20 Best Radiology Programs In Colorado Springs, CO (2022 Updated)

ACC is the best Community College in Colorado period. A large fraction of the teachers employed here are ex-Ivy League professors. My intro to business teacher was a top business professor at Clemson University. Most professors have PhD’s as opposed to a master’s degree. The grading process is very fair and these professors really care about your education and will go above and beyond to see that you succeed, granted you actually seek the help this is college people the teachers most likely aren’t going to come to you. There are so many different resources, including, but not limited too: Free tutors who are amazing ( in my opinion better than if you hired one), teachers who actually care about your future and present situations, book store/school supplies store on campus, a cafe with Caribou coffee, a milkshake machine and other great snacks, there are plenty of different areas to do school work or study that are very comfortable and convenient, they have hundreds if not thousands of majors and minors to choose from you want it, they’ve got it and so much more. Arapahoe Community College is by far the greatest her in Colorado. It is not overly priced the tuition rates are so great basically you can receive an Ivy League education for 10-15k per year. It’s an amazing way to save money especially when you are planning to go to a big university. Better to spend 10-15k on required pre- requisite classes, AKA GenEd rather than 25-75k. And since ACC has such amazingly qualified professors you won’t be behind , or unable to transfer successfully to a 4-year university, you will be able to make a smooth transition. Go to Arapahoe Community College; it’s for your own good. Thanks you won’t regret it😄 Dylan F currently enrolled studenDylan Fries

Veteran student here, all I can say is this school has been a waste of my benefits. The administration is aware that they are understaffed, busy, and stretched far too thin. Though nothing has changed not just with ACC but CCCS as well. There was a total of 4 semesters dealing with covid and distance learning, and there was no change in how it felt to learn from Spring 2020 till this past Spring 21. Four semesters with no change in how classes are taught, how students are engaged, how professors make sure that you are understanding the information, the list goes on and on. I had given up in most of my classes that I took here. I have felt everything but motivation, and determination to want to participate and study. The course I am studied in was faulty and dated. The introductory class alone is dated and will not prepare you for what it is to be an interior designer let alone give an actual representation of the work done in the field. I didn't learn to sketch, read floor plans, study the design process, bubble charts, box charts. I LEARNED HOW TO DECORATE. It was also very clear that if you wanted to decorate and only decorate you would do well in this program. I can’t believe how much this organization has failed its students and faculty. Save your scholarships, grants, and VA benefits and go else were.David Pratt

I’m seriously contemplating whether I to stop attending ACC. It doesn’t make since that online classes cost $100 extra per credit when a professor has you read chapters, and answer the chapter questions and do a weekly discussion question. There was no feedback to where I could know if I was grasping the concepts. I’d rather research what books each class provides and read them on my own then Pay $900 to a teacher that doesn’t communicate with us at all. On top of that, I experienced a micro-aggression during my final presentation where my professor asked if my business sold burritos because we were a Latino museum… This school needs to work with educating their teachers to learn how to treat their diverse students with respect and dignity. I was really excited to jump back into school. I had an entire plan but now I may just revise it and not include anymore investment at ACC.Victoria Gonzalez

Before intellitec i had no clue what i wanted to do with my future. I was kind of just floating around not taking anything seriously. Then when i found my passion for the medical field i had a really hard time figuring out where to start. Intellitec gave me and opportunity of a lifetime. Not only did this experience teach me to adapt to unfamiliar circumstances, it showed me that even when u think there isn’t a way, there always is. Along my journey at intellitec i met some of the most warm hearted people who have nothing but your best interests in mind. Mr. Roby, one of the instructors, creates a comfortable atmosphere that keeps his students engaged. Miss Davis, former student and now instructor, has zero issue with breaking a subject down one step at a time at a pace you are comfortable with. Mr. Thorn, our lab instructor, is very informative and allows u to branch off so that you can become more familiar with the craft. Last but not least, Miss Lo, intellitec’s instructor and extern coordinator, is someone you can ALWAYS go to no matter the problem. She’s not only your shoulder to cry on when you need one but she’s also someone with the most remarkable networking skills. Miss Lo. got me an interview for a job outside of school in ONE 5 MINUTE PHONE CALL and because of her i am now currently employed at the location i externed at. Her number is definitely one you should have. Overall Intellitec has done nothing but provide me with a second family. Anyone who is interested shouldn’t hesitate a second ! *the photo is my new family at the QwikCareMd office*ANGEL AVINA

