University Radiology

What University Radiology does

University Radiology, legally the Association of University Radiologists, P.C., is a physician-owned professional radiology corporation founded in 1984 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. The practice operates as a single specialty radiology group delivering diagnostic and interventional imaging across the East Tennessee region through exclusive or embedded partnerships with healthcare facilities — primarily University of Tennessee Medical Center, UT Regional Health Centers (Sevierville, Lenoir City, Morristown), University Breast Center, University Diagnostics, Ortho Tennessee at Cherokee Farm, and Provision Diagnostic Imaging. Services are accessed primarily via physician referral, with the central billing office handling patient and insurance billing.

The practice's service portfolio spans three integrated lines: Diagnostic Imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI, MRA, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, PET CT), Interventional Radiology (uterine fibroid embolization, laser vein ablation, hepatic artery chemoembolization, radiofrequency ablation, image-guided biopsies and drain placements), and Women's Imaging (mammography including 3D breast tomosynthesis, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, bone density, and pelvic imaging). Coverage is delivered by over 25 subspecialty, fellowship-trained radiologists across eight subspecialty areas: Neuroradiology, Musculoskeletal Radiology, Body Imaging, Women's Imaging, Cardiothoracic Imaging, Interventional Radiology, Interventional Neuroradiology, and Nuclear Medicine. Notable technical assets include the first Bi-plane Vascular/Interventional Radiology Suite installed in Knoxville, located at UT Medical Center.

The business model is fee-for-service professional services billing — both diagnostic studies and interventional procedures are billed to patients and payers through a central billing office, with revenue split across professional interpretation fees and procedure-based reimbursement. The go-to-market motion is enterprise partnership-based: rather than operating standalone imaging centers, the practice embeds its radiologists and reading services into partner facilities, capturing downstream referral volume and complex case work. Customer segments are hospitals and health systems, specialty care providers (breast, orthopedics), referring physicians, and ultimately patients routed through those channels — all concentrated within the East Tennessee region. No public ownership, funding, or parent company is identified; ownership resides with the practicing radiologists under the professional corporation structure.

Name

University Radiology

Legal name

Association of University Radiologists, P.C.

Website

https://utrad.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

University Radiology is a physician-owned professional radiology corporation in Knoxville, Tennessee, providing subspecialty diagnostic, interventional, and women's imaging services to patients across East Tennessee via exclusive partnerships with University of Tennessee Medical Center and affiliated healthcare facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Services

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512), Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Radiology Imaging Centers (X-ray/CT/MRI/Ultrasound) (HLAFAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Advanced Imaging & Specialty Radiology Centers (PET/CT, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional Radiology) (HLAFAKAB), Women’s Imaging & Breast Health Centers (HLAFAJAJ), Nuclear Medicine Clinical Services & Therapy Centers (HLAIAGAI), Radiation Oncology (HLAKAFAC)

Keywords

• Diagnostic imaging services
• Interventional radiology procedures
• Women's imaging services
• Nuclear medicine imaging
• Radiology practice services

Headquarters

HQ city

Knoxville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Diagnostic Imaging Services: Fee-for-service radiology diagnostic procedures including X-rays, MRI, CT scans, and ultrasounds billed to patients and insurance providers.
2. Interventional Radiology Procedures: Minimally invasive image-guided procedures including uterine fibroid embolization, laser vein ablation, chemoembolization, and radiofrequency ablation.
3. Women's Imaging Services: Specialized women's imaging including mammography, breast ultrasound, bone density scans, and breast MRI.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

University Radiology (Association of University Radiologists, P.C.) provides comprehensive diagnostic imaging, interventional radiology, and women's imaging services for patients in the East Tennessee region. Services span modalities including CT, MRI, MRA, PET/CT, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, and X-Ray, as well as minimally invasive image-guided procedures such as uterine fibroid embolization, laser vein ablation, chemoembolization, and radiofrequency ablation. Services are delivered across multiple partner locations including the University of Tennessee Medical Center, regional health centers, breast center, and standalone diagnostic imaging offices.

