Our Radiologists

Expert Doctors. Professional Care.

Robert C. Newth, M.D.

Radiologist

Graduated from Kansas State University in 1985 with a BS in Biology. He earned his medical doctor (MD) degree at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1989 and completed his residency in diagnostic radiology at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1993. Dr. Newth is certified by the American Board of Radiology specializing in Diagnostic Radiology with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Neuro Radiology.

Graduated from Kansas State University in 1994 with a BS degree in Science. He received his medical doctor (MD) degrees from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1998. He also completed his diagnostic radiology residency in 2003 at the Kansas University Medical Center. Dr. Newth specializes in Diagnostic Radiology.

Christine A. Keesling, M.D.

Radiologist

Graduated from the University of Missouri – Kansas City in 1986. She earned her medical doctor (MD) degree from the University Of Kansas Medical School in 1992 and completed her residency in diagnostic radiology at the University of Kansas in 1996. Dr. Keesling completed her fellowship in pediatric radiology at Duke University in 1997. Dr. Keesling is certified by the American Board of Radiology specializing in Diagnostic Radiology.

Randall C. Newth

Radiologist

Graduated from Kansas State University in 1994 with a BS degree in Science. He received his medical doctor (MD) degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1998. He also completed his diagnostic radiology residency in 2003 at the Kansas University Medical Center. Dr. Newth specializes in Diagnostic Radiology.

Michael P. Green, D.O.

Radiologist

Graduated from the University of San Francisco in 1991 with a BS in Biology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Health Sciences (presently Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences) in 1995. He went on to complete an internal medicine internship at Kansas University Medical Center in 1996, his radiology residency at the University of Missouri- Kansas City in 2000, and completed a fellowship in cross-sectional (body imaging) radiology at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center in 2001. Dr. Green is board certified by the American Board of Radiology.

John B. Pope, M.D.

Radiologist

Graduated from Kansas State University with a BS in Chemistry (Pre-Med). He earned his Medical Doctor’s degree (MD) from the University of Kansas in 2003. He completed an internship in Internal Medicine in 2004 and a residency in Diagnostic Radiology in 2008 from the University Of Kansas Medical Center. He also completed a fellowship in Body Imaging at Baylor College of Medicine in 2009. Dr. Pope is certified by the American Board of Radiology in Diagnostic Radiology.

Andrew Harmon, M.D.

Radiologist

He earned his Medical Doctor degree (MD) from the University of Kansas in 1999. He completed an internship at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Illinois in 2000 and a Residency in Diagnostic Radiology in 2004 from the University of Kansas. Dr. Harmon is certified by the American Board of Radiology in Diagnostic Imaging. 

Aamer Farooki, M.D.

Radiologist

  • Fellowship: MRI, Mallinkrodt Institute of Radiology, St. Louis, Missouri
  • Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, Mallinkrodt Institute, St. Louis, Missouri

Dr. Aamer Farooki is a board-certified radiologist with fellowship training in magnetic resonance imaging. He attended Harvard University for college, graduating with multiple honors including manga cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He then graduated at the top of his class from Duke Medical School. He was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and received multiple additional awards and honors including a Howard Huges Scholarship. For his performance during his transitional year internship, he was recognized with an Intern of the year award. After this, he completed his Radiology residency and fellowship in MRI at the Mallinkrodt Insitute in St. Louis.

Dr. Steven Gould, DC, D.A.C.B.R, F.I.C.C.

Radiologist

*Board Certified Chiropractic Radiologist

*Diplomat of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology

*Fellow of the American Chiropractic College of Radiology

*Fellow of the International College of Chiropractors

*Board member for the Kansas Board of Healing Arts

Scheduling

We have these convenient hours to serve you.

Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Call 913.831.0509 to schedule your exam. Or referring offices print off an Exam Request Form
and fax to us at 913.831.0439

Frequently Asked Questions

My doctor scheduled me for an exam at Diagnostic Radiology Institute. What should I expect upon my arrival?

First – we have a check-in time and a scan time. We ask that patients arrive 15-30 minutes prior to their actual scan or x-ray. When you arrive the receptionist will greet you. We will make a copy of your insurance card and driver’s license. If you are a work comp patient we will only ask for your driver’s license. You will be given some paper work to fill out with information pertaining to your demographics, medical history, and a consent form. If your doctor gave you prior studies, films, or x-rays, we will collect them for our radiologist to review. You will be directed to a waiting room where you will be screened and go over your medical history. If you are having an MRI, you will be asked about certain metals and you may have to remove them. Everything will be locked in a private room and you will take the key with you.

Why would I need a contrast?

Contrast (gadolinium) is used for certain studies. For example: If you have had surgery on your spine, it is used to differentiate between a new injury and scar tissue. If the diagnosis is MS; the contrast is used to highlight the possibility of plaques. It also highlights tumors. Contrast is a clear solution that is injected into your veins. It is injected partway through the study and then some sequences are performed again.

Our doctor and nurses are on site for contrast studies.

What if I want more than one area scanned?

An MRI is specific to the area your physician orders. We have to go by what the order says. If it says left shoulder but both of your shoulders hurt, we cannot add the right shoulder. The same with your spine – If the order says lumbar; we will scan your low back area and that is all.

If you think you need something else scanned please discuss that with your physician prior to your appointment. If another scan is added, we need to be notified. You are given a 45-minute time slot for each scan.

Do you accept my insurance?

We are in almost every insurance plan in the Kansas City area. Some insurances require a precertification number. We will work with your referring physician to obtain that, however, it is your responsibility to make sure it is obtained. Some insurances require authorization from your primary care physician. It is your responsibility to obtain that prior to your exam. Physicians can fax that to us or you can bring it. We will assist you if necessary. Please make sure you bring all insurance information with you.

What about payment?

Some insurances pay 100% others have a deductible or co-pay. We require that you pay your co-pay at the time of service. We also ask that you pay a portion of your deductible if it has not been met. We will bill your insurance company and send you a statement. For your convenience, we accept cash, check, Master Card & Visa.

Can I get a copy of my exam?

Patients are given a CD of their examination for their permanent record.

How do I get my exam results?

Your exam will be interpreted by one of our board-certified radiologists. It will be transcribed and finalized. It will then be sent to your referring physician who will go over the results with you.

You will be given a CD with your MRI images on it – This is your permanent medical record to keep. We can share your images and results (Following all HIPPA Requirements) via the NUANCE CLOUD, as long as the requesting doctor or hospital uses the same cloud system.

We can always provide you a copy of your written results after your consultation with your physician is completed.

Diagnostic Radiology Institute of Kansas City