Radiology Associates of San Luis Obispo Joins Strategic Radiology, Strengthening Coalition’s Presence in California

Timothy Auran, MD

Strategic Radiology’s membership now includes over 50 practices representing more than 2,500 radiologists nationwide.

Joining Strategic Radiology gives our practice the opportunity to collaborate with other independent groups that understand both the opportunities and challenges of physician-owned radiology.”

— Timothy Auran, MD

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Strategic Radiology (SR), the nation’s leading coalition of independent, physician-owned radiology practices, today announced that Radiology Associates of San Luis Obispo (Radiology Associates) has joined the coalition, adding a longstanding California practice with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and physician independence. Strategic Radiology’s membership now includes over 50 practices representing more than 2,500 radiologists nationwide.

Serving California’s Central Coast since 1959, Radiology Associates provides comprehensive diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology services to patients, referring physicians, hospitals, and healthcare organizations throughout the region. The practice’s 23 radiologists bring broad subspecialty expertise and a longstanding focus on combining advanced imaging technology with timely, accurate interpretations and personalized patient care.

Radiology Associates also operates three outpatient imaging centers strategically located along the Central Coast: Radiology Diagnostic Center in Templeton, Five Cities Medical Imaging in Pismo Beach, and Digital Medical Imaging in Santa Maria. Across these facilities, the practice offers an extensive range of services including MRI, CT, PET, ultrasound, 3D mammography, X-ray, and other advanced imaging services.

“Radiology Associates of San Luis Obispo represents exactly the type of practice that makes Strategic Radiology stronger,” said Scott A. Bundy, MD, FACR, CEO of Strategic Radiology. “They have built an enduring independent practice by combining outstanding clinical care with innovation, strong physician leadership, and a willingness to continually improve how radiology is delivered. We are excited to welcome their physicians and leadership team to the coalition and look forward to the experience and perspective they will bring to our membership.”

Radiology Associates has previously undertaken significant efforts to redesign workflows, better align physician resources with clinical demand, and improve efficiency while maintaining its independence. That focus on finding new ways to strengthen the private practice model closely aligns with Strategic Radiology’s collaborative approach to addressing the operational and workforce challenges facing radiology.

“Joining Strategic Radiology gives our practice the opportunity to collaborate with other independent groups that understand both the opportunities and challenges of physician-owned radiology,” said Timothy Auran, MD, CEO of Radiology Associates. “We have always believed that independence requires us to continually innovate, adapt, and learn. Through Strategic Radiology, we can share what we have learned while gaining new ideas and perspectives from practices across the country that share our commitment to delivering exceptional care and building a sustainable future for independent radiology.”

Radiology Associates’ membership expands Strategic Radiology’s presence on the West Coast while adding another established practice committed to preserving local physician leadership. Through the coalition, Radiology Associates will participate in SR’s extensive network of peer collaboration, benchmarking, group purchasing, education, advocacy, and other initiatives designed to strengthen independent radiology practices.

About Strategic Radiology
Established in 2009, Strategic Radiology (SR) is a national coalition of 50+ privately owned, independent radiology practices that have come together to improve quality, gain operational efficiencies, and shape the future of private practice radiology. SR established the nation’s first imaging-specific Patient Safety Organization listed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and offers members shared savings through group purchasing, strategic partnerships, and proprietary services. Learn more at StrategicRadiology.org.

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