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Hollywood Healthcare & Diagnostic Imaging provides state-of-the-art equipment and high-quality medical care for patients across Los Angeles. For many years we have served thousands of patients of General Doctors, Chiropractors, Orthopedic Doctors, and Individual Cash-Based clients with affordable MRI Screening.

Our accurate and detailed results allow doctors to identify symptoms, diseases, and start the treatment process. Our facility is open to referrals and walk-in patients that are looking to have an MRI scan.

The board-certified physicians at Hollywood Healthcare & Diagnostic Imaging recognize the importance of radiology in diagnostic medicine and commit themselves to high standards of superiority and excellence. Hospital-based tests could be high-end, slow, and impersonal. We offer a cost-effective, individualized, and prompt experience.

Assisting you is our priority. That's why we commit ourselves to offer timely and accurate interpretations that best serve patients and the referring doctors. Our dedication to the well-being and health of the patients makes us the first choice for most cash-based patients and doctors in Los Angeles.

One way to make sure your needs and preferences are met is to offer you services designed specifically for your needs. Our staff is multilingual and can guide you through the diagnostic scanning process. Our objective is to make the imaging services pleasant, comfortable, and prompt as possible.

What is Magnetic Resonance Imaging?

An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is a popular procedure across the globe.

It uses radio waves, a computer, and a large magnet to create comprehensive and cross-sectional images of internal structures and organs.

Typically, the scanner resembles a tube that has a table, permitting you to enter.

Unlike x-rays and CT scans, it doesn't use hazardous ionizing radiation.

What are the Uses of an MRI

An MRI helps your doctor to diagnose an injury or disease. It can also monitor the progress of your treatment.

It could be done on various body parts and is instrumental for looking at the nervous system and soft tissues.

A magnetic resonance imaging of the spinal cord or brain could discover numerous things, such as:

  • Brain injury
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Stroke
  • Cancer
  • Blood vessel damage
  • Inner ear problem
  • Eye problem

An MRI of your blood vessels and heart look for heart disease, challenges with your heart's structure, damage due to heart attack, and blocked blood vessels.

On the other hand, an MRI of your joints and bones search for cancer, bone infection, disk challenges in your spine, low back or neck pain with nerve signs, and damage to your joints.

Additionally, MRIs are used to check the health of the following body organs:

  • Liver
  • Kidney
  • Breasts
  • Pancreas
  • Ovaries
  • Prostate

Functional MRI

Functional MRI measures cognitive activity by monitoring your blood flow to specific brain areas. Blood flow increases in an area where neurons are active, giving insight into the neurons' activity in your brain.

fMRI has revolutionized brain mapping. It allows physicians to analyze the spinal cord and brain without the need for drug injections or invasive procedures.

It also helps researchers learn about the function of an injured, diseased, or healthy brain.

Moreover, functional magnetic resonance imaging is used in clinical practice. Regular MRI scans detect anomalies in the tissue structures, while an fMRI scan could detect an abnormality in an activity. In other words, an fMRI tests what a tissue does instead of how it looks. Therefore, doctors use it to analyze brain surgery risks by identifying brain regions involved in vital functions like sensing, planning, speaking, and movement.

Functional MRI is also used in determining the effects of brain and head injuries, tumors, stroke, or neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.

How an MRI Works

A magnetic resonance imaging scanner has two magnets, which are the equipment's most essential parts.

Your body is mostly consisting of water molecules that comprise oxygen and hydrogen atoms. In the middle of an atom is a proton sensitive to magnetic fields and functions as a magnet.

Generally, water molecules in your body are arranged randomly, but on getting into the scanner, the initial magnetic field causes water molecules to align in one direction. It can be either south or north.

Then the second magnet is switched on and off in a sequence of speedy pulses. It causes all hydrogen atoms to change alignment when turned on and switch to the original relaxed condition.

Electricity passing through gradient coils causes coils to vibrate and creates a magnetic field, resulting in the scanner's knocking sound.

While you can't feel the changes, the MRI scanner could detect them. And together with the computer could form cross-sectional images for your radiologist.

