UCLA Radiology

I’ve called 3x over 2 days and waited 3 – 5 minutes each time for a human to answer before giving up. I tried a second number for UCLA Radiology I found online, it went to the same hold music and also was never picked up. Weak.

Wow! This is probably the best experience I have ever had with any radiology center ever (and I’ve been to my share of them… Probably at least a dozen to date). I checked in and waited to be called in. I was really early as there was no traffic somehow.
First cool thing, the hospital gowns aren’t open in the back! There’s a third arm hole that you loop back around onto your arm to completely close the gown. YES! Why is this the first time I’ve seen this?!
Second cool thing, the doc giving me the injection and the woman assisting were both women. Being this was an injection into my hip, it was greatly appreciated. While I don’t make a big deal of male doctors so close to my bits, it was very nice to just have two women. The injection was probably one of the most painless and comfortable I’ve had (and I’ve had about a half dozen others prior). It was so fast, it seemed like she’d just started when it was already over. Phew!
Third cool thing, while I was waiting the 10 minutes or so for the MRI, I was given a spot in the recovery room, a warm blanket, and a magazine. Simply delicious.
Fourth cool thing, I got a nice warm blanket during my MRI as well. Fantastic.
Fifth cool thing, all of the staff was amazing. They were all professional, nice, and ready to answer any questions I had.
Sixth cool thing, PARKING IS VALIDATED. No, really. You don’t have to pay for parking. I didn’t know that was possible in Santa Monica! Especially being I had to pay like $ 12 across the street for like half an hour last time I went there.
Beautiful. I can’t even imagine something to complain about.

This is a lovely medical office with lots of attention to detail throughout. The staff was very friendly, they are open Saturdays and they validate your parking. Get out! No really they do validate.
The best part for me is my fear of the dreadful tube they call the MRI. Their machine, although closed, was noticeably larger so I did not freak out. I was medicated but it was still not as scary as the 2 MRI’s I’ve been in before. Plus you can bring your iPod and listen to your own music while getting your scan.
Oh, and complimentary bottled water — Me likey! In the event I have to get another test, going to this facility will definitely be less stressful.