Kansas City’s most convenient MRI
Clarity Care offers convenient MRI services with expert radiologists, delivering precise diagnostic imaging for accurate diagnoses and procedure planning.
What is an MRI scan?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a powerful medical imaging technique that utilizes strong, magnetic fields and radio waves to create intricate, detailed images of your body’s internal structures. Unlike X-rays, MRIs excel at visualizing soft tissues, making them invaluable for examining the brain, spinal cord, muscles, joints, and organs. We will assess your medical history and any potential risks before proceeding.
Appointments are usually available within a few days, subject to any pre-authorization your insurance may require.
MRI Imaging: Step by Step
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During an MRI scan, you’ll lie comfortably on a table that moves through a large scanner.
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The scanner users a powerful magnet and radio waves to create detailed multiplanar images of your body.
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The magnet makes a lot of noise, so you will be offered headphones to help with your experience.
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While our technologists take and review the images from a computer outside the room, they can hear you and you can hear them should you need to ask a question, etc.
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The MRI study often takes 20-45 minutes, but could take longer depending on how many images are required.
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Your study will be read by one of our radiologists and available to your doctor typically within one business day. We ask that you give your doctor a day or two to review and share any significant findings to you.
MRI Scans FAQ
MRI scans excel in various situations:
- Diagnosing and monitoring conditions: From tumors and inflammation to injuries, infections, and blood vessel abnormalities, MRIs provide valuable insights for accurate diagnosis and procedure planning.
- Guiding procedures: MRIs effectively guide biopsies, surgeries, and other interventions, ensuring precision and minimizing risks.
- Monitoring disease progression: MRIs track the progress of conditions and procedure effectiveness, allowing for adjustments as needed.
Following injection of contrast directly into the joint, an MRI can be performed to enhance visibility of the smaller structures in the joint, such as to diagnose labral tears. Arthrograms help diagnose joint conditions such as tears or inflammation more accurately.
MRI scans, which are safe and painless, use a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the inside of your body. When undergoing an MRI, you can expect the following:
- Preparation: Before an MRI scan, you may be asked to remove any metal objects, jewelry, or clothing that contains metal as it may interfere with the imaging process. You will also be asked to wear a medical gown for the procedure.
- Contrast dye: In some cases, a contrast dye may be injected into a vein to help enhance the images taken during the MRI scan, This dye may cause a warm sensation or a metallic taste in the mouth, but these side effects are usually temporary.
- The scan: During the MRI scan, you will lie on a table that slides into the MRI machine, which is a large, tunnel-like structure. The machine will make loud knocking or buzzing sounds during the scan (so you may be given earplugs or headphones to block out the noise). It is important to remain still during the scan to ensure clear images.
- Duration: MRI scans can take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour or more, depending on the area of the body being scanned and the complexity of the imaging needed.
- After the scan: Once the MRI scan is complete, you will be able to resume normal activities. The images will be reviewed by one of Clarity Care’s highly trained radiologists, who will interpret the results and send a report your healthcare provider.
- You may access imaging reports in our imaging patient portal.
- Affordable MRIs: Our MRIs are located in a convenient outpatient office making them more affordable than hospital-based MRIs.
- Expert interpretation: Our highly skilled radiologists meticulously analyze your scan results for accurate diagnosis.
- Comfortable experience: We prioritize patient comfort with calming environments in a physician office setting.
At Clarity Care, we aim to make your experience as transparent and easy as possible. That’s why we offer both standard prices for those with insurance and cash prices for those without insurance.
Clarity Care Imaging & Specialty Care is at 9040 Quivira Road in Lenexa, Kansas. Our center is conveniently located just north of Oak Park Mall with easy access from much of the Kansas City area including Overland Park, Olathe, Shawnee, Merriam, Mission, Leawood and Prairie Village.
Yes, a doctor’s order is required. If your doctor ordered a MRI for you, call Clarity Care today to discuss your estimated out-of-pocket costs and schedule an appointment. We are committed to providing exceptional care and helping you achieve optimal health.