Medical Physics Consulting — Board-Certified Diagnostic Medical Physicist Services
Board-certified medical physicist consulting for imaging centers and hospitals. EPEs, accreditation support, shielding design, and radiation safety across FL, MD, VA, DC, CA, NV, and more.
What's included
Board-Certified Expertise
All consulting provided by ABR-certified diagnostic medical physicists
Multi-Modality Support
Comprehensive physics support for CT, PET/CT, MRI, mammography, fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine, and more
Regulatory Compliance
Full compliance with NRC, state regulations, ACR, and Joint Commission requirements
Geographic Coverage
Serving facilities across Florida, Maryland, Virginia, DC, California, Nevada, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware
Why it matters
- Expert guidance from ABR-certified physicists
- Regulatory compliance assurance
- Improved patient safety and image quality
- Streamlined accreditation processes
- Predictable, cost-effective consulting
Designed for
What is medical physics consulting?
Medical physics consulting gives imaging facilities the expert oversight needed to keep equipment safe, performant, and compliant. A board-certified diagnostic medical physicist evaluates imaging equipment performance, designs radiation shielding, manages radiation safety programs, and produces the documentation state inspectors and accreditation bodies require.
DRPS offers consulting on both a project basis and through ongoing service agreements, tailored to the scope and modality mix of each facility.
Services
Equipment Performance Evaluations (EPEs)
Annual comprehensive testing across CT, PET/CT, MRI, mammography, fluoroscopy, diagnostic radiography, and nuclear medicine — covering performance, dose, safety interlocks, and producing a formal compliance report.
Radiation shielding design
Calculations, plan review, post-construction surveys, and signed certification letters for new construction and renovations.
Radiation safety program management
Radioactive material license management, named RSO services, occupational dose monitoring, and radiation safety committee support.
ACR accreditation support
Protocol development, clinical image review, physics testing, and submission preparation for ACR accreditation programs.
Quality assurance programs
Ongoing QA, calibration, image-quality monitoring, and dose optimization between annual evaluations.
The DRPS commitment
72-hour reporting standard
Physicist-signed reports within 3 business days of survey completion — keeping your facility compliant through surprise inspections and keeping billing cycles moving.
Immediate remediation support
If a unit fails testing, our physicist coordinates with your service vendor on remediation and re-tests when the system is ready — no second trip fee.
Audit-ready digital portal
Secure cloud dashboard with every report, shielding calculation, and RSO record organized for state DOH or Joint Commission review on demand.
Board-certified continuity
A dedicated ABR-certified physicist who knows your equipment fleet and your staff — not a rotating roster of junior inspectors.
AI-empowered compliance via Claritas
Our proprietary compliance platform flags dose drift, calibration issues, and documentation gaps between annual surveys, so problems get resolved before an inspector encounters them.
Regulatory framework
NRC 10 CFR Part 20, state radiation-control programs (FL, MD, VA, DC, CA, NV, PA, NY, NJ, DE), ACR and Joint Commission standards, and applicable FDA equipment requirements.
Service area
DRPS serves facilities across Florida, Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, California, Nevada, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. Coverage outside these states is available on a case-by-case basis.
FAQ
How often do we need medical physics consulting?
Annual EPEs per imaging system, with radiation safety program services on a quarterly or ongoing cadence depending on license type and scope.
What qualifications should we look for in a medical physicist?
ABR board certification in Diagnostic Medical Physics, experience with your specific modalities, and familiarity with your state's radiation-control regulations.
What's in an EPE?
Equipment performance testing, dose measurements, safety interlock verification, image-quality assessment, and a report formatted for state and accreditation submission.
How fast can you respond to urgent needs?
Typically 24–48 hours; expedited service is available for critical compliance or safety situations.
Do you provide audit support?
Yes — on-site support during state inspections and Joint Commission surveys.
Related services
- ACR Accreditation Support — full-service ACR accreditation across CT, MRI, mammography, PET, nuclear medicine, and ultrasound
- Radiation Shielding Design — shielding calculations, plan review, and post-installation surveys
- Radiation Safety Officer Services — named RSO and radiation safety program management
- Radioactive Material License Support — NRC and Agreement State license applications, amendments, and renewals
- Contact DRPS — discuss your facility's physics consulting needs
Ready to get started?
Talk to a board-certified medical physicist about your facility's needs.