INFORMATION for PATIENTS
Map and directions
to Dr. Vlasuk's
office
Our Insurance/Payment Policy
ABOUT DR. VLASUK
Dr. Vlasuk has practiced in
Bellevue, WA, from 1970 to the present time.
From 1970-1982, she
conducted a general chiropractic practice, giving her valuable clinical
experience, which she adds to her radiologic expertise.
From 1982 to the present,
she has specialized in diagnostic imaging, providing out-patient x-ray lab and
consulting services.
DC
stands for Doctor of Chiropractic.
DACBR
stands for Diplomate, American Chiropractic Board of Radiology
This
denotes a Board-Certified specialty in diagnostic imaging.
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Cum laude
graduate of the National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, IL, 1970, with
degree of Doctor of Chiropractic.
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Licensed to practice
chiropractic in the state of Washington, 1970
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Postgraduate Board
Certified in radiology: Diplomate,
American Chiropractic Board of Radiology, 1981.
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Chiropractic Radiology
Consultant for the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
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Author of chapter on
x-ray procedures for Labor and Industries chiropractic standards document.
Many other publications.
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Adjunct faculty in
radiology at Bastyr University, Naturopathic Medicine Program.
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Postgraduate faculty
appointments in diagnostic imaging at 8 chiropractic colleges.
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Teaches approximately
200 hours of postgraduate lectures to doctors in diagnostic imaging every
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WHY HAS YOUR
DOCTOR REFERRED YOU TO DR. VLASUK?
Better and More Relevant
Information
In addition to a full
pathological report, Dr. Vlasuk includes biomechanical concerns of vital interest to
chiropractic and naturopathic physicians. Unlike
the typical medical procedure, Dr. Vlasuk performs upright (standing) x-rays
whenever possible. Bending views to
assess spinal motion are also available.
Dr. Vlasuk’s reports are
much more complete and contain more clinically-relevant information than is
included in a typical medical radiology report. This often improves claims handling due to better
documentation of the patient’s problem. Dr.
Vlasuk specializes in the neuro-musculo-skeletal system.
Excellent Image Quality
Film quality and patient
position receive meticulous and unfailing attention.
Improved Safety
A special high frequency
x-ray generator is used, which cuts radiation doses down at least a third
– and often more – as compared to a typical x-ray lab.
Every other radiation protection technique is zealously employed.
Patients can be assured that they are getting the lowest possible
radiation dose.
Personalized
Attention
Faster Service
X-ray patients leave our
lab with their x-rays and Dr. Vlasuk’s report, so that there is no delay in
beginning treatment
WHY
USE A DACBR, A CHIROPRACTIC EXPERT?
As noted above, there is more to an x-ray report than just ruling out
pathology. A DACBR will also devote attention to the biomechanical concerns
that are of vital interest to
chiropractic and naturopathic physicians.
Upright (standing) x-rays are frequently utilized whenever possible, and bending views
may also be used to
assess spinal motion.
These biomechanical findings provide added information to assist treating
doctors in formulating an effective treatment plan for their
patients. DACBRs specialize in the neuro-musculo-skeketal system.
A
1995 study* compared the performance of 496 health care providers in
interpreting x-rays of the lumbosacral spine.
Compared
were:
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general
medical radiologists
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chiropractic
radiologists
(DACBRs)
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skeletal
radiologists [MD radiologists specializing in radiology of the skeleton]
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medical
physicians in clinical practice
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chiropractic
physicians in clinical practice
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a
variety of medical and chiropractic residents
and students.
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The
test results of chiropractic radiologists, chiropractic radiology residents, and
chiropractic students were significantly better than their medical
counterparts.
Chiropractic
radiologists showed a 2.3 times greater accuracy rate as compared to medical
clinicians.
*Taylor
JA, Clopton P, Bosch E et al, "Interpretation of Abnormal Spine 1995;20;10:1147-1154.
DR. VLASUK PROVIDES ONLY DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
SERVICES. SHE DOES NOT TREAT PATIENTS.
WE ACCEPT DIRECT REFERRAL OF YOUR FRIENDS
AND FAMILY FOR X-RAY SERVICES.
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