We
offer outpatient, inpatient and emergency imaging services
to meet the demand for high-quality imaging services
in the Madison area. Turville Bay MRI Center provides
compassionate and innovative patient care.
“…I
have had MRI scans at other places, but
this was by far the best.”
From
a recent patient survey
AN
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT
YOUR BILL Even
if your scan is performed at one
of the hospitals, the bill you receive
will be from Turville Bay MRI Centers
because we own and operate the scanners
at those locations. Some insurance
companies have payment agreements
with the hospitals, but not with
us, so please call your insurance
company if you have questions about
whether or not they will cover the
cost of your test.
What
is MRI? MRI stands for Magnetic
Resonance Imaging. An MRI offers a safe and
efficient method of diagnosing many conditions without
the use of harmful x-rays. In many cases, MRI
can lead to early detection and treatment of diseases
without surgery or biopsy. It is a non-invasive
method of examining the soft tissue of the body,
including organs, muscles, and tendons, and requires
little patient preparation. The MRI technologists
who perform the tests are highly trained, registered
by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists,
and certified in MRI. If you have questions,
please contact us.
Scheduling Your Appointment Your physician’s office will call us to
make an appointment for your diagnostic test. Your
MRI will be performed at our easy-to-access, freestanding
facility on John Nolen Drive or at one of our MRI suites
at St. Marys or Meriter Hospital. Your MRI will be scheduled
according to need and appoinmtent availability. Once
your appointment is set, we will mail you a packet of
informational materials and health-related forms.
MRI is a non-invasive test without
significant risks. Of concern, however, is the "projectile
effect", which involves the forceful attraction
of metallic objects to the magnet. Because of this,
there are several conditions under which MRI may not
be safe. Patients should notify the receptionist or
technologist prior to their appointment if they have
any of the following:
An implanted pacemaker, defibrillator ("AICD"),
or heart valve
An implanted pump device (such as an insulin or
pain-medication pump)
An inner ear implant
An aneurysm clip within the brain
Shrapnel
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of the Turville Bay MRI and Radiation Oncology
Center website is intended to educate the reader
and provide information. The content is not
intended to be, nor should it be considered as
a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis,
or treatment.
If you need medical advice or other health care
assistance, you should always consult with a qualified
health care provider. You should never disregard
professional medical advice or delay in seeking
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