Diagnostic
- For over 50 years Alaska Radiology Associates has pioneered the introduction of modern high quality diagnostic imaging services in Alaska.
Diagnostic Achievements
2021First To Offer Contrast Enhanced Mammography
Alaska Radiology Associates introduces contrast enhanced digital mammography to improve detection of breast cancers (particularly in dense breast tissue) and provide alternative diagnostic approaches to breast ultrasound and MRI.
2019First And Only To Offer Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (FMRI)
Neuro-expertise expanded with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to guide surgical planning and radiation therapy, assess effects of stroke, trauma, epilepsy and Alzheimer’s and to better diagnose behavioral issues like depression, addiction, and schizophrenia.
2019Dual Energy CT Evaluation of Gout Crystals and Kidney Stones
First and only practice in the state to offer quantitative and qualitative evaluation of crystal/stone pathologies using dual energy CT technology.
2019First To Offer 3D Printing
Alaska Radiology Associates, through Imaging Associates, becomes the first diagnostic imaging center to offer 3D printing, visual models of a patient’s heart, brain, and other vital organs that can be used for patient education and to aid surgeons in planning complex surgical operations.
2017First To Offer MR Elastography
The first and only in Alaska to offer MR Elastography (MRE), giving AK physicians a powerful new comprehensive tool for liver assessment, lessening the need for invasive liver biopsy and concern of sampling variability.
2017First Radiologist To Join Brain Injury Network
ARA Neuroradiologist Dr. Gerald York began serving as board member for Alaska Brain Injury Network (ABIN).
2016Specialty Alliance With VA And DoD
ARA began providing Neuroradiology support to VA and DoD beneficiaries through the Multicenter Chronic Effects of Neurotrauma Consortium (CENC).
2016MRI / Ultrasound Fusion
ARA collaborated with local Urologists to provide the detailed digital tools they need to pioneer state of the art MRI / Ultrasound Fusion Prostate Biopsies.
2016Traumatic Brain Injury Partnership
ARA’s Neuroradiologists organized multiple presentations in the community to educate providers and the public about the effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and in the proper use of diagnostic imaging to better assess these patients.
2015First To Offer Diffusion Tensor Imaging
ARA Implemented a new scanning protocol using diffusion tensor imaging to allow better depiction of white matter changes in demyelinating diseases and central neurological injury.
2015Quantitative Lesional and Volumetric Neuroimaging
ARA Introduced quantitative volumetric Neuroimaging to assess patients with history of concussion/traumatic brain injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, and other neurological diseases.
2015High Resolution Rectal MRI
In partnership with Imaging Associates and Providence Imaging Center, ARA introduced high resolution rectal MRI for rectal cancer staging in Alaska.
201524/7 In-Hospital Radiologists
ARA became the first and only radiology practice in Alaska to provide 24/7/365 in-hospital Radiologist coverage, at its primary inpatient hospital, Providence Alaska Medical Center
2015First High-Field Open MRI
In partnership with Imaging Associates, ARA introduced the first high-field Open MRI to Alaska through its Providence partnership with Imaging.
2015Quantitative CT Bone Densitometry
ARA and Imaging Associates established QCT to more accurately measure bone density and determine patients’ risk of fracture.
20153T MRI To The MatSu Valley
In partnership with Imaging Associates, ARA introduced the first 3 Tesla MRI to the MatSu Valley.
2014Breast Tomosynthesis Guided Biopsies
ARA’s womens’ imagers were the first radiologists in Alaska performing Breast Tomosynthesis guided biopsies (at PIC).
2014State Of The Art 3D Mammograms
ARA’s was the first in the state to support Breast Tomosynthesis. ARA provides interpretations for these state of the art 3D mammograms at Alaska Neighborhood Health, Providence Imaging Center and Imaging Associates.
2013ARA Recruited Dr. Allen Rubin
In response to statewide shortage of vascular surgeons, ARA recruited Dr. Allen Rubin, a double-boarded Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon.
2013Metal Suppression MRI
Introduced Alaska’s first dedicated Metal Suppression MRI service for imaging orthopedic implants.
2013Multi-Parametric Prostate MRI
Introduced Alaska’s first non-invasive multi-parametric Prostate MRI program.
2013Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block For Treatment of Migraines
Alaska Radiology Associates, through Imaging Associates, initiated noninvasive fluoroscopically guided method of treating migraines via lidocaine administration into the sphenopalatine fossa.
2012Musculoskeletal CT And MRI
Introduced 100% sub-specialty interpretations of Musculoskeletal CT and MRI
2012Only Certified Breast Center of Excellence in Mat-Su Valley
In partnership with Imaging Associates, ARA established the only Breast Center of Excellence in the Mat-Su Valley.
2010Breast MRI To The Mat-Su Valley
Introduced Breast MRI to the Mat-Su Valley. ARA was the first to offer the only source of Breast MRI in Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley.
2010Dynamic Pelvic MRI
Introduced Alaska’s first Dynamic Pelvic MRI program
2010Alaska’s First Fetal MRI Program
Introduced Fetal MRI program to Alaska. Prior to this, pregnant mothers had to travel to Seattle or Cincinnati for these examinations.
2006First 3T MRI And MR Spectroscopy
In partnership with Imaging Associates, introduced the first 3T MRI and MR Spectroscopy in Alaska.
2005First Digital Mammography
Introduced Alaska’s first Digital Mammography service in 2005
2004First Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
In partnership with ARA, Providence Imaging Center received the ACR’s FIRST Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Accreditation Certificate.
2004Breast Imaging Center Of Excellence In Alaska
In partnership with Providence Imaging Center, provided the first ACR Breast Imaging Center of Excellence in Alaska.
2003Launched Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Conference
In partnership with Providence Imaging Center, ARA initiated the ongoing Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Conference.
1999Breast Biopsy Program
Launched the first Percutaneous Breast Biopsy program in the region.
1998Breast Cancer Support Group
Launched the Anchorage Women’s Breast Cancer Support Group
1986First Outpatient Imaging Center in Alaska
Providence Imaging Center featured the first dedicated Women’s Center and whole body MRI in the state.