Our Services

At Hollywood Healthcare & Diagnostic Imaging, we believe that an integrated approach to care and diagnosis offers the most effective and appropriate care for patients. Our team of experts from different disciplines benefits patients with accurate diagnoses and more complete treatment options.

Some of our core services include:

Chiropractic Services
Chiropractic Services
Orthopedic Services
Orthopedic Services
General Doctors
General Doctors
Cash-Based Clients
Cash-Based Clients
Chiropractic Services
Chiropractic Services
Orthopedic Services
Orthopedic Services
General Doctors
General Doctors
Cash-Based Clients
Cash-Based Clients

About Hollywood Healthcare & Diagnostic Imaging

At Hollywood Healthcare & Diagnostic Imaging, we offer patient-centered care daily. What does that mean? We speak to you. We explain the scans and what we're searching for. We provide the best technology that we can offer, and we treat you with utmost care.

It adds up to a beneficial and satisfying experience during the visit.  Moreover, we have earned a good name for many years to offer accurate and fast reporting to referring doctors, most of whom refer themselves, their patients, and loved ones to us.

To ensure your convenience and comfort, we offer:

  • A compassionate, educated staff with good listening skills
  • World-class imaging equipment in a comfortable and peaceful setting
  • Easy parking
  • Favored provider for many insurance firms
  • Convenient scheduling
  • Multilingual staff

American College of Radiology Accreditation

The American College of Radiology certifies our facilities for high practice standards following a peer-review analysis of the practice. Hollywood Healthcare & Diagnostic Imaging has done the below to obtain the accreditation:

  • We have voluntarily undergone a thorough analysis process to satisfy the recognized standards for image procedures and quality.
  • Our equipment is suitable for the treatment and test you will get, and our facility meets safety and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Our staff is qualified through certification to conduct and interpret the medical images and administer radiation therapy treatment.

Experienced Radiologists

All our radiologists have completed extensive clinical education and specialized training in their area of expertise. They are board-certified experts with fellowships and membership in several professional organizations. They are also driven to continually improve the services they offer and their skills and knowledge.

The radiologists frequently attend society meetings and conferences to learn about the MRI field's latest advancement and provide these technologies and techniques to our patients. That way, we can offer our patients top-notch care.

Understanding Our MRI Process

Discussed below is a step-by-step guide to obtaining our MRI scanning services:

Contact Us Either by Phone or Through Our Inquiry Form

Our practice is dedicated to offering you a great care level in a personalized and friendly environment. We provide imaging services to our patients in pleasant surroundings in a world-class facility.

We take pride in the relationship we have established with patients. We pay attention to maintaining your confidence and trust. We are also honored that doctors and patients refer their loved ones to us.

We look forward to making a long-lasting relationship with you.

We hold our practice to a high level of excellence. It entails the care we offer, our equipment, safety, and health protocols we adhere to, and our services. And most importantly, our goal is to provide all patients with outstanding service and professional outcomes at a pocket-friendly cost. Moreover, we offer reasonable pricing for persons without a health plan.

Because you have a choice in MRI scan providers, you can opt to have your MRI at a different facility than your hospital or doctor’s office. You can contact us through our inquiry form or by calling our phone number. We look forward to welcoming, serving, and answering your questions.

Contact us today at 323-486-7502 to schedule your initial appointment or learn more. Our friendly support team is available 24/7.

One of our Friendly Team Members will be in Touch to Schedule your Appointment

Once you contact us, one of our team members will reach out to you. They will ask you a few questions. That way, you can choose the time and date, which works best for your schedule, and we will book an appointment immediately.

The answers you give are for your clinic consultation with the radiologist so that we can better serve you.

Due to the strong magnetic field during the medical examination, certain conditions might prevent you from scanning. When scheduling the appointment, please tell our support team if any of the following conditions applies to you:

  • Skin tattoos (Some inks have metal)
  • History as a metal worker
  • Bullet wounds
  • An expectant mother
  • Medical device implants
  • History of diabetes or kidney disorders
  • Exposure of metal fragments to your eyes
  • Allergy to gadolinium or iodine

Our seasoned radiology staff will inform you whether you could have the medical examination and whether the MRI scan should be modified for the condition.

