Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. It is a diagnostic imaging test that uses strong magnet and radiofrequency waves to produce images of internal organs and structures. MRI is a non invasive procedure, however, your physician may request a contrast agent be used to better visualize organs or structures. If this is requested you will receive an injection of the contrast agent during your examination.

It is essenital that the patient alert the technologist if they have a pacemaker, surgical clips, metal objects, or a prosthesis. The technologist will determine with the help of the radiolgist if the examination should be performed.

The technologist will position you on the exam table and move the table into the magnet. You will hear a knocking sound that occurs when the images are being aquired. The length of time you will be on the table depends on the type of study you are having.

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is available at the following locations:
Location / Day MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Annapolis 8:00am to 4:00pm 7:30am to 6:00pm 7:30am to 6:00pm 7:30am to 6:00pm 7:30am to 6:00pm 8:00am to 12:00pm  
Bel Air 8:30am to 8:00pm 8:30am to 4:30pm 8:30am to 4:30pm 8:30am to 4:30pm 8:30am to 4:30pm    
Bethesda 8:00am to 4:30pm 8:00am to 4:30pm 8:00am to 4:30pm 8:00am to 4:30pm 8:00am to 4:30pm    
Calvert Medical Imaging Center 7:00am to 6:00pm 7:00am to 6:00pm 7:00am to 6:00pm 7:00am to 6:00pm 7:00am to 5:00pm 8:00am to 4:00pm  
Frederick (Extermity) 8:30am to 4:45pm 8:30am to 4:45pm 8:30am to 4:45pm 8:30am to 4:45pm 8:30am to 4:45pm    
Frederick 7:30am to 7:00pm 7:30am to 7:00pm 7:30am to 7:00pm 7:30am to 7:00pm 8:00am to 4:30pm    
Glen Burnie 7:30am to 8:00pm 7:30am to 8:00pm 7:30am to 8:00pm 7:30am to 8:00pm 7:30am to 8:00pm 7:00am to 3:00pm  
Green Spring 7:30am to 9:00pm 7:30am to 9:00pm 7:30am to 9:00pm 7:30am to 9:00pm 7:30am to 9:00pm 7:00am to 3:30pm  
Howard County 7:00am to 9:30pm 7:00am to 9:30pm 7:00am to 9:30pm 7:00am to 9:30pm 7:00am to 9:30pm 7:00am to 7:30pm  
Newark 8:00am to 5:30pm 8:00am to 5:30pm 8:00am to 5:30pm 8:00am to 5:30pm 8:00am to 5:30pm 8:00am to 1:00pm  
North Point 7:00am to 7:30pm 7:00am to 7:30pm 7:00am to 7:30pm 7:00am to 7:30pm 7:00am to 7:30pm 9:00am to 1:00pm  
Owings Mills (Open) 7:00am to 9:00pm 7:00am to 9:00pm 7:00am to 9:00pm 7:00am to 9:00pm 7:00am to 9:00pm 8:00am to 12:00pm 7:30am to 4:00pm
Owings Mills (Closed) 7:00am to 9:00pm 7:00am to 9:00pm 7:00am to 9:00pm 7:00am to 9:00pm 7:00am to 9:00pm 7:30am to 4:00pm 7:30am to 4:00pm
Owings Mills (Extermity) 9:45am to 6:00pm 9:45am to 6:00pm 9:45am to 6:00pm 9:45am to 6:00pm 9:45am to 6:00pm    
Quarry Lake 8:30am to 5:00pm 8:30am to 5:00pm 8:30am to 5:00pm 8:30am to 5:00pm 8:30am to 5:00pm    
Timonium Crossing 7:00am to 9:00pm 7:00am to 9:00pm 7:00am to 9:00pm 7:00am to 9:00pm 7:00am to 9:00pm 7:30am to 6:00pm  
Waldorf 8:00am to 7:00pm 8:00am to 7:00pm 8:00am to 7:00pm 8:00am to 7:00pm 8:00am to 7:00pm 8:00am to 12:00pm  
Westminster 7:30am to 5:00pm 7:30am to 4:30pm 7:30am to 5:00pm 7:30am to 5:00pm 7:30am to 5:00pm 7:30am to 11:00am  
White Marsh 7:00am to 9:00pm 7:00am to 9:00pm 7:00am to 9:00pm 7:00am to 9:00pm 7:00am to 9:00pm 8:00am to 6:30pm  
*Hours vary for MRI appointments on Saturdays for Annapolis, please call the office.
*MRI is offered one Saturday per month for Westminster, please call for availability.

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