1 EXHIBIT 16.1 NELSON LAMBSON & CO. Business Advisors Certified Public Accountants We have read and agree with the comments under Change in Independent Auditors appearing in the Prospectus, which is part of this registration statement on Form S-1 of Alliance Medical Corporation dated August 22, 2001. /s/ Nelson Lambson & Co. NELSON LAMBSON & CO., PLC Mesa, Arizona August 22, 2001 Nelson Lambson & Co., PLC - 77 West University Drive - Mesa, Arizona 85201 480 831-6030 - Fax 480 644-9877 - www.nelsonlambson.com AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER OF BKR INTERNATIONAL