I just wanted to give a positive shout out to the teacher of CCR:100. Until recently, I didn't know how this psychology class would be applicable to the real world. Rest assured, it is. I won't mention the name of the restaurant, but there is currently a GM that has enjoys screaming at employees in front of customers, all day. You are rushed through training and at times purposely trained wrong. With this class I was able to professionally express to the GM how this coercive behavior is not okay to do in front of a customer. I was able to point out flaws in management skills professionally, which in the long run has saved my record. The GM used nothing but unprofessionalism and excuses throughout each email proving strong signs of weak leadership skills. These emails include insults and calling me a liar. there was no professionalism, whatsoever. This particular class gives students the strength, courage, and applicable skills to improve the workplace, to find the right work environment, and essentially teaches you a form of management that is a business psychology applicable when you need it most. Thanks Mr. GRonald Lucier

Current HVAC student and very pleased with my education so far. The teachers care about not only my education but my goals and path moving forward. I was having a tough time getting employers to notice me and take my resume seriously. Until I asked Rob Gleghorn, the Career Services Manager, for help that is. He helped me sort out my resume, going above and beyond to make sure it was the best version I could present. I started getting calls from employers the next day. I instantly went from hoping to land an interview to trying to figure out how to choose from the best option. I feel IntelliTec is more than just a school, it's a career builder. The teachers are knowledgeable in their field and always willing to spend extra time going over subject matter that I have questions about. The faculty members have a way of making me feel proud of my direction and accomplishments.Geoff Brown

Terrible school. They charge you an absurd amount for supplies after you've paid for classes and do not disclose it will be a charged item (Or that you will be kicked out of the class and your seat given to another person if you do not pay. You know, the class you already paid for and got in?). Not only that, this is a second job for most teachers, so good luck finding one that actually has enough energy or fs to give to teach a night or afternoon classes. Dont forget that they like to cut class lengths in half (Semester to a quarter), double the amount of time in class (from 2-4 hours), not inform anyone in the class of this AND move the location of where the class is supposed to be last minute to another campus. Oh! And let's stack on more homework than a someone taking a doctorate because the teachers figured that using an online program will make it so they only need to sit around, and they dont care enough to have the class there for the entire 4 hours. DO NOT GO HERE. GO LITERALLY TO ANY OTHER SCHOOL IN THE STATE KIDS. It's a bigger cash grab than a pyramid scheme. Only reason youd ever take a CMC class is for an AP Highschool class. I cannot stress that youd have more fun waisting your money on yourself over this absolute joke of a school.Carlton Phelps

This is my second semester at CMC. I really love the teachers and the price!! I would recommend anyone to attend here, especially if you are an in-district student. It's very affordable! I have found the teachers to be amazing. All of my teachers have been very engaging and interested in helping me succeed in my career goals. I would say there is only one downside that I have encountered and that is lack of flexibility in scheduling. I needed very specific classes, and they all seemed to be scheduled on top of each other. This led me to a stretched out schedule and lots of miles traveled (& wasted time) to other campuses to get in the classes I need. But I made it work and for the price and amazing professors, I am very happy that I was able to make it work. CMC has been great!!Amy Kovach

Colorado Mountain College (CMC) is an accredited two-year and four-year institution with eleven college campuses serving 12,000 square miles in Western Colorado, United States. Founded in 1965, the institution grants more than 120 bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and certificates, in a wide range of fields from Digital Media to Ski Area Operations. Approximately 20,000 students take on-campus or online classes every year, with a college-wide ratio of thirteen students to each teacher.Badr A

I loved this college, compared to a university I saved a TON of money, and I have had nothing but amazing experiences with staff and faculty. They went above and beyond to help me and make sure that I was taking the correct classes for what I wanted to do and that all my credits would transfer. The professors are dedicated to helping the students that want to be helped, just like any school there are the students who don't care and don't put in the effort. It is your money so you are responsible for showing up and doing the work, but as long as you do your professors will be there to help. The campus is also pretty and well maintained.Sarah Reinick

I went to college here for welding and i have to say it was the best schooling experience i have ever had in my life the teachers actually care and are real. They really want to help you and make sure you achive. My welding instructor is a great man and i Larned alot from him. Pls as a place you are curious about having your child attend i recommend it highly.Hayden Jungemann (Iron Tank)

