Strategic Radiology expands into new state, adding Kentucky private practice
Strategic Radiology is expanding into its 28th state, enlisting a Kentucky private practice.
The coalition of independent imaging groups on Tuesday announced the addition Central Kentucky Radiology PLLC and its 14 physicians. Based in Lexington—the state’s second most populous city and the “Horse Capital of the World—CKR provides interpretations and hospital staffing services to facilities across the region.
Its board-certified radiologists hold subspecializations across interventional and neuroradiology, nuclear medicine, musculoskeletal and breast imaging. Strategic Radiology said the practice is known for its responsive service, strong hospital partnerships and commitment to accurate and timely interpretations.
“We value independence and believe collaboration with like-minded practices strengthens our ability to serve our hospitals and referring providers,” Julie Coffey, MHA, CEO of Central Kentucky Radiology, said in a statement March 3. “Strategic Radiology provides a platform for shared insight, benchmarking and strategic support while allowing us to remain locally focused and physician led.”
Central Kentucky Radiology said it is committed to building a “strong physician culture.” The practice is focused on doing so through fostering a supportive work environment, investing in efficiencies and maintaining consistent leadership. CKR said it values long-term stability, along with ensuring radiologists can practice ethically and seek continuous improvement.
Coffey and colleagues believe this focus helps Central Kentucky Radiology to meet the “evolving needs” of referrers, healthcare partners and patients while also “preserving the integrity of its physician-led model.”
“Their practice embodies the core values of Strategic Radiology,” Scott Bundy, MD, CEO of Strategic Radiology and a physician with member practice Radiology Associates of North Texas, said in a statement. “We are proud to support practices like CKR that are shaping the future of radiology through radiologist ownership, leadership and innovation,” he added later.
This marks the third practice to join Strategic Radiology in 2026, following Indiana-based Evansville Radiology in February and Radiology Chartered, Green Bay, Wisconsin, in January. Chesapeake Medical Imaging, Annapolis, Maryland, also recently left the practice coalition this month after selling its imaging centers to RadNet Inc.
Here is the full list of Strategic Radiology member groups:
- Advanced Radiology Services, Grand Rapids, Mich.
- Alaska Imaging, Anchorage, Alaska.
- ARA Health Specialists, Asheville, N.C.
- Carolina Radiology Associates, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
- Casper Medical Imaging and Outpatient Radiology, Casper, Wyo.
- Catawba Radiology Associates, Hickory, N.C.
- Central Kentucky Radiology, Lexington, Ky.
- Colorado Springs Radiologists, Colorado Springs, Colo.
- Delaney Radiology, Wilmington, N.C.
- Eastern Radiologists, Greenville, N.C.
- Evansville Radiology, Evansville, Ind.
- Gaston Radiology, Gastonia, N.C.
- Grand Traverse Radiologists, Traverse City, Mich.
- The Hill Medical Corp., Pasadena, Calif.
- Hot Springs Radiology Services, Hot Springs, Ark.
- Huron Valley Radiology, a division of Advanced Imaging Alliance, Ann Arbor, Mich.
- IntelliRad Imaging, Miami.
- Mecklenburg Radiology Associates, Charlotte, N.C.
- Mountain Medical Physician Specialists, Murray, Utah.
- Naugatuck Valley Radiological Associates, a division of Advanced Imaging Alliance, Waterbury, Conn.
- Northwest Radiologists, Bellingham, Wash.
- Northwest Radiology, Indianapolis.
- Pacific Imaging Associates, Portland, Ore.
- Quantum Radiology, Atlanta.
- Radiologic Medical Services, Coralville, Iowa.
- Radiology Associates, Corpus Christi, Texas.
- Radiology Associates, Eugene, Ore.
- Radiology Associates, Jeffersonville, Ind.
- Radiology Associates of Albuquerque, N.M.
- Radiology Associates of Macon, Ga.
- Radiology Associates of North Texas, Dallas.
- Radiology Associates of Richmond, Va.
- Radiology Associates of Tallahassee, Fla.
- Radiology Chartered, Green Bay, Wis.
- Radiology Inc., Huntington, W.V.
- Regional Diagnostic Radiology, Sartell, Minn.
- Rhode Island Medical Imaging, Warwick, R.I.
- Riverside Radiology Medical Group, Riverside, Calif.
- Rome Radiology Group, Rome, Ga.
- Skagit Radiology, Mount Vernon, Wash.
- Southern Radiology Consultants, Baton Rouge, La.
- Summit Radiology, Fort Wayne, Ind.
- Tower Imaging Medical Group, Los Angeles.
- Triad Radiology Associates, Winston-Salem, N.C.
- United Imaging Consultants, Mission, Kan.
- University Radiology, East Brunswick, N.J.
- Wake Radiology, Raleigh, N.C.
- West County Radiological Group, St. Louis, Mo.
- X-Ray Consultants, a division of Advanced Imaging Alliance, South Bend, Ind.
Marty Stempniak has covered healthcare since 2012, with his byline appearing in the American Hospital Association's member magazine, Modern Healthcare and McKnight's. Prior to that, he wrote about village government and local business for his hometown newspaper in Oak Park, Illinois. He won a Peter Lisagor and Gold EXCEL awards in 2017 for his coverage of the opioid epidemic.