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.
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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.