Good little community college. Attended myself and currently have a daughter there. Financial aid was easy to apply for and they explain everything fairly well. Class sizes were ok and instructors were laid back. Maybe a little too much! Lots of parking and a well laid out campus with constant police presence.Kerry Dougherty

I LOVE LOVE LOVE working at Pima in COS! After 30 years in general practice, I am so happy to share my experiences and make new memories with the students and staff. The students are so amazing that I get sad when then leave! Many of them keep in touch and visit when they are nearby or in town. People that I meet in the veterinary field (and the human medical field for that matter) are excited to tell me all about the incredibly talented Vet Techs and Vet Assistant students that have landed at their location after attending Pima. They are asking me to KEEP THEM COMING!! The leadership is supportive and approachable. They make a great effort to celebrate and show appreciation for the students and the instructors throughout the year. A shout out during a staff meeting means a lot to those of us that are teaching every day! We are proud to be celebrating Pima Medical Instutitute's 50Th anniversary and kudos to the really popular, soft and comfortable 50th anniversary t-shirts. . .my evening students wear them EVERY casual Thursday night! Finally, when you work with a team that loves coming to work, everyone is supportive and willing to help each other. We always push each other to do better and make the learning environment fun to build a community. Shout out to all my students. . .love you guys and come by to say hello and let me know how you are doing!!!! Keep sharing your awesome stories and experiences with me. . .they make my day!Dr Mary Carr

I've spent a year and a half at Pima in the veterinary assistant and technician programs and I love it! The instructors are amazing and they do everything they can to help you succeed. I've gotten to work with animals I never thought I would go near and I've gained so much confidence from my experiences. I'm going to be sad when it ends but I'm thankful for the accelerated curriculum that fits my schedule.Aleska Oleksuk

I really enjoy coming to Pima! I genuinely felt like my life didn’t have a plan before. Now that I am on the Pharmacy Technician program, I feel like I have a sense of purpose again. The staff here is amazing, and Jenn really helped me in the enrollment process to get started as soon as possible. Ms.J is a great teacher!! I definitely recommend coming here if you’re trying to change your life.Rosalia Estanislao

I have experienced numerous hospitals in the last 71 years as a patient and private caregiver. My husband had surgery at Penrose in January of 2022. I have NEVER seen this kind of professionalism, expertise, and most of all the friendliness and helpfulness exuded by ALL of the staff! The procedures and technology were up to date and in use. People knew what they were doing and highly skilled. This results in patients being more comfortable and "at ease". Thanks for "genuinely caring" about the patients in your trust. I award all with an A #1 rating and 6 stars!Rosalie Ricci Gysel

I don’t know which part was my favorite: being treated as a prisoner, being given a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenic without ever having heard voices in 38 years, not having the diagnosis discussed with me in any way: or not being told in my 6 days at the hospital that I more likely than not have cancer. I had to find out from a family doctor later on who was incredibly surprised to be the one breaking the news to me. Avoid Penrose at all costs, who defrauded Medicaid for likely tens of thousands of dollars by keeping me imprisoned for so long.Ryan Dyer

Our family's experience… My elderly mom has been in and out of this facility several times recently. On each occasion she was left to languish in her bed, becoming weaker and weaker each day. Following one visit, she couldn't even sit up in a chair. We asked everyone we could to please walk her, so she could return home safely. We were met with inaction, excuses and indifference. She was in some ways, worse off than when she was admitted. If they are short staffed, it's because they just made sweeping layoffs!Becky Bennett

Can't say enough good things. Doctor Sung is excellent & his bed side manners are pleasant. He has done both of my back surgeries. After one, I was off of pain medication in 2 weeks & 2 days. My other surgery, a neck fusion, made the pain in my neck, shoulders, arms, and hands pretty much dissapear. Now, I am facing another surgery & I can't wait because I want out of pain!! I referred a friend that had surgery with him; and as a massage therapist, several of my clients have had surgeries with Doctor Sung. Not one had anything bad to say. My last visit was awesome: Check in went pleasantly smooth, the person who took me back was gracious & X-rays were a snap, even she was really nice. I saw his PA Kelsi, she was very thorough & extremely knowledgeable. She was also caring, personable & down to earth. I actually shop my insurance around & to include certain doctors & Doctor Sung is one of them. Thank you for taking care of me for all these years, and for taking care of my referral & my clients. ** If you are tired of pain, do not put off surgery**Wendy Havens

