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Home - Premier Radiology is southwest Michigan's leading provider of diagnostic interpretation and treatment through innovative imaging technologies: CT Scans, Interventional Radiology, Mammography, MRI & Open MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET Scans, Ultrasound, Vein Treatment, Women's Imaging, and X-Ray.

About - Premier Radiology is a group of board certified radiologists who utilize state-of-the-art technology in the diagnosis of disease and prescription of innovative treatment options.

• Definition of a Radiologist - Premier Radiology is a group of board certified radiologists that utilizes imaging technologies like x-rays, CT scans, and MRIs to diagnose and treat disease - radiologists then interpret these images.
• News - Premier Radiology is a group of board certified radiologists who utilize state-of-the-art technology in the diagnosis of disease and prescription of innovative treatment options.
  • Pink Saturdays - Dr. Copely, director of Breast Imaging & Intervention at Premier Radiology, was featured on Channel 3 to talk about Breast Cancer Awareness and free Mammograms in the month of October. As a dedicated physician, Dr. Copely volunteered his time on weekends to help uninsured women in southwest Michigan learn about breast health and receive free mammograms.
  • Doc Talk Feature - Dr. Wilkin, Director of Interventional Radiology at Premier Radiology, was recently featured on News channel 3’s Doc Talk to discuss how Interventional Radiology helped saved one of his patients. Interventional Radiology provides therapeutic and diagnostic treatments utilizing state-of-the-art, minimally invasive techniques along with image guidance.
• Careers - At Premier Radiology we have positions open for general radiologists and also those with subspecialization in Musculoskeletal imaging and Oncologic imaging.
• Locations - At Premier Radiology our physicians read and interpret diagnostic images for KNI and Borgess Health Alliance. We are also a part of the physician referral service at Borgess Health Alliance.

Physicians & Staff - Premier Radiology takes great pride in the experience and expertise of our physicians. All of our physicians are board-certified, and most physicians have completed additional fellowship training in various sub-specialty fields such as interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, PET scanning, ultrasound, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and neuroradiology.