If you want to reschedule or cancel your appointment, let us know as soon as possible. Generally, there are no charges for rescheduling.

If you have any questions, our friendly customer support team is here to help you day and night. Please also check our FAQ section to find answers to your questions.

Or you can chat with us 24/7 on LiveChat.

Come to your Appointment with Your Physician's Order for Treatment

To make your MRI scanning experience the best it could be, we recommend that you come to your appointment with your doctor's order for treatment or even have the order sent to us from the facility before attending your appointment. The doctor's request form or prescription helps us to know precisely the type of study to conduct. Sometimes the request form indicates essential information about your medical history, allowing us to further design the examination to your medical needs.

Make sure your physician's order has the information below:

  • Your full name
  • Your date of birth
  • Reason for the procedure and your clinical history
  • Name of the referring provider
  • Allergies
  • Diagnosis
  • Insurance provider
  • Your height and weight
  • Sedation needs
  • Whether you are claustrophobic

If your insurer needs authorization for the MRI test, ensure the authorization number is available to the scheduling expert.

Receive Your Professional MRI Scan

Please arrive at our diagnostic center at least thirty minutes before your examination and check with our receptionist. You will be asked to complete an MRI screening form.

A technician will verify your requested exam and identification. The technician will work hand in hand with the radiologist to review the screening form.

How to Prepare

Before the examination, eat and take your medication as usual, unless instructed otherwise.

Your physician will ask you to change into a gown. You should also remove any item that could affect magnetic imaging, such as:

  • Hairpins
  • Jewelry
  • Watches
  • Wigs
  • Eyeglasses
  • Hearing aids
  • Dentures
  • Cosmetics with metallic particles
  • Underwire bras

You will probably not have the MRI if you have metal in your body like shrapnel, bullet, or a medical device like a pacemaker, aneurysm clip, or cochlear implant.

If you are nervous or anxious about the enclosed space, tell your doctor. The doctor will give you medication before the test to make the medical scan more comfortable. Sometimes you could get an injection of intravenous contrast liquid to boost the specific tissues' visibility relevant to a scan.

Our seasoned radiologists will take you through the scanning process, address your concerns, and answer all your questions.

After you have got into the MRI scanning room, your doctor will assist you in the scanner table to lie. The doctor will also ensure you are comfortable by offering cushions and blankets.

Headphones and earplugs are used to block the scanner's loud noise. You could listen to your favorite music and calm anxiety during your medical procedure.

During the Scan

Our magnetic resonance imaging expert will speak with you through an intercom to ensure you are comfortable. We won't start your scan until you are ready.

During your MRI scan, it's wise to remain calm. Movements will distort your images, just like your camera capturing a photo of moving objects, resulting in blurry images. In long scans, the technician might allow a break halfway through your procedure. Sometimes it might be necessary to hold your breath depending on the images.

If you feel uncomfortable during your scan, you can tell the technician through the intercom. You can also ask that your MRI scan be halted.

During an fMRI, you could be requested to perform some small tasks like answering questions, rubbing a block of sandpaper, or tapping the thumb against the fingers. It helps identify areas of the brain that regulate the actions.

Typically, scans take between twenty and sixty minutes depending on which body part is being reviewed and the number of images required.

If following the initial scan, images aren't clear for your radiologist, they might request you to undergo another scan immediately.

After Your MRI Scan

Following your scan, our skilled radiologist will review your image to see whether more is needed. If the profession is satisfied, you can return home.

Our skilled radiologist will then prepare a report for your requesting medical practitioner. Usually, patients are requested to schedule an appointment with the physician to discuss their results.

Allergic reactions from gadolinium are rare. Nevertheless, if you experience symptoms like shortness of breath, hives, or rashes, notify the technician immediately.

If sedation is required, you will go home after waking up and being alert. If you were sedated, a loved one should drive you home.

Your Results will be Ready for You and Sent to Your Referring Doctor within 24 Hours

Report turnaround varies depending on the test performed. Typically, your referring physician will receive your MRI results within twenty-four hours. It can either through email or fax. They will then call you to discuss the finding. The doctor could make arrangements with us if the results are required urgently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about the medical service we offer? Below is a list of the frequently asked questions along with the answers:

Closed MRI and open MRI work similarly, and there are only a few differences between them. In both units, there are magnetic fields around the scanner generated by the scanner magnet.

