MRI (Pediatric)

MRI (Pediatric)

  • Overview
  • Approach
  • Appointments
  • Doctors

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    What is an MRI?

    Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a technique that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create cross-sectional images of your child’s head and body. These detailed images are used to diagnose a wide range of conditions.

    While an X-ray is very good at showing bones, an MRI lets the radiologist see structures made of soft tissue, such as ligaments and cartilage and organs such as your child’s eyes, brain and heart.

    MRI can be used to view:

    • Abdomen and pelvis including organs and the gastrointestinal track
    • Arteries and veins
    • Bones and joints
    • Heart
    • Head, neck and spine

    Our Approach

    At the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital Pediatric Radiology Department, the extensive MRI experience of our board-certified, fellowship-trained experts in pediatric radiology and pediatric neuroradiology helps to ensure that MRI is properly utilized, planned and protocolled for greatest efficiency in diagnosis and the resulting images are properly interpreted for your child’s physician.

    We have three dedicated pediatric MRI units. These state-of-the-art MRI machines are each equipped with features to help make the exam more comfortable for patients. These features include:

    • A wide open 70cm bore that maximizes the open space feeling while in the scanner
    • An entertainment system that allows patients to view movies or pictures as they are scanned
    • Themed rooms: a treehouse, a submarine and a sand castle

    Appointment Information

    Schedule an appointment by calling us at 734-936-4500.

    Doctors

     Search for a U-M Health doctor     Adam Lee Dorfman, MD

    Adam Lee Dorfman, MD

    Clinical Professor

    Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics

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    Kathleen M S Gebarski, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Pediatric Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology

    Ramiro Hernandez, MD

    Ramiro Hernandez, MD

    Professor Emeritus

    Pediatric Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology

    Maria Fernanda Ladino Torres, MD

    Maria Fernanda Ladino Torres, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor

    Pediatric Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology

    Jimmy Chamtsun Lu, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor

    Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics

    Gary Dean Luker, MD

    Professor

    Diagnostic Radiology, Pediatric Radiology

    Peter Jackson Strouse, MD

    Professor

    Diagnostic Radiology, Pediatric Radiology

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