MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

56-45 Main Street
Flushing, N.Y. 11355

Phone: (718) 670-2778

In the MRI Suite, a patient’s comfort is our top priority. The suite is a quiet and relaxed environment where patients may listen to music during the procedure. Highly trained and sensitive staff are available to calm any anxiety that may arise from having a test. In some cases, a patient may have a contrast injection which helps radiologists see an area of the body. MRI is well-suited for imaging soft tissue, such as the spinal cord, brain, muscle, and joints, such as the shoulder, knee, ankle, wrist. The MRI Suite at New York Hospital Queens is accredited by the American College of Radiologists.

Services

• Cardiac imaging
• Breast MR imaging and spectroscopy
• MRI guided breast biopsy
• Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)
• Most complete range of vascular imaging techniques
• Scanning tailored to specific neuroanatomy or flow phenomena
• Comfortable patient positioning for any angle and view
• Advanced cross-sectional studies
• Non-invasive evaluation of dynamic cardiac motion and blood flow characteristics
• Improved image contrast for excellent tumor or tissue discrimination
• MR cholangiopancreatography for testing of the liver, bile and pancreas

About MRI Testing

In most cases, no before-test preparations are needed for an MRI. A technologist will bring the patient to the suite and explain the exam. The patient will lie on a flat table and the table will slide the patient into position in the MRI unit. Most MRI exams take approximately 15 to 20 minutes.