In the closed magnet, the field is unbroken and congruent. It allows the magnet to achieve the highest capable field strength. On the other hand, an open magnet has a break in its magnetic field. The open MRI is more appealing and tolerable to patients with larger body frames or with claustrophobia.

At Los Angeles Diagnostics, we have both scanners.

Like most medical procedures, the price of an MRI varies depending on which body part is scanned. A scan of the brain will cost considerably more than that of your ankle. Additionally, any contrasts and dyes required during your scan will increase your procedure's price.

Typically, the total cost comprises of two major fees:

  • The cost of the medical test
  • Professional fee (the cost of reading your results)

Yes, you can. After making your payment, you will receive an automated confirmation email to the email address you provided.

Los Angeles Diagnostics accepts most major insurance plans. For more information about your insurance plan, kindly contact us and we will be glad to answer all your questions.

Yes, you can. All you need is to complete an authorization form and submit a copy of your photo ID. Then we can send the results to wherever you want.

Please remember to bring your driver's license, insurance card, cash, credit card, or check for payment of copays and coinsurance alongside your referring doctor's order.

All our scanners are patient-friendly and don't have tubes or tunnels. They are non-claustrophobic and comfortable.

Good question! Here is why:

  • We are an independent company, and our processes and systems are streamlined and straightforward.
  • We focus on doing one thing effectively (MRI)
  • We are driven by the desire to offer value to our patients and empower them to take charge of their health.

MRI produces clearer images compared to CT scans, allowing the radiologist to capture all crucial pieces of information. If the doctor wants to view soft tissues like herniated discs or torn ligaments, magnetic resonance imaging is better than CTs or x-rays.

Unlike an MRI, during a CT scan, you will experience radiation; hence not safe.

Scheduled appointments are recommended and will be prioritized. If you walk in, you will have to wait for the next available opening, and same-day service can't be guaranteed. 

Yes, provided they are included in your authorization to release form and could show a photo ID.

We can't scan the entire body since every body part should be scanned individually. We offer numerous packages that offer several body part scanning, and you could create your package to cut the cost.

This is not a must. Sometimes you could be injected with a contrast agent to make a proper diagnosis. The referring physician will make the decision. From experience, very few patients require the contrast agent. For instance, MRI examinations of areas with scar tissues from prior surgery are best assessed with the contrast agent's help.

One of our skilled professionals will inject the contrast agent intravenously into your arm. Sometimes, there might be side effects. If you need the contrast, we will sensitize you to the possible side effects before the injection.

If your physician prescribes an MRI examination with a contrast agent, blood work will be necessary if you have diabetes, kidney disease, or at least sixty years. The blood work should be done six weeks before the scanning and your results sent to us before your appointment.

MRI does not use x-rays, and there isn't radiation exposure. However, that does not mean it is safe for all persons.

Below is why you might require to avoid magnetic resonance imaging and pick another scanning option instead.

You have metal in the body — As previously mentioned, an MRI machine uses magnets that attract metal in the body. If it happens, it could damage your medical device and lower your MRI image's quality.

You have kidney disorder —Some magnetic resonance imaging scans use contrast with the metal gadolinium. The dye helps our technician to see your MRI image more clearly. While the dye is safe, it could cause problems if you have kidney problems. It could result in nephrogenic systemic fibrosis, which causes hardened and thickened tissue to form on the organs, joints, and skin. In that case, we will not use that dye.

You are expectant— While an MRI does not harm the fetus, it could increase your body temperature. As a result, you should not have the test during the first trimester, when the unborn baby's organs are developing. We will also not use a contrast agent on you. The testing can also affect the ability to breastfeed. You shouldn't nurse for one to two days following the test.

You cannot lie still— You will have to lie in the scanning machine for at least thirty minutes to obtain clear images. If you have recently undergone surgery, have an injury, or other health conditions, it could be difficult to lie still for the entire test.