Virginia E. Klaas M.D.
Nuclear Medicine Specialist
533 South 336th Street Suite C Federal Way Washington, 98003About
Director of Nuclear Medicine Department at Valley Medical Center
Education and Training
Irvine School of Medicine
University of California
Univ Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca 1989
Board Certification
Nuclear Medicine
Radiology
Nuclear MedicineAmerican Board of Nuclear MedicineABNM
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR- Nuclear Radiology
Provider Details
Virginia E. Klaas M.D.'s Expert Contributions
What is the key difference between an X-ray and a CT Scan?
An X-ray generally is 2D, so details may not be seen as well. A CT is 3D; the T stands for tomographic. Often, contrast will be given during a CT to help define structures much better. From your description, it sounds like a CT scan is a good idea. You need to know what you are dealing with and a plain X-ray is not giving you, or the doctors, all the information you need. READ MORE
What are the tests to confirm bone marrow cancer?
A bone marrow biopsy would be needed to confirm the diagnosis. Other tests frequently ordered to help define the extent of the disease are CT, MRI, bone scan and possibly a PET. Blood tests are also usually needed to assess for anemia and other blood abnormalities READ MORE
Expert Publications
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Awards
- 'Top Doctor,' Seattle Magazine, 2010
- Top Doctor, Top 1%, US News World Reports 2012
- Top Doctor, Seattle Magazine 2011
- Top Doctor Seattle Metropolitan Magazine 2012
- Top Doctor Seattle Magazine 2012
- Alpha Omega Alph Medical Honor Society since 1989
- Intern of the year 1990
Internships
- Saint Mary's Hospital, San Francisco
Fellowships
- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology; St. Louis, Missouri, 1995, Nuclear Medicine
Professional Society Memberships
- Society of Nuclear Medicine, Radiologic Society of North America, King County Medical Society, American Medical Association, American Roentgen Ray Society, Washington State Medical Association
Articles and Publications
- A Diagnostic Approach to Asbestosis, Utilizing Clinical Criteria, High Resolution Computed Tomography, and Gallium Scanning. American Journal of Industrial Medicine vol 23, number 5, 1993
What do you attribute your success to?
Excellent Teachers and Great Mentors
Hobbies / Sports
- Ballroom Dancing
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