Delivering high-quality CT and MRI images
Radiologists and radiology technologists at Ascension Borgess Imaging at the Ascension Borgess Brain and Spine Institute in Kalamazoo are dedicated to making your imaging experience as convenient and comfortable as possible. Our diagnostic radiologists have the expertise to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological brain and spine, cardiovascular and breast disease using high-quality test results. We explain what to expect and whether there are any instructions to follow before coming in for your imaging test or procedure. Let our care team know if you or your child have specific needs or concerns, so we can make arrangements to deliver testing that is right for you. After your imaging test, we use a secure digital network to deliver your digital imaging results to your doctor.
Neuroimaging services available
Neuroradiologists have the expertise to use radiologic technology to diagnose and monitor health conditions in the brain, spine, head and nervous system.
- CT Scan (Computed Tomography): CT scans use an X-ray generating device that rotates around your body and a powerful computer to create cross-sectional images. When you arrive for your test, you will change into a gown and lie on a table that slides in and out of a large tube called a CT. It is a painless imaging test that takes only minutes to complete.
- MRI (magnetic resonance imaging):An MRI uses strong magnetic fields to create detailed images of organs and other structures in your body. During your appointment, you will be asked to change into a gown and remove all jewelry, glasses, and hearing aids. You will lie flat in a tube that is open on both ends. The tube then slides into the MRI machine. For some MRI tests, a contrast dye is inserted through an IV. The scan may last anywhere from a few minutes to over an hour, depending on what images are needed.
For many imaging tests, a referral from your healthcare provider is required. For questions about your insurance coverage, talk with your insurance provider.