MRI & Ultrasound Frequently Asked Questions

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The reports will be ready in 2 to 4 working days following the exam.

It is sent directly to the referring physician who will contact the patient directly and if needed, the report can be sent to any other doctor they would like.

For general ultrasounds, we can give an appointment right away over the phone.

Yes. They are free and covered by Medicare.

We can give an appointment right away over the phone.

The exam itself takes approximately 15 minutes.

To book an appointment, the patient or the referring physician must send us the requisition either by fax or by email and we will contact them as soon as possible with an appointment time and date.

The wait for an MSK is longer as the exam has to be done by a radiologist.

General ultrasounds including but not limited to breast, abdominal, pelvic, endovaginal, testicular, venous doppler; Musculoskeletal ultrasounds for all joints, with or without injections (infiltration, lavage calcique, arthrodistension); and most MRI exams.

It is completely FREE and covered by Medicare.

The wait for an MSK is longer as the exam has to be done by a radiologist.

For an MRI appointment, the patient or referring physician must send the requisition either by fax or by email, we will then contact the patient as soon as possible for an appointment time and date.

It takes 24 to 48 hours to book an MRI; the patient must have a referral in order to get an MRI.

Since we are a private clinic, these exams are not covered by Medicare; depending on the region and type of exam, the prices may vary, it is around $670. For patients from the CSST, SAAQ it is free, it is 100% covered by these agencies. For private insurance patients, it is covered between 80%-100% depending on the plan, we will provide a receipt so that it can be reclaimed by their insurance.