Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Overview

For cardiac, neurologic, orthopaedic and full-body scanning, Northwestern Medicine MRI services offer highly advanced MRI equipment including the Siemens MAGNETOM Skyra 3T™ and the MAGNETOM Aera 1.5T™.

The Skyra and Aera™ feature a powerful whole-body magnet that can produce clear images quickly, so you don't need to worry about movements blurring the image. Clearer images mean quicker, more precise diagnoses, even for challenging diseases and conditions.

Our scanners offer you a more comfortable experience, with reduced noise levels, ultra-lightweight coils, and feet-first scans in nearly all cases. A larger opening and improved table design accommodate a wide range of body types.

We offer an MRI pediatric sedation program available for young children who are unable to hold still on their own.

To schedule an MRI, please call 630.933.5000.