CRL Imaging is now performing some of the most advanced treatments for pain management.  On February 16th, Dr. David Spight, D.O. joined our team at CRL Imaging Edina to perform these additional services. Procedures include Radio Frequency Neurotomy, Medial Branch Blocks, Occipital Nerve Blocks, Cervical Sympathetic Nerve Injections and Discography. Call CRL Imaging Edina at (952) 285-3720 to schedule.

February 22nd, 2012 - Permalink

On Saturday, February 11, members of the Consulting Radiologists, Ltd. Breast Imaging team presented at the 2012 Breast Health Conference hosted by Piper Breast Center.  The purpose of the conference was to provide information about state-of-the-art breast imaging techniques as well as other areas of interest to caregivers in the breast health field.

Dr. Kevin Edelman spoke on Breast Imaging, Obesity and Tomosynthesis. Dr. Trudi Parker discussed the importance of MBI/BSGI as well as Contrast Enhanced Mammography. Dr. Christopher Engeler discussed the importance of meeting the unique needs of patients in a rural setting. Dr. Deborah Day wrapped up the conference touching on the difference between breast imaging centers and comprehensive breast centers.

February 13th, 2012 - Permalink

On February 1, Josser Delgado, MD and Jill Scholz, RN, CNP gave oral and poster presentations at the 2012 International Stroke Conference in New Orleans. They presented on behalf of CRL’s Interventional Neuroradiology team on the “Diagnostic Yield of Catheter Angiography and Repeat CT Angiography in Patients with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Who Have Negative Initial Non-Invasive Neurovascular Examinations.”

February 10th, 2012 - Permalink

Check out the link below to read the entire article featuring the only group in the Twin Cities area, and one of only two in Minnesota, implanting the Pipeline device. Nationally, 26 teams are using Pipeline.

http://www.startribune.com/business/138230864.html

January 31st, 2012 - Permalink

I just wanted to compliment your front desk staff and technologists on their wonderful customer service. I was in yesterday for a routine mammogram and then remembered that I was also needing to schedule a carotid ultrasound at some point that I hadn’t thought to coordinate in advance. The front desk people went out of their way to get it done shortly after my other test saving me a separate trip. I am a physician myself and I really appreciated your staff figuring out how to get something done rather than figuring out why something couldn’t get done. Everyone was very nice and friendly too. Thanks again.

Nina

January 30th, 2012 - Permalink

West Health, located in Plymouth, was purchased by Abbott Northwestern Hospital in June of 2011.  West Health is a large outpatient facility offering multi-specialty physician groups, lab services, surgery, and a full service imaging center.  Effective January 1, 2012 Allina chose to transfer radiology services to Consulting Radiologists, Ltd. with an expanded service line in Breast Imaging.  CRL and Virginia Piper Breast Center have extended the high quality of care they are known for to the West Health campus.  Dr. Lisa Schneider has been named the site lead radiologist and has provided excellent physician support throughout the implementation process.  CRL is pleased to partner with the physicians in the West Health facility and surrounding communities to provide world class imaging services.

January 27th, 2012 - Permalink

Consulting Radiologists Ltd. is proud to announce that our Interventional Neuroradiology team based at Abbott Northwestern Hospital is the only location in the Twin Cities, 2nd in MN and the 26th center in the United States to have achieved full certification for the use of the Pipeline Embolization Device. Congratulations!

January 23rd, 2012 - Permalink

Dr. Clarke Tungseth retired from his full time position with CRL at the end of 2011. He has been a highly regarded and dedicated physician with CRL for the past 22 ½ years. Dr. Tungseth received his doctorate degree from the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. He completed a family medicine residency and worked for Park Nicollet for five years before returning to the U of M as a radiology resident. He completed his radiology training and began work as a radiologist for Park Nicollet for six years before joining CRL in 1989. Dr. Tungseth has a rich history in medicine. In recent years he has been our leader at Waconia. Dr. Tungseth is widely respected by his peers and we wish him all the best as he moves into retirement!

January 11th, 2012 - Permalink

I am Susans’ niece, Shannon.  I traveled with Susie to Abbott Northwestern Hospital for her aneurysm coiling on Dec 21.  It was one of the best medical experiences I have ever had and I am so grateful for your team.  Susie’s sister was my mother Sonia. She died in 1987 of a second cerebral aneurysm.  It was the saddest event of my life and has had a big impact on the entire family.  The loss of 2 more of Susie’s brothers, most likely aneurysm along with Susie’s experience has been hard for us.

But to be able to change the life of Susie’s family by a procedure that took just a day is nothing short of a miracle.  She seems fully intact with barely a headache.  The education provided by Ruth Anderson, CNP, Dr. Tubman and Dr. Delgado was first class.  I only wish some of this information would have been available when my mother was alive.  The information provided was not only useful to Susie but to all of us.  Many of us are now working to have MRI’s to see if there is more aneurysm risk.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of your team.  You have changed our lives and we are grateful.

Happy New Year…2012 promises to be a good one.

Shannon
Grand Forks, ND

December 29th, 2011 - Permalink

Each year the staff of Consulting Radiologists, Ltd. put forth a collective effort to help a worthy cause around the holidays.  This year CRL Staff “adopted” a local safe shelter for women and children who are victimized by domestic violence. Often times these women and children leave their homes in a minute’s notice with nothing to call their own except for the clothes on their back.

In just 30 days, staff at Consulting Radiologists, Ltd. became little elves and set out to fulfill the Sojourner Project holiday wish list. By months end, we had collected an overwhelming 224 gifts, over a dozen gift cards and bus passes, a housewarming basket and many cell phones and accessories!

The gifts are now displayed in the “Holiday Boutique,” which allows the residents and community clients to choose gifts for their family members for the holidays. The Sojourner Project employees open their doors and welcome back anyone who has resided there in the last year to come and choose a gift as well.

A special thanks to The Sojourner Project for allowing Consulting Radiologists, Ltd. to give back to the community in such a grand manner. It is our hope to continue this relationship for many years to come. Thank you to all the employees again for making this a great success and Happy Holidays to everyone!

December 19th, 2011 - Permalink