• Physicians - Premier Radiology physicians are board-certified, and most physicians have completed additional fellowship training in various sub-specialty fields such as interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, PET scanning, ultrasound, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and neuroradiology.
  • Dr. Albus - Dr. Albus is a board certified radiologist for Premier Radiology specializing in Neuroradiology
  • Dr. Biddle - Dr. Biddle is a board certified radiologist specializing in Neuroradiology and Musculoskeletal Radiology at Premier Radiology.
  • Dr. Bozarth - Dr. Bozarth is a board certified CAQ Interventional Radiologist for Premier Radiology.
  • Dr. Brown - Dr. Brown is a board certified radiologist specializing in general radiology for Premier Radiology.
  • Dr. Copely - Dr. Copely is a board certified radiologist specializing in breast imaging and intervention for Premier Radiology.
  • Dr. Cummings - Dr. Cummings is a board certified radiologist specializing in Neuroradiology with an interest in tumor imaging, dynamic vascular imaging, and tractography for Premier Radiology
  • Dr. Curvelo - Dr. Curvelo is a board certified radiologist and interventional radiologist specializing in cancer imaging and intervention for Premier Radiology.
  • Dr. Dagli - Dr. Dagli is a board certified neuroradiologist specializing in neuroimaging, neurology, sleep medicine, and EMG for Premier Radiology.
  • Dr. Hay - Dr. Hay is a board certified radiologist specializing in diagnostic imaging and mammography for Premier Radiology.
  • Dr. Hopkins - Dr. Hopkins is a board certified radiologist specializing in Neuroradiology, head and neck imaging, function brain MRI imaging, and MRI for Premier Radiology.
  • Dr. Mann - Dr. Mann is a board certified radiologist specializing in breast imaging for Premier Radiology.
  • Dr. Nehme - Dr. Nehme is a board certified radiologist specializing in musculoskeletal and cardiac imaging for Premier Radiology.
  • Dr. Piereson - Dr. Piereson specializes in the most comprehensive and advanced techniques in the treatment of vein disease at Premier Vein Center.
  • Dr. Shaman - Dr. Shaman is a board certified radiologist specializing in vascular, interventional and cardiovascular radiology for Premier Radiology.
  • Dr. Tominna - Dr. Tominna is a board certified radiologist specializing in interventional radiology for Premier Radiology.
  • Dr. Wilkin - Dr. Wilkin is a board certified radiologist and CAQ interventional radiologist for Premier Radiology.
  • Dr. Wimbish - Dr. Wimbish is a board certified radiologist specializing in breast imaging and intervention for Premier Radiology.
• Practice Administrators - Premier Radiology physicians are board-certified, and most physicians have completed additional fellowship training in various sub-specialty fields such as interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, PET scanning, ultrasound, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and neuroradiology.
  • John Brack - John Brack is the Chef Operating Officer (COO) for Premier Radiology.
  • Michael Wilson - Michael Wilson is the Clinic Director for Premier Radiology and the Borgess Fibroid Center specializing in nursing-interventional radiology, emergency department, outpatient clinic, and administration.
  • Heather Barkalow - Heather Barkalow is an Assistant Practice Manager for Premier Radiology.
  • Kristen Zditosky - Kristen Zditosky is an Assistant Practice Administrator for Premier Radiology.
• Physician Assistants - At Premier Radiology our Physician Assistants are formally trained to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services, as delegated by a physician.
  • Julie Bowser - Julie Bowser is a Physician Assistant for Premier Radiology.
  • Mike Piper - Mike Piper is a Physician Assistant for Premier Radiology, with more than four years of experience.
• RPA's - At Premier Radiology all of our Radiology Practitioner Assistants are qualified by graduation from an educational program recognized by the Board of Directors of the Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants (CBRPA).
  • Scott Lange - Scott Lange is a Radiology Practitioner Assistant specializing in non- invasive and minimally invasive procedures for Premier Radiology.
  • John Larsen - John Larsen is a Radiology Practitioner Assistant and a Registered Radiology Assistant specializing in general radiology for Premier Radiology.
• Staff Members - Premier Radiology physicians are board-certified, and most physicians have completed additional fellowship training in various sub-specialty fields such as interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, PET scanning, ultrasound, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and neuroradiology.
  • Marina Venhuizen - Marina Venhuizen is an Ultrasound Technologist for Premier Radiology. She produces medical images to meet standards established in department protocols.
  • David Sierminski - David Sierminski is a vascular technologist at Premier Vein Center. With over eight years of experience, Dave is dedicated to providing quality patient care and imaging for the Vein Center, while utilizing advanced ultrasound technology and equipment.
  • Anna Rapp - Anna Rapp is an Administrative Assistant for Premier Radiology.
  • Tatiana Hreczny - Tatiana Hrecznyj is the Receptionist for Premier Radiology.

Services & Treatments - The physicians of Premier Radiology in conjunction with The Borgess Health Alliance provide a full range of diagnostic and interventional radiology services.

