Outpatient Imaging, a Spectrum Health facility in collaboration with Advanced Radiology Services, PC, has two convenient locations within minutes of major highways. Advanced Outpatient Imaging on North Evergreen Drive offers the area’s first Open Magnetic Resonance (MRI) scanner. The open MRI is ideal for larger patients or those who are claustrophobic. Advanced Outpatient Imaging on Kenmoor Avenue is conveniently located at one of the area’s Hematology/Oncology offices and offers Computed Tomography (CT). Advanced Radiology Services manages the day-to-day operations of both imaging centers.
In December, 2008, the Lansing division was formed when physicians from Ingham Radiology Associates joined Advanced Radiology.
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Mission
To be the preferred provider of high quality, state-of-the-art, subspecialized diagnostic and interventional radiology services.
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Core Values
- * The best care for our patients always comes first
- * Strive for Excellence, Integrity and Compassion
- * Treat our patients, employees, referring physician's and ourselves with fairness and respect
- * Foster intra- and inter-divisional collegiality and cooperation
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Vision
ARS will be the leader in the practice of radiology, offering specialized comprehensive radiology services, supported by strong management, information technology, and billing services. Quality and efficiency will result from the professional synergies at all levels within the corporation and among several geographic divisions, and will lead to our orderly growth within the radiology market.
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