WISH-TV: Focus on Mammography

During Women’s Health Month, women should be encouraged to prioritize their health by making sure to get routine checkups, including an annual mammogram. Emily Bolin, a mammography technologist with Northwest Radiology, talked with WISH-TV’s Lakyn McGee about reducing your risk of breast cancer, how to do a self-exam and the basics of getting a mammogram.

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WRTV-TV: Women’s Health Month

May is Women’s Health Month, a time for all women to make their health and well-being a top priority. Northwest Radiology’s Dr. Alan Engel and mammography technologist Emily Bolin talk about the importance of routine checkups like the annual mammogram.

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Northwest Radiology Network Opens New Outpatient Imaging Center in Avon

Northwest Radiology Network is proud to announce the opening of its new outpatient imaging center in Avon. Located at 120 Avon Marketplace St., Suite 110, in Avon, the imaging center offers both computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) services. The imaging center is in the same building as Urology of Indiana and Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine.

“We are looking forward to providing imaging care to the growing community of Avon and surrounding areas,” said Northwest Radiology Executive Director and CFO Linda Wilgus, CPA, MBA.

The Avon outpatient imaging center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Both physicians and patients have access to images and results through an online portal.

“We also offer patients transparent, upfront pricing,” Wilgus said. “Patients know the cost before their procedure.”

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Northwest Radiology Network Welcomes Body Imaging Radiologist Dr. Jay Wigboldy

Northwest Radiology Network welcomes Jay Wigboldy, M.D., who is subspecialized in body imaging radiology.

After receiving his Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy, Dr. Wigboldy received his Doctor of Medicine from the Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed a diagnostic radiology residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Wash., and he served as section chief of musculoskeletal radiology in support of the John A. Feagin Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Trauma Fellowship at West Point, N.Y.

He most recently served as a partner at Central Illinois Radiology Associates, LLC in Springfield, Ill., and a chief of abdominal imaging at Madigan Army Medical Center.

Dr. Wigboldy is certified by and a diplomate of the American Board of Radiology and is a member of the Radiological Society of North America and American Roentgen Ray Society.

He has authored publications on topics including a computer tomography scan versus upper gastrointestinal fluoroscopy for diagnosis of staple line leak following bariatric surgery as well as spontaneous acute subdural hematoma of arterial origin mimicking epidural hematoma on computer tomograph.

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WISH-TV: Don’t Skip Your Annual Mammogram

Millions of mammogram screenings were canceled, delayed or rescheduled across the country due to the pandemic. WISH-TV’s Aleah Hordges spoke with Northwest Radiology’s Dr. Alan Engel and Carmel breast cancer survivor Michele Cohen about the importance of keeping that annual mammogram on your calendar.

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Thirteen Northwest Radiology Doctors Recognized as 2021 Indianapolis’ “Top Doctors”

Northwest Radiology Network is pleased to announce 13 of its doctors are included in Indianapolis Monthly as 2021 “Indy’s Top Doctors.” The list honors the top board-certified specialists based on peer reviews and recommendations from other physicians.

“As one of the largest physician-owned radiology groups in Indiana, we are proud to see so many of our radiologists on this list each year, and many of them for multiple years in a row,” said Northwest Radiology Executive Director and CFO Linda Wilgus. “Our mission is to provide the highest quality compassionate care, and we support that commitment through education, certifications, metrics and quality reviews to ensure our patients get the right diagnosis.”

Congratulations to the following radiologists from Northwest Radiology who are included on the 2021 Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctors list:

With more than 900 listings, this annual guide to the Indianapolis area’s physicians and specialists is the most authoritative in central Indiana.

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Northwest Radiology Network Welcomes Breast Imaging Radiologist Dr. Kristine Hatcher

Northwest Radiology Network welcomes Kristine Hatcher, D.O., who is subspecialized in breast imaging radiology.

After receiving her Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., Dr. Hatcher received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove, Ill. She completed a diagnostic radiology residency at Midwestern University in Olympia Fields, Ill.

She most recently served as a radiologist, partner and radiology director of the breast imaging center at The South Bend Clinic and Surgery Center in South Bend, Ind. Her primary emphasis was on breast imaging, with further focus on breast interventional, including stereotactic biopsies, ultrasound-guided biopsies and wire and seed localizations.

Dr. Hatcher is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology and a member of the American Osteopathic Association, American Osteopathic College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America and Society of Breast Imaging.

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Northwest Radiology Network Welcomes Neuroradiologist Dr. Paul Shu

Northwest Radiology Network welcomes Paul Shu, M.D., who is subspecialized in neuroradiology.

After receiving his Bachelor of Science in natural sciences from the University of Akron in Ohio, Dr. Shu received his Doctor of Medicine from Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine in Rootstown.

Dr. Shu completed a diagnostic radiology residency followed by a neuroradiology fellowship at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine’s The University Hospital.

Board certified by the American Board of Radiology, Dr. Shu is a member of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) and American Roentgen Ray Society and a senior member of the American Society of Neuroradiology.

Dr. Shu is an experienced radiologist who previously practiced with X-Ray Consultants, Inc. in South Bend, Ind. He also served as the chairman of the radiology department at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka and the vice-chairman of the radiology department at St. Joseph Health System in Mishawaka.

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