• CT Scans - At Premier Radiology we read and interpret Computer Tomography (CT) scans for KNI and Borgess Health Alliance.
  • CT Abdomen & Pelvis - Premier Radiology offers CT of the Abdomen & Pelvis, which is a noninvasive medical test that uses x-ray equipment with sophisticated computers to produce multiple images or pictures of the abdomen and pelvic regions of the body.
  • CT Chest - Premier Radiology offers CT of the Chest, which is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions, involving the blood vessels, lungs, ribs and spine.
  • CT Head/Brain - Premier Radiology offers CT of the Head/Brain, which is a noninvasive medical scan that uses special x-ray equipment to obtain images from all angles of the head.
  • CT Spine - Premier Radiology offers CT of the Spine, which is a noninvasive medical scan that uses special equipment to obtain multiple images of the spinal column (cervical, thoracic & lumbar)
  • CT Lower Extremities - Premier Radiology offers CT of the Lower Extremities, which is a noninvasive medical scan that uses special equipment to obtain multiple images of the lower extremities (hip, knee, ankle, & foot).
  • CT Upper Extremities - Premier Radiology offers CT of the upper extremities, which is a noninvasive medical scan that uses special equipment to produce detailed pictures of the soft tissues, joints and bones of your shoulder, arm or hand.
  • CT Guided Biopsies - Premier Radiology offers CT of the guided biopsies, is a procedure by which a radiologist uses a specific needle to obtain a tissue specimen from an organ or suspected tumor mass.
  • CT Coronary Calcium Score - Premier Radiology offers CT of the coronary calcium score, Coronary calcification occurs when calcium deposits in your blood vessels.
  • CT Angiography - Premier Radiology offers CT of the angiography, which uses x-rays to view blood flow in blood vessels throughout the body, from arteries serving the brain to those bringing blood to the lungs, kidneys, arms, and legs.
• Interventional Radiology - At Premier Radiology we read, interpret and perform Interventional Radiology procedures for Borgess Health Alliance. We are also a part of the physician referral service at Borgess Health Alliance.
  • Angiography - Angiography is a minimally invasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions.
  • Biliary Interventions - Biliary interventions are minimally invasive procedures performed to treat blockages or narrowing in bile ducts.
  • Cancer Treatment-Chemoembolization - Chemoembolization is a combination of local delivery of chemotherapy and a procedure called embolization to treat cancer, most often of the liver.
  • Cancer Treatment-Radiofrequency Ablation - Radiofrequency ablation, sometimes referred to as RFA, is a minimally invasive treatment for cancer. It is an image-guided technique that heats and destroys cancer cells.
  • Dialysis and Access Intervention - Dialysis and access interventions are minimally invasive procedures performed to improve blood flow in the fistula and grafts placed in the blood vessels of dialysis patients.
  • Image Guided Lung Biopsy - A needle biopsy, also called a needle aspiration, involves removing some cells-either surgically or in a less invasive procedure
  • Inferior Vena Cava Filter - In an inferior vena cava filter placement procedure, interventional radiologists use image guidance to place a filter in the inferior vena cava (IVC), the large vein in the abdomen that returns blood from the lower body to the heart.
  • Paracentesis - Paracentesis is a procedure to take out fluid that has collected in the belly (peritoneal fluid).
  • Pelvic Congestion Syndrome - Pelvic Congestion Syndrome is similar to varicose veins in the legs. The valves in the veins that help return the blood to the heart against gravity become weakened and don't close properly, this allows blood to flow backwards and pool in the vein causing pressure and bulging veins.
  • Thoracentesis - Thoracentesis is a procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lungs and the chest wall called the pleural space.
  • Thrombolytic Therapy - Catheter-directed thrombolysis is a minimally invasive treatment that dissolves abnormal blood clots in blood vessels to help improve blood flow and prevent damage to tissues and organs.
  • TIPS - A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is a small, tubular metal device commonly called a stent that is placed in veins in the middle of the liver to permit blood flow to bypass the liver.
  • Uterine Fibroid Embolization - Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) is a minimally invasive treatment for fibroid tumors of the uterus.
  • Vascular Access - In a vascular access procedure, such as Port Placement, the insertion of a flexible thin plastic tube, or catheter, into a blood vessel is involved to provide a painless way of drawing blood or delivering drugs.
  • Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty - Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty are minimally invasive procedures for vertebral compression fractures (VCF), which are fractures in vertebra, the small bones that make up the spinal column.
• Mammography - Mammography is a specific type of imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system to examine breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, is used to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women.
