Not all practices are equal.

Our physicians are among the elite in their field, all board-certified and subspecialized, highly trained in both diagnostics and treatment. All share a steadfast commitment to clinical excellence and unparalleled quality of care — a value we deliver to every patient, with every interaction.

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Changing the way you think about healthcare.

We know that navigating the healthcare system can feel complex and overwhelming. But we intend to change that. Our ARA Cares Coordinators are solely focused on meeting each patient's specific needs — from scheduling to follow-up and beyond.

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Schedule your mammogram today.

Routine screening mammography is the only tool that has consistently proven to reduce breast cancer deaths. And experts agree that women 40+ should schedule mammograms every 12 months. Schedule yours today with ARA Health.

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Surgery without scalpels.

Many conditions that once required open surgery can now be treated less invasively — minimizing trauma to the body and promoting quicker healing and better outcomes.

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Count on ARA Health Specialists for state-of-the-art imaging and surgical technologies, coupled with the most advanced minimally invasive interventional procedures and techniques.

Specialties

Our physicians are among the elite in their field, all board-certified and subspecialized, highly trained in both diagnostics and treatment. Through extensive education and clinical training that exceeds industry standards, our physicians are true experts in their specialties.

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BREAST SERVICES

BREAST SERVICES

ARA Health offers the most comprehensive and personalized breast health experience for women in western North Carolina. Our centers are recognized as "Breast Imaging Centers of Excellence" by the American College of Radiology and are backed by state-of-the-art technology and ARA Health's subspecialized breast imaging radiologists.

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IMAGING

IMAGING

There's not an aspect of medicine that imaging does not touch. From screenings and diagnostics to image-guided interventions and surgeries, our imaging technology is unparalleled, and our collaborative approach drives improved health outcomes and value in healthcare.

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INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY

INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY

ARA Health is proud to offer our patients a list of minimally invasive alternatives to surgery. From comprehensive vein procedures to interventional oncology and more, we provide the highest level of skills coupled with the latest breakthroughs in technology and technique.

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NEUROINTERVENTIONAL

NEUROINTERVENTIONAL

Providing minimally invasive procedures to treat stroke, brain aneurysms, vascular malformations, spinal compression fractures, and more, our neurointerventionalists are here for you 24/7/365.

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VASCULAR SURGERY

VASCULAR SURGERY

Committed to treating disease with less risk, less pain and quicker recoveries, our vascular surgeons use cutting-edge techniques to diagnose and treat carotid artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysms, peripheral artery disease, and other complex vascular conditions.

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ARA Cares

From scheduling screenings and imaging appointments to coordinating biopsies, treatments, patient preps, and follow-up appointments, we want to help our patients efficiently navigate a system that can feel complex and overwhelming. ARA cares, and we're here to help.

ARA Cares Coordination

We created the ARA Cares platform to provide our patients with direct access to a dedicated team of professionals who are solely focused on meeting each patient's specific needs. It's our goal to ensure there are no gaps in the continuum of care, effectively decreasing the amount of time between diagnosis and treatment and improving outcomes.

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Clinician Testimonails
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We are committed to providing the highest level of service and care for patients and referring physicians alike. Fueled by our mission to help people reach their highest quality of life, we work every day to deliver value in healthcare and a positive patient experience.

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We are passionate about what we do, and we're here to help each woman develop a personalized imaging prescription designed just for her.

Dr. Fleeman
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We know that every image represents a person looking for an answer. We offer the region's highest quality imaging and interpretation by the most skilled, conscientious physicians, culminating in the right diagnosis and delivery of effective, comfortable treatment.

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ARA Commitment

Masks are no longer required at ARA Health Specialists' locations, unless you are experiencing respiratory symptoms.

COVID-19 Policy

Please read our COVID-19 statement to learn more about our revised precautions and the ways we're keeping you safe.

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Clinician Spotlight

Our staff includes board-certified radiologists, interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, neurointerventional surgeons, advanced practitioners, and more. Every day we're working toward the shared goal of delivering exceptional care and service to every patient.

 

Marianne Ballisty, MD

Pediatric Imaging

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Michelle Barishnikov, FNP

Vascular Surgery

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Mehul Bhakta, MD

Advanced Body Imaging, Breast Imaging

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Martin Black, MD

Breast Imaging, General Radiology

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Robert Boerner, MD

ED / Trauma Imaging, Neuroradiology

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Lauren Boyd, PA-C

Interventional Radiology, Neurointerventional

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ARA Locations

ARA Health Specialists is the largest and most advanced radiology practice in the region, providing a broad range of services and specialties to hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers throughout Western North Carolina.

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We're proud to offer comprehensive services to the 800,000 people who call Western North Carolina home.

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