Gainesville Open MRI Gainesville Open MRI was founded in 1996, and is located in the beautiful Millennium Center at 4340 Newbery Road. We have been in the diagnostic imaging business for 10 years, and base our success on our ability to treat our patients with dignity and respect. We like people to know they have a choice in where they get their MRI done. Up to 60 percent of patients choose an open MRI if they are given the opportunity. At Gainesville Open MRI, patients are our highest priority. We understand phobias and apprehension. Our staff is trained to comfort claustrophobic patients. Our goal is to make our patients as comfortable as possible, while maintaining the highest technical quality available. We do the little things that may get overlooked in closed, tunnel-type MRI machines. Patients may even bring a friend or family member along to sit in the room with them during their scan. There is a music system in the machine allowing calming music, or patients may bring a CD of their favorite music. While we rarely need the patient to be sedated, the patient may consult their physician about this and we will gladly accommodate people who come to us with oral sedation. Our technologists are certified by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists ( AART ). We are accredited by the American College of Radiology, the highest standard in the industry. Central Imaging is a member of the Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, the Clinical Magnetic Resonance Society ( CMRS ), and the Magnetic Resonance Managers Society ( MRMS ). We are in all of the local insurance networks, * so the patient does not have to worry about hefty out-of-network bills. Our staff will verify your insurance before your appointment allowing peace of mind in case a pre-certification is needed. Scheduling can be done by phone or fax. Our friendly staff will try to accommodate patients' busy lives. ( Physicians will need to provide a written order ). We offer evening and Saturday appointments.The reports are ready for your doctor in 1-2 days, many times the same day. Our Centers continue to get rave reviews from referring doctors and reading physicians alike. There are many reasons to CHOOSE Gainesville Open MRI. If your doctor requests an MRI, please ask them to send you to Gainesville Open MRI. You will be glad you did. Our service and quality really do make the difference! Our hours of operation are currently Monday-Friday, 8: 00 a.m.-5: 00 p.m., and Saturday, 8: 00 a.m. - 1: 00 p.m. Patients may park right outside our buildings with no long admission process.
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An ultrasound is a diagnostic procedure that uses high frequency sound waves to image the body. Unlike an x-ray, an ultrasound procedure does not use radiation. Instead, a small microphone-like transducer is placed on the area of interest. High frequency sound waves are emitted and produce echoes from the internal tissues and organs. The transducer converts the echoes to electric signals to create an image.
MRI
Gainesville High Field MRI has been proudly serving Gainesville since 1997. To date, we have performed over 100,000 MRI scans. We are a family owned and operated business.
Radiology
All of our technologists are certified by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) and have additional certifications for the specific tests they provide. Our facility is accredited by the Joint Commission (JCAHO) and the American College of Radiology (ACR). Both organizations require the highest quality in technology and safety for patients. All of our radiologists are board certified by the American Board of Radiology.
X-Rays
Computed Tomography
No. Unlike traditional x-ray and CT scans, MRI does not use ionizing radiation. The MRI creates detailed images of the body using magnet and sound waves. MRI provides good contrast between the different soft tissues of the body, which makes it especially useful in imaging the brain, muscles, and cancers compared to other medical imaging techniques.