Why our history & mission mean praise-worthy imaging services for you.
Our Mission.
Our mission at VIA is to deliver exceptional Imaging services to our patients and clinical colleagues through a team of compassionate, dedicated, and resourceful specialists.
Our Story.
Vulcan Imaging Associates (VIA) (formerly Radiology Associates of Birmingham (RAB)) is a diversified radiology group based in Birmingham, Alabama, that’s comprised of more than 28 Radiologists and Musculoskeletal Fellows. Our roots can be traced back to 1915 when James A. Meadows, Sr., MD began serving what is now St. Vincent’s Birmingham Hospital. Having proudly served patients and our community for the past 100 years, we are one of the oldest and most established radiology groups in Alabama.
In keeping with our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, most of our radiologists are fellowship-trained, having completed an additional 1-2 years of specialized training beyond residency. We provide a full range of radiology services, including radiography, CT, MR, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and mammography. Our services also include interventional procedures that include biopsies, injections, pain management, and drainages involving any location in the body. We also provide cutting-edge services, including 2D shear wave elastography for liver fibrosis/cirrhosis staging and the full range of musculoskeletal ultrasound services typically found only in quaternary care centers.