Washington Radiology Associates

June 2015
I have nothing but the very best to say re Washington Radiology Associates at the Park Potomac Avenue location, Potomac, MD.
The Front Desk Staff were very professional and efficient.
All personnel including nurses and staffers that worked with me to help get me onto the bench (I am a paraplegic) were absolutely super!
The Office Manager, along with the nurses and staffers, were professional, patient, friendly, productive, more than capable, competent and kind. My doctor was great in explaining the results of my tests.
I highly recommend this mammography office to any and all needing radiology services.
Thank you.

Terrible. Office staff were rude, and incompetent. I’ll never go back.

Zero star. Worst experience ever had for mammogram. Went there for a mammogram per my ob/gyn’s instruction for a diagnostic mammogram on a lump she’s been following. The tech was friendly however uninformed. I’m telling her it’s a small lump, but she continues to refer to it as dark spot and asked if I’ve seen a dermatologist, despite my explaining to her that I don’t have any discoloration/​pigmentation. She apparently gave the radiologist her expert opinion, as the radiologist walked in and blurted out,“it’s the skin,” before he even examined me or did the ultrasound. Obviously they already have the diagnosis of skin condition then why proceed with breast ultrasound which lasted for total of 1 second only to make him sound incompetent by exclaiming afterward, «it’s a cyst.»
Schedule an appt with WRA if you want your breast lump/​mass diagnosed by the tech as a skin problem and that you ought to go see a dermatologist and by radiologist who will just take someone else’s word and doesn’t exercise his own medical judgement, then by all mean get your mammogram done there.

Make sure they have your doctor’s fax number before you leave the building. Don’t assume that because the fax number is clearly written on the MRI order from the doctor that these idiots will pay attention to it. Instead they will just drop it in snail mail to your doctor instead of looking on the doctor’s order or calling you to get the fax number. Stupid or lazy — take your pick.

This business is conveniently located, offers free parking, and has friendly & accommodating staff (I rescheduled twice).
Had my first mammogram last week and was a bit nervous. The technician was very warm, understanding, and talked me through the entire bizarre ordeal. I was in and out within 30 minutes on a Friday afternoon.
My doctors office referred me here and I would recommend their services to my family and friends.

While the offices and staff are very nice, I question the ability of the radiologists to read MRIs. I had an MRI in October. The radiologist’s report to my doctor was tendonitis. I still had pain after treatment so had another MRI in April. The radiologist’s report to my doctor was a ligament tear. It seemed strange to my doctor and me that, in six months of wearing a brace, doing no exercise other than physical therapy, I would experience a ligament tear. My doctor called the radiologist. Guess what?! There was a minor tear in the images from October but it was not reported. Now the tear is worse. I am in a boot cast for 6 weeks. Thanks WRA, thanks a whole lot.

Yeah, it’s kind of funny to say «I’m a fan» of a radiologists’ office. But as far as options go, this was a good choice. Parking here is free, access off 270 is simple. The MRI machine is located in a room that has real windows to the outside world, meaning you see natural sunlight, which is a very nice change from being in windowless environments. The staff is nice. And the radiologist had submitted his/​her report to my doctor in less than 12 hrs time (!). Plus, because this office is located in the same building as Founding Farmers, you can treat yourself to a good meal after your exam!