Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
The S. Mark Taper Foundation Imaging Center offers the full range of MRI studies using the latest technology and highly trained, subspecialized imaging physicians. The bore on our newest MRI scanners are 33% wider than older machines and are also shorter, making them even more patient friendly.
For further information, links are listed below to detailed descriptions of the most common MRI procedures performed at the S. Mark Taper Foundation Imaging Center. 
- Abdomen
- Anesthesia
- Brain
- Breast
- Cardiac
- Cervical Spine
- Chest
- Dynamic Pelvic MRI
- Knee
- Lumbar Spine
- MR Cholangiogram
- MR Enterography
- MR Guided Breast Biopsy
- MR Guided Breast Needle Localization
- Neck
- Pelvis
- Prostate
- Spine Survey (MRI) for Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Thoracic Spine
MRI Contraindications
We cannot scan patients with pacemakers, defibrillators or other implanted electronic devices.
Compatibility
Cardiac MRI is safe with joint replacements, coronary stents, ASD/PFO closure devices, sternal wires and most prosthetic heart valves. Patients with a history of metallic implants / shrapnel / prior neurosurgical clip placement are all individually evaluated prior to MRI.
MRI scan room at the S. Mark Taper Foundation Imaging Center.
