Carlsbad Open MRI & Imaging Center
The Carlsbad Open MRI & Imaging Center, an Outpatient Department of Artesia General Hospital, offers superior imaging services in a friendly, patient-centered environment. Our state-of-the-art technology helps your physician diagnose a wide range of medical conditions both quickly and accurately.
Our imaging services include:
- Digital X-Ray
- High Field Open MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
- MRA (magnetic resonance angiogram)
- Ultrasounds, including
- Abdomen
- Carotid
- Echocardiogram
- Lower Extremity Venous/Arterial
- Pelvic/Transvaginal
- Scrotal
- Soft Tissue/Palpable Mass
- Thyroid
- Upper Extremity Venous/Arterial
A physician’s referral is required in order to schedule an appointment.
FEATURING HIGH FIELD OPEN MRI
Our High Field Open MRI is a state-of-the-art machine that provides high-quality images while ensuring maximum patient comfort. High Field Open MRI is ideal for patients who may feel claustrophobic or anxious in a traditional MRI machine or who fit more comfortably in the spacious open format.
High Field Open MRI is a painless, non-invasive test that takes approximately 45 minutes. Learn more about what to expect during an MRI.
Please notify your physician if you have or had any of the following:
- Aneurysm clips or surgical staples
- Bone growth stimulator
- Carotid artery vascular clamp
- Cochlear or ear implant
- Implanted defibrillator
- Implanted drug infusion device
- Insulin or infusion pump
- Intrauterine device (IUD)
- Metal implants
- Neurostimulator
- Pacemaker
- Permanent eyeliner
- Shrapnel or bullet wounds
APPOINTMENTS
To make an appointment at the Carlsbad Open MRI & Imaging Center, please call 575.628.1234.