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Emerson Hospital MRI Centers offer convenience and highly-skilled radiologists and technologists to meet all of your MRI needs
With convenient locations in Concord and Westford, Emerson Hospital MRI Centers offer state-of-the-art equipment with exceptional service in a relaxed atmosphere close to your home or work place. An MRI, magnetic resonance imaging, exam provides detailed imaging of the brain, nerves, spinal cord, bones, joints, breasts, abdominal and pelvic organs with exceptional clarity. These images help to assist clinicians in establishing the proper diagnosis and the proper treatment. An MRI is a painless, safe and radiation-free diagnostic test that uses radio waves, magnetic fields, and computer software to create highly detailed cross-sectional images of the body's structures.
Emerson is committed to ensuring patient satisfaction with timely scheduling, the most advanced equipment and flexible hours to fit your needs. |
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ABOUT EMERSON'S MRI CENTERS
Emerson is dedicated to providing the community it serves with the best available equipment and staff. At both our MRI Centers in Concord and Westford you will find only the most advanced equipment including the 1.5 Tesla technology which produces the highest quality images. The open configuration of the GE 1.5 Tesla Horizon LX High Field Open MRI, located in Westford, also helps to minimize patient anxiety.
Our highly trained radiologists are all board-certified. Emerson's radiologists have sub-specialty expertise in musculoskeletal, neuroradiology, breast and women's health and body imaging. The technologists are also highly experienced with advanced training. This expertise provides you with access to superior knowledge and service. The radiologists are available to consult with your physician upon request.
To ensure high quality patient care, Emerson has implemented the Picture Archival and Communications System (PACS). PACS allows for images to be viewed electronically rather than waiting for a hard copy of the images, thus saving time in diagnosis and treatment. Those physicians who are part of the Emerson Hospital network will be able to view the images and reports on line.
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WHAT DOES AN MRI INVOLVE?
Once your physician has scheduled a MRI exam for you, you will be contacted by an Emerson MRI staff member to complete a safety-screening checklist and registration.
When you arrive at either the MRI Center in Concord or Westford, you will be asked to change into a hospital gown and remove any metals, such as earrings, watches or other jewelry. A locker will be provided for your personal belongings, but please leave valuables at home.
A technologist will guide you through every step of the exam prior to starting and are always available to answer any questions you may have. When the MRI exam begins, a technologist will help you lie down on a padded table and move you into the magnet so the body part being examined is centered. For comfort and convenience, an intercom system allows you to be in constant communication with the technologist.
During the exam, you will hear a tapping noise, which is the sound that the machine makes when it is taking pictures. You will be given earplugs at the beginning of the exam to minimize this noise.
A MRI exam takes approximately 30-60 minutes, depending on the body part being scanned.
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PRE-TEST GUIDELINES
Please inform your doctor or the MRI Center staff if you have:
- a cardiac pacemaker
- intracranial aneurysm clips
- electromechanical or biostimulator devices
- any type of ferromagnetic implants including eye, ear or heart valves
- ever worked with metal, such as welding or grinding
- any previous surgery
- weigh more than 350 pounds
- if you are or could be pregnant
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ACCREDITATION
Emerson Hospital MRI Centers are accredited by the American College of Radiology. |
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SCHEDULING INFORMATION
Please arrive 15 minutes before your exam so the necessary paperwork can be completed.
Please bring any pertinent previous x-rays, CT scans, or MRI scans with you so the radiologist may compare them with today's MRI exam.
To schedule an appointment at the Emerson MRI Center in Concord, please call 978-287-3591. The hours of operation for the Concord Center are Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 11:00 pm and Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
To schedule an appointment at the Emerson Westford MRI Center, please call 978-287-3591. The hours of operation for the Westford Center are Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 5:00 pm. Beginning in the fall '06, look for expanded evening hours.
A physician's order is required at the time of booking an exam.
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| LOCATIONS
Emerson MRI Center - Concord
John Cuming Building, Suite 100
131 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, concord, MA 01742
978-287-3591
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 11:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Westford MRI Center
133 Littleton Road, Rt. 110
Westford, MA 01886
978-589-6789 - General questions
978-287-3591 - For scheduling
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 5:00 pm
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