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Marion Open MRI
Open MRI

550 lb capacity. Open on all sides. No tube.

If a traditional MRI made you panic, or if you were told you couldn't fit, this is different.

Patient area of the open MRI suite at Marion Open MRI showing the open-sided design
The difference

What's different about an open MRI.

A traditional MRI slides you into a narrow cylinder. You're enclosed on all sides. The ceiling is inches from your face. For a lot of people, that's the end of the conversation. They'd rather skip the scan entirely.

Our machine is open. There's no tunnel overhead. You lie on a table and the magnet is beside you, not wrapped around you. You can see the room. You can breathe.

The image quality is diagnostic-grade. Your doctor gets what they need. You just don't have to white-knuckle it to get there.

Who this is for

Good candidates for an open MRI.

  • People with claustrophobia who have avoided or panicked during a traditional MRI
  • Patients who weigh more than a standard MRI's limit (our capacity is 550 lbs)
  • Elderly patients or children who would struggle to stay still inside an enclosed tube
  • Anyone with mobility concerns that make it hard to maneuver into a tight space
Visit flow

What to expect.

[CONTENT NEEDED: typical visit flow and scan duration from discovery call]

Book your open MRI.

Call 765-664-6279. Same-day appointments are often available.