I called Dr. Watson's office first thing in a morning, and they were able to fit me in his schedule for that afternoon. As soon as I filled out the paperwork, I was walked in, and on x-rays were done right the way. After the doctor examined my injury and we looked at the x-rays, he assured me that my injury was not as severe, which made me feel a lot better instantaneously. Sure enough, few days later I felt a lot better. There were no traces of the trauma or development of any complications just like Dr. Watson said. Very grateful and happy patient for the expertise!Raliza ilieva

I am a returning patient of Dr. James Bee. I returned because the first experience I had with him 16+ years ago proved to be so successful and recommendation-worthy. When I knew it was time for a second back surgery (the first procedure still had everything in place and was not the issue), I was so thankful Dr. Bee was still available (I knew he was because I had recommended him to others who had utilized him and also rendered their gratitude). My recent surgery was much more extensive but still allowed me to offer nothing but positive accolades for Dr. James Bee.Rebecca Johnson

I use to come to this urgent care because it was one of the good ones. However after tonight I will never come back and I refuse to recommend this location to anyone. The male doctor that worked was more concerned about pushing people out because he wanted to go home. I got in the clinic around 6:50pm and while standing in line the receptionists just complained everytime someone walked through those doors. While sitting there they locked the doors so no one else could come in and they made it a big ordeal because now no one else could come in because they wanted to go home! So I finally got taken back to a room and I didn't have a nurse I had a technician from x ray. The doctor was in such a rush to push patients out that 2 minutes in he barged in and then said oh I will be back to the technician. Then she left and about five minutes later he comes in and was so rude and unprofessional. He did nothing for me. Not even a referral. He told me to go see my primary. I didn't even get discharge paperwork. He was rude and didn't have a single clue on what he was talking about. He didn't do his job because he wanted to go home. The staff tonight had no respect for patients and they were all loud enough to make it known they were annoyed with people walking in. On top of all of this they didn't call patients in order. Honestly this should be considered theft. I came in and you said just go to your primary physician and he didn't do any scans, and he didn't even do a referral. So he did nothing . He wanted to go home so bad that he didn't do his job. By far one of the worst experience!Alicia Borchardt

We were skeptic on whether or not we should take our LO to a UCHealth branch because our first visit with a different location was a horrible experience! We drove 20 minutes to this location & I will certainly do it again if needed! I had called prior to going there, the front staff had looked up my number after my call & saw that our LO was established, so she added us to the schedule prior to our arrival. It took less than 5 minutes to get settled into a room. The nurse was very considerate being that our LO wasn’tfeeling well and was fussy. She then came back with a teddy bear to help cheer up our LO & our baby loved it! Dr. Bob came in shortly and was very patient and answered all our questions. Overall the whole team had wonderful bedside manners! Thank you ALL for loving what you do & also showing it! Happy Easter!Joann Camacho

This is truly the best urgent care I have ever been to. The employees at the front are very attentive, the nurses and medical assistants are also compassionate and attentive and Dr Japp is obviously in the right profession. It is so absolutely inspiring to see a doctor who really does care about the patients which he sees. It was so relieving to actually have a doctor be this attentive and helpful! I pray that life gives back to him as he has given! I can't say enough good things here! Thank you!Brian Kleiner

I visited Nice Touch as a new patient. I was a bit skeptical so I read the reviews before my appointment and all the reviews were good so it convinced me to go. I liked the environment, its small which made it feel comfortable for me. Close quarters for some reason made me feel better. The staff seemed down to earth and not stuffy and stiff like a lot of dental offices. Jennifer was my dental tech and she was fun, she made me laugh the whole time and had a very gentle touch. We epext to leave the dentist in pain. When I was done my cheeks were sore! Not because I was poked and prodded or had my mouth stretched to discomfort from being in the hands of a rough and impatient dental tech. It's because Jennifer kept me laughing and smiling the whole time. Dr. Nichol did come in and check the work of his assistant which was also impressive. I did have a great experience, I hope to make Nice Touch my regular Dental Office, and I will refer others to their officeRabena Alexander

