Making Appointments at Hawthorne MRI

Hawthorne MRI Open Bore Imaging 4701 W. Cermak Cicero, IL 60804 Voice (708) 391-8300 Fax (708) 391-8307 Call us to schedule an appointment, talk to a Radiologist or learn more about our services. (708) 391-8300 Hawthorne MRI offers exceptional service to area physicians and patients. Our team is dedicated to providing an unparalleled experience. Detailed map & directions Our Services Hawthorne MRI Referral Form Open Bore MRI information and image quality Other Imaging Locations: 3T Imaging of Morton Grove, IL Naperville Imaging Center in Naperville, IL

Patient Instruction (what you need to know about your visit)

General Patient Instructions

• Please bring your insurance card
• Plan to arrive 30 MINUTES BEFORE your scheduled appointment.
• BRING previous X-Rays or scans that are related to your current exam.
• Take prescribed medication according to your physicians instructions.
• All patients requiring either IV or oral contrast should fast for at least 4 hours prior to their exam.
  Diabetic patients should also fast for 4 hours prior to their exams. Type II diabetics should skip their morning dose of oral medication. Insulin dependent diabetics should consult their physician regarding their insulin dose prior to their exam.
• Dialysis patients should plan to be dialyzed within 24 hours following IV contrast.
• Patients receiving sedation should arrange for transportation to and from the center.

MRI Patient Instructions

• Abdominal MRI, Pelvic MRI and MRCP patients should fast for at least 4 hours before the exam.
• Patients receiving IV contrast should fast 4 hours before the exam.
• Patients with pacemakers MUST NOT have MRI examinations.

Please contact us AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you have a history of the following:

• Brain aneurysm clips
• Artificial heart valve
• Metal in your eyes
• Cochlear implants or ear tubes
• Other implantable devices
• Most surgically placed orthopedic devices are MRI compatible

Please call us if you have any questions about MRI safety.

Open Bore MRI Services

 

Abdomen	Brain
Pelvis	Cervical Spine
Shoulder	Thoracic Spine
Elbow	Lumbar Spine
Wrist	Intracranial MRA
Knee	Carotid / Neck MRA
Ankle	Thoracic Aorta MRA
Foot	Abdominal Aorta / Renal MRA
Brachial Plexus	Neck Soft Tissue
Breast	MRCP

Open Bore MRI Benefits

• Large Bore MRI accomodates patients to 550 lbs.
• 1.5 Tesla High Field MRI produces outstanding images.
• Images in PACS. Reports in Meditech. Faxed same or next day.
• Radiologist on-site for easy consult.
• Same or next day appointments.
• Free parking just steps from the front door.
• Patients in and out quickly from Registration to Checkout.
• Reduced self-pay fee schedule.
• Happier patients: 95%+ rate Hawthorne experience “Excellent”.

Image Quality

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