Imaging & Radiology
Expect safe, high‑quality care during your imaging tests at VHC Health in Arlington and the DC metro. Our Imaging & Radiology Department is fully accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR), which means:
- Our staff is highly trained.
- Our equipment meets strict standards.
- We follow strong safety and quality rules.
Our Radiology & Medical Imaging Center performs about 200,000 tests and procedures every year. Because of this experience and our advanced technology, you get clear, accurate results.
Medical Imaging Services
Bone Densitometry (DEXA Scan)
A DEXA scan is a low‑dose X‑ray that measures calcium and other minerals in your bones. It helps your doctor check for weak bones (osteoporosis).
Learn About DEXA
Computed Tomography (CT)
A CT scan takes many X‑ray pictures from different angles and uses a computer to create detailed images of your bones, blood vessels, and organs. Types of CT scans include:
- CT urography (urinary system)
- CT enterography (small intestine)
- Cardiac CT (heart)
X-Ray (Fluoroscopy)
Fluoroscopy shows moving X‑ray images, like a video. It lets doctors watch what is happening inside your body in real time.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
MRI uses a strong magnet and radio waves (not radiation) to make detailed pictures of organs and tissues. You can receive MRI for the bones, heart, breasts, pelvic floor, and more.
Learn About MRI
Mammography
A mammogram is an X‑ray of the breast. It helps doctors find breast cancer early, sometimes years before you can feel it.
3D mammography (tomosynthesis) takes many images in seconds to help detect cancer even sooner. It's especially helpful if you have dense breasts.
It has never been easier to schedule your screening mammogram. Screening mammograms can be done without a provider referral. If you’re due for your routine mammogram and have no breast symptoms, you can easily book your appointment online, via MyVHC, or over the phone (703.558.8500) with our radiology schedulers.
Learn About Mammograms
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, or sonography, uses sound waves to create pictures of the inside of your body. It doesn't use radiation, so it's very safe.
Learn About Ultrasound
Nuclear Medicine: (PET)/CT & (SPECT)/CT
PET/CT uses small amounts of radioactive material and a special camera to look for early signs of disease. By finding changes in your cells, PET shows problems before other imaging tests can.
SPECT/CT also uses a radioactive substance and creates 3‑D images to show how your organs are working.
Interventional Radiology
Some treatments use imaging to guide small tools inside the body. These procedures include:
- Angiography (looks at the heart)
- Cancer treatments (such as removing tumors)
- Repair of aneurysms (weak blood vessels) with stent grafts
- Kyphoplasty (treats spinal fractures)
- Thyroid biopsies
- Tubal cannulization (helps with fertility)
- Uterine artery embolization (treats fibroids)
- Vein care, such as venous sclerotherapy
These treatments are less invasive than surgery. So, you recover more quickly and easily.
Patient Information
What to Share at Your Appointment
- Name and date of birth
- Home address and phone number
- Social Security number
- Employer's name, address and phone number
- Date symptoms started
Insurance Information You'll Need
- Name of your insurance provider
- Your group number
- Insurance policy number
- Insurance provider's address
- Telephone number for insurance verification
- Name and address of the policyholder (if it's other than yourself)
- Insurance authorization number (if required by your provider)
- Name of your primary care doctor
- Name of doctor who ordered your test (if other than your primary care physician)
- Test you'll get
- Reason for the test
Disclaimer
VHC Health can't promise your insurance will cover every test. If you have questions, call your insurance company or our Radiology Scheduling Center.
We work with many insurance plans. But your plan may require you to get imaging elsewhere unless it's an emergency. Some hospital‑based doctors may also be out of network. Please check with your insurance plan.
Late Cancellation & No-Show
We value your time and want to keep our schedule running smoothly. Please let us know ahead of time if you need to change or cancel your appointment.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before your appointment, or don't show up, you may be charged a $100 fee.
- For MRI and nuclear medicine appointments, the fee may be $250.
By giving advance notice, you help us offer appointments to other patients who need care.