It’s taken me some time to write this review as I needed to have a comprehensive experience prior to delivering my thoughts. I have terrible dentist anxiety from a childhood experience. However, due to the patient, caring and gentleness of Dr. Nichols and his staff I can truly say I have had the best dental experience of my life. They have been nothing short of kind. Every question I’ve had has been answered. I have had cleanings, fillings and most recently a root canal and I’m very satisfied. They also take the time to educate patients about efficient methods to care for your outside bones 😂 even if you’ve had them for a few decades. Finally, Dr. Nichols is definitely one of the most caring and involved dentists I’ve met. Great chair side manner and genuine patient care. Check ‘em out! You won’t regret. 😁Flavien Sylvester

We were visiting family in the area and our daughter needed to see a dentist during our visit. Our family recommended Nice Touch Dental and I am so glad they did! They were able to get us on the schedule to be seen quickly. Dr. Nichol and his staff were extremely welcoming and helpful even though they knew we weren’t going to become regular patients. The office was clean and clearly recently renovated. I learned it’s a family-owned husband (prior military) and wife team who have been doing the updates themselves in their free time. Everyone we came in contact with took the time to explain things to my 6 year old so that she was comfortable with them doing the dental work. The ladies at the front desk were patient and friendly as we worked out billing/insurance information.Katheryn Pargin

I had 2 appointments at the hospital the same day, but they were spaced 5 hours apart. I asked if they could work me in earlier so I wouldn’t have to sit in the parking lot for 5 hours. Wasn’t feasible to go home because I live 1.5 hours away. I didn’t want to kill time by “window shopping” because I’m having surgery In 5 days….trying to avoid catching a cold or Covid. They were very understanding and worked me in.Linda Grover

A couple years ago I had a very orange experience during an MRI with Anesthesia. Another was scheduled and just before the day of, they told me they didn’t have the necessary equipment and would call me back to reschedule. I had to call them after a few weeks where they now tell me they are no longer providing MRIs with anesthesia. They did have called me. Not professional any longer.CINDEE RICE

The people working in the Durango Hospital are all very courteous and kind. Never have to wait long to see whomever you went there to see and the facility is always spotlessly clean. Great place to have this close to home when one needs medical attention!!Jerald Cauley

The check in individuals at the front desk of Penrose Hospital imaging and radiology department are always extremely knowledgeable, and helpful as well as efficient. The young lady the checked me in was superb in her knowledge and in her swiftness and caring. The young man that took my x-rays was efficient and very pleasant. There was very little wait time through the entire ordeal and afterwards the front desk, same young woman assisted me quickly and getting the printout of my Radiology report I had a choice of five places to go to and I always prefer Penrose Hospital radiology.Clara Meury

I had an appt on the afternoon with the radiology department. I live over 2 hours away and I was there r to have done other tests done. I stopped by the department to see if I might be able to have a scan done earlier (or I had a 3 hour wait ahead of me). The staff was very friendly and was able to get me in quickly (to my surprise and delight). I got a call the next day with the results. I would highly recommend themLarry Eyberger

My experience was great the only problem I had is the parking availability is very poor Limited handicap spots close to the door I have difficulty in walking long distances and it was a long distance to my CT exam from the parking lot uphill in some cases inside the building Other than that it was a five star rating visit to Penrose is always good just a few comments on the facilitiesTimothy Harper

The staff was very nice and courteous. I only had to wait 5 minutes after filling out my paperwork before they called me back to get the MRI. They provided me with scrubs that fit correctly, which I was surprised about because I wear tall shirts since I am very tall. The radiology technician was very careful with my foot which was being scanned. After I got the MRI, they quickly made me a CD-ROM of the scan. The Radiologist finished their interpretation of the scan within 2 hours after the scan. I thought I would have to wait until mid day the next day to get the results, but they finished it the same day. I was very pleased with their urgency of reading the scan. I went in at 3:30PM and my doctor called me with the results at 6:00PM. Thank you Invision Sally Jobe!Jeremy Brown

Both women that I interacted with (front desk receptionist/intake person and MRI operator) were professional, courteous, and kind. They explained everything I needed to know and made me feel welcome. My appointment was on time with no unnecessary waiting, and yet it did not feel rushed. The heated blanket and personalized Spotify channel in headphones while I was in the MRI were the icing on the cake. Great experience all around!Deana Hopkins

The CT tech Kevin was excellent. He explained everything, answered my questing, got me comfortable and got the IV quickly and easily. The test was done fast and I felt he really cared about his patients and his job. Front desk ladies were efficient and very nice. Kudos to everyone!Mary/Marsu Nolan

