Advanced Radiology Services is one of the largest private practice radiology groups in the United States, providing excellent diagnostic and interventional radiology services to a substantial portion of Michigan. Headquartered in West Michigan, the highly subspecialized group of 180 subspecialty radiologists covers 28 hospitals, 9 health care systems, and scores of outpatient imaging centers, physician offices, and urgent care centers.

ARS also includes 40 advanced practice providers and operates a sophisticated managed services organization with more than 200 employees providing operations, IT, and administrative services. ARS operates the ARS Foundation, dedicated to supporting organizations that improve the health of the communities it serves as well as the future of radiology. Many of its physicians are active in education, research, and organized radiology.

Ryan Duhn, MD, President

Rita Westphal, CEO

—While imaging volumes increase and the radiologist shortage intensifies, ARS continues to focus on creative recruitment and retention strategies to meet our client needs and provide the highest quality patient care.  This includes implementation of increased extra shift rates, productivity incentives, and expanded independent contractor reading capabilities.  We continue to offer one of the richest benefit plans on the market with a fully funded 401k plan, zero out of pocket costs for medical/dental and a brand new paid parental leave. 

—We are focused on the physician reading experience.  We have outstanding in-house IT infrastructure and support for our ever-growing virtual work force. We continue to enhance our reading platform with Artificial Intelligence technology and other time saving workflows.  

 —We are a true hybrid model with academic options and private practice advantages. Our systems provide the highest complexity cases and outstanding learning opportunities.  Our Grand Rapids based diagnostic and interventional radiology residency programs are thriving with record numbers of applicants.