• MRI & Open MRI - At Premier Radiology we read and interpret MRI for KNI and Borgess Health Alliance. We are also a part of the physician referral service at Borgess Health Alliance.
  • MRI Head - An MRI of the Head is the most sensitive imaging test (particularly in the brain) in routine clinical practice.
  • MRI Brain - An fMRI of the Brain is called functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), which is a relatively new procedure that uses MR imaging to measure the tiny metabolic changes that take place in an active part of the brain.
  • MRI Chest - An MRI of the Chest is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions.
  • MRI Abdomen - RI of the abdomen gives detailed pictures of structures, organs, and other tissues within the belly, infection, and tumors.
  • MRI Spine - An MRI of the spine shows the anatomy of the vertebrae that make up the spine, as well as the disks, spinal cord and the spaces between the vertebrae through which nerves pass.
  • Cardiac MRI - Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions.
  • MRI Lower Extremities - Premier Radiology uses MR imaging uses a powerful magnetic field, radio frequency pulses and a computer to produce detailed pictures of organs, soft tissues, bone and virtually all other internal body structures.
  • MRI Upper Extremities - Detailed MR images allow physicians to better evaluate various parts of the body and determine the presence of certain diseases that may not be assessed adequately with other imaging methods such as X-ray, ultrasound or computed tomography (also called CT or CAT scanning).
  • MRI Breast - Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive, painless imaging exam that assists your physician in the diagnosis and treatment of specific medical conditions.
  • MRI Angiography - Angiography is a medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions.
• Nuclear Medicine - At Premier Radiology we read and interpret Nuclear Medicine Images for KNI and Borgess Health Alliance.
  • GI Bleeding Scan - Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding Scans use a radioactive material called a radiopharmaceutical or radiotracer, which is injected into your bloodstream.
  • Hepatobiliary Duct System - Hepatobiliary Duct System Scans are an imaging procedure that helps your doctor track the production and flow of bile from your liver to your small intestine.
  • Kidney Scan - Premier Radiology offers Kidney Scans, which look at the kidney function; a radioactive tracer substance is injected into a vein in the arm and then travels through the bloodstream to the kidneys.
  • Perfusion Scan - Premier Radiology offers Perfusion Scan, which looks at the blood flow in the lungs.
  • PET Scans - Premier Radiology and Borgess Medical Center have been providing PET imaging for more than 10 years and remain the center of choice for most physicians in the tristate.
  • Radioiodine Therapy - Premier Radiology offers Radioiodine Therapy, which is a treatment for an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) and nuclear medicine is a branch of medical imaging that uses a small amount of radioactive material to diagnose or treat a variety of diseases.
  • Thyroid Scan - Premier Radiology offers Thyroid Scan, which provide information about the structure and function of the thyroid.
  • Full Body Bone Scan - Premier Radiology offers Full Body Bone Scan, which is a nuclear imaging test that helps diagnose and track several types of bone disease using tiny amounts of radioactive materials called tracers (radionuclides).
  • White Blood Cell Scan - Premier Radiology offers White Blood Cell Scan, which is a nuclear imaging test that looks for infection, inflammation or an abscess in the body, particularly in the abdomen.
• PET Scans - Premier Radiology and Borgess Medical Center have been providing PET imaging for more than 10 years and remain the center of choice for most physicians in the tristate.
• Ultrasound - At Premier Radiology we read and interpret Ultrasound for KNI and Borgess Health Alliance.
  • Abdominal/Retroperitoneal - Premier Radiology offers Abdominal/Retroperitoneal ultrasound, which produces a picture of the organs and other structures in the upper abdomen.
  • Gynecological - Premier Radiology offers Gynecological ultrasound, which produces a picture of the female reproductive organs through the use of high frequency sound waves that are displayed in a real time image.
  • Pelvic - Premier Radiology offers Pelvic ultrasound, which produces a picture of the structures and organs in the lower abdomen or pelvis through the use of high frequency sound waves that are displayed in a real time image.
  • Pregnancy - Premier Radiology offers Pregnancy ultrasound, which produces a picture of an embryo or fetus within a woman's uterus through the use of high frequency sound waves that are displayed in a real time image.
  • Renal - Premier Radiology offers Renal ultrasound, which produces a picture of both kidneys and the bladder through the use of high frequency sound waves that are displayed in a real time image.
  • Testicular - Premier Radiology offers Testicular ultrasound, which produces a picture of both the testicles and scrotum through the use of high frequency sound waves that are displayed in a real time image.
