Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) at Grand River Hospital

Grand River Hospital has the only hospital-based MRI in Waterloo Region. We provide service to residents of Waterloo Region, Wellington-Guelph, and beyond.

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term care funds the operation of our MRI. Currently, the hospital is funded to operate the MRI 60 hours per week. We see approximately 16 patients a day. Patients are referred for MRI scans by their family physicians, or specialists. Patients are booked for appointments based on medical need.

An MRI is a painless, non-invasive procedure that enables physicians to view detailed, internal images of the human body without using x-rays. This technology uses a large magnet, radio waves and a computer to scan patients. MRI is especially useful in imaging the brain, spinal cord, musculoskeletal system, abdomen, pelvis, and major blood vessels.

For more information on our Wait Time Strategy, please call 519-749-4300 ext. 5553