Mary Washington Healthcare and Medical Center Radiologists Affiliation

Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) and Medical Center Radiologists (MCR) are excited to announce a new affiliation that will strengthen and unify radiology services across the region, ensuring continued access to high-quality, reliable care.

• Medical Center Radiologists is the oldest and one of the largest radiology groups in Virginia, with more than 70 years of experience serving patients across the commonwealth.
• With more than 90 radiologists and physician assistants, including fellowship-trained subspecialists across nine imaging areas, MCR is the only hybrid academic-private group in the commonwealth.
• MCR has a long history of participating in medical school education, residency training, and fellowship training. The affiliation seeks to create an environment that not only provides high quality care but also builds a sustainable environment for physicians to train and create practices in the community.

There will be no disruption of imaging services or staffing during this transition, including mammography and women’s health services.

Patients currently receiving care at any outpatient Mary Washington Medical Imaging facility or as an inpatient at Mary Washington Hospital or Stafford Hospital will continue to receive the same high-quality care across all locations throughout the Mary Washington Healthcare system. Read more in our press release.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

About the affiliation

Q: What was announced?
A: Mary Washington Healthcare announced a new affiliation with Medical Center Radiologists (MCR). Beginning February 1, 2027, MCR will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient radiology services across the Mary Washington Healthcare system.

Q: Why is Mary Washington Healthcare making this change?
A: This affiliation reflects a long-term strategy to strengthen radiology services, support continued access to high-quality care, and position Mary Washington Healthcare for the future.

Q: When will patients begin seeing changes?
A: The affiliation begins February 1, 2027. Until then, patients should continue scheduling and attending appointments as they normally would.

What Patients Can Expect

Q: Will patients experience any changes?
A: No. Patients should continue to schedule and attend appointments as they normally would. There will be no disruption to imaging services during the transition.

Q: Will this affect inpatient imaging at Mary Washington Hospital or Stafford Hospital?
A: No. Patients receiving imaging services in the hospitals or at any Mary Washington Medical Imaging location will continue to receive the same high-quality care through the Mary Washington Healthcare system.

Q: Will mammography or other women's imaging services be affected?
A: No. Mammography and all women's imaging services will continue without interruption.

About Our New Affiliate, Medical Center Radiologists

Q: Who is Medical Center Radiologists?
A: Medical Center Radiologists is the oldest and one of the largest radiology groups in Virginia, with more than 70 years of experience serving patients across the Commonwealth. The practice includes more than 90 radiologists and physician assistants and has extensive experience in academic medicine, residency training, and subspecialty imaging.

Q: Why did Mary Washington Healthcare choose Medical Center Radiologists?
A: Medical Center Radiologists is a highly respected radiology practice with more than 70 years of experience serving Virginia communities. The affiliation reflects a shared commitment to high-quality patient care, clinical excellence, and the future of radiology services in the Fredericksburg region.

Q: Why is the affiliation important?
A: The affiliation supports Mary Washington Healthcare's long-term commitment to high-quality imaging services while helping address the nationwide shortage of radiologists through physician education and future residency training opportunities.

Q: Why is the residency program important?
A: Like many healthcare organizations across the country, Mary Washington Healthcare is planning for the future physician workforce. Working with MCR to expand radiology education will help support long-term access to imaging specialists in our region.