An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan is one of the imaging options that doctors can order to help form a diagnosis and decide on recommended treatments for a patient. Whether it’s an orthopedic injury, a neurological issue, a heart issue, or many other types of physical issues, an MRI can produce clear images of your internal organs, bones, and soft tissues.
One of the reasons why patients prefer MRI scanning over many other types of scans is because it uses no radiation at all. Instead, it harnesses a large magnet working with computer technology to produce images of your internal organs and structures.
Let’s talk about some of the main factors to consider when choosing an MRI center for your scan:
Open Imaging Technology
An MRI center offering the latest in MRI technology hosts what is called an open MRI. When you think of an MRI machine, you think of a large tube – but an open MRI offers more room for the patient, for a much more comfortable experience.
Even if you do not consider yourself as someone who has anxiety or claustrophobia, a closed MRI may make you feel quite humbled indeed! But an open MRI doesn’t give you the feeling that you’re enclosed in a tube. Moreover, weight-bearing MRI capability allows technicians to take scans of a patient while the patient is in a standing or sitting position for greater accuracy.
Quality Scans
You deserve nothing less than a trusted MRI center that has board-certified and fellowship-trained radiologists on staff. Radiologists are medical doctors who practice radiology medicine, and they will evaluate your MRI and write a concise and complete analysis for your doctor to review.
Quick Results
The sooner your doctor receives the results of your scan, the sooner you can get a diagnosis and treatment. Patients who receive early treatment usually have a better prognosis than those who delay treatment. Therefore, an MRI center that delivers fast results can help to ensure that you receive treatment in a timely fashion.
ACR Accreditation
One way to make sure that you get high-quality scans is to choose an MRI center that is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR). An ACR-accredited MRI center is guaranteed to be a trusted and safe MRI facility that provides the highest level of image quality. To become ACR-accredited, the facility, machines, radiologists, and technicians are evaluated and designated as approved, and the entire staff is dedicated to maintaining the strictest standards.
ACR-Accredited MRI Center in Jacksonville, Lake Mary, and Pensacola
You have many options of where you can have your MRI scan, so be sure to have it done in an environment that keeps you completely comfortable while ensuring optimum scanning quality. We promise your utmost comfort – and complete accuracy and integrity of results – here at Innovative Open MRI & Imaging. We are an ACR-accredited MRI center with offices in Jacksonville, Lake Mary, and Pensacola.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule an MRI scan, call our Jacksonville location at (904) 268-1080, Lake Mary at (407) 915-6355, and Pensacola at (850) 433-0674. You can also fill out our online request form now. If you are a physician and would like to make a referral, please fill out our online referral form. We look forward to serving you!
