Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Geisinger’s highly specialized radiology physicians have passed rigorous exams (are board certified) and use MRI technology to produce diagnostic state-of-the-art 2-D images, as well as post-processed 3-D images that are more detailed and diagnostic than standard MRI alone.

With 2-D and 3-D MR images, our physicians produce faster, more accurate diagnoses, in preparation for medical therapy, and for surgery, when necessary.

We’re recognized as a Radiology Center of Excellence for imaging services. This elite distinction is earned through Covera Health, which identifies programs that meet the highest standards and deliver the most accurate diagnoses for the following imaging services:

• CT scan
• MRI scan

What you should know about MRI 

• MRI is performed on both an outpatient and inpatient basis, is noninvasive, and painless, requiring only that you lie still for short periods of time in some of our new wide bore scanners.
• Unlike plain X-rays and CT scans, MRI does not use ionizing radiation.
• MRI is used to evaluate the brain and spine, organs in the chest, abdomen and pelvic areas as well as to examine blood vessels and lymph nodes. Radiology physicians use MRI to diagnose and monitor a wide range of diseases and conditions.