  • Guided Needle Biopsy - Premier Radiology offers ultrasound Guided Needle Biopsy, which is performed when the abnormal area in the breast is too small to be felt, making it difficult to locate the lesion by hand (called palpation).
  • Breast - Premier Radiology offers Breast ultrasound, which produces a picture of the internal structures of the breast through the use of high frequency sound waves that are displayed in a real time image.
• Vein Treatment - Premier Vein Center provides therapeutic and cosmetic vein treatments utilizing state of the art, minimally invasive techniques along with image guidance.
• Women's Imaging - Women's Imaging is a sub-specialty within diagnostic radiology devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions unique to women.
  • Bone Densitometry - Bone density scanning, also called dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) or bone densitometry, is an enhanced form of x-ray technology that is used to measure bone
  • Breast MRI - Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive, painless imaging exam that assists your physician in the diagnosis and treatment of specific medical conditions.
  • Breast Ultrasound - Premier Radiology offers Breast ultrasound, which produces a picture of the internal structures of the breast through the use of high frequency sound waves that are displayed in a real time image.
  • Gynecological Ultrasound - Premier Radiology offers Gynecological ultrasound, which produces a picture of the female reproductive organs through the use of high frequency sound waves that are displayed in a real time image.
  • Mammography Imaging - Mammography is a specific type of imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system to examine breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, is used to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women.
  • Pregnancy Ultrasound - Premier Radiology offers Pregnancy ultrasound, which produces a picture of an embryo or fetus within a woman's uterus through the use of high frequency sound waves that are displayed in a real time image.
  • Stereotactic Breast Biopsy - Image-guided biopsy is performed when the abnormal area in the breast is too small to be felt, making it difficult to locate the lesion by hand (called palpation).
  • Uterine Fibroid Embolization - Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) is a minimally invasive treatment for fibroid tumors of the uterus.
• X-Ray - At Premier Radiology we read and interpret x-ray images for KNI and Borgess Health Alliance.
  • X-Ray Arthrography - Arthrography is an x-ray examination of a joint that uses a special form of x-ray called fluoroscopy and a contrast material containing iodine.
  • X-Ray Bone Densitometry - Bone density scanning, also called dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) or bone densitometry, is an enhanced form of x-ray technology that is used to measure bone
  • X-Ray Facet Joint Injection - X-Ray of the Face Joint Injection consists of the lumbar facet joints which are small joints located in pairs in your lower back.
  • X-Ray Hip Joint Injection - An X-Ray of the Hip Joint Injection involves injecting medicine directly into the joint guided by Fluroscopy (a live x-ray).
  • X-Ray Intravenous Pyelogram - An Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) is an x-ray examination of the kidneys, ureters and urinary bladder that uses iodinated contrast material injected into veins.
  • X-Ray Myelography - Myelography is an imaging examination that involves the introduction of a spinal needle into the spinal canal and the injection of contrast material using real-time x-ray.
  • X-Ray Bone - An X-Ray (radiograph) of the Bone is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions.
  • X-Ray Chest - An X-Ray of the Chest is the most commonly performed diagnostic x-ray examination.
  • X-Ray Lower GI Tract - Lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract radiography, also called a lower GI or barium enema, is an x-ray examination of the large intestine, also known as the colon.
  • X-Ray Upper GI Tract - An Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract radiography, also called an upper GI, is an x-ray examination of the pharynx, esophagus, stomach and first part of the small intestine.

For Physicians - At Premier Radiology we take pride in offering the highest level interpretation, diagnosis and innovative treatment for your patients.

• Reference Material & Forms - We are a progressive group of sub-specialized, board certified fellowship trained radiologists who work with physicians and hospitals to bring state-of-the-art diagnoses and treatment options to patients throughout southwest Michigan.
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For Patients - At Premier Radiology we are committed to providing the most innovative, proven and safe medical procedures to our patients.

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• Insurance - Premier Radiology covers two types of Medicare Advantage plans; contracted plans and deemed (PFFS*) plans.
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Contact & Locations - At Premier Radiology our physicians read and interpret diagnostic images for KNI and Borgess Health Alliance. We are also a part of the physician referral service at Borgess Health Alliance.