Our Open MRI Service
For some patients, Open MRI can be offered as an alternative to conventional MRI. Open MRI scanners are designed to provide optimal image quality comparable to traditional closed or tunnel MRI scanners, while also keeping patient comfort in mind.
Our Open MRI 1.2T scanner at Croydon University Hospital is wide open on three sides allowing more space around the body, making the experience more reassuring for anxious patients and those that suffer from claustrophobia. Heavier patients or patients with restricted mobility may also find the scanner more suitable to their needs.
4500
Open MRI scans per year
8
years Open MRI experience
99%+
Patient satisfaction
Our advanced Open MRI scanner is designed to deliver a much more comfortable patient experience with a clearance of 82cm and a 270-degree view throughout the procedure.
Open MRI is particularly suitable for patients who are:
– Claustrophobic
– Bariatric (up to 300kg/47st)
– Have limited mobility
– Anxious
– Elderly
– Or simply prefer the option of an open scanner.
Our MRI facility at Croydon combines the best of both worlds – an environment for patient comfort with the advantage of the outstanding MRI image quality.
The unit is open 7 days a week, from 8am – 8pm and we have very short waiting times.
Referrers can download a referral form for our Open MRI service here:
Open MRI referral form (PDF)
Open MRI referral form (WORD)
“Everyone was friendly and made me feel at ease, the MRI was comfortable (unlike ones I’ve had in the past) and it was a quick and efficient service”
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