As in the picture, our MRI machine looks like a long tube. The circular area is what houses the large magnet. To begin the patient is laid down on the table then the technician slides a coil to the specific area targeted for imaging. The coil is receives the signal magnetic resonance signal as input into the machine. The final product is a 3D image representation of the area that was scanned. Even better, there is no ionizing radiation involved with an MRI.

The procedure is noninvasive so it is painless. A loud tapping noise will be heard as the electromagnets are turned on and off throughout the scan. In some cases the patient my have earplugs in order to lessen the noise.

If our provider feels that an MRI is necessary for diagnostic purposes, the test will be preformed at our Moss Creek location.

Our Moss Creek location is fully equipped with staff and equipment to provide on-site diagnostic scans in our open MRI. If an MRI is necessary, our staff will write the referral immediately-please note that your appointment might not be made the same day, as it might take several days for your insurance company to approve the test.