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EnglishHow to Find an Accredited Imaging or Radiation Oncology Provider Through RadiologyInfo.org
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RadiologyInfo.org does not list or refer providers itself. To find an accredited imaging or radiation oncology provider in your community, use the ACR Accredited Facilities Database, which the site points to for this purpose. RadiologyInfo.org states plainly that it is not a medical facility, so it cannot book appointments, give referrals, or answer questions about your own case. For those, contact your physician.
What RadiologyInfo.org Does and Doesn't Do
The site is an educational resource maintained with expert review from RSNA, ACR, ASRT, and other radiology organizations. It describes how roughly 300 procedures, exams, safety topics, and conditions work, including x-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy, and covers what you may experience and how to prepare.
| You need | Where to go |
|---|---|
| A provider near you | ACR Accredited Facilities Database (linked from RadiologyInfo.org) |
| Answers about your own symptoms or results | Your physician |
| A referral to a radiologist | Your physician |
| Background on a procedure or how to prepare | RadiologyInfo.org test and treatment pages |
Step by Step: Locating a Provider
- Start on RadiologyInfo.org. The site's welcome text directs community members to the ACR Accredited Facilities Database to locate a medical imaging or radiation oncology provider.
- Open the database. Follow that link to reach the ACR facility search.
- Search your area. Enter your location to see accredited facilities nearby. Accreditation signals that a facility has met ACR standards, which is the reason the site routes you here rather than to an arbitrary list.
- Confirm details with the facility. The database identifies facilities; scheduling, insurance, and preparation instructions come from the provider. Call before you go.
- Bring your questions to your physician. If you are unsure which exam you need or how to interpret a result, that conversation belongs with your doctor, not the website.
Expected result: a shortlist of accredited facilities in your community that you can contact directly.
Common Sticking Points
- Expecting a referral from the site. It explicitly does not provide one. The database is a locator, not a referral service.
- Looking for prices or booking. The site's material covers procedures and preparation, not pricing or appointments; ask the facility.
- Confusing education with advice. Pages explain exams in general terms. They are not a substitute for your physician's guidance on your specific situation.
Pairing the Search with Preparation Pages
Once you have a facility and an exam scheduled, the site's preparation articles are the practical next stop. Recently posted guides cover how to prepare for CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and x-ray exams, plus how to read PET-CT and mammography reports and how to read your radiology report generally. Reading the relevant one before your appointment helps you arrive ready and understand what follows.