I had a total right hip replacement done at Penrose-Saint Francis on Thursday morning & was able to come home Friday afternoon! My Orthopedic Dr.Adams did an excellent job & said I’ll soon be feeling better!!! All of the medical staff treated me wonderfully & I’m looking forward to going back for my left hip replacement after the right one heals! The room I was in was very neat & clean! My hospital bed was comfortable. The PT & OT therapists were very helpful & my nurses & CNA’s were wonderful!!! I had a great view from my room window & the whole hospital is so nicely decorated & very neat & clean. It was a great environment to recoup from surgery!!!Cindy Forbes

St Francis continues to impress with their healthcare and patient care, the imaging and radiology clinic was just as exceptional. From check in to procedure and then check out, was an outstanding patient experience, the ease, timeliness, plus the technician patient care and comfort was truly a great experience. Her prep to me as well as walking me through each step and constantly checking to see how I was doing and comfortable was a godsend. Truly a medical professional and takes great pride in her work and patient experience.Charles Goodman

I had 3 Ct Scans, and the whole procedure took less than 30 minutes. It started with a blood test to check my kidney function which gave results in a couple of minutes. Ryan answered every question I had, and was quite supportive. The last time I did a CT scan it was at a different place and took much longer from start to finish. The results were summarized for me the next day. There was no crowded condition anywhere, and the warm blanket was very comforting. lol.John Holz

If zero stars was an option that is what I’d give my recent routine mammogram experience. This was The Worst medical experience I have ever had. The technician was physically intimidating and a bully and I felt so unsafe I had to leave and not even get the test. I’ve reported it to the hospital. I’ve also spoken to the department supervisor and she was equally as bad. There was no accountability, and they are unable to guarantee that I won’t be scheduled with the same technician If I were to reschedule with them. I’m so grateful for Sally Jobe being only 1 1/2 hours away, and where in the previous 9 years they were only ever kind, respectful and professional.Amy Mosow

I went through their online portal and completed my paperwork online the night before, and am SO happy I did. My 1 hour-long CT scan appointment ended up lasting me a total of 15 minutes, wait and all. The team that did my scan was positive and friendly not only with myself but with each other, which totally helped calm my nerves. I’m not sure about the other departments, but this department is doing a great jobKatelyn Marino

Staff was very considerate and asked several times if I needed a wheelchair. One staff member wheeled to a location closer for my next appointment. Walter was very helpful too. He assisted me in getting me in and out of the MRI. Overall, if put in the position to recommend this procedure to be done at the hospital, I would highly recommend it! You have good staff and it shows!Bob Mayerle

I am happy to say this was a good experience.. I was processed in a quick and friendly manor. The MRI technician "Brodie" did a good job of accurately inforning me of the timeframe I would be in the MRI tube and my test results were surprisingly quick. In a matter of about an hour. My experience in the past was it took a number of days to get them back. This makes a significant difference when you are experiencing pain like I am. Again good experience! I will request this location and company in the future. Anastacio Montoya.Anastacio Montoya

It took forever to get an appointment, over 3 weeks and then they sent me to the Briargate campus! The receptionist was ok, I didn't find her warm and friendly. The tech was great, professional and friendly. Of course the machine is very loud and they did not have headphones to listen to music while your in the tunnel! They really need to get a bigger better facility for that location! I have been to the Monument location, really good one!Lesa Woolf

I was able to get my MRI in a timely manner and the workers were nice and attentive. As for the customer service side, I was unable to see my reports on the Penrad website. When trying to view my report on different web browsers the file wouldn't load. Hopefully they can fix that issue so that other people can view their documents as well.Shaquara Peters