Product overview

University Radiology is a single-practice radiology group offering a comprehensive portfolio of diagnostic and interventional radiology services. The practice operates as a unified service offering rather than a modular software platform. Core services include Diagnostic Imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, PET CT) and Interventional Radiology procedures (Uterine Fibroid Embolization, Laser Vein Ablation, Hepatic Artery Chemoembolization, Radiofrequency Ablation). The Women's Imaging service provides mammography, breast MRI, and related screenings. Services are delivered at multiple partner locations including University of Tennessee Medical Center, UT Regional Health Centers, University Diagnostics facilities, and Ortho Tennessee at Cherokee Farm.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diagnostic Imaging Comprehensive diagnostic imaging services utilizing state-of-the-art technology and advanced techniques for accurate and detailed imaging results across X-Ray, MRI, CT, Ultrasound, and other modalities for patients referred by their physicians.
• CT (CAT) Scans Cross-sectional imaging of body tissues and organs using specialized X-ray equipment, providing clear images of the head, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and coronary arteries for diagnosis across a wide range of conditions.
• MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Detailed imaging without contrast material or radiation exposure, used for diagnosing various conditions. Includes Breast MRI for high-risk cancer patients and Cardiac MRI for heart disease assessment.
• MRA (Magnetic Resonance Angiography) MRI of blood vessels used to detect and treat heart conditions, stroke, and blood vessel diseases, capable of imaging without contrast material.
• Nuclear Medicine Diagnostic exams creating images of body anatomy and function based on energy detection from radioactive substances, used for evaluating organ function, detecting tumors, infections, and other disorders.
• PET CT Positron emission tomography combined with CT, primarily used for cancer detection and assessing cancer therapy effects. Includes PET Cardiac Imaging for heart muscle blood flow assessment.
• Ultrasound Medical imaging using non-harmful sound waves to create images of specific body areas, including breast ultrasound as part of women's imaging services.
• X-Ray Noninvasive radiograph imaging for internal body structures to assist in detection of injury or disease.
• Interventional Radiology Minimally invasive procedures including image-guided biopsies, drain placements, and vascular interventions performed at University of Tennessee Medical Center using a state-of-the-art Bi-plane Vascular/Interventional Radiology Suite.
• Uterine Fibroid Embolization Minimally invasive technique using X-ray guidance, sedation, and local anesthetic to block blood flow to fibroid tumors, causing them to shrink and die — an alternative to surgical hysterectomy.
• Laser Vein Ablation Minimally invasive procedure using laser technology to heat and seal affected varicose veins, causing them to collapse and fade away.
• Hepatic Artery Chemoembolization Specialized liver cancer treatment combining chemotherapy delivery directly into the hepatic artery with arterial blockage to prevent cancer cell spread.
• Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Cutting-edge minimally invasive procedure using radiofrequency energy to heat and destroy abnormal tissue including liver tumors, lung tumors, and certain heart rhythm disorders.
• Women's Imaging Comprehensive women's health imaging including mammography with Breast Tomosynthesis (3D mammography), breast ultrasound, bone density scans, pelvic imaging, and breast MRI for high-risk cancer patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Early breast cancer detection two years before patient or physician detection through mammography

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• University of Tennessee Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary hospital partner providing Department of Radiology services at 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. University Radiology provides comprehensive radiology and nuclear medicine services to hospital patients.
• University Breast CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCancer institute partner specializing in breast cancer detection and treatment with locations at Building F (1926 Alcoa Highway) and Northshore Town Center (1975 Town Center Blvd).
• University Tennessee Regional Health CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-location partnership providing regional health center radiology services at Sevierville, Lenoir City, and Morristown locations.
• University RadiologistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing radiology services at Turkey Creek location (14400 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934).
• University DiagnosticssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiagnostic imaging partner with multiple locations including Hall of Fame (601 Hall of Fame Drive), Northshore Town Center, and Halls locations.
• Ortho TennesseesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrthopedic partner providing musculoskeletal imaging services at Cherokee Farm location (1600 Accelerator Way).
• Provision Diagnostic ImagingsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiagnostic imaging partner serving West Knoxville at 1415 Old Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• RAYUS Radiology: National outpatient imaging platform (formerly Center for Diagnostic Imaging) offering MRI, CT, and women's imaging across multiple states; comparable diagnostic and women's imaging service lines, though primarily outpatient-focused rather than hospital-anchored.
• US Radiology Specialists: PE-backed (Bain Capital) national radiology platform providing subspecialty reads and on-site coverage to hospitals and outpatient centers; directly comparable business model (subspecialized radiologists, hospital and outpatient partnerships) at national scale.
• Radiology Partners: Largest US PE-backed radiology group with national footprint and significant physician ownership; comparable because both are multi-subspecialty, physician-owned radiology groups contracting with hospitals and imaging centers, though Radiology Partners operates at vastly greater scale.

Direct peers

• Charlotte Radiology: Large independent, physician-owned radiology group in the Southeast (North Carolina) offering subspecialty diagnostic and interventional services to hospitals and outpatient centers; highly comparable size, sub-specialty breadth, and partnership-based GTM model.
• Inland Imaging:
• Advanced Radiology Services: Independent, physician-owned radiology group serving Michigan and surrounding states with sub-specialty reads and interventional services; directly comparable private radiology practice with hospital partnership model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles28 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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