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RAF Welcomes Two New Physicians to the Community

In 2020, News by Addison Clark

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, Jan. 19, 2021 – Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg (RAF) welcomes two new Radiologists to the practice: Dr. Devin Vaswani and Dr. Rekha Kishore. Dr. Vaswani completed his residency in diagnostic radiology at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology in St. Louis, MO before moving on to his fellowship in musculoskeletal imaging and intervention at New York University Langone Medical …

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RAF Welcomes Three New Physicians to the Community

In 2020, News by Addison Clark

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, AUG. 6, 2020 – Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg (RAF) welcomes three new radiologists to the practice: Drs. Paul Mathew, Jacqueline Alvarez, and Alex Skidmore. All three are board eligible in diagnostic radiology. Dr. Mathew completed his fellowship at the University of Virginia Health System. He will be serving patients at Medical Imaging of Fredericksburg and hospital locations. Dr. …

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Radiologist Spotlight: Ryan P. Leonen, M.D.

In 2020, Leonen, Newsletter, Physician Spotlight, Volume 13 Issue 1 by Addison Clark

Dr. Ryan Leonen learned the value of sacrifice and hard work from his parents. Having joined Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg in 2009, Dr. Leonen dedicated his career to his mother and father, who migrated to the United States from their native Philippines before he was born. Pursuing a medical career was not something his parents emphasized, but academic excellence was …

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Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg Welcomes Three New Physicians

In 2020, Gwaltney, Meyer, Newman, Newman, Newsletter, Volume 13 Issue 1 by Addison Clark

Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg (RAF) welcomes Drs. Robin Gwaltney, Akhil Khetarpal, and Heather Newman to the practice. “We’re thrilled to have Drs. Gwaltney, Khetarpal, and Newman join our team,” said Dr. Chris Meyer, RAF President. “Their expertise will be an invaluable asset to our community.” Dr. Robin Gwaltney Dr. Gwaltney specializes in women’s imaging. She is Board Certified in diagnostic …

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Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy Now Offered at VIVA

In 2020, McLaughlin, Newsletter, Volume 13 Issue 1 by Addison Clark

A popular new therapy that uses a patient’s own cells to help the body heal itself is now available at Virginia Interventional and Vascular Associates (VIVA). Platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP) uses injections of a patient’s plasma—the liquid portion of blood—to accelerate natural tissue growth. “It’s exciting to make this service available to our local community,” said VIVA’s Dr. John J. …

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Dr. R. Donald Doherty Jr. is Fredericksburg’s First Physician to Earn Board Certification from the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine

In 2020, Doherty, Newsletter, Volume 13 Issue 1 by Addison Clark

After rigorous coursework and exams, Dr. R. Donald Doherty Jr. became the first physician in the Fredericksburg region to earn Board Certification in aesthetic medicine through the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM). This makes Dr. Doherty the recipient of triple Board Certification. In addition to aesthetic medicine, Dr. Doherty is Board Certified by the American Board of Radiology in …

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Kyphoplasty treatment at VIVA: A Case Study

In 2020, Case Studies, McLaughlin, Newsletter, Volume 13 Issue 1 by Addison Clark

Patient Presentation: Loretta McMenamin injured her back lifting a vacuum. The pain was intense, and the treatments she was receiving did not bring relief. When an MRI revealed T10 and T12 vertebral fractures as well as degenerative disease, Ms. McMenamin’s doctor referred her to Virginia Interventional and Vascular Associates (VIVA). Consultation and Evaluation At VIVA, Ms. McMenamin explained the fractures …

2020 Brings Changes to Clinical Decision Support

In 2020, Newsletter, Volume 13 Issue 1 by Addison Clark

January 1, 2020, marked the start of the implementation phase for changes to Clinical Decision Support. The new mandate for Medicare and Medicaid patients requires referring providers to consult appropriate use criteria (AUC) prior to ordering advanced diagnostic imaging services (ADIS) including CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, and PET. Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg has worked proactively with Mary Washington Healthcare to …