I will update this in a few months as my treatment progresses, but I am so glad to have found the cancer center at Anschutz. I have decided to have SBRT radiation treatment for my prostate cancer. I expect it to be a trying 4-5 months, but the professionals at UCHealth Radiation Oncology make it a much easier experience so far. Update September 2022: My results from radiation therapy for prostate cancer are quite good. Some side effects are there, but they are having a much smaller impact on my life than I feared. My PSA has held steady near zero. I'm very happy to have gotten a 3T MRI to guide my biopsy, and to have gotten radiation therapy instead of a prostatectomy. But I have lowered my star rating because of one huge blind spot in my treatment – Pain Management. In preparation for radiation (which is in itself, basically painless), I needed fiducial implants to help the radiation machine/computer find my prostate. And I needed a "Space OAR" to protect my digestive tract from the radiation. These were done under local anesthesia in a huge procedure room with two doctors, several nurses, and way too many observers. And the local anesthesia, lidocaine injections, apparently just did not work for me. I have never felt such excruciating pain. (The doctor said the procedure was usually "well tolerated", a phrase I have come to suspect hides intense pain.). Three fiducial markers were slowly threaded up to my prostate, followed by a device like a caulking gun inserting the hydrogel Space OAR. I think I screamed, perhaps several times. I had been assigned a nurse to turn up the music in the headphones and provide any support and comfort she could. She attempted small talk. (If the procedure was so "well tolerated", why did I need a comfort nurse?). I have since found that many top hospitals have switched to a general anesthetic, perhaps akin to that used for colonoscopies. When I asked my doctor about making such a switch so that other men didn't have to suffer like I did, he said it would "upset our flow"! I'm not certain I understand how big a burden that would be. Colonoscopies happen every day without causing significant discomfort. Perhaps a new "flow" would be worthwhile. I HIGHLY recommend that other men find a facility that offers general sedation for fiducial and Space OAR implantation. For that matter, even for prostate biopsies, which can also be quite painful. As long as UC Health sticks with the local anesthesia approach, I cannot in good faith recommend that friends and relatives go there for treatment.Joseph Lemmon

My experience with Dr. Ryan Lanning, Radiation Onocology has been amazing! I have been going to UCH since 2011 for kidney disease, kidney transplant, and lung cancer! Now I’m fighting stage 4B head & neck cancer. Dr. Lanning has explained everything in terms I can easily understand. He truly cares about his patients! I have seen many, many doctors at UCH throughout the years but none as kind,‘caring & thorough as Dr. Lanning. He was very aggressive with my treatment and 3 months after stopping radiation there is no evidence of cancer on my Pet Scan! I realize this can change at any time but I feel as if I Have Dr. Lanning treating me I can win this battle with cancer! I haven’t really had the chance to thank Dr Lanning in a personal note and I’m Hoping he gets to see this. So if anyone needs a Radiation Onocologist go with Dr. Ryan Lanning….you will love him!!! Thank you Dr. Lanning for all you have done for me and my family! We all are forever grateful. Whatever the future holds we know you did your very best! I could go on and on that’s how much my family and I love this doctor!!!Arlene Faybik

Courtesy, Professionalism, Patience and Empathy. UC Radiation Oncology Staff Top Notch. From the moment walking through the front door to the end of the appointment, the care, knowledge, patience and thoroughness of my assessment provided me with a complete picture of my health, options for treatment and requests for my input as I meet the challenges of my current condition. Peace of mind is a big deal. Thank you to All staff members at UC Radiation Oncology!Chris Neilly

Jen what is song kind and sweet, I am nonweightbearing and on a knee scooter and she came out from behind her desk and got me some water and asked me if I needed anything else. Super easy to talk to, got me in a little earlier, Jeff was also really wonderful and accommodating and helped me out with the pillows for my legs, my head and reminded me to be extra careful getting on the table and off. He got my boot for me, they were both super great and I hope and pray that they will open an imaging center like this where I live. It’s totally worth the four hour round-trip but honestly, you guys need to Open something near us because our MRI facility is lacking significantly!! Thank you so much for having the wide bore machine!! Lela, sorry don’t know if I’m spelling her name correctly, she help me significantly when there is problems with the paperwork to try to get me scheduled so appreciated!! You guys are the best!!P Christmas

I was really scared because I had never had an MRI before and movies and tv depict them as so bad. However I arrived at the Denver West office which was so lovely they had snacks and water as well as hot beverages. Patty the receptionist was so lovely and assured me everything would be ok. I had to change into scrubs and put my things in a locker which was also lovely and I felt really safe putting my things in the locker. Elizabeth was my MRI technician and she was also so wonderful I had a wonderful experience and would give them 10 stars.Kimberly Lamperski

The office was meticulously clean. The staff was incredibly professional and ran the office perfectly. The service is what I would have expected from a high-end hotel check-in desk. I loved having scrubs to wear instead of just a gown and I felt like the staff wanted to take care of me as a person and not just as another nameless patient. They checked in regularly during the procedure. I will definitely try and schedule all of my imaging at Health Images going forward and will recommend them to anyone with imaging needs in the future.Marybeth Goettlicher Cook

