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Chad Blockley of ARA Theranostics.

CHAD BLOCKLEY

Theranostics Case Coordinator

Chad Blockley is a certified paramedic who received his training at the National College of Technical Instruction in Riverside, CA. His areas of technological specialty include nuclear medicine, vascular imaging, and cardiology. He served as an ambulance EMT in south central Los Angeles, responding to 911 emergency calls, and had positions assisting with vascular imaging and nuclear stress tests. Chad is dedicated to spending time with each ARA patient and getting to know more about them as they go through diagnostics or treatment at the Theranostics Center.

Chad had a previous career as a professional photographer in Los Angeles and Dallas. He obtained a B.A. In Studio Art from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.F.A. in Commercial Photography from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA.

Chad lives in Buda, TX, and enjoys photography, camping, cooking, and spending time with his wife, son, daughter, and black lab, Dixie. He also speaks some German, stemming from his time as a student in Germany.

Samantha Dixon Workflow Specialist ARA Theranostics Center

SAMANTHA DIXON

Theranostics & Neuroradiology Workflow Specialist

Samantha Dixon earned a B.A. in History from the University of Texas at Austin. She has worked in the private emergency services industry as a medical personnel scheduler and business manager. Samantha began her career with ARA as a Patient Care Advocate, then worked with the Hospital Relations department. As a Workflow Specialist at ARA Midtown, Samantha enjoys being the point person for patients and helping them have the smoothest experience possible with their theranostic treatment. Samantha lives in Austin and spends her free time reading and doing arts and crafts.