This facility was designed to enhance the comfort of the patients while maintaining excellent scan quality.

Our MRI is a 1.0 Tesla Polaris short bore magnet with the widest diameter bore in the industry 61CM. This "short bore" technology allows the patient's head to be at or outside the bore for most exams.

• The claustrophobic failure rate is exceedingly low at approximately 1%.
• The MRI scanner is contained in a large room wit four outside windows. This creates a very open atmosphere and floods the room with sunlight.
  
• Patients are provided with special glasses that allow them to view the outside environment during their scan.
• All our MRI Technologists are registered and certified in MRI.
• Our MRI machine has been accredited by the American College of Radiology.

What is Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Angiography?

MRI and MRA uses a large magnet, radio waves and a computer to produce clear pictures of the body's tissues and arteries. The images obtained allow your doctor to "see inside" your body without the use of surgery or radiation.

Please Read the Following Carefully You cannot be examined if you have:

• A cardiac pacemaker
• Aneurysm clips in the brain
• Inner ear implants
• Metal fragments in one or both eyes
• Some other medical prosthetic devices may interfere with scanning. Please contact your MRI or MRA eligibility at 314-842-8655 X270

How should I prepare for My Exam?
Unless instructed otherwise by our staff, you need not make any changes in you daily routine. Follow your regular diet and medications, as well as your work and play activities. Plan on spending approximately one hour with us.

What will I experience?
When you arrive you will be asked to complete a questionnaire regarding your personal medical history. You may be asked to change your clothing as well as removing your jewelry, watch and wallet. These items will be placed in a secured locker. You will then meet with a certified technologist , who will explain your exam to you and answer any questions you might have.

The technologist will assist you onto the scanning table, make sure you are comfortable, and fit you with a headset for music whenever possible. The table will slide forward and the exam will begin. As the exam is performed, the only thing you will experience will be the normal humming and thumping sound of the radio frequency pulses as their start and stop. However, you will not feel anything at all, the exam is painless! During the scan you can communicate with us at all times. The technologist will be just outside the scan room and will be able to see you throughout the entire exam. So relax - many patients sleep throughout the scan. If you wish to have a companion accompany you during the exam, you may do so.

What happens After my exam?
You may leave and resume all of your normal activities. Your exam will be interpreted by a radiologist, who will report the findings to your personal physician. Your doctor will then discuss the findings with you.

Insurance
We are accepted by most major insurance plans. Please call our office if you have questions regarding acceptance of your insurance plan.

Scheduling
Office hours are by appointment only.

Hours of Operations
Monday - Friday
7:00 am - 9:00 pm

Please call 314-842-8655 x270 to schedule an appointment.

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