The staff were the kindest women I have ever encountered at a medical facility! From the front desk to the tech, they were all so friendly, welcoming, kind, understanding, and super helpful. I had some concerns about my tests and they made me feel like I wasn't bothering them at all in voicing my concerns and I can't thank them enough for that!Robin Peka

As always, A Sally Jobe visit is always a comfortable experience. The tech was wonderful in doing the mammogram in a professional, informative and relaxing manner. Front desk staff also friendly and professional. I've been going to Sally Jobe for decades. Great place to go when a scan is needed.Laur Hagan

Very friendly and efficient staff, from the front desk to the back office. My nurse/technician gave me concise directions and the exam was over in a relatively short time. I was able to make next year’s appointment when I got home after receiving an email. The results were ready the next day. 😃Fran A

They saw me same-day, late Friday afternoon. After nearly two weeks with a broken thumb, I wasn't certain whether or not I needed surgery, and I was nervous about my options. I felt seen and heard and taken care of. They took x-rays and walked me through my choices, explaining that I basically needed surgery to avoid serious long-term problems; they presented a couple surgery options: a less invasive choice, and a more heavy-duty option with a higher chance of full success. Since I'd be out of town for two weeks starting Tuesday, scheduling surgery wasn't really gonna happen over the weekend, so they put me in a cast at closing time Friday and scheduled me for a followup right after I get back in town; to reevaluate my thumb and my surgery options. I'm grateful to each person here, from the front desk/ check-in who made sure they could provide the care I needed, to the PA, X-ray tech, doctor, and the lady who put my cast on. Each one looked at me and saw my specific needs and made sure to take care of me as a person and as a patient.Duffy Khalsa

I was very pleased with the level of care and compassion I received during my visit. Candace, who handled my registration was very efficient and kind. The X-ray tech was very gentle and took her time to help ease me into the correct spot to help mitigate the pain I was experiencing. PA Stephanie was very attentive and concerned with making sure she listened and did not miss anything while addressing all of my questions and concerns. She explained her diagnosis very plainly and ordered the necessary follow up testing right away. I am so glad I went here!Jennie Ortega

I had injured my wrist while traveling and it had not healed so when I returned home I made it a priority to have it looked at. I went to the walk-in CSOG clinic. As a retired healthcare professional I can say CSOG exceeded my expectations. I was checked in and seen in under 30 minutes. Within a few minutes of being taken to the bay I was seen by the medical assistant and immediately after that I had x-rays. Less than 10 minutes later I was seen by the PA. The PA was thorough and competently evaluated my injury. I would highly recommend CSOG!Daphne Horvath

Admittedly, I have had one good experience at CSI. The tech who did my mammogram was helpful and courteous and made the appointment go really smoothly. My other experiences there were not nearly as good. Scheduling error upon scheduling error meant it took months to get a follow up appointment for further imaging. Things like scheduling me on a day when the radiologist isn’t in, and therefore that type of imaging isn’t performed. Additionally, at one imaging appointment, the technician had me change into the exam gown in the exam room — while she remained in the room with me. There are changing facilities with lockers at this center, so this was wholly unnecessary. Then after the imaging while I was cleaning up and getting redressed, she walked in without knocking or announcing herself while I was still nude from the waist up, made some comment about how it’s ok because we are both women, and then stayed in the room while I finished dressing. This is unacceptable. I will not be going back to Colorado Springs Imaging. If Penrad can’t get me in, I’ll go to Denver or Pueblo or literally anywhere else.Emily Holzmer

Front line staff was easy to work with and very helpful. I was taken for the test within a 15 minute window of my appointment time. The tech that took the scans was very kind and she could tell my apprehension over the test and put me at ease. I truly appreciated her soothing voice and kind demeaner. My mother died of breast cancer and so it is important to me that I'm able to stay calm through the process every year that I have to get mammograms. Big thank you to the tech she was awesome!Janine Shirley

I have been coming to this location for my mamograms for 3 years now. It is the best spot for this procedure in Colorado springs. They now have new gowns, pink with satin trim, which are a cut above any I have used. If you get a diagnostic exam and have had previous problems, you get your results before leaving. The technians are unusually kind and take time to answer any questions. I highly recommend this location when in